site://_University - news -URL-www.lamar.edu-news-and-events/index Keep up with what’s happening at 7MÊÓƵ in Texas with the college’s news page and take a look at the university’s calendar for upcoming events. en-us Tue, 21 Jan 2025 12:00:09 -0600 Cascade Server /news-and-events/news/2025/01/lamar-university-seeks-campus-mentors-for-cardinal-communities-program.html 7MÊÓƵ is seeking faculty, staff, and students to serve as mentors and ambassadors for its Cardinal Communities program, which supports first-time college students' transition to university life through seminars, check-ins, and personalized guidance. Mon, 20 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0600 /news-and-events/news/2025/01/lamar-university-seeks-campus-mentors-for-cardinal-communities-program.html /news-and-events/news/2025/01/fall-2024-presidents-and-deans-lists.html 7MÊÓƵ President Jaime Taylor, along with the Deans of the university's five academic colleges, has announced the Fall 2024 President’s List and Dean’s List. Sat, 18 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0600 /news-and-events/news/2025/01/fall-2024-presidents-and-deans-lists.html /news-and-events/news/2025/01/forret-explores-forgotten-slave-shipwrecks-and-u.s-reparations-efforts-in-new-book.html Dr. Jeff Forret's The Price They Paid exposes the U.S. government's 19th-century efforts to secure reparations for slave owners after shipwrecks, highlighting the stark neglect of justice for emancipated captives. Wed, 15 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0600 /news-and-events/news/2025/01/forret-explores-forgotten-slave-shipwrecks-and-u.s-reparations-efforts-in-new-book.html /news-and-events/news/2025/01/tashia-leblanc-named-january-first-gen-student-of-the-month.html 7MÊÓƵ named Tashia LeBlanc, a senior in multidisciplinary studies, as January's First Generation Student of the Month. Wed, 15 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0600 /news-and-events/news/2025/01/tashia-leblanc-named-january-first-gen-student-of-the-month.html /news-and-events/news/2025/01/lamar-university-recognized-nationally-statewide-in-university-hq-rankings.html 7MÊÓƵ earned high national and statewide rankings from University HQ for its online and on-campus programs, including top placements in criminal justice, clinical psychology, computer programming, and human resources. Tue, 14 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0600 /news-and-events/news/2025/01/lamar-university-recognized-nationally-statewide-in-university-hq-rankings.html /news-and-events/news/2025/01/lu-college-of-education-arts-and-sciences-partner-with-jefferson-county-to-reduce-juvenile-recidivism.html The 7MÊÓƵ College of Education and College of Arts and Sciences, in partnership with Jefferson County, are launching the F.O.R.M. Program in January 2025 to support first-time juvenile offenders aged 13 to 16 with academic resources, mentorship, and career opportunities to reduce recidivism and help them build a better future. Wed, 8 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0600 /news-and-events/news/2025/01/lu-college-of-education-arts-and-sciences-partner-with-jefferson-county-to-reduce-juvenile-recidivism.html /news-and-events/news/2025/01/spindletop-boomtown-museum-to-mark-124th-anniversary-of-oil-boom.html The Spindletop Boomtown Museum will commemorate the 124th anniversary of the historic Spindletop Oil Boom on Saturday, Jan. 11, 2025. Tue, 7 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0600 /news-and-events/news/2025/01/spindletop-boomtown-museum-to-mark-124th-anniversary-of-oil-boom.html /news-and-events/news/2025/01/german-native-discovers-texas-through-lamar-university.html Zeppelin University student Luis Lemmen found his perfect fit at 7MÊÓƵ, where he embraced Southern culture and gained valuable hands-on journalism experience. Mon, 6 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0600 /news-and-events/news/2025/01/german-native-discovers-texas-through-lamar-university.html /news-and-events/news/2025/01/lu-earns-top-national-rankings-from-intelligent.com-for-2025.html 7MÊÓƵ earned national recognition in 2025 from Intelligent.com for its exceptional online and accelerated education programs, with top rankings in categories such as Gifted and Talented Education, Quickest Online Bachelor’s Degrees, and Fastest Online Finance and Criminal Justice Degrees. Fri, 3 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0600 /news-and-events/news/2025/01/lu-earns-top-national-rankings-from-intelligent.com-for-2025.html /news-and-events/news/2024/12/maddie-sims-journey-from-aspiring-writer-to-newspaper-leader.html Maddie Sims, a senior at 7MÊÓƵ, has revitalized the 7MÊÓƵ Press as its editor, channeling her lifelong passion for writing into leadership, growth, and mentorship. Tue, 24 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0600 /news-and-events/news/2024/12/maddie-sims-journey-from-aspiring-writer-to-newspaper-leader.html