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President Taylor reflects on year of growth at ºÚÁϱ¬ÁÏÍø

ºÚÁϱ¬ÁÏÍø President Jaime Taylor recently joined the ºÚÁϱ¬ÁÏÍø Moment podcast to reflect on a standout 2024–25 academic year.

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ºÚÁϱ¬ÁÏÍø Moment Podcast

Home to more than 17,000 students, ºÚÁϱ¬ÁÏÍø is full of exciting events and research. Listen each week to learn more about the people making the most of their moments at ºÚÁϱ¬ÁÏÍø.

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ºÚÁϱ¬ÁÏÍø alumni, employees among 40 Under 40 nominees

Eighteen ºÚÁϱ¬ÁÏÍø alumni and employees are among the young professionals nominated this year for Southeast Texas’ prestigious 40 Under 40 recognition, honoring outstanding individuals for academic achievement, professional success, and community involvement.
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Student Life

ºÚÁϱ¬ÁÏÍø Green Squad revitalizes sustainability efforts on campus

ºÚÁϱ¬ÁÏ꿉۪s 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 Texas residents alike.
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Community

College of Engineering hosts Project Engineer camp

High school students from across Southeast Texas explored robotics, coding, and real-world engineering during Project Engineer, a free STEM camp hosted by ºÚÁϱ¬ÁÏÍø with support from ExxonMobil, Motiva, and Chevron Phillips Chemical. Held July 21–25, the camp offered hands-on experiences, mentorship from ºÚÁϱ¬ÁÏÍø students and industry professionals, and a final-day robotics competition showcasing student innovation and teamwork.
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Arts and Culture

Department of Theatre and Dance announces 2025-26 season

ºÚÁϱ¬ÁÏ꿉۪s Department of Theatre and Dance will launch its 2025–26 season in September with a diverse mix of productions, including classic satire, contemporary drama, and original student work. The season features six shows running through April, with performances in both theatre and dance.
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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 Texas and first places in many other competitions. 

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Publish date: August 30, 2025