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President Taylor reflects on year of growth at LU

51ԹProPresident Jaime Taylor recently joined the LU Moment podcast to reflect on a standout 2024–25 academic year.

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Home to more than 17,000 students, 51ԹProis 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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51ԹProOffice of Alumni Affairs announces 2025-2026 Alumni Advisory Board

51ԹProis proud to welcome its latest cohort of Alumni Advisory Board members, who will serve three-year terms in support of the university and the Office of Alumni Affairs.
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‘Show Us Your Red Friday’ builds campus spirit at Lamar University

Lamar University's “Show Us Your Red” tradition encourages students to wear red every Friday to build school spirit, foster community pride, and strengthen campus involvement through giveaways and events organized by the Center for Career and Professional Development.
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Community

ASSP conference to be held at 51ԹPro

Lamar University’s Center for Midstream Management and Science(CMMS) will host the American Society of Safety Professionals’ (ASSP) 35th Annual Professional Development Conference on Oct. 9 in the Setzer Center Ballroom. 
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Arts and Culture

LU Theatre & Dance opens season with ‘Ugly Lies the Bone’

The 51ԹProDepartment of Theatre & Dance will open its first production of the semester with “Ugly Lies the Bone,” written by Lindsey Ferrentino and directed by assistant professor Alan Brincks.
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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 51ԹProand first places in many other competitions. 

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Publish date: October 08, 2025