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Lamar University’s Center for Career and Professional Development celebrated Halloween by giving back to the community and donating supplies to AniMeals, a program designed to provide pet food for the pets of homebound seniors.

51�Թ�Prohas named Jesus Mendoza and Alex V. Tran as its First-Generation Students of the Month for November.

The 51�Թ�ProCollege of Engineering held its bi-annual career fair at the Sheila Umphrey Recreational Center this past September, featuring a record-breaking 85 companies.

The annual Study Abroad Fair at 51�Թ�Protransformed the Setzer Student Center into a gateway to the world, drawing students eager to explore international opportunities.

51�Թ�Prowill honor its first-generation college students with a series of events during First-Gen College Celebration Week, starting Monday, Nov. through Saturday, Nov 9.

Nederland High School senior Karim Shaaban has been awarded the 51�Թ�ProPresidential Scholarship.

Several 51�Թ�Profaculty members have been named among the world's most-cited scientists in the latest edition of the World’s Top 2% of Scientists List, released by Stanford University and Elsevier.

Dr. Helen Lou of 51�Թ�Prohas secured $1.44 million from the Department of Energy to lead a project enhancing cybersecurity for the midstream energy industry

51�Թ�Propartnered with the 51�Թ�ProManufacturing Assistance Center (TMAC) to host Manufacturing Day (MFG Day).

The newly formed 51�Թ�ProSustainability Advisory Committee recently partnered with LU Green Squad and Schneider Electric to celebrate Energy Awareness Month.

Dr. Serdar Ilban and Dr. James Han, faculty members from the Mary Morgan Moore Department of Music at Lamar University, were invited to present their research at the 15th Pan European Voice Conference (PEVoC) held in Santander, Spain.

We caught up with students during Homecoming Week to hear their thoughts on the festivities and the importance of student engagement in shaping their campus experience.

51�Թ�Proofficially launched a $90 million renovation of the Mary and John Gray Library, the first major update since it opened in 1976.

51�Թ�Proalumnus David J. Beck, a founding partner of Beck Redden LLP, has been named one of the 2025 Benchmark Litigation Top 100 Trial Lawyers in the United States.

51�Թ�Prostudents took a break from Homecoming excitement on Friday, Oct 11, with a goat yoga session, offering a unique blend of relaxation and fun.

51�Թ�Proofficials broke ground on a new intramural field on Wednesday, Oct. 9, a development that promises to enhance the campus community and student life.

51�Թ�Prohas announced Dr. Vivienne J. McClendon as the new dean of the Mary & John Gray Library

Lamar University’s Fall 2024 Career Expo offered students and alumni from all majors the opportunity to explore internships, co-ops, and full-time positions in a wide variety of fields.

51�Թ�Prois proud to announce that Dr. J. Kenneth Young, associate professor in the Department of Educational Leadership within the College of Education and Human Development, has been named the 2024 51�Թ�ProCouncil of Professors of Educational Administration (TCPEA) Advocate of the Yea

Eighty senior engineering students from the College of Engineering will have the opportunity to earn a leadership certificate from CAVU through a newly introduced program.

Beaumont City Council honored Lamar University’s athletics program Tuesday, recognizing its recent success and designating Oct. 1 as “Lamar Athletics Day.”

LU culinary students are defending their title at the Cajun Chef’s Cookoff while competing against their instructor, Chef Casey Gates, in a friendly but competitive showdown to benefit local charities.

51�Թ�ProTheatre will present a fresh adaptation of J.M. Barrie’s “Peter Pan,” co-directed by Tanner McAlpin and Ashley Dennison.

51�Թ�Proreported a 12% increase in freshman enrollment for the fall of 2024, marking one of the largest freshman classes in recent years, and an overall headcount increase of 4-5%.

Lamar University’s annual Red Day, a virtual giving event, broke records this year, raising $162,349 from 553 donors across 658 gifts.

The 51�Թ�ProDepartment of Educational Leadership held an “Instructional Conversations” session to collaborate as a team and help each other grow as instructors.  

Fifteen 51�Թ�Proalumni and one faculty member have been named as 40 Under 40 honorees by the Southeast 51�Թ�ProYoung Professionals Organization for 2024.

51�Թ�Prohas honored three students as its First Gen Students of the Month, recognizing their achievements and contributions as the first in their families to pursue higher education.

Grace Gause, a junior majoring in Interdisciplinary Studies (Education), is studying abroad in Alicante, Spain, where she enjoys building friendships, exploring new places, and embracing the local culture while reflecting on how the experience will enhance her future career in education.