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51³Ô¹ÏProearns Opportunity College and University distinction in 2025 Carnegie Classifications

51³Ô¹ÏProhas earned national recognition in the 2025 Carnegie Classifications as one of only 27 institutions to receive both the prestigious Research 2 (R2) designation and the new Opportunity College & University (OCU) designation.

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Home to more than 17,000 students, 51³Ô¹ÏProis full of exciting events and research. Listen each week to learn more about the people making the most of their moments at LU.

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LU staff, students shine at 2025 Excellence in Media Awards

51³Ô¹ÏProstudents, faculty, and staff earned more than 30 awards across print, digital, audio, and broadcast categories at the 2025 Excellence in Media Awards, highlighting the university’s strength in storytelling, journalism, and media production.
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51³Ô¹ÏProsends off graduates with senior celebration

51³Ô¹ÏProcelebrated its graduating Class of 2025 with a revived senior-only event featuring food, festivities, and swag, offering students a final moment to connect before commencement.
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Community

L.I.T.E. camp gives middle schoolers early exposure to engineering

Lamar University's L.I.T.E. Camp offered Southeast 51³Ô¹ÏPromiddle schoolers a free, hands-on introduction to engineering through engaging activities, team projects, and mentorship from college students and industry professionals.
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Arts and Culture

Department of Theatre and Dance presents 'Dance Unleashed'

The 51³Ô¹ÏProDepartment of Theatre & Dance will conclude its 2024–2025 season with Dance Unleashed, a vibrant concert featuring student performances in modern, contemporary, tap, jazz, and more.
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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: June 20, 2025