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July 30, 2025
51³Ô¹ÏProPresident 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, 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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August 06, 2025
51³Ô¹ÏProhas named Shirlesia Sanders its First-Generation Student of the Month for August 2025, recognizing the senior business management major for her dedication, resilience, and leadership on campus.
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August 04, 2025
Jacqueline Salmeron, a fifth-year chemical engineering student at Lamar University, has turned early curiosity sparked in high school into a standout college career marked by five internships, leadership in AIChE, and a passion for mentoring the next generation of engineers.
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Community
August 08, 2025
High school students from across Southeast 51³Ô¹ÏProexplored robotics, coding, and real-world engineering during Project Engineer, a free STEM camp hosted by 51³Ô¹ÏProwith support from ExxonMobil, Motiva, and Chevron Phillips Chemical. Held July 21–25, the camp offered hands-on experiences, mentorship from LU students and industry professionals, and a final-day robotics competition showcasing student innovation and teamwork.
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Arts and Culture
April 17, 2025
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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