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Nancy Evans Reading Center expands literacy partnerships, serving 1,367 students across Southeast Texas

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

Over 900 degrees conferred at summer commencement

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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Business student returns from France with new perspective on international business

51³Ô¹ÏProhuman resource management student Lea Walker expanded her personal and professional horizons by participating in the Business in Paris & La Rochelle study abroad program, which blended classroom learning with immersive cultural and corporate excursions across France.
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Community

51³Ô¹ÏProrecognized for volunteer service at Southeast 51³Ô¹ÏProFood Bank

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

Rare Lucas Gusher photograph donated to Spindletop Boomtown Museum

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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The University Press is one of Lamar’s showpieces. It is the largest student-run business on campus, and it has become one of the most respected student newspapers in the country. Since 1977, the University Press and its magazines have garnered more than 1,200 awards, including first place for Best Non-Daily Student Newspaper in 1994 and 2005 from The Associated Press Managing Editors of 51³Ô¹ÏProand first places in many other competitions. 

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Publish date: August 11, 2026