Lamar University’s student media picked up 33 awards at the Texas Intercollegiate Press Association convention in San Marcos
Read More ❯Lamar’s Student Government Association held their officer elections for the 2025-2026 academic year.
Read More ❯Lamar’s LUNAR team will compete in the national NASA USLI Student Launch competition April 30-May 4 in Huntsville, Ala.
Read More ❯The Lamar softball team lost 9-4 against Houston Christian University, April 18, at the LU Softball Complex, losing the series 2-1.
Read More ❯AZUSA, Calif. — Emma Powell secured a top-10 finish as she and five other Lamar University athletes competed in a loaded 1,500-meter field, April 18, at the Bryan Clay Invitational hosted by Azusa Pacific.
Read More ❯UP editors share final thoughts before graduation
Read More ❯UP editors share final thoughts before graduation
Read More ❯At the university level, many students seem to focus on the dictionary definition of education
Read More ❯Lamar’s department of theater & dance will present its annual faculty dance concert, “Dance Unleashed,” at 7:30 p.m., May 2 and 3, with a 2 p.m. May 3 in the University Theatre.
Read More ❯Tanner T. Hunt, Jr. died, April 6.
Read More ❯Dishman to host senior thesis show, May 2-17
Read More ❯Students, faculty and staff stepped away from their routines and picked up their crayons and tapped into their inner artist April 15.
Read More ❯LU senior America Virgen had the opportunity to travel to Granada, Spain, for two weeks during the winter break.
Read More ❯Karen Silkwood died in mysterious circumstances in 1974 after disclosing information to the Atomic Energy Commission about the nuclear power plant, Kerr-McGee's, “cutback’ business practices.
Read More ❯OUR will host its 12th annual exposition, April 23-24, in the Live Oak Ballroom of the Setzer Student Center.
Read More ❯Lamar University’s Green Squad tackles the challenge of recycling after recycling businesses’ downfall during COVID-19 quarantine whilst urging campus to take more action toward being environmentally conscious.
Read More ❯Circle K International is volunteering at the Giving Field community garden on Saturday, April 12, 2025, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Read More ❯As William Shakespeare wrote, “All the world’s a stage, and all the men and women are merely players.”
Read More ❯Lamar University’s Cardinal Activities Board hosted Cardinalpalooza, April 4, in the Neches Federal Credit Union Arena at the Montagne Center. Activities included games such as ax throwing and cornhole.
Read More ❯Lamar University’s Asian Business Student Association is aiming to grow and the group, founded in 2022, wants students to know who they are.
Read More ❯Lamar University held its first ring ceremony, March 29, at the Neches Federal Credit Union Arena at the Montagne Center.
Read More ❯It’s a sunny Sunday afternoon at Bentley Nursing Home. Birds chirp in the trees by the back porch as a man plays cards by himself.
Read More ❯The latest exhibition at the Stark Museum of Art offers a whimsical, nostalgic trip back to childhood.
Read More ❯Swords clash as soldiers battle across the plains of Pavia, just outside the Italian city’s walls
Read More ❯The Lamar baseball team split a doubleheader against UT-Arlington
Read More ❯President Jaime Taylor and LU baseball coach Will Davis joined donors to break ground on Vincent-Beck Stadium improvements
Read More ❯Petting zoo charms all at South Texas State Fair
Read More ❯The event will include carnival games, and a performance by rapper The Mexican OT.
Read More ❯Lamar’s Student Government Association will host Field Day, 3 -7 p.m., March 29, in the Sheila Umphrey Recreational Sports Center.
Read More ❯The Lamar baseball team completed a series sweep over the Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Islanders, March 23, with a decisive 8-0 victory at Vincent-Beck Stadium.
Read More ❯Gonzales walks-off to complete sweep against ETAMU.
Read More ❯Headline after headline, front page to back, the news is filled to the brim with political change
Read More ❯Over the last two years, Lamar athletics has seen a significant improvement in all sports
Read More ❯MFAH retrospective highlights stylish Tamara de Lempicka
Read More ❯Elizabeth De La Rosa is on a mission. As the newly appointed Dean of Students at Lamar University, she brings not just experience, but an enthusiasm for student life and engagement.
Read More ❯All Fools’ Day on April 1 is traditionally filled with pranks, jokes and good-natured deception.
Read More ❯91.3 KVLU, Lamar University’s public radio station, will launch its spring fundraising campaign, March 31.
Read More ❯The Young Men’s Business League of Beaumont will present the 81st year of the South Texas State Fair
Read More ❯Brooks-Shivers Dining Hall will host Color-Ful, an event dedicated to nutrition
Read More ❯Lamar University’s Center for Resiliency will host Latin Grammy-winning flutist José Valentino, March 28 at 7:30 p.m. in Rothwell Recital Hall.
Read More ❯Crunch Fitness opened a new high value low price gym in Port Arthur’s Central Mall, March 18.
Read More ❯Lamar University (22-8) battled No. 3 Stephen F. Austin for 36 minutes in the semifinals of the Southland Conference tournament held at the Legacy Center, March 13.
Read More ❯The Lamar men’s basketball team lost to McNeese State, 54-63, in the Southland Conference tournament final, March 12, at the Legacy Center in Lake Charles, La.
Read More ❯Lamar has been recognized as an R2 institution by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education.
Read More ❯MWH hosts butterfly festival on grounds
Read More ❯Beaumont native and film director Kate Cokinos talked with Lamar University students, Feb. 25.
Read More ❯Beaumont’s Down to Earth and Gemini Moon hosts a monthly book.
Read More ❯The Pearland junior is a campus ambassador and sales associate for LoveHandle
Read More ❯Lamar University is following federal law and implementing the new Stop Campus Hazing Act.
Read More ❯Lamar University‘s athletic track has officially been named the Sonny Jolly Track at the Ty Terrell Track Complex.
Read More ❯The College of Fine Arts and Communication and the Friends of the Arts will host its 49th annual Le Grand Bal.
Read More ❯After 98 days, the pinnacle of motorsport is set to return as Formula 1 opens the 2025 season in Melbourne, Australia on March 16.
Read More ❯Lamar forward Akasha Davis became Lamar’s all-time leading rebounder on Senior Day.
Read More ❯The Cardinal Activities Board hosted standup comedian Mickey Housley, Feb. 18, on the second floor of the Setzer Student Center.
Read More ❯Mardi Gras of Southeast Texas hosted its annual celebration at Doggett Ford Park, Feb. 28-March 2.
Read More ❯Fighting for second place in the Southland Conference standings, the Lamar men’s basketball team defeated Nicholls State, 65-53, at the Neches Federal Credit Union Arena at the Montagne Center, clinching the No. 2 seed.
Read More ❯Tempers flared throughout the second half of the Battle of the Border matchup against McNeese State, March 1.
Read More ❯Lewis-Zazzaro presents ‘In a Land Called Ventura,’ March 1-22
Read More ❯Haven’t seen any of the nominees? No worries, we got you covered.
Read More ❯Mardi Gras Southeast Texas will be held at Doggett Ford Park, Feb. 28-March 2.
Read More ❯LU’s College of Engineering concluded Engineering Week with a block party, car smash and other events, Feb. 21.
Read More ❯Southeast Texas Stages presents “Avenue Q” through March 9.
Read More ❯Danny Michael presented a lecture, “History with A Bang: Firearms of the American West,” at the McFaddin-Ward House, Feb. 20.
Read More ❯On the back of a 21-0 win, the Lamar baseball team defeated the University at Albany, 5-3, Feb. 23.
Read More ❯The Lamar softball team is off to its best start since the 2016 season
Read More ❯On June 15, 1943, these tensions boiled over and Beaumont was the site of a race riot.
Read More ❯On June 15, 1943, these tensions boiled over and Beaumont was the site of a race riot.
Read More ❯Lamar University’s Department of Theatre and Dance presents “The Self-Destruction of Emma James” through Feb 16.
Read More ❯Lamar University’s Cardinal Activities Board held its Winter Gala, Feb. 7, in the Setzer Student Center Live Oak Ballroom.
Read More ❯After winning the 2024 Southland Conference regular-season championship, the Lamar University baseball team is ready to hit the field and knock it out of the ballpark for 2025.
Read More ❯Valentine symbol has roots in Greek, Roman mythology
Read More ❯Lamar students celebrated Lunar New Year at the Setzer Student Center, Jan. 30.
Read More ❯Lamar University’s softball team started the season strong winning three of four games this past weekend.
Read More ❯Last-second layup gives LU 70-68 win over RGV
Read More ❯Lamar University’s department of theatre and dance presents the world premiere of “The Self Destruction of Emma James,” Feb. 13-16.
Read More ❯Lamar University’s Cardinal Activities Board hosted a speed friending and rock painting social event, Jan. 30, in 206 Setzer Student Center.
Read More ❯Lamar University has increased opportunities for students to access Cardinal merchandise to show their school spirit.
Read More ❯The Port Arthur International Seafarer’s Center held its annual meeting, Jan. 31, bringing together maritime professionals and community leaders to discuss the center’s mission and its ongoing efforts to support seafarers.
Read More ❯The Boomtown Film Society will host BoomFest 2025, Feb. 21–23.
Read More ❯UT-Rio Grande Valley hit a game-winning three pointer to end The Lady Cardinal’s 16-game home court wining streak, Feb. 8.
Read More ❯Anita McBride, former Chief of Staff to first lady Laura Bush, hosted a lecture, “First Ladies: Impact and Legacies,” at the McFaddin-Ward House, Jan. 16. McBride took the audience through the extensive history of each first lady and their contributions to the country.
Read More ❯The night sky is clear, shades of blue and black contrast the bright white of the full moon. A group of friends stand in front of Port Arthur’s Hollywood Theater, talking and laughing. The image is a time capsule of memories.
Read More ❯The Lamar University men’s basketball team picked up their third-straight Southland Conference win against Northwestern State, 69-59, Jan. 27, in the Neches Federal Credit Union Arena at the Montagne Center.
Read More ❯After being out for a week because of Winter Storm Enzo’s snow, the Lamar women’s basketball team came out hot and ready, defeating East Texas A&M, 83-65, Jan. 25, in the Neches Federal Credit Union at the Montagne Center.
Read More ❯Leading by just one point with 24 seconds remaining in overtime, Cardinal guard Alexis Marmolejos stepped to the free throw line to shoot two free throws. The home crowd grew silent as Marmolejos knocked down both free throws to push the lead to three points. With the shot clock turned off, the Cardinals shut down the East Texas offense to win the game 61-58 in an overtime thriller.
Read More ❯The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston presents “Picturing Nature: The Stuart Collection of 18th- and 19th-Century British Landscapes and Beyond” through July 6. Houstonian Francita Stuart Koelsch Ulmer endowed the museum with a gift, in honor of her parents, to build a collection of British landscapes from the period.
Read More ❯Student Tutoring and Retention Services, or STARS, is seeking Student Success Mentors, previously known as peer mentors, for the Cardinal Communities program in fall 2025.
Read More ❯Late on Saturday, Jan. 18, Americans were met with a shocking message on their phones — “Sorry, TikTok isn’t available right now.”
Read More ❯The Cardinal Activities Board sponsored a “Spirit Bus” trip, Jan. 18, to watch the Lady Cardinals and Cardinals basketball games at McNeese University’s Legacy Center in Lake Charles, La.
Read More ❯Lamar University and the greater Southeast Texas area faced unusual weather, now known as Winter Storm Enzo, Jan. 21.
Read More ❯Southeast Texas Stages presents “Thurgood and Me,” through Feb. 1.
Read More ❯The Lamar University men’s basketball team lost to McNeese State University, 75-64, Jan. 18, at the Legacy Center in Lake Charles, La.
Read More ❯The Lamar University women’s basketball team defeated McNeese State, 68-52, Jan. 18, at the Legacy Center, in Lake Charles, La.
Read More ❯The Lamar University women’s basketball team beat the University of Louisiana-Monroe, 71-60, Dec. 7, at the Neches Federal Credit Union Arena at the Montagne Center.
Read More ❯Southeast Texas Stages presents the classic story through Dec. 14.
Read More ❯The Beaumont Art League is currently hosting the “Lamar Student Show” through Jan. 2.
Read More ❯Lamar University’s men’s golf team competed in the Kapolei Invitational in Hawaii, Oct. 29-31
Read More ❯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 ❯Valero donated $500,000 to Lamar University's College of Engineering, Dec. 3 to fund new laboratories designed to equip students.
Read More ❯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 ❯The Texas Academy for Leadership in the Humanities will host a four-man scramble golf tournament, Feb. 22, 2025, at Sunset Grove Country Club in Orange to fundraise for student activities within the program.
Read More ❯Following approval from the Texas State University System Board of Regents, Lamar University will be constructing a new state-of-art building at Vincent-Beck Stadium, the result of an gift from Teri and Glen Morgan. Groundbreaking on the Teri and Glen Morgan Baseball Complex is set to begin in February.
Read More ❯The deadline for submissions is Dec. 15. A $100 cash prize is available for each category.
Read More ❯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 ❯Lamar University’s Center for Career and Professional Development offers students career counseling, resume assistance, job and internship listings, interview preparation, networking advice, career assessments and graduate school advising.
Read More ❯Spindletop Gladys-City Boomtown Museum will host its Boomtown City in Lights event, Dec. 5, from 5 to 8 p.m. There will be live music, free hot chocolate and cider, blacksmithing demonstrations, and a showing of “The Polar Express” at 6:30 p.m.
Read More ❯Lamar University hosted the fourth-annual Cardinal Lights celebration, Nov. 19, at the Wayne A. Reaud Building Courtyard. Sponsored by ExxonMobil, the event marks the beginning of the holiday season.
Read More ❯Eight Lamar college athletes dispelled preconceptions and provided insights into their everyday lives for faculty and staff at the panel discussion “Flip the Script,” Nov. 19, in the Galloway Business Building Auditorium.
Read More ❯Gray Library will host “Destress Before the Test,” 2-6 p.m., Dec. 5. Students will receive a coloring sheet and refreshments to take students’ minds of their studies.
Read More ❯The Cardinals Activities Board will host a Winter Gala, 7-11 p.m., Jan. 25, in the Live Oak Ballroom located in the Setzer Student Center.
Read More ❯A wall of images commemorating women veterans and first responders was unveiled Nov. 14 on the second floor of the Maes Building. The wall honors past and present women who have served.
Read More ❯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 ❯The International Independent Showmen’s Museum has been a home and archive for show people for more than four generations, housing artifacts, photographs, paintings and an assortment of memorabilia from a century of entertainment.
Read More ❯A wide variety of canines dressed their owners in fine costumes, Oct. 12, as the the City of Beaumont hosted its annual “Dogtoberfest at “Central Bark” between the Julie Rogers Theatre and the downtown library.
Read More ❯Holder is an online student at Southeastern Oklahoma State University, currently majoring in communications with a minor in Fisheries and Wildlife Science, both coming in handy for working with the amphibious reptiles.
Read More ❯The Lamar University men’s basketball team fell short to Sam Houston State, 85-72, Nov. 17, in the Neches Federal Credit Union Arena at the Montagne Center.
Read More ❯The Lamar University football team beat Nicholls State, 24-7, Nov. 17, at Provost Umphrey Stadium.
Read More ❯Lamar University’s fourth annual Cardinal Lights will take place Nov. 19 at the Wayne A. Reaud Building from 6-8 p.m., with a fireworks show at 6:30 p.m.
Read More ❯LU’s Joanne Gay Dishman School of Nursing held an open house to celebrate its 50th anniversary, Nov. 8, in the McFaddin Ward Health Sciences Building.
Read More ❯Lamar University’s Robotic Cardinals student organization, along with the College of Engineering, held its second High Stakes Vex Robotic tournament for high schoolers, Oct. 31, in the Science and Technology Building.
Read More ❯The Lamar University women’s cross-country team repeated as Southland Conference champions, Nov. 1, in New Orleans. The men placed sixth in in the SLC championships and both teams advance to NCAA regionals.
Read More ❯Lamar University’s department of Theatre & Dance will present “Fall & Recovery,” the annual faculty concert, Nov. 22-23, in the University Theatre. Showtimes for both days are 7:30 p.m., with a matinee at 2 p.m., Nov. 23.
Read More ❯The Lamar K-Pop Club will hold a Random Dance and Performance event, 4:30-6:30 p.m., Nov. 15, in the Quad.
Read More ❯Dan Gresham is familiar to viewers at home who tune in to see the Lamar Cardinals play. Whether it’s football, basketball or volleyball, Gresham brings Cardinal sports to life on ESPN+ as the play-by-play voice.
Read More ❯The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston presents “Gauguin in the World” through Feb. 16. The exhibition features more than 150 of the French artist’s works.
Read More ❯The LGBTQ+ community has always existed, but only in recent years has it become accepted as an important part of society.
Read More ❯The Welcome Center will host Cardinal View, Nov. 16. The biannual recruitment event offers prospective students the opportunity to learn about Lamar University’s campus, organizations, and colleges.
Read More ❯“Standing on business,” a term that describes someone committed to their responsibilities and values, fits Joby John like a tailored suit.
Read More ❯The Lamar University men's basketball team lost to Texas A&M University, 97-71, Nov. 11, in College Station.
Read More ❯Lamar University senior Robert Coleman completed nearly 78 percent of his passes for 238 yards and three touchdowns, but it wasn't enough to overcome UIW.
Read More ❯With their conference tournament hopes on the line, Lamar University gutted out a back-and-forth five-set victory on Senior Day against McNeese.
Read More ❯Second seed and Southland Tournament host Texas A&M-Corpus Christi rallied for two second half goals to defeat the Cardinals, 2-1, Nov. 6, in the opening round of the tournament.
Read More ❯The Lamar University Nutrition and Dietetics Association held a Pumpkin Patch Dirt Cup sale, Oct. 31, in the Setzer Student Center to promote nutritional awareness to students and faculty.
Read More ❯Lamar University’s Career and Professional Development hosted the AniMeals Pet Kickoff, Oct. 31, in the Galloway Business Building. The Halloween-themed event featured pets, treats and fun.
Read More ❯Lamar University celebrated its season opener along with 1,800 kids from 13 local elementary schools with a 98-62 victory over Texas A&M-San Antonio.
Read More ❯Lamar University defeated Paul Quinn College, 113-42, Nov. 4, to kick off the 2024-25 season.
Read More ❯Former president Donald Trump has won the 2024 presidential election with 277 Electoral College votes, as of 11 a.m., Nov. 6.
Read More ❯The Lamar University football team lost to Southeastern Louisiana in overtime, 30-27, Nov. 2, at Provost Umphrey Stadium.
Read More ❯Lamar University’s Department of Theatre and Dance presents “Peter Pan” through Nov. 10.
Read More ❯The University Press won six College Media Association Pinnacle awards presented at the National CMA convention in New Orleans.
Read More ❯From Nov. 4-9, Lamar University’s Division of Student Affairs and Strategic Initiatives will host a week of events in recognition and celebration of these students.
Read More ❯Veterans Day is Nov. 11, recognizing and honoring veterans who have served in the military. LU kicks off a series of events Nov. 7-14 to recognize the holiday.
Read More ❯Southeast Texas Stages presents “Constellations,” through Nov. 9.
Read More ❯The Lamar University cross country teams recorded 17 personal bests in a field of national competition at the Arturo Barrios Invitational hosted by Texas A&M, Oct. 18.
Read More ❯After reaching the Southland Conference semifinals for the first time in three years, the Lamar men’s basketball team enters the 2024-2025 season with a chip on their shoulder, ready to prove critics wrong.
Read More ❯Coming off a Southland Conference tournament finals appearance, the Lamar women’s basketball team have started their season prepared to get over the hump and add the tournament title to their regular season championship.
Read More ❯Every Zoom meeting begins with someone saying, “Hello, is anybody here? Can you hear me?” However, before the internet, Spiritualists used different ways to contact people, specifically the dead.
Read More ❯The Spindletop-Gladys City Boomtown Museum hosted Spookfest, Oct. 18. Volunteers passed out candy, as well as fliers promoting clubs on the Lamar University campus.
Read More ❯Across the Neches River and over Veterans Memorial Bridge, the sky in Bridge City was illuminated in an unorthodox way. Combustion-fueled balloons painted the landscape in this Southeast Texas town.
Read More ❯A world of fairies, lost boys, mermaids and pirates lies past the second star to the right. As the story book opens, the classic tale of Peter Pan begins. However, this story is a different tale to the Disney movie. Rather it is derived straight from the source.
Read More ❯Lamar University’s Engineering Without Borders student organization held the fourth-annual Cherry Haunted House, Oct. 20, in Cherry Engineering.
Read More ❯Lamar University’s Mary and John Gray Library is the hub of the school and the community, and Dean Vivienne McClendon is at the center of that hub.
Read More ❯Campus leaders gathered in front of Mary and John Gray library, Oct. 15, to break ground for the scheduled for $83.5 million renovation of the building.
Read More ❯Lamar University’s enrollment has set a new record with 17,850 students for the 2024 fall semester, a 2% increase in headcount and a 3% increase in student credit hours.
Read More ❯The Lamar University football team defeated Northwestern State University, 42-10, on Oct. 26, in Natchitoches, Louisiana.
Read More ❯The Lamar women's soccer team defeated Texas A&M Commerce, 5-2, Oct. 20, in Commerce.
Read More ❯The Lamar University football team beat Texas A&M Commerce, 29-20, October 19, at Memorial Stadium.
Read More ❯The Neches Credit Union will host its latest Financial Literacy seminar at 2:30 p.m., Oct. 24, in the Setzer Student Center
Read More ❯The Lady Cardinal volleyball team lost 3-0 to Southern Louisiana, Oct. 17, in Southland Conference action.
Read More ❯The Setzer Student Center hosted a world Mental Health Day event, Oct. 10. SETX Samaritan Counseling, Triangle Area Network Healthcare, the Spindletop Center and the Baptist Health Network were a few of the organizations represented.
Read More ❯The Lamar University women’s soccer team defeated border rivals McNeese State, 2-1, Oct. 13, at the LU Soccer Complex.
Read More ❯After a strong 3-0 start to the season at home, the Lamar University football team lost to Stephen F. Austin University, 20-27, Oct. 12, at Provost Umphrey Stadium.
Read More ❯When people think of the Amish and Mennonites, images of rural landscapes, simple living, and dark, solid colors come to mind.
Read More ❯Dillard’s has traditionally focused its cosmetics sales on designer brands such as Chanel, Prada and Dior.
Read More ❯Jim Sanderson, LU Writer-in-Residence, held a book signing at the Tyrrell Historical Library, Oct. 10.
Read More ❯Misinformation is a staple of the internet, with satire news sites such as The Onion, The Beaverton and others existing on the platform for years.
Read More ❯91.3 KVLU, Lamar University’s public radio station, is hosting “Radio You Value,” its fall fundraising campaign through Oct. 23.
Read More ❯Homecoming 2024 offered an exciting array of activities that culminated Saturday with tailgating before the big game.
Read More ❯Lamar University is expanding its Cardinal Connect program which enables students to borrow laptops for free.
Read More ❯The 2024 Nobel Prizes were announced Oct. 7-14. The Nobel Prize is an international award administered by the Nobel Foundation in Stockholm, Sweden, and based on the fortune of Alfred Nobel.
Read More ❯The Lamar University volleyball team lost to Stephen F. Austin, 0-3, Oct. 8, in McDonald Gym.
Read More ❯The Lamar University volleyball team beat Texas A&M-Commerce 3-0, Oct. 3, in Southland Conference action McDonald Gym.
Read More ❯To commemorate the month, Lamar University’s Hispanic Society is teaming with the Latino Medical Student Association to host Loteria Night at 6 p.m., Oct. 8, on the Dining Hall lawn.
Read More ❯The Longs opened Oz Café, planning to continue growing the cafe and creating a welcoming environment.
Read More ❯Lamar University’s Gray Library is undergoing an $83.5 million renovation which means services will be limited.
Read More ❯2024 election is coming up with the last day to register being Oct. 7.
Read More ❯Lamar University hosts annual flu clinic
Read More ❯Freddy Titus, the new Vice President of Strategic Services and Student Affairs
Read More ❯Gray Library overhaul will provide LU campus state-of-the-art facility
Read More ❯Gray Library overhaul will provide LU campus state-of-the-art facility
Read More ❯Lamar University volleyball beat New Orleans 3-0 in Southland Conference action, Sept. 28, in New Orleans.
Read More ❯Anahuac hosts annual celebration of hunting season.
Read More ❯The Lamar University football team beat Texas Southern University, 20-17, Sept. 21, at Provost Umphrey Stadium.
Read More ❯Patterson will present “To Live,” an exhibition of photographs taken over the past two years in the Dishman Art Museum through Nov. 2. A free reception is set for 6:30 p.m., Sept. 27.
Read More ❯With the increase in book banning over the years, the future of education in schools and public libraries is bleak.
Read More ❯Southeast Texas Stages (formerly Beaumont Community Players) opens its 2024-25 season with “A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder,” through Oct. 6.
Read More ❯Ellis is Lamar University’s Student Government Association president for 2024-25. The junior political science major from Missouri City is also a hurdler on LU’s track team.
Read More ❯After more than 20 years of a long-standing partnership, Neches Federal Credit Union is now the official credit union of Lamar University.
Read More ❯Jefferson County is currently hiring people to work the polls for the upcoming election as a part-time employment.
Read More ❯A new Wi-Fi system was installed in all dormitories in Cardinal Village over the summer.
Read More ❯LU Hub is the online community and engagements app for Lamar University students and faculty.
Read More ❯Lamar University’s Cardinal Activities Board hosted a magic show on Sept. 20.
Read More ❯Lamar University kicks off the 2024-25 season with “Dumb Show” though Sept. 22 in the Studio Theatre.
Read More ❯More than 80 companies provide students with opportunity to network with professionals.
Read More ❯Lamar University launches new "See For Yourself" campaign.
Read More ❯The Lamar university football team upset No. 20 Weber State University, 17-16, Sept. 14, at Provost Umphrey Stadium.
Read More ❯For the first time in program history, the Lamar football team is ranked No. 22 in the STATS Perform Top 25 poll.
Read More ❯The Lamar women’s soccer team secured their second win of the young season, Sept. 7.
Read More ❯The Lamar University football team picked up their first win of the season, defeating Mississippi Valley State University, 28-14, Sept. 7, at Provost Umphrey Stadium.
Read More ❯The election season is approaching, and with that come preparations for voting.
Read More ❯Lamar Dining hosted the grand opening of the newly renovated Brooks-Shivers Dining Hall, Sept. 4. The event brought students, faculty and staff together for a day of food and activities.
Read More ❯The Lamar University Student Health Center has moved to the Sheila Umphrey Recreational Sports Center.
Read More ❯Lamar University’s Department of Theatre & Dance will present “Dumb Show,” Sept. 19-22, in the Studio Theatre.
Read More ❯Washington National Cathedral’s Chief Public Affairs Officer Kevin Eckstrom will explore the rich history and stunning art and architecture of the National Cathedral during a free public lecture presented by the McFaddin- Ward House, Sept. 12, at 6:30 p.m.
Read More ❯On Sept. 11, 2001, terrorists hijacked four passenger airplanes and carried out attacks against the United States, taking the lives of almost 3,000 people. Young students reflect on the event.
Read More ❯Lamar University fell behind 15-0 in the first quarter and trailed 18-0 at halftime to Texas State but the Cardinals never quit fighting.
Read More ❯The New Student Leadership Programs held the annual Casino Night, Aug. 26, in the Student Setzer Center, as part of the campus’ Week of Welcome events.
Read More ❯The Lamar football team has officially wrapped up pre-season and is set to kick-off the 2024 season against Texas State University, Aug 31, at the UFCU Stadium in San Marcos.
Read More ❯Lamar Dining will host a grand opening of the newly renovated Brooks-Shivers Dining Hall, Sept. 4.
Read More ❯The Spindletop Gladys-City Boomtown Museum held a First Day of School welcoming event, Aug. 22.
Read More ❯The Lamar University football team kicks off their season this weekend against Texas State University, Aug. 31, in San Marcos.
Read More ❯After landing first place in the Southland Conference regular season, the Lamar baseball team lost in the conference tournament semifinals to McNeese State, 14-4, May 25, in Hammond, La.
Read More ❯After Sunday's kickoff against the University of Denver was delayed by an hour-and 45 minutes due to weather, the Lamar Cardinals gave up three second-half goals to drop a battle to the visiting Pioneers, 3-0.
Read More ❯President's annual address highlights collectivity and collaboration.
Read More ❯Summer 2024 has been full of shocking events in regards to the current — and now former — presidential candidates for November’s election.
Read More ❯“KVLU: Rewind…In Pictures,” to open July 12
Read More ❯Lamar University President Dr. Jaime Taylor has been selected to the National Collegiate Athletics Association Division I Board of Directors.
Read More ❯The 400-meter runner will compete June 27 in Eugene, Orgeon.
Read More ❯The University Press earned six first-place awards for work published in 2023 and LUTV earned another first-place award.
Read More ❯Taylor Vela fights back from meniscus tear.
Read More ❯Eleana Campos finds much to like in Beaumont.
Read More ❯Exploring the history of a staple of Mexican cuisine
Read More ❯Lamar University’s department of communication and media hosted a senior reception for graduating spring and summer students, May 9, in 127 Communication Building.
Read More ❯From being the starting defensive back in football to an important member of the biggest Black organization on campus, Man Up, Ramond Stevens does it all. Now, the New Orleans junior has taken on a new role, president of the Common Ground Foundation.
Read More ❯The current rap beef between Drake and Kendrick Lamar has brought out some of the best music we have received from the pair in recent years.
Read More ❯Lamar University hosted a goat yoga session, April 25, on the Brooks Shivers Dining Hall Lawn. More than a dozen students joined in on the fun, bonding with the furry creatures and other students.
Read More ❯Dejohn Handy, owner of Gas Handy LLC in Beaumont has been practicing meditation for over five years.
Read More ❯First Assembly of God Church in Kirbyville responds to needs of displaced.
Read More ❯Lamar University’s Public Radio station, 91.3 KVLU, celebrated its 50th anniversary, April 30, in the Live Oak Ballroom at the Setzer Student Center.
Read More ❯Dale Parrish, has volunteered for the KVLU radio station for nearly its entire history and has seen it evolve over time.
Read More ❯Lamar University scored six runs in the third and got seven strong innings from starter Hunter Hesseltine to defeat UIW, 8-2, Sunday afternoon and sweep the series.
Read More ❯The Lamar softball team took down the University of the Incarnate Word, 5-4, April 20, at the LU Softball Complex.
Read More ❯Lamar University’s Cheer Team competed at their first National Cheer Association and Collegiate Cheer and Dance Championship, April 11-12, in Daytona Beach, Fla., and brought home much more than awards.
Read More ❯Lamar University students share their thoughts on Investigation Discovery's 'Quiet on Set' documentary.
Read More ❯Lamar University’s public radio station 91.3 KVLU will celebrate its 50th anniversary, April 30.
Read More ❯Lamar University’s department of communication and media will host the annual Student Film Showcase, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., Thursday, at the Dishman Art Museum.
Read More ❯LU’s Student Government Association held their officer elections for the 2024-25 academic year, April 8-9.
Read More ❯Lamar University’s health education department held the Walk a Cardinal Mile event, April 11, at the Setzer Student Center.
Read More ❯This photo story won third place at the Texas Intercollegiate Press Association convention on-site 2-person photo essay contest, April 13, in San Marcos.
Read More ❯Despite her humble beginnings, Veron Banks said she knew she was destined for greatness.
Read More ❯Local businesswoman Veron Banks opened Mrs. V’s Kitchen, Jamaican Style in 2023, and has garnered a lot of business.
Read More ❯Lamar University’s department of theatre & dance department will present “Dance Unleashed,” their faculty dance concert, Friday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m., and at 2 p.m., Saturday in the University Theatre.
Read More ❯Eatrh Day celebration held on Dining Hall Lawn
Read More ❯Spanish artists bring unique stylings to Mural Fest 2024.
Read More ❯Filmmaker James Ural, a recent graduate of Lamar University, is making his way through pride in his work and determination in all his creative fields.
Read More ❯As of February, 2024, FAFSA forms have been delayed throughout the country. As of now, students are in limbo with many unsure of their educational future.
Read More ❯Severe storms in Kirbyville led to flooding near the east side of the city, April 10.
Read More ❯Lamar University’s student media picked up 33 awards at the Texas Intercollegiate Press Association convention in San Marcos, April 11-13.
Read More ❯Despite the dull, gray, overcast sky in Southeast Texas, many Lamar students took time out of their busy Monday afternoon to witness the solar eclipse, April 8.
Read More ❯The Lamar University baseball team beat McNeese State University Cowboys, 4-3, to win the three-game Southland Conference series 2-1, April 7, at Vincent-Beck Stadium in Beaumont.
Read More ❯Elections for Lamar University’s Student Government Association will open online April 8, at 8 a.m. and close April 9 at 4 p.m.
Read More ❯Jeanna Summy became the new Spindletop Gladys-City Boomtown Museum director, Jan. 3.
Read More ❯The Lamar University Police Department has recruited its first Victim’s Assistance K9 unit, “Officer Derrick Boomer Lamar.”
Read More ❯Lamar University’s department of theatre & dance will present “Dangerous Corner,” by J. B. Priestly and directed by Sophia Watt. April 11-14 in the Studio Theatre.
Read More ❯Lamar University held The Big Event, March 23, where volunteers were divided into different groups and assigned to a non-profit organization.
Read More ❯The Friends of the Beaumont Public Library is hosting a “Sack of Books” sale, April 5-6, at the downtown library.
Read More ❯State senator Carl Allen Parker died March 20, leaving behind a stellar legacy in the community, especially at Lamar University. He was 89 and died following a long illness.
Read More ❯Senior Jacob Ellis pitched 5.0 innings, and Lamar University scored six runs on nine hits, as Lamar University swept the 25th-ranked Oklahoma Sooners with a 6-3 victory Saturday afternoon.
Read More ❯The smell of livestock and the dustiness of sand was felt throughout Ford Park as cow- boys prepared to put on a show at the annual South Texas State Fair rodeo, March. 23.
Read More ❯Lamar University’s department of art and design held its annual Iron Pour, March 22. Students, guest professors, and alumni poured iron from a cupula furnace into sand molds to create sculptures.
Read More ❯The one-day event sees students, faculty and alumni volunteer to work for local nonprofit organizations.
Read More ❯Lamar University scored 13 runs on 13 hits, led by Tanner Wilson's 3-of-3 effort at the plate to defeat the Panthers, 13-3, March 19, at the Vincent-Beck Stadium.
Read More ❯The College of Fine Arts and Communication at Lamar University will host Le Grand Bal, March 23 at 6 p.m. in the Dishman Art Museum and the Setzer Student Center.
Read More ❯Lamar University's women's basketball team will continue their season as they were selected as one of 32 teams to play in the inaugural Women's Basketball Invitational Tournament.
Read More ❯The Lamar women’s basketball team lost to Texas A&M Corpus-Christi in the Southland Conference tournament final, 61-68, March 14, in The Legacy Center, Lake Charles, La.
Read More ❯The Lamar men’s basketball team lost to McNeese State University in the Southland Conference tournament semifinals, 57-76, March 12, in The Legacy Center, Lake Charles, La.
Read More ❯The Lamar women’s basketball team celebrated winning the Southland Conference regular season championship after beating Houston Christian University, 69-47, March 7.
Read More ❯The third annual Mural Fest took over Beaumont, March 2-3, as more than 40 artists from around the world painted a variety of creations on downtown walls.
Read More ❯Who will win the Academy Awards?
Read More ❯Lamar held a celebration for the university’s centennial on the Brooks Shivers Dining Hall Lawn, March 5.
Read More ❯Originally starting as a hobby, Brannan began woodcarving in his mid-30s, teaching himself. He has been an avid fisherman all his life, and it wouldn’t take long until he combined his love for fishing with woodcarving and start creating realistic sculptures.
Read More ❯Phillips returned to his alma mater to talk to students about how LU shaped his career as a political public relations expert.
Read More ❯Lynn Simon, who is 81, was the firstBlack person to be in the Lamar band.
Read More ❯Monroe and Campbell dorms have updated their laundry facilities. As well as new washers and dryers, the rooms have new walls and floors.
Read More ❯Emily Ardolino, Associate General Counsel of the Texas State University System, spoke to students about how Senate Bill 17 will change certain aspects of campus and its effect on diversity, equity and inclusion programs.
Read More ❯The City of Beaumont is set to host the third annual Mural Festival, Feb. 29.-March 3.
Read More ❯In a defensive struggle that came down to the bitter end, McNeese got a three-pointer from Antavion Collum with :04 seconds remaining to give the Cowboys a two-point lead.
Read More ❯The annual Mardi Gras of Southeast Texas celebration concluded its fourth year in Beaumont, Feb. 11.
Read More ❯The Center for Career & Professional Development sponsored the Mardi Paws pet food drive, Feb. 13, in the Galloway Business Building.
Read More ❯Jeanna Summy, the new director of Spindletop Gladys City Boomtown Museum, wants students and the community to use the museum as a resource for events.
Read More ❯This year’s matchup is between the Kansas City Chiefs and the San Francisco 49ers. They both had completely different paths through the season, but both overcame challenges to get to this point, in a match that is sure to be a spectacle.
Read More ❯Olivia Cobb is looking for faces in the Lamar community crowd. The art major is seeking volunteers to sit for portraits as part of her McNair project.
Read More ❯First pitch for the Lamar baseball team will be Feb. 16, in the Mobile Baseball Tournament in Mobile, Alabama.
Read More ❯The Lamar softball team begin their season, Friday, against Tarleton State at the Cowgirl Classic in Lake Charles, La.
Read More ❯The Lamar women’s basketball team are currently sit- ting in second place in the Southland Conference, going 14-5 overall and 8-1 in conference play.
Read More ❯The Lamar men’s basket- ball team has already secured their best record since the 2019-20 season with a 12-10 overall record, 6-3 in the Southland Conference.
Read More ❯Dishman exhibit highlights father, son
Read More ❯Lamar Dining will host its annual “Delightful” week, Feb. 12- 16, in Brooks-Shivers Dining Hall.
Read More ❯Lamar University’s Title IX department has expanded their operations to increase visibility on campus.
Read More ❯Lamar University’s Department of Theatre & Dance production of “Landscape with Weapon” tackles the heavy topic with wit and pathos.
Read More ❯Lamar University’s Department of Theatre and Dance will present “Landscape with Weapon,” Feb. 1-4 in the Studio Theatre.
Read More ❯Beaumont Community Players presents “Beehive: The ’60s Musical” through Feb. 3.
Read More ❯Lamar University’s LUTV will hold auditions for news anchors, Feb. 2, at the LUTV studio from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
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