TSUS
News Staff
The Board of Regents of the Texas State University System has confirmed Sidney E. Valentine, Ph.D., as president of Lamar Institute of Technology in Beaumont. Dr. Valentine was named sole finalist for the position last month following a national search. He will assume office Aug. 16.
Monday, August 15, 2022
LSCO offers up to two free classes for Summer 2022
News Staff
Lamar State College Orange (LSCO) announced April 4 that, in an effort to “help students find financial relief as they complete their college degrees or certifications” as the area continues to recover from the pandemic, the college will offer new and returning students two summer courses for free...
Tuesday, April 5, 2022
Texas State University System (TSUS) Board of Regents Chairman Duke Austin selects presidential search committee
TSUS Board of Regents chair appoints Advisory Committee for LIT presidential search
News Staff
Texas State University System Board of Regents Chairman Duke Austin has appointed an Advisory Search Committee to begin the search for the next president of Lamar Institute of Technology.
Tuesday, March 29, 2022
LSCO faculty earn effective college instruction credentials
News Staff
Two Lamar State College Orange (LSCO) faculty members each recently earned a teaching excellence credential from the Association of College and University Educators (ACUE), the college reported Nov. 9.
Tuesday, November 9, 2021
Pictured in photo (L-R): Dr. Lonnie Howard (President, Lamar Institute of Technology), Dr. Betty Reynard (President, Lamar State College Port Arthur), Rep. Dade Phelan (Speaker, Texas House of Representatives), Dr. Tom Johnson (President, Lamar State College Orange), Dr. Brian McCall (Chancellor, Texas State University System)
Lamar State Colleges further reduce tuition
News Staff
Lamar Institute of Technology, Lamar State College Orange and Lamar State College Port Arthur, known collectively as the Lamar State Colleges, will further reduce tuition this fall thanks to an additional $17 million in funding in the recently approved state budget.
Tuesday, July 20, 2021
Governor appoints two local residents to TSUS Board of Regents, reappoints one other
News Staff
Governor Greg Abbott announced July 7 that he has appointed Sheila Faske and Stephen Lee and reappointed Alan Tinsley to the Texas State University System Board of Regents for terms set to expire on Feb. 1, 2027.
Sheila Faske of Rose City is the owner of American Office Liquidators LLC in Beaumont.
Wednesday, July 7, 2021
TSUS names Dr. Jaime R. Taylor as sole finalist in LU presidential search
News Staff
Texas State University System (TSUS) Chancellor Brian McCall announced June 8 that, following an extensive national search, he has selected Jaime R. Taylor, Ph.D., as sole finalist for Lamar University (LU) president.
Tuesday, June 8, 2021
Lamar University President addresses reopening
News Staff
Lamar University President Ken Evans addressed the community to outline the campus' reopening process, detailing steps of the three-phase plan.
Evans wrote the following:
It is our fervent wish we never see a repeat of the spring semester of 2020.
Friday, June 12, 2020
TSUS institutions plan to resume face-to-face instruction in fall
Sharon Brooks
The Texas State University System’s seven member institutions have begun plans to resume face-to-face instruction this fall, while implementing enhanced health and safety measures to minimize the spread of COVID-19, TSUS announced May 1.
Friday, May 1, 2020
Lamar State College Port Arthur cancels classes March 16-20
Sharon Brooks
In light of recent developments regarding COVID-19, Lamar State College Port Arthur has opted to take a proactive effort to safeguard its students by canceling classes scheduled for March 16-20, the college announced March 12.
Friday, March 13, 2020
