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Dr. Rebecca Boone's journey as interim dean of ���ϱ�����'s College of Arts and Sciences is a testament to resilience, leadership, and the power of community as she navigates both academic challenges and a personal battle with breast cancer.

���ϱ����� has earned the R2 designation for high research activity, surpassing key benchmarks in research expenditures and doctorates awarded, positioning itself as a rising leader in scientific innovation and academic excellence.

Orlando Alvarez, Chairman and President of bp America, returned to ���ϱ����� to share insights on the energy transition, climate challenges, and his journey from a first-generation college student to a leader in the energy industry as part of the Dean’s Distinguished Speaker Series.

Zeppelin University student Luis Lemmen found his perfect fit at ���ϱ�����, where he embraced Southern culture and gained valuable hands-on journalism experience.

Scott Thomas, a ���ϱ����� senior, turned his passion for civil engineering into impactful work at Collins Engineers, excelling in marine structures and leadership while preparing for a promising career.

Jacqueline Marroquin’s journey at Lamar’s JoAnne Gay Dishman School of Nursing is marked by resilience, inspiration from her mother, and a commitment to excellence as she graduates during the program’s 50th anniversary.

As ���ϱ����� embraces its next century, visible changes are taking shape across campus and throughout southeast Texas, reflected in the launch of its "See for Yourself" marketing campaign.

On May 14, thirteen ���ϱ����� alumni were named as Reaud Excellence in Education Award winners. 

Joshua Tindel's journey from southeast Texas to the Navy and back to ���ϱ�����, where he graduated with a Nursing degree in 2024, highlights his dedication to service, resilience, and passion for healthcare, inspired by his military experience and volunteer work at the Crisis Center of Southeast Texas.

Three ���ϱ����� students have been awarded $10,000 from the Joy and Will Crenshaw fellowship as they kick off their journey as classroom teachers.

���ϱ����� announces the 2024 Distinguished Alumni Award recipients, recognizing graduates who have excelled in their careers and community service.

Frances Wimberly-Alberto, a ���ϱ����� graduate, shares her family's legacy with the institution.

Frances Wimberly-Alberto, a ���ϱ����� graduate, shares her family's legacy with the institution.

Beaumont City Councilman Mike Getz donates $1 million through a charitable remainder unitrust (CRUT) in memory of his late wife, Allison Nathan Getz, benefiting ���ϱ����� and five other Southeast Texas organizations.

���ϱ����� proudly appoints Dr. Joseph Tacy as the new Director of the JoAnne Gay Dishman School of Nursing, where he aims to lead with a comprehensive approach, emphasizing innovation and excellence in nursing education, scholarship, and practice for Southeast Texas and beyond.

���ϱ�����'s "Home for the Holidays" program, initiated in 2018, sees returning students sharing their college experiences at high schools, connecting over 800 students with support services, dispelling myths, and offering valuable insights into the college journey to foster connections and ease the transition.

���ϱ����� received a $5 million donation from alumna Carolyn J. Keating, establishing the Carolyn J. Keating Center for Academic and Career Success in the College of Engineering.

Junior political science student Antonio Lopez Maldonado is on a path toward a career in immigration law, fueled by his personal immigration journey and a passion for making a difference.

���ϱ����� College of Engineering professors participated in an externship at Motiva where they gained practical insights and industry-relevant knowledge to improve their classroom teaching and research.

Texas Academy student Evelyn Hardy has been designated as a Commended Student by the National Merit Scholarship Program.

Dylan Newton, a ���ϱ����� alumnus and renowned cyberpunk photographer, is captivating global audiences with his surreal, futuristic imagery.

���ϱ�����'s Cardinal Communities are centered around shared interests, hobbies, and academic disciplines, allowing students to bond over common passions while providing a solid support network to first-year students.

���ϱ�����'s College of Engineering has earned high-rankings from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard for producing career-ready graduates who are out-earning all other public Texas university graduates four years into the their career.

���ϱ����� has earned the highest percentage increase in formula funding among all 38 universities in Texas. Recently approved by the state legislature for the next biennium, this boost in funding demonstrates a growing alignment between the university's goals and the state's vision for higher education.