Lamar University

LU to host second SURF Symposium on Aug. 5

LU to host second SURF Symposium on Aug. 5

LU to host second annual SURF Symposium

For the second time, the Office of Undergraduate Research will host the Summer Undergraduate Research Symposium from 2-4:30 p.m. on Friday, August 5 in the Reaud Executive Event Space, the university reported July 21.
Entergy Texas, Lamar University partner to expand access to electric vehicles.

Entergy Texas, Lamar University partner to expand access to electric vehicles.

Entergy Texas, Lamar University partner to expand electric vehicle access

As part of the company’s commitment to help its customers and communities meet their sustainability goals, Entergy Texas, Inc. granted $14,000 to Lamar University to install a new electric charging station located at the university police department.
Free tax assistance available for qualifying individuals, families

Free tax assistance available for qualifying individuals, families

Free tax preparation program underway in Beaumont

It’s tax time again, and Lamar University, Entergy Texas, the IRS and Catholic Charities of Southeast Texas have collaborated to offer free income tax preparation to community members who earn less than $57,000 annually, helping area residents minimize payments and maximize refunds.
VITA tax program offers free income tax preparation

VITA tax program offers free income tax preparation

Free tax preparation program underway in Beaumont

Jon Korejwa, a certified tax professional and Director of Training and Operations for Lamar University’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program, invites community members earning less than $57,000 annually to visit him and other volunteers around the area who are providing free tax...
Dan Williams, a retired Entergy employee, assists a taxpayer as part of the VITA program.

Dan Williams, a retired Entergy employee, assists a taxpayer as part of the VITA program.

VITA seeks volunteers for free tax program

Jon Korejwa, a certified tax professional and program director, is inviting volunteers to learn a new skill or hone their income tax tallying knowledge while helping local people with their taxes in 2022.
Lamar University President Jaime Taylor, AT&T Texas President Leslie Ward and Speaker of the Texas House of Representatives Dade Phelan (LU photo)

Lamar University President Jaime Taylor, AT&T Texas President Leslie Ward and Speaker of the Texas House of Representatives Dade Phelan (LU photo)

AT&T donates to LU to tackle learning loss in Southeast Texas schools

In continued support of student development and quality education, AT&T donated funds to Lamar University (LU) to bolster the institution's efforts in targeting mathematical learning loss in Southeast Texas, the university announced Dec. 14.
LU engineering grads rated top in the state, third in nation for

LU engineering grads rated top in the state, third in nation for

LU engineering grads make top income among peers in state

Without fail, the LU College of Engineering has taken leaps and bounds to ensure that engineering graduates walk away with an invaluable college experience and the best return on investment. That resiliency has landed the college in the No.1 spot in the state of Texas and No.
TSUS confirmed Dr. Jaime R Taylor as Lamar University's 16th President on June 30.

TSUS confirmed Dr. Jaime R Taylor as Lamar University's 16th President on June 30.

TSUS Board of Regents confirms new Lamar University President

The Board of Regents of the Texas State University System has confirmed Jaime R. Taylor, Ph.D., as the 16th president of Lamar University. Dr. Taylor was named sole finalist for the position earlier this month after an extensive national search. He will assume office on July 12. Dr.

ADvertAdvertisement