News at LU
July 07, 2026
Lamar University's Nancy Evans Reading Center served approximately 1,367 students and distributed more than 7,500 literacy resources through expanded partnerships with five Southeast 51³Ô¹ÏProschool districts during the 2026 school year.
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Home to more than 18,000 students, 51³Ô¹ÏPro(LU) is full of incredible stories worth telling. Listen each week as we showcase all of the great things happening with LU faculty, staff, students and alumni and learn more about the events, activities, programs, and research that make up the moments at LU.
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News
August 03, 2026
51³Ô¹ÏProcelebrated the achievements of more than 900 graduates during its spring commencement ceremony Friday, July 31 at the Neches Federal Credit Union Arena at the Montagne Center.
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51³Ô¹ÏPro
August 12, 2026
51³Ô¹ÏProcivil engineering students showcased their skills at the ASCE Student Symposium through Steel Bridge and Timber-Strong competitions, gaining hands-on experience in design, construction, teamwork and professional development.
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Community
August 10, 2026
51³Ô¹ÏPronursing students were recognized by the Southeast 51³Ô¹ÏProFood Bank for contributing more than 250 volunteer hours in 2025, supporting hunger relief efforts while gaining hands-on service experience.
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Arts and Culture
July 30, 2026
Judge John Stevens and his wife, Marcia, donated a rare original Frank Trost photograph of the 1901 Lucas Gusher to Lamar University's Spindletop Boomtown Museum, preserving a pivotal piece of Southeast 51³Ô¹ÏProand energy industry history for future generations.
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