Category: UP Archives

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 ❯

In 1967, a member of the spirit and service organization tried to start a tradition of carrying a Victory Torch before the Homecoming football games.

Read More ❯

In 1954, Lamar Tech band and only six Majorettes put on an amazing show for the Lamar-Northwestern Louisiana game.

Read More ❯

In 1973, Lamar University celebrated its 50th birthday with a huge homecoming festival for all staff, students and alumni to enjoy.

Read More ❯

An archive compilation of photgrapher Frank Cricchio's early work before graduating from Lamar State College in 1957.

Read More ❯

In 1980, Stellar jazz trumpet player and retired director of The Tonight Show Orchestra, Carl Hilding "Doc" Severinsen, was a guest soloist with the Beaumont Symphony Orchestra.

Read More ❯

In 1978, The College of Engineering hosted a second annual Golden Triangle workshop for high school counselors and science of mathematics teachers.

Read More ❯

In 1977, Lamar observed Paris' fall fashion collection which displayed a brilliant mixture of classic designs that were both a lively and delightful contradiction.

Read More ❯

In 1979, KVLU celebrated its fifth birthday by broadcasting five days of special programs that represent a day from each year.

Read More ❯

In 1965, Lamar Tech was able to offer students more hands-on experience by implementing technology during lab sessions along with their classroom assignments.

Read More ❯

In spring 1955, Lamar defended their Golf and Tennis titles at the Lone Star Conference tournament in Kingsville.

Read More ❯

In 1957, national vocal quartet The Hilltoppers, preformed at the Old South Ball hosted by fraternity Kappa Alpha Order on May 15.

Read More ❯

In 1967, “Bye Bye Birdie,” a musical comedy about teenagers and their parents, opened Wednesday in the Lamar Theatre.

Read More ❯

In 1970, 17-year-old black soul singer Stevie Wonder and his troupe performed at the McDonald Gym.

Read More ❯

In 1956, The annual Easter Ball presented by the Southern Belles of Lamar Tech was held in the college dining hall.

Read More ❯

In 1953, Lamar State College of Technology began construction for its first three-story all male dormitory.

Read More ❯

In light of spring break next week bringing about travel, this article from 1977 documented the first airbag demonstration on Lamar campus.

Read More ❯

In 1978, Black Awareness Week at Lamar held a variety of activities scheduled for Feb. 26-March 4 including the Miss Black Lamar pageant.

Read More ❯

In 1969, The second annual Black Week sponsored by the Afro-American Student Association, featured a guest star appearance from James Brown and Rev. Ransome Howard.

Read More ❯

In 1962, The print shop at Lamar Tech took a giant step forward with the addition of an Aurelia-Commander 24, high speed, offset printing press.

Read More ❯

In 1953, Lamar Tech staff and students enjoyed a week worth of Western theme activities to start off the spring semester.

Read More ❯

In 1946, G.A. Wimberly received a gift during an award ceremony for his 20 years of dedication and contribution to Lamar University.

Read More ❯

In spring of 1934, Lamar's red and blue spangled college band, youngest of campus organizations, had rapidly won wide affection amongst the student body and people of Southeast Texas.

Read More ❯

This week in 1986 we met Tom who is not your average every-day, run-of-the-mill-turkey; he has some unusual quirks about him but he's thankful to have friends.

Read More ❯

This week in 1978, Former head of the Department of Communication and Media, Dr. DeWitte Holland, brought an unusual-looking student on campus that was loved by everyone.

Read More ❯

L. G. Balfour company, world's largest school jewelers and manufacturers, has been awarded a five-year contract to manufacture senior class rings for Lamar Tech students.

Read More ❯

In 1987, $110,000 in unaccounted long distance phone charges were traced back to Lamar University students which led the Southwest Communication FBI office to start a four-month-long search for the source of illegal activity.

Read More ❯

This week in 1969, a crowd of about 1,500 students and faculty gathered in the quadrangle for a peaceful rally in support of the Vietnam Moratorium.

Read More ❯