site://_University - news -URL-www.lamar.edu-news-and-events/index Keep up with what’s happening at 91������̳ in Texas with the college’s news page and take a look at the university’s calendar for upcoming events. en-us Sat, 15 Nov 2025 16:00:09 -0600 Cascade Server /news-and-events/news/2025/11/shield-teams-smart-skin-headed-to-space-for-testing.html 91������̳ industrial engineering professor Dr. Robert K. Bradley and his SHIELD research team won funding to develop a stretchable silicone “skin” to protect robots from harsh environments—a project that has since launched material samples to the International Space Station to study how their smart cladding withstands radiation and space exposure. Fri, 14 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -0600 /news-and-events/news/2025/11/shield-teams-smart-skin-headed-to-space-for-testing.html /news-and-events/news/2025/11/lu-dance-students-premiere-original-works-in-move.html 91������̳’s Department of Theatre & Dance will showcase original student works in its free fall performance, MOVE: Student Choreography Concert, on Nov. 14 in the Studio Theatre. Wed, 12 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -0600 /news-and-events/news/2025/11/lu-dance-students-premiere-original-works-in-move.html /news-and-events/news/2025/11/eight-lamar-university-faculty-recognized-among-worlds-top-2-of-scientists.html Eight 91������̳ faculty and former faculty members have been recognized among the world’s top 2% of scientists in their fields, according to the 2025 global rankings released by Stanford University and Elsevier. Mon, 10 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -0600 /news-and-events/news/2025/11/eight-lamar-university-faculty-recognized-among-worlds-top-2-of-scientists.html /news-and-events/news/2025/11/honors-scholars-day-draws-record-crowd.html The Reaud Honors College hosted its largest-ever Honors Scholars Day on Oct. 29, showcasing outstanding student research, leadership, and creative projects across all colleges at 91������̳. Fri, 7 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -0600 /news-and-events/news/2025/11/honors-scholars-day-draws-record-crowd.html /news-and-events/news/2025/11/marketing-senior-named-november-first-gen-student-of-the-month.html 91������̳ has named Diana Resendez, a senior marketing major from Port Arthur, Texas, as the First-Generation Student of the Month for November. Wed, 5 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -0600 /news-and-events/news/2025/11/marketing-senior-named-november-first-gen-student-of-the-month.html /news-and-events/news/2025/11/gray-named-as-dean-of-college-of-graduate-studies.html Dr. Jon Gray has been appointed dean of the College of Graduate Studies at 91������̳, bringing over 30 years of career experience as an educator and administrator in K-12 and higher education to the role. Tue, 4 Nov 2025 12:15:00 -0600 /news-and-events/news/2025/11/gray-named-as-dean-of-college-of-graduate-studies.html /news-and-events/news/2025/11/fall-enrollment-tops-18,000-at-lamar-university.html 91������̳ surpassed 18,000 students in fall enrollment for the 2024–2025 academic year, driven by record local recruitment, expanded financial aid, and stronger student engagement initiatives. Mon, 3 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -0600 /news-and-events/news/2025/11/fall-enrollment-tops-18,000-at-lamar-university.html /news-and-events/news/2025/10/valeros-lasting-partnership-fuels-success-for-engineering-students.html Valero’s $1 million endowed scholarship in engineering has supported 153 91������̳ students since 2009, providing more than $640,000 in aid and opening doors to mentorship, internships, and lasting career opportunities with the global energy company. Mon, 3 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -0600 /news-and-events/news/2025/10/valeros-lasting-partnership-fuels-success-for-engineering-students.html /news-and-events/news/2025/10/cmms-symposium-highlights-midstream-innovation-research-and-workforce-development.html 91������̳’s Center for Midstream Management and Science hosted a two-day symposium uniting industry leaders and academics to advance research, innovation, and workforce development in the midstream energy sector. Thu, 30 Oct 2025 00:00:00 -0500 /news-and-events/news/2025/10/cmms-symposium-highlights-midstream-innovation-research-and-workforce-development.html /news-and-events/news/2025/10/lu-celebrates-energy-awareness-month-with-schneider-electric.html 91������̳’s Sustainability Committee and LU Green Squad partnered with Schneider Electric on Oct. 27 to celebrate Energy Awareness Month with an interactive campus event promoting renewable energy, sustainability and practical ways to reduce energy use. Tue, 28 Oct 2025 00:00:00 -0500 /news-and-events/news/2025/10/lu-celebrates-energy-awareness-month-with-schneider-electric.html