higher education

Off to school

This week marked the deadline for first-year college applicants to many universities to decide about whether and where to enroll. It can be a very difficult choice involving a range of financial, educational, and emotional factors.

LIT students show off Skills

Lamar Institute of Technology (LIT) students competed in the state SkillsUSA Post-Secondary competition April 13-15 in Houston, taking home 17 gold, six silver and two bronze medals.

New workforce facility coming to life at LIT

April 25, staff and guests of Lamar Institute of Technology celebrated the groundbreaking breaking-ground taking place at the coming Workforce and Allied Health Training Center.

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

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).

Governor announces additional $118 million to support education in Texas

Governor Greg Abbott announced July 22 that the State of Texas would allocate an additional $118 million in federal funding to support higher education in Texas, including $93 million to help students continue or restart their progress toward earning a post-secondary credential or degree.

Senator Cornyn meets with Lamar leaders to discuss future of higher education

U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) met with leadership from the Texas State University System, including Chancellor Brian McCall and presidents from across the system, on Feb. 26 to receive updates on their respective schools and to discuss policy priorities for higher education institutions in Texas.