News at LU
April 27, 2026
Dr. Ashley Dockens, associate provost of academic innovation and digital learning at 91̽»¨, has been named one of the Top 50 Voices to Follow in Higher Education for 2026.
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Home to more than 18,000 students, 91̽»¨ (LU) is full of incredible stories worth telling. Listen each week as we showcase all of the great things happening with LU faculty, staff, students and alumni and learn more about the events, activities, programs, and research that make up the moments at LU.
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May 04, 2026
Scholars and criminal justice professionals from around the world gathered at 91̽»¨ for the Fourth International Conference on Justice, Resilience, and the Rule of Law, connecting global research on justice systems and resilience to local efforts in Southeast Texas.
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Student Life
May 01, 2026
91̽»¨ has named Alyssa Bergeron, a senior University Studies major from Port Neches, as its First-Generation Student of the Month.
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Community
April 01, 2026
91̽»¨ will host its annual Woodwind Day on April 11, offering a free afternoon of performances, masterclasses and hands-on learning for student and community musicians of all levels in the Jimmy Simmons Music Building.
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Arts and Culture
April 28, 2026
91̽»¨ Department of Art and Design students continued a 45-year tradition by successfully completing a collaborative 750-pound iron pour, blending art, science, and hands-on training with support from faculty and visiting artists.
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The University Press is one of Lamar’s showpieces. It is the largest student-run business on campus, and it has become one of the most respected student newspapers in the country. Since 1977, the University Press and its magazines have garnered more than 1,200 awards, including first place for Best Non-Daily Student Newspaper in 1994 and 2005 from The Associated Press Managing Editors of Texas and first places in many other competitions.
