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BEAUMONT, Texas – Junior Chris Pryor scored 20 points and freshman Jason Thirdkill Jr. added 15 as Lamar University took Northwestern State down to the wire Saturday afternoon before falling by the final score of 72-68.

The UP calendar is your one stop shop for the events happening on campus and the community. This will be updated each week.

Lamar University’s Center for History and Culture will present “Beaumont’s Black History in Moving Pictures,” at 5:30 p.m., Feb. 2.

Lamar athletics results from Jan. 27-Feb. 2, updated daily.

The UP calendar is your one stop shop for the events happening on campus and the community. This will be updated each week.

Students are encouraged to apply for this prestigious Lamar University fellowship.

Lamar athletics results from Jan. 20-26, updated daily.

Gray Library hosts traveling Holocaust exhibit.

Beaumont Community Players presents “The Mountaintop” through Feb. 4. The play tells the story of King (Romello Styles) the night before his assassination after his notable “I’ve Been to the Mountaintop” speech.

The Lamar University men’s basketball team beat Texas A&M-Corpus Christi, 68-66, Jan. 19 in the Montagne Center. The Cardinals won despite trailing by 16 points in the 14th minute. The Cardinals pulled off the upset against the Southland Conference-leading Islanders.

Students recognized for fall 2022 academic work.

I’m a member of Lamar’s Showcase of Southeast Texas marching band and when people ask me what instrument I play they tend to do a double-take or give me a confused look when I tell them I play the tuba.

Beaumont Community Players presents “Elf the Musical” through Dec. 18.

Lamar University hosted a Cardinal Lights celebration, Dec. 1, at the Wayne A. Reaud Building Courtyard.

Beaumont Community Players presents “It’s A Wonderful Life: A 1940’s Radio Play,” which continues through Dec. 11.

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Lamar University’s department of theater and dance presents “Lost Lake,” written by David Auburn and directed by LU alumna Caitlin Grammer, through Nov. 6 in the Studio Theater.

Beaumont Community Players presents “Frankie and Johnny In The Clair De Lune” Nov. 3-5.

The Lamar Lady Cardinals soccer team honored seven players on senior day and defeated the Nicholls State Colonels 1-0, Oct. 28, at the Lamar University Soccer Complex.

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Students in Lamar University’s Art Department painted a collaborative canvas inspired by the abstract styling's of Jaxon Pollock.

Cardinal soccer's Cariel Ellis won her second Southland offensive player of the week award, Oct. 18.

LU women's tennis won a doubles title at the Joe Pyburn Memorial tournament, Oct. 16.

LU's men's and women's cross-country squads both placed in the top 20 at their final invitational meets.

The Houston Dynamo played the Los Angeles Galaxy at PNC stadium in Houston, Oct. 9. Fans from both sides showed up to support their teams, but Houston fans stood out the most.

LU baseball coach Will Davis received a three-year contract extension.

Lamar University’s latest production, “The Clean House” by Sarah Ruhl, explores grief and loss in a hilarious way.

Members of Homecoming royalty were announced last Friday at the Bonfire.

Lamar University hosted its annual Homecoming tailgate, Oct. 1, at the Montagne Center parking lot and the field by the Plummer Building.

The Cardinals fell to HCU, 37-34, on homecoming, Oct. 1.

Lamar University hosted its annual Homecoming bonfire and pep rally, Sept. 30, at the Spindletop-Gladys City Field.

LU theater to present Sarah Ruhl comedy, Oct. 6-9

Enthusiasm over float building stimulated members of three fraternities to camp out in front of the Student Activities office during 1969's Homecoming, to file their float themes first.

Lamar Tech dining hall customers ate high on the steer during 1962's Homecoming, thanks to Mobil Oil Co. generosity.

The Sheila Umphrey Recreational Sports Center hosted a Retro Arcade event, Sept. 29, as part of Homecoming week.

Students participated in a Goat Yoga session, Sept. 29, at the Shelia Umphrey Recreational Sports Center

Lamar University’s Homecoming week continued with a late-night bingo and breakfast event, with over $1,000 in prizes.

The National Pan Hellenic Council of Lamar University hosted its second hump day this year, Sept. 28.

Part two of our story on LU's new athletic director, Jeff O'Malley.

Lamar's new athletic director, Jeff O'Malley, sits down to talk about his vision.

Read it here or look for a copy around campus.

The Press Club of Southeast Texas presented its annual donation to the Lamar University Foundation, Sept. 26.

Homecoming kicks off with band, cheers and ice cream.

Lamar University’s Homecoming week kicks off, Sept. 26, with activities taking place every day leading up to the Cardinal’s game against Houston Baptist.

Beaumont Community Players presents the first play of the 2022-23 season, “Music Man.”

LU's Department of Communication and Media will celebrate “Democracy Day," Sept. 15

LU soccer opened Southland Conference play with a 1-0 win over Texas A&M-Corpus Christi, Sep. 11.

Britain’s longest reigning monarch, Queen Elizabeth II dies at 96. British members of LU’s community react.

Two Lamar Cross-Country student-athletes were named Southland Conference Athletes of the Week

The Boomtown Film and Music Festival will include international and local independent films and music.

Lamar University football fell to Abilene Christian in their season opener, 28-14, Sep. 1.

New SGA president Christian Guillory shares his goals for coming year.

LU’s Department of Housing and Residence Life has completed several maintenance projects including a major renovation of building 28, with more projects planned for the upcoming spring and summer semesters.

Lamar University soccer trounced Tarleton State, winning 5-1.

Lamar University volleyball fell to Idaho State, 3 sets to 0.

Lamar University’s National Pan Hellenic Council hosted Hump Day, Aug 24

Rec Sports hosts Polish Ping Pong, Aug 24, as part of the Week of Welcome.

The Lamar University Police Department issued a crime alert, Aug. 23, in reference to a male soliciting females in or around LU parking lots.

Students play for prizes in New Student Leadership Program event.

This is the fifth in a series of travel pieces by UP news editor about her travels around the American West

Taylor said the school has a once-in-a-century opportunity to reflect on its history and measure its impact since the school’s first days as junior college.

This is the fourth in a series of travel pieces by UP news editor about her travels around the American West.

This is the third in a series of travel pieces by UP news editor about her travels around the American West

This is the second in a series of travel pieces by UP news editor about her travels around the American West

The 2016 anime series, “Erased,” currently on Netflix, Hulu and other streaming platforms, spotlights how much every small detail matters in the grand scheme of life.

This is the first in a series of travel pieces by UP news editor about her travels around the American West.

A small business pop-up market event, “Nightmare on Calder Avenue,” will be held Oct. 9, from noon to 6 p.m., at Javelina Tattoo Studio, 2510 Calder Ave. in Beaumont.

The latest edition of the University Press' magazine.

LU students host BYU students for resiliency study — in photos

Students and professors from Brigham Young University traveled to the Southeast Texas to study hurricane recovery and disaster experiences.

Recapping LU athletics news from the month of July 2022.

53 Lamar University student-athletes earned Spring Academic All-WAC honors.

Beaumont Community Players will present “Junie B. Jones the Musical,” the latest in its Kidmunity summer series.

Jeff O’Malley has been hired as Lamar University’s next athletic director.

University Press staffers earned 15 honors at the Press Club of Southeast Texas Excellence in Media awards, presented at the organization’s annual Newsmaker of the Year banquet, June 3.

Lamar University President Jaime R. Taylor announced June 8 that Dr. Dann Brown has been named the university’s next provost and vice president for academic affairs

On a recent trip to New Orleans, I visited the French Quarter, armed with my 35mm film camera and two rolls of black and white film.

Stages theater in Houston recently performed “You are Cordially Invited to Sit In,” by ShaWanna Renee Rivon.

Lamar freshman Kenson Tate has earned a berth to the NCAA track and field national finals next month.

Lamar University art students are presenting “Sonder,” the senior thesis show, through May 14 in the Dishman Art Museum.

Photographer and Lamar University alumni, Patrick Patterson, has captured the stories of refugees from Ukraine since arriving in March.

Beaumont Community Players presents “Chitty Chitty Bang Bang,” through May 21.

In part two of this column, we look at what the future holds in store for Lamar in the Southland Conference.

Lamar University left the Southland for the WAC in 2020, but that experiment is over. Here's why returning home to the SLC is the right call.

The Western Athletic Conference Track & Field Championship is coming up, May 12-14.

Located on more than 100 acres north of Liberty on FM 1011, the center was dedicated in 1977 and serves as the Texas State Library and Archives Commission Regional Historical Resource Depository for the 10 surrounding counties of Chambers, Hardin, Jasper, Jefferson, Liberty, Newton, Orange, Polk, San Jacinto and Tyler.

Arnold is a junior and double major in computer science and theater of dance with an acting concentration.

The Office of Undergraduate Research created a workshop to assist students in developing research strategies to improve their Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship grant proposals.

T.J. Rodman of Beaumont decided to act and left for Ukraine after receiving a call from a friend during the Russian invasion of Kharkiv in February.

Lamar University held an Earth Day celebration in front of the Brooks-Shivers dining hall, April 22.

Conjunto Lunada is an up-and-coming band in Southeast Texas that began performing in 2020 and is trying to get more exposure.

First Southeast Texas Crawfish Festival is poised to make quite the splash when the gates open at Ford Park this Saturday at 10 a.m.

The Lamar University baseball Cardinals lost 1-0 to the Houston Baptist University Huskies, April 20, at Vincent Beck Stadium.

Lamar University has officially hired a new head soccer coach, bringing in Texas A&M's Nathan Kogut.

With crypto currencies becoming more prevalent, crypto, NFTs and blockchains are gaining more global use and popularity. Brothers Thanh and Tien Nguyen, wanted to bring a part of the crypto world to Lamar. They founded the Blockchain Student Society in fall of 2021.

Lamar University’s department of theatre and dance is presenting “Split,” a story of six characters and how their stories connect through track.

Lamar University is leaving the WAC to rejoin the Southland Conference, per sources.

Stephanie Chadwick, Lamar University’s chair of the department of art and design, has released “Jean Dubuffet, Bricoleur: Portraits, Pastiche, Performativity,” a biography of the French late modern and contemporary artist.

Lamar University students from the University Press earned eight awards at the Texas Intercollegiate Press Association, announced March 26.

The Birdman Company held a World Class Bird Show at the South Texas State Fair, April 2.

The Birdman Company held a World Class Bird Show at the South Texas State Fair, April 2.

Democratic gubernatorial candidate Beto O’Rourke held a town hall meeting at the Museum of the Gulf Coast in Port Arthur, April 4.

Lamar University’s department of theatre and dance will present “Split,” written by Allison Moore and directed by Alan Brincks, April 7-10, in the Studio Theatre

Lamar University’s department of theatre and dance will present “Split,” written by Allison Moore and directed by Alan Brincks, April 7-10, in the Studio Theatre

The Holi festival is an ancient Indian tradition that celebrates the coming into spring in March and the beginning of harvesting season and is recognized by the use of bright colored powders by participants.

The Big Event community service day will be Saturday, April 2 starting with registration and check-ins at 8:30 a.m. in the A5 Montagne Center parking lot hosted by New Student Leadership and Programs.

In the paleontology field, Anning is known for revolutionizing geological and prehistorical knowledge of the planet before humans roamed the Earth.

Bull rider Kaleb Fusilier is back in the saddle after 10 years away from the sport.

Since 2020, Dan Brown, associate provost for academic and faculty affairs, has been working to prepare the university to become a Hispanic Serving Institution.

Liberty sophomore Faith Singh is pursuing her dream career of choir director with her love of music and singing.

Lamar University’s Student Government Association is holding an election to elect officers for 2022-2023.

The Lamar University Friends of the Arts will host Le Grand Bal in-person, March 26.

The Lamar University planning and construction department demolished the old custodial building, located behind the Digital Learning Center adjacent to the baseball and soccer fields, March 7.

Put on your finest emerald threads, grab a green beer and be on the lookout for mischievous leprechauns, it’s Saint Patrick’s Day.

The Beaumont Friends of the Library are hosting a book sale for the community, March 12.

Lamar Institute of Technology dental hygiene students are accepting patients right now as part of their training process.

Beaumont Community Players present "The 25th Annual Putnam Country Spelling Bee" through March 12.

Lamar University baseball swept Mount St. Mary's in a four-game series.

Lamar University’s Wellness Wednesday events, created and hosted by the Student Health Center, work to educate students about mental wellness.

LU alum Brian Kalinec is a geophysicist by day, and musician by night. This is his story.

Team DN won the Co-Rec volleyball championship, held Feb. 28 in the Sheila Umphrey Recreational Sports Center.

The Showcase of Southeast Texas, Lamar University’s marching band, traveled to New Orleans to perform in the Krewe d’Etat parade, Feb. 25.

The Wesley Foundation is holding several events and outreach opportunities for students throughout the month of March.

Recapping the Lamar University mens' and womens' basketball teams' performances from Feb. 26 against Tarleton State.

Caleb Parker first Lamar student to study abroad since start of the pandemic.

Lamar University will offer seven sports clubs during the spring semester, with women’s basketball the latest addition.

LUTV productions premiered the documentary, “They Will Talk About Us: The Charlton-Pollard Story,” Feb. 18.

The Mardi Gras season is here in Southeast Texas, and there are many ways to participate in the celebrations.

Monroe RAs held a Cut Your Ex Out, Feb. 17, event to help students relieve stress, Feb. 17

Lamar University department of theatre and dance’s production of “Whale Music" runs through Feb. 27.

Lamar University womens' basketball couldn't snap their losing streak, falling to Sam Houston State University, 66-57, Feb. 14.

The Lamar University department of theatre and dance will present, “Whale Music,” Feb. 17-20, in the Studio Theatre.

Lamar University dining held a DIY Chocolate-Covered Strawberries event in the Student Setzer Center, Feb. 14.

The Lamar University mens' basketball team couldn't quite beat the California Baptist Lancers on the road, Feb. 10.

Lamar University’s spring 2022 enrollment is 15,796 students, up from 15,629 students in spring 2021.

LUTV News will premiere the documentary, “They Will Talk About Us: The Charlton-Pollard Story,” at 6 p.m., Feb. 18 in the Jefferson Theatre

Port Arthur Lions dance troupe celebrates Chinese New Year, builds community tradition

Lamar University womens' soccer coach, Steve Holeman, has stepped down to take a job at Texas State University.

The Los Angeles Rams and Cincinnati Bengals are set to clash in Super Bowl LVI. We break down who to root for and the keys to the big game.

The Vietnamese Student Association (VSA) and Society of Asian Scientists and Engineers (SASE) are partnering together to organize Lamar’s first Asian Night Market on February 8th from 5-7 p.m. in the Baptist Student Ministry courtyard.

The Lamar University womens' basketball team won their meeting against UT-RGV, 53-39, Feb. 3. Four-time WAC Freshman of the Week Akasha Davis powered the Lady Cards to a victory.

Lamar's mens' and womens' basketball teams put up a great fight in their games against Abilene Christian University, but both suffered heartbreaking losses in the closing minutes.

Beaumont Community Player’s production of “Pride and Prejudice” takes the original Jane Austen novel and adds modern twist.

Lamar's mens' basketball team came up short in a close contest against Tarleton State.

Jason Hooft is a Canadian video game journalist with 55,600 subscribers on YouTube, but many don’t know that he’s also the editor of Review Tech USA, a tech and entertainment news and reviews channel on YouTube.

Jay Hooft is a Canadian game and film reviewer who produces content for his YouTube channel JKB, which currently has 55,600 subscribers.

Lamar's Akasha Davis notches her fourth WAC Freshman of the Week award.

Lamar University’s Office of Global Diversity & Inclusive Excellence held an event in honor of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Jan 20.

Lamar University wrapped up Week of Welcome activities for the Spring 2022 semester with “Late Night at the Rec,” Jan. 22, in the Sheila Umphrey Recreational Sports Center.

Lamar University womens’ basketball team won a Western Athletic Conference matchup against Utah Valley University, 59-55, at the Montagne Center, Jan. 22.

Lamar university's mens' and womens' basketball teams fared differently during their matchups against Dixie State University.

Lamar University’s Setzer Student Center hosted a Movie Under the Stars event as part of Week of Welcome, Jan. 20.

Lamar University Tutoring Success Team hosted a Coffee & Cocoa event in Gray Library, Jan. 19, as part of the university’s Week of Welcome festivities.

Senior C.J. Roberts scored a team-high 20 points and classmate Davion Buster added 14 as Lamar University put up a strong fight at Stephen F. Austin but fell short Monday evening dropping an 86-78 decision at the William R. Johnson Coliseum.

Lamar University's department of new student and leadership programs has announced the programming for the spring 2022 Welcome Back Week.

Columnist faces fear with help of OUR mentor

Throughout the month of December, the Spindletop-Gladys museum in Spindletop Gladys City Boomtown on 5550 Jimmy Simmons Blvd will host several festivities until Jan 2.

The Lamar University planning and construction department recently began installing light posts in walkways that are currently missing lights or do not currently have adequate lighting.

AT&T has donated $50,000 to Lamar University to bolster math education in Southeast Texas.

Lamar University’s new department of University Studies offers opportunities for people with work experience or transfer students, to easily transition back into school.

Spindletop Gladys City Boomtown Museum director Troy Gray aims to bring the past to life.

Head coach Alvin Brooks returns to Lamar to bring career full circle.

Lamar University kicked off the holiday season when President Jaime Taylor turned on the Cardinal Lights, Dec. 2, at the Reaud Honors College Building. Dec. 2.

As a single-mother, graduating college student, journalist and small business owner, I know that day-to-day stress takes a toll on the human mind.

Staff writer discovers a career in law enforcement is not in her future.

As the Fall semester comes to a close, several students share their thoughts and advice for finals.

William is a Freshman at Lamar University studying communications in media and he is a freelancer. The communications major got interested in freelancing when he was a freshman in high school.

Arielle Hickerson is a sophomore studying human resource management and she is a webkinz collector.

“Against the Grain,” the fall 2021 senior thesis show, will be on display in the Dishman Art Museum, Dec. 3 to Dec. 18.

Lamar University held a formal investiture ceremony for President Jaime Taylor, Nov. 11, in the Montagne Center.

Lamar University’s Brooks-Shivers Dining Hall held a Late Night Breakfast, Nov. 10, as part of Homecoming week festivities.

Lamar University volleyball will face Tarleton State Nov. 13 at 6:30 p.m. in MacDonald Gym for last home game.

The Lamar University women’s basketball team is looking to make a statement in their inaugural season with the Western Athletic Conference

Lamar University has a variety of events leading up to Saturday's big game.

Lamar University’s production of “So You Can Look Ahead” is a masterpiece filled with incredible acting and a great story.

Lamar University’s department of theatre and dance will present "So You Can Look Ahead," Nov. 4-6 at 7:30 p.m., and Nov. 7 at 2 p.m. in the Studio Theatre.

Patrick Pessink is one of the few students pursuing a Geology major at Lamar. His initial interest for Geology stemmed from a high school Geology class.

In spring 2020, Daria Bush began to struggle with mental health. She turned to spirituality as a way to help her cope with the difficult times.

The Lamar University Band is a highly active program which offers students of all backgrounds a place to share in a love of music and form lifelong connections.

The Fanfest tailgate event will be the focus of Homecoming activities Nov. 13, from Noon - 4 p.m. at the A-5 parking lot next to the Montagne Center.

Lamar University tips off its season with an exhibition against St. Thomas, Nov. 3.

Beaumont Community Players’ production of ‘Other Desert Cities’ is a mystery timed to perfection.

The Division of Global Diversity, Inclusion & Intercultural Affairs will hold a Diversity Dialogue virtual Zoom presentation, Nov. 3, at 11:30 a.m.

Massive industrialization of a rural area may indicate economic growth, but the long-term impacts on the environment are yet to be realized.

Margot Gage Witvliet discussed her battle with Chronic COVID Syndrome during a REDtalk, Oct 14

When Jaime Taylor looks out of the window of Lamar University’s president’s residence, he can see across campus — and he sees a campus full of possibilities.

The Lamar University Cardinals fell short to the University of Central Arkansas Bears, 49-38, Oct. 23 in Provost Umphrey Stadium.

The University Press earned six first-places among its 24 awards, including being named best newspaper in the non-daily category, and LUTV earned four first-place awards.

Black Voters Matter organization made a stop on its national tour, Oct. 25, at Lamar University’s Setzer Student Center. They provided information regarding voter registration and distributed free T-shirts.

The Student Government Association hosted its monthly joint session meeting, Oct. 13, and unlike most general joint sessions, the meeting centered around the topic of sexual misconduct on campus.

The Spindletop-Gladys City Boomtown Museum, along with other museums in the Beaumont area, will host Museum Madness events, Oct. 22 through Oct. 24.

Lucas Gusher at Spindletop-Gladys City Boomtown Museum has been repaired by Dow Chemical after damages caused by the freeze in February

The Dishman Art Museum hosts Julie Speed’s “East of the Sun & West of the Moon” exhibition through Nov. 13.

Apple has released the new iOS 15 update to iPhones, packing various features and fixes to the interface.

Lamar University will host a Piano Festival, Oct. 8-9, in the Rothwell Recital Hall.

Work is underway to improve the Setzer Student Center and the Sheila Umphrey Recreational Sports Center.

Young America’s ever-growing disinclination toward voting is a breakdown in civic engagement.

The book of life completely opens when a group of different individuals gather for their weekly book club meeting. During these gatherings, the meaning behind “opposites attract” takes on a different connotation.

Brooks-Shivers Dining Hall, in partnership with the Southeast Texas Food Bank, held Food Festi-ful, Sept. 24.

Recycling services have returned to Lamar University for the first time since coming to a halt in 2019

The Student Health Center is offering COVID testing and vaccinations, Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.- 5 p.m. with an appointment.

The Lamar Cardinals were shut out 56-0 at home in a non-conference contest against the ACU Wildcats, Sept. 25.

Lamar to receive millions of dollars in funding from state legislature, most to go to campus repairs

KVLU 91.3, Lamar University’s radio station, will host its fall fundraiser, Oct. 18 through Oct. 29.

America should implement comprehensive advertising bans on tobacco products to protect impressionable consumers.

The intramural sports department 2021 fall schedule is returning to its pre-COVID-19 programming schedule involving contact sports and activities.

When Tiffany Tran decided to run for president of Lamar University’s Student Government Association, she had one goal — to align her vision with the student body’s vision.

Lamar University hosted a Multicultural Community Festival Sept. 19 in the Montagne Center tailgate lot.

The Beaumont Community Player’s “I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change" signals return to main-stage shows.

The Multicultural Festival will be held Sunday, Sept. 19 at the Montagne Arena tailgate lot from 2:30 p.m.- 7 p.m. Admission is free.

Lamar University hosted a 98th-anniversary celebration, Sept. 17, in the Setzer Student Center. President Jaime Taylor and first lady Stacy Taylor were present at the event and served LU themed cupcakes.

Dennis Kiel brings “Rock Therapy” to 91.3 KVLU

Apps offer easy ways for students to save and earn money.

The deadline for students to apply for the McNair Scholars program is Oct. 1.

Out of an abundance of caution for Tropical Storm Nicholas, Lamar University is cancelling all classes for tomorrow, September 14, 2021.

The Chick Fil A in the Setzer Student Center Food Court released a statement addressing the recent shortages and closures at the location.

Twenty years ago, the world saw a day in infamy. Countless lives lost and a swelling of hearts across the world as we all watched the two planes hit the World Trade Center.

Lamar University’s Dishman Art Museum is hosting the Department of Art & Design Faculty Exhibition through Sept. 11.

The Lamar Cardinals opened the 2021 football season with a dominant 47-3 win over the North American University Stallions.

As a wrap up to Week of Welcome, and a kickoff to the LU football season, Lamar hosted a Community Welcome Breakfast in the Quad, Sept. 2.

The Cardinals open WAC play, Sept. 2, and head football coach Blane Morgan said he is ready for the challenges of coaching a young team in a new conference.

Students on the Lamar campus may know Jenny Mutz from the undergraduate advising center, but most are unaware she is also a two-time Paralympian.

As part of the Week of Welcome, the event Late Night at the Set was held at the Student Setzer Center on August 27, from 7p.m – 11p.m.

Lamar University division of Student Engagement hosted an involvement fair in the Sheila Umphrey Recreational Center, Aug. 25.

New Student Leadership hosted a Casino Night, Aug. 23.

Lamar University’s Cardinal Communities program hosted “Bingo Night,” Aug. 24, in the Setzer Student Center.

Lamar University’s Intramural Sports hosted a Four-Square game in the Sheila Umphrey Recreational Sports Center, Aug. 23, as part of Week of Welcome.

Lamar University joined the Western Athletic Conference, July 1, and a new conference brings new opportunities to grow the LU football brand and enhance the gameday experience, athletic director Marco Born said.

Lamar University’s department of New Student and Leadership Programs hosted a “Minute to Win It” event, Aug. 23, in the Setzer Student Center.

Union Pacific's Big Boy No. 4014 stopped over in Beaumont, Aug. 18, on its tour across the South.

Citing a desire to grow the culture of the university, new LU President Jaime Taylor delivered the annual convocation address, Aug. 17, in the Montagne Center.

Jeff Forret honored for his book, “Williams’ Gang: A Notorious Slave Trader and His Cargo of Black Convicts.”

The calendar has flipped to August and with that programs are opening preseason camp for the start of the 2021 season.

Senior political science and criminal justice major Brendon Camp has been recognized nationally by Pi Sigma Alpha, National Political Science Honor Society, for his undergraduate paper, “Implied Consent: A Review of Judicial Process and Constitutional Law.”

Starting August 13, 2021, all students who access Lamar University's email from outside the United States will be required to use LEA 2-Step.

Lamar University announced June 17 that Jaime Taylor would succeed Kenneth Evans as the university’s 16th president.

Jaime R. Taylor from Marshall University has been selected as sole finalist in the Lamar University presidential search.

As Lamar University President Kenneth Evans' tenure draws to a close, he looks back on his accomplishments.

In accordance with Governor Greg Abbott's executive order, masks will no longer be required on the Lamar University campus.

The Jefferson County Democratic party held a press conference at the Jefferson County Courthouse, April 28.

Lamar University’s Student Health Center hosted Denim Day, April 28, in conjunction with Sexual Assault Awareness Month. The event was held in the Setzer Student Center.

Lamar University’s Dishman Art Museum will host “Peritia,” the spring senior thesis art exhibition, April 30 through May 15.

When campus closed in March, everyone had to learn how to adapt. This was a challenge especially for performance based majors that rely on on-campus instruction and performance.

In 1989, Texas was gripped by a “Satanic Panic,” following a discovery of a mass grave in Matamoros, mexico.

Gator Country Adventure Park, located just outside Beaumont, Texas, is home to more that 450 rescued and/or donated American alligators, snakes, lizards, tortoises, caimans and other various animals.

After a year working in restaurants during a global pandemic, UP editor Olivia Malick has some heartfelt observations.

Food service workers detail pandemic hardships.

ExxonMobil is committed to producing the energy and chemical products that are essential to modern life, economic development and improved standards of living.

ExxonMobil is committed to producing the energy and chemical products that are essential to modern life, economic development and improved standards of living.

Lynn Sweat, an award-winning illustrator and writer, has donated correspondence to the Lamar University archives.

Ken Young, Lamar University professor of educational leadership, has been awarded the 2021 David. J Beck Teaching Excellence Award.

Hector Flores, LU’s chief of police, was named the new dean of students and associate vice president, April 5.

The Spindletop Gladys City Boomtown Museum hosted Gladys City Live, April 10.

Registration to receive the COVID-19 (Janssen) vaccine is now open to LU and LIT students, faculty and staff.

Nearly 35 years since his last season with the program, Lamar basketball great Alvin Brooks will soon return to Beaumont.

Between the captivating story line, charismatic characters and beautiful sea shanties, “Twelfth Night” keeps audience’s attention from the first note to the last.

University Press staffers earned four first-places among 13 awards for work published in 2020 at the Texas Intercollegiate Press Association.

Lamar University’s department of theatre and dance will present “Twelfth Night,” April 8-10 at 7:30 p.m., and April 11 at 2 p.m. in the University Theatre.

One of the all-time great players in Lamar University Cardinal basketball history, Alvin Brooks was named the program’s 12th head coach on April 1, 2021.

This Lamar University Police Department arrested a former LU employee charged with driving while intoxicated, unlawful carry of a firearm, failure to identify and resisting arrest March 29.

The Lamar University moot court team set an LU record by advancing to the semi-finals at the Texas Tech University School of Law regional tournament in January.

Jeff Forret, Lamar University professor of history, will present this year's Distinguished Faculty Lecture, March 31.

Candace Poole transformed her “pandemic” hobby of making polymer clay earrings into a business called “Minerva Luxe.”

Lamar University’s Student Government Association elections closed March 25 at 5 p.m. with the LU Vision campaign winning all of the executive positions for the 2021-2022 school year.

Lamar University's new Welcome Center had its grand opening March 25.

Lamar University will host the grand opening of its new Welcome Center at 1 p.m., March 25.

Lamar University President Ken Evans has been named president of Oklahoma City University in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

The Lamar University Student Government Association will hold its 2021-22 elections from 8 a.m. on March 24 to 5 p.m. on March 25.

The Smoothie King outlet originally scheduled to open this spring in the Setzer Student Center has been moved to fall.

Sirena LaBurn and Nathan Mullins’ “Powers At Play” is on display at The Art Studio, Inc. through March 27.

Lamar University’s Student Health Center is administering the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID- 19 vaccine from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., through March 18 in the Setzer Student Center Cypress Room.

David Lyons and Daniel Flynn, admins of the Southeast Texas Restaurant Reviews Facebook page, introduce a new loyalty program for members.

The Lamar University Press will host a virtual Student Government Association presidential candidate forum March 17 at 7 p.m. The event will be livestreamed on both the University Press and Lamar University SGA Facebook pages.

The Port Arthur News, in collaboration with the Lamar University Department of Communication and Media and the University Press, hosted a virtual town hall, March 10.

In the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, Amber Johnson started a floral company, “Myrtle and Moss.”