Lamar University
News Staff
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.
Monday, July 25, 2022
Entergy Texas, Lamar University partner to expand electric vehicle access
News Staff
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.
Thursday, May 5, 2022
Lamar University announces 2022 Distinguished Alumni Award recipients
News Staff
Lamar University announced the recipients of the 2022 Distinguished Alumni Award on March 3.
Tuesday, March 15, 2022
Free tax preparation program underway in Beaumont
News Staff
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.
Wednesday, February 9, 2022
Free tax preparation program underway in Beaumont
News Staff
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...
Wednesday, February 9, 2022
VITA seeks volunteers for free tax program
Sharon Brooks
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.
Tuesday, January 18, 2022
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
News Staff
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.
Tuesday, December 14, 2021
LU engineering grads make top income among peers in state
News Staff
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.
Monday, October 11, 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 Board of Regents confirms new Lamar University President
News Staff
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.
Wednesday, June 30, 2021
