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51�Թ�Proand the 51�Թ�ProAcademy celebrate its class of 2024 graduates.

The T.L.L Temple Foundation awarded a grant of $517,942 to Spindletop Center, which will fund six entry-level therapist positions over three years. Positions will be filled by newly licensed graduates of Lamar University’s master-level counseling programs. 

For the 44th year, 51�Թ�Prohas recognized outstanding student organizations and exceptional student achievements at the 2024 Toast to Leadership Award Ceremony. 

LU’s Dr. Julie Fischer has unveiled groundbreaking insights into the role of imperial patronage and the empowerment of women in Ancient Rome through the publication of her latest book, "Power and Propaganda: Large Imperial Cameos of the Early Roman Empire."

51�Թ�Proembraced Earth Day with a unique and eco-conscious celebration aimed at educating students about sustainability.

The 51�Թ�ProDepartment of Communication & Media will host their  third annual Student Film Showcase on Thursday, April 25 at the Dishman Art Museum at 5 p.m.  

The “Esteemed 19” are the newest cohort to join the 51�Թ�ProCollegiate 100 chapter.

51�Թ�Prodoctoral candidate Aalok Sharma Kafle secured second place at the 51�Թ�ProWater 2024 conference for his presentation titled "Advancing Flood Risk Management - Integrating Physics-Based Machine Learning with Multi-Criteria Decision Making." 

On Thursday, April 11, 51�Թ�Prorecognized its Professor and Merit Award recipients for exemplary contributions to teaching, research, and service.

Lamar University’s College of Engineering, in collaboration with local industrial partners, proudly hosted their annual Discover Engineering event on Saturday, April 6, to foster interest in engineering among kindergarten through eighth-grade students.

Dr. Debbie Troxclair, an educational leadership professor at Lamar University, was honored with The Association for the Gifted-Council for Exceptional Children (TAG-CEC) 2024 Service Award for her significant contributions to gifted education.

51�Թ�ProAcademy and LU student orgs partnered with Baptist Hospital for panel featuring diverse healthcare professionals, aiming to provide valuable insights and career guidance for aspiring healthcare professionals through meaningful interactions and mentorship opportunities.

Lamar University's College of Graduate Studies hosted its second Graduate Research Conference on March 28, focusing on Artificial Intelligence (AI) and providing attendees with presentations, workshops, and discussions, aiming to enhance research skills and engagement among students and faculty,

Lamar University's Office of Financial Aid offers comprehensive services including FAFSA assistance and scholarships, but faces challenges due to delays in FAFSA processing, yet remains proactive in providing support to students navigating these uncertainties.