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Lamar's Engineering receives half-a-million dollars from Valero for new lab

Lamar's Engineering receives half-a-million dollars from Valero for new lab

Valero donated $500,000 to Lamar University's College of Engineering, Dec. 3 to fund new laboratories designed to equip students. Read More ❯

Gift Guide

Gift Guide

It’s hard to know what to buy for the picky college student in your life. Fear not, the University Press staff is here to help. From high-priced vinyl to dollar-store tissues, here are suggestions to fit any budget. Read More ❯

Back to Back

Back to Back

After beating rival school McNeese State on the road, 26-24, Nov. 23, the Lamar University football team has capped off their second-straight winning season. Lamar ended the season 7-5 overall and 4-3 in Southland Conference play, where they finished in 3rd place. Read More ❯

First Graduation Tuesday

First Graduation Tuesday

As our semester comes to a close, In 1953 Lamar State College of Technology held its first formal commencement for student candidates of Bachelor of Science degrees on a Tuesday evening. Read More ❯

Being the black sheep

Being the black sheep

A “black sheep” is a family member who is isolated from the rest, someone who is ostracized for believing or doing things differently. Read More ❯

Athletics - Books, Balls and Breakdowns

Athletics - Books, Balls and Breakdowns

A 2023 Student-Athlete Health and Wellness Study conducted by the NCAA found that 28% of student-athletes feel constantly overwhelmed by all they have to do. Read More ❯