LU News: 51�Թ�Pro

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.

Driven by a competitive spirit and a passion for service, 51�Թ�Propre-med student Mohamed Irhabi has leveraged academics, research, and leadership opportunities—especially through the Reaud Honors College—to prepare for a future in medicine.

51�Թ�Prolaunched its first-ever Study Abroad Week with a campus reception showcasing programs, alumni projects, and faculty leaders while highlighting the life-changing impact of international experiences for students.

51�Թ�Prostudents participated in Taylor-ed Tuesday, a hands-on professional development event where campus leaders and staff helped them build confidence and career readiness by learning how to style ties, bow ties, and scarves with polish and professionalism.

Drake Rothenberger, an environmental science senior from Nederland, has been recognized as Lamar University’s September First-Generation Student of the Month.

LU’s Green Squad, a revitalized student-led organization, is fostering sustainability on campus and in the community through recycling drives, gardening, and partnerships that engage students and Southeast 51�Թ�Proresidents alike.

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.

51�Թ�Pro(LU) proudly announces Ayesha Khankhail as the First-Generation Student of the Month for July.

51�Թ�Procelebrated 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.

51�Թ�Prosenior engineering students showcased innovative, real-world solutions—from autonomous firefighting robots to eco-friendly coffee roasters—at the 2025 Senior Design Showcase, marking the culmination of their college careers with industry-backed capstone projects that bridge the gap between classroom learning and professional engineering practice.

51�Թ�Promarked Earth Day on Tuesday with a laid-back celebration on the Dining Hall lawn, bringing together students, campus groups and local organizations for an afternoon of hands-on activities and environmental outreach. 

Lamar University's College of Engineering celebrated Engineering Week (EWeek) with a series of events, workshops and competitions designed to inspire students and highlight the diverse fields of engineering.

Lamar University's inaugural ring ceremony, held on March 29, 2025, surpassed expectations with 81 students and 330 guests celebrating a new tradition that honored academic achievements, resilience, and the lasting bond with the university community.

The 51�Թ�ProCollege of Engineering hosted its Spring 2025 Career Fair at the Sheila Umphrey Recreational Sports Center, bringing together industry leaders from across the country.

Lamar University’s College of Business hosted its latest Distinguished Speakers Series event on Tuesday, March 25, welcoming Dr. Jaime Taylor, president of Lamar University.

51�Թ�Proengineering students visited the Quanta Advanced Training Center, earning OSHA certifications, networking with industry professionals, and gaining hands-on experience through a partnership supporting career development.

51�Թ�Prorecognizes Sergio Mendez, a senior Biology Pre-Med major from Nederland, Texas, as the First-Generation Student of the Month for March.

51�Թ�Prohas recognized Maddison Bean, a graduate student in Speech and Hearing Sciences (SPHS), as its February 2025 First-Gen Student of the Month.

51�Թ�Pronamed Tashia LeBlanc, a senior in multidisciplinary studies, as January's First Generation Student of the Month.

Blake Wilson, a junior majoring in Management Information Systems with a concentration in Enterprise Systems, has been named Lamar University's First-Generation Student of the Month for December.

51�Թ�Prostudent-athletes discussed the challenges of balancing academics and athletics, including time management and mental health, during the "Flip the Script: The Unique Experience of Student Athletes" event hosted by the Athletics Council.

The 51�Թ�ProAssociation of Rocketry (LUNAR) has officially been accepted into the NASA Student Launch Challenge competition for the second year in a row.

51�Թ�Procelebrated the accomplishments of its first-generation college students on Friday, Nov. 8, at the First-Gen College Celebration Student Awards Luncheon.

51�Թ�Prohas named Jesus Mendoza and Alex V. Tran as its First-Generation Students of the Month for November.