Lamar State College Port Arthur

Photo by U.S. Navy

Photo by U.S. Navy

LSCPA, DOL form partnership for training shipfitters

News Staff
Thursday, February 12, 2026
The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) approved an apprenticeship partnership with Lamar State College Port Arthur (LSCPA) involving 22 months of training in shipfitting, according to Dr. Ben Stafford, vice president for Workforce & Continuing Education at LSCPA.
LSCPA receives $1.75 million grant for CDL training center

LSCPA receives $1.75 million grant for CDL training center

T.L.L. Temple Foundation awards $1.75M grant to Lamar State College Port Arthur

News Staff
Friday, November 11, 2022
In the face of soaring construction costs, Lamar State College Port Arthur (LSCPA) seemed forced to limit its overall vision to build the largest commercial driver’s license training and testing center in Texas. But this week, the T.L.L. Temple Foundation stepped forward, contributing $1.
Summer Spectacular Variety Show coming to LSCPA

Summer Spectacular Variety Show coming to LSCPA

Summer variety show offers look at LSCPA’s talented artists

News Staff
Wednesday, July 6, 2022
Whether it’s music, art or drama you enjoy the most, Lamar State College Port Arthur (LSCPA) will offer something you’ll love in its upcoming Summer Spectacular Variety Show. The Summer Spectacular will take place over three days: Thursday, July 14, starting at 1:30 p.m.; Friday, July 15, 7 p.m.
LSCPA receives $50k grant to Accelerate Student Success

LSCPA receives $50k grant to Accelerate Student Success

LSCPA receives $50k grant to Accelerate Student Success

News Staff
Tuesday, July 5, 2022
Life for students at Lamar State College Port Arthur (LSCPA) just got a whole lot easier. LSCPA was recently notified that it has received a $50,000 Accelerate Student Success Planning Grant from the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.
Ashley Taylor is director of the Lamar State College Port Arthur Culinary Arts and Hospitality program. (Photo by Gerry Dickert/LSCPA Public Information)

Ashley Taylor is director of the Lamar State College Port Arthur Culinary Arts and Hospitality program. (Photo by Gerry Dickert/LSCPA Public Information)

LSCPA Culinary Arts program named best in Texas by online education resource

News Staff
Tuesday, November 16, 2021
Everyone knows Southeast Texas is famous for its fantastic foods, from barbecue and boudin to crawfish boils and fajitas. Now the region will also be known for producing some of the state’s top chefs, reports Lamar State College Port Arthur (LSCPA).
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)

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
Tuesday, July 20, 2021
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.
LSCPA named among Top 10 in the nation by Academic Influence

LSCPA named among Top 10 in the nation by Academic Influence

LSCPA named among Top 10 in the nation by Academic Influence

News Staff
Thursday, April 1, 2021
Lamar State College Port Arthur has been ranked among the Top 10 community colleges in the United States by Academic Influence, a new college rankings method that uses artificial intelligence technology to search massive databases and measure the impact of work by individuals who’ve been affiliated...
The Rotary Club of Port Arthur presented a $2,000 check to Lamar State College Port Arthur’s Athletics Department this past week to help pay for repairs to the Seahawks’ softball park, Martin Field, after damage. From left: Seahawks softball players Brianna Ramirez, Gabby Tims, Alexa Gracia, LeeAnn Hinojosa, Kaitlyn Samarripa and Coach Vance Edwards flank Rotary Club President Dr. Johnny Brown, Rotary Treasurer Delilah Francis, and LSCPA Director of Athletics Scott Street

The Rotary Club of Port Arthur presented a $2,000 check to Lamar State College Port Arthur’s Athletics Department this past week to help pay for repairs to the Seahawks’ softball park, Martin Field, after damage. From left: Seahawks softball players Brianna Ramirez, Gabby Tims, Alexa Gracia, LeeAnn Hinojosa, Kaitlyn Samarripa and Coach Vance Edwards flank Rotary Club President Dr. Johnny Brown, Rotary Treasurer Delilah Francis, and LSCPA Director of Athletics Scott Street

PA Rotary helps LSCPA rebuild field

News Staff
Thursday, January 28, 2021
They don’t call the Rotary Club of Port Arthur a service organization for nothing. President Dr. Johnny Brown and Treasurer Delilah Francis presented a club check for $2,000 to the Athletics Department at Lamar State College Port Arthur on Wednesday, Jan. 27.
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