Category: News

The election season is approaching, and with that come preparations for voting.

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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.

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The Lamar University Student Health Center has moved to the Sheila Umphrey Recreational Sports Center.

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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.

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Lamar Dining will host a grand opening of the newly renovated Brooks-Shivers Dining Hall, Sept. 4.

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The Spindletop Gladys-City Boomtown Museum held a First Day of School welcoming event, Aug. 22.

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President's annual address highlights collectivity and collaboration.

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Lamar University President Dr. Jaime Taylor has been selected to the National Collegiate Athletics Association Division I Board of Directors.

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The University Press earned six first-place awards for work published in 2023 and LUTV earned another first-place award.

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Lamar University’s department of communication and media hosted a senior reception for graduating spring and summer students, May 9, in 127 Communication Building.

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First Assembly of God Church in Kirbyville responds to needs of displaced.

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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.

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Lamar University’s public radio station 91.3 KVLU will celebrate its 50th anniversary, April 30.

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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.

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LU’s Student Government Association held their officer elections for the 2024-25 academic year, April 8-9.

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Lamar University’s health education department held the Walk a Cardinal Mile event, April 11, at the Setzer Student Center.

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Severe storms in Kirbyville led to flooding near the east side of the city, April 10.

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Lamar University’s student media picked up 33 awards at the Texas Intercollegiate Press Association convention in San Marcos, April 11-13.

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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.

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Jeanna Summy became the new Spindletop Gladys-City Boomtown Museum director, Jan. 3.

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The Lamar University Police Department has recruited its first Victim’s Assistance K9 unit, “Officer Derrick Boomer Lamar.”

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Lamar University held The Big Event, March 23, where volunteers were divided into different groups and assigned to a non-profit organization.

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The Friends of the Beaumont Public Library is hosting a “Sack of Books” sale, April 5-6, at the downtown library.

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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.

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The one-day event sees students, faculty and alumni volunteer to work for local nonprofit organizations.

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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.

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Monroe and Campbell dorms have updated their laundry facilities. As well as new washers and dryers, the rooms have new walls and floors.

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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.

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The City of Beaumont is set to host the third annual Mural Festival, Feb. 29.-March 3.

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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.

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Lamar Dining will host its annual “Delightful” week, Feb. 12- 16, in Brooks-Shivers Dining Hall.

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Lamar University’s Title IX department has expanded their operations to increase visibility on campus.

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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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Allison and Michael Getz Scholarship for the Fine Arts establishes $15,000 scholarship endowment.

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Lamar University hosted the third annual Cardinal Lights celebration, Dec. 6.

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A transformative $5 million gift from donor Carolyn J. Keating will provide Lamar University (LU) College of Engineering with a brand new academic and career success center

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The Writing Center focuses on writing of all disciplines, not just English essays.

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One in eight, or 4.2 million Texans struggle with making enough money to put food on the table every night

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The university’s new Student Veteran Association assists students with a smooth transition to campus life.

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Lamar University’s department of theatre & dance will present the “Fall & Recovery” faculty dance concert, Nov. 10-11, in the University Theatre.

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The homecoming game is this upcoming Saturday and there’s all kinds of events going on at campus this week to celebrate.

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The Student Tutoring and Retention Services are getting ready for Homecoming by decorating their office to show their school spirit.

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Lamar President Jaime Taylor and two other speakers celebrated 100 years of LU history at Centennial Fest, Sept. 17, in the Quad.

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Lamar University will celebrate its 100th anniversary with Centennial Fest, a community-wide event taking place from 4-8 p.m. in the Quad on Lamar’s campus, Sept. 17.

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Lamar University hosted the first tailgate for 2023 football season, Aug. 31, across from Provost Umphrey Stadium.

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Lamar University’s Center for Teaching and Learning Enhancement held a resource fair, Aug. 25, in the Setzer Student Center

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A sudden windstorm damaged parts of the Spindletop-Gladys City Boomtown Museum, Aug. 27. Museum director Rayanna Hoeft and her husband, Todd, witnessed the storm in action.

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Lamar University’s department of communication and media hosted a COMM-Unity event, Aug. 22, in the Communications Building.

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The Press Club of Southeast Texas presented its annual donation to the Lamar University Foundation, Aug. 21.

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University awards more than 900 degrees, Aug. 5, in Montagne Center

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Lamar University President Jaime Taylor delivered his annual convocation address, Aug, 14.

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The University Press earned three first-place awards among its 12 total for work published in 2022.

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LUTV's Gordon Williams will receive special congressional recognition from the office of U.S. Representative Brian Babin on June 16.

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The Zeta Psi Chapter’s motto is “40 Years And Building…The Journey Continues.” However, that motto is now out of date as the fraternity celebrates its 50th anniversary at Lamar University.

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

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The Beaumont Community Players’ “Scribes” writing group hosts free classes every second and fourth Saturday.

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

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Jonah Smith elected 2023-24 SGA president

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

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The Division of Diversity, Inclusion, and Community Relations hosted “Tea and Talk: Women in Leadership,” March 28.

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UP and LUTV picked up 21 awards at the Texas Intercollegiate Press Association convention in Fort Worth, March 23-25.

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

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Lamar University’s Gray Library is conducting a web based survey for students, faculty and staff to help offer the best services to the Cardinal community.

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Lamar University’s Division of Diversity, Inclusion and Community relations hosted “The Tie That Binds Us: Living Legends,” Feb. 15, in the Setzer Student Center Ballroom.

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Poetic Souls hosts “Roses and Metaphors” poetry event for Black History Month.

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

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Lamar University's Speech and Hearing Clinic is conducting hearing exams through Feb. 13.

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

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

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

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Gray Library hosts traveling Holocaust exhibit.

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Students recognized for fall 2022 academic work.

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

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The award-winning student newspaper of Lamar University

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

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

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

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

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