LU Moment

This week on the LU Moment, Dr Kathryn Washington, assistant professor in educational leadership, dishes on the Collegiate 100 and how she works to lead by example and inspire excellence among Lamar University students. For updates on the latest news and events at Lamar University, visit lamar.edu/news. 

Lamar University is gearing up for their annual Earth Day Celebration on April 22 and Grayson Meek dishes on exiting things the community can expect. Then, the LU department of Theatre and Dance will premiere their second production of the season –– SPLIT. For updates on the latest news and events at Lamar University, visit lamar.edu/news. 

The Lamar University Texas Academy is taking the state by storm. This week on the LU Moment, Dr. Tilisa Thibodeaux dishes on how Texas high school juniors and seniors can join the program. For updates on the latest news and events at Lamar University, visit lamar.edu/news. 

Dr. Agim Kukeli, an instructor of economics in the LU College of Business, chimed in to shed light on the cause for the rise in gasoline and when, if at all, consumers can expect to see a decrease.  For updates on the latest news and events at Lamar University, visit lamar.edu/news. 

This week on the LU Moment, Dr. Cristian Bahrim, director of the Office of Undergraduate Research, talks about the Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship at LU and how students can get involved in undergraduate research. For updates on the latest news and events at Lamar University, visit lamar.edu/news. 

This week on the LU Moment, senior graphic design major DeShaun Bell talks winning a national billboard contest focusing on violence prevention. Then, SGA student leaders Tiffany Tran and David Williams talk new Cardinal engagement hour coming in the fall. For updates on the latest news and events at Lamar University, visit lamar.edu/news. 

Dr. Wilma Jackson, director of Diversity & Inclusive Excellence, reflects back on Black History Month at Lamar University and campus events to look ahead to for the future! For updates on the latest news and events at Lamar University, visit lamar.edu/news. 

Cybersecurity is about the protection of digital assets. From identity theft and social media hacks to cloud security and malware attacks –– Dr. Lucy Tsado said the need for cybersecurity and digital forensics is growing daily.  For updates on the latest news and events at Lamar University, visit lamar.edu/news. 

LU baseball kicks off on February 18 against Binghampton University. Head baseball Coach Will Davis shares what we can expect from our Cardinals on the field this season. For updates on the latest news and events at Lamar University, visit lamar.edu/news. 

This week on the LU Moment, Valeria Ayala, sophomore forensic chemistry major, talks about being a part of the LU Cardinal NEST at Fletcher Elementary and how she works to inspire the next generation of STEM leaders. For updates on the latest news and events at Lamar University, visit lamar.edu/news. 

This week on the LU Moment, Karli Padia, associate director of the Welcome Center, dishes on all the details about the university's largest open host event of the semester; Cardinal View - LAMARdi Gras. For updates on the latest news and events at Lamar University, visit lamar.edu/news. 

This week on the LU Moment, community leader and Beaumont City Councilman Albert "AJ" Turner talks about his journey to becoming a city councilman, his passion for philanthropy, educating the youth and being a pillar in the community. For updates on the latest news and events at Lamar University, visit lamar.edu/news. 

Welcome back to campus, Cardinals! This week on the LU Moment, the Division of Student Engagement dishes on all the exciting Week of Welcome events taking place this week. Also, the College of Fine Arts and Communication has a full schedule of events for the community to enjoy. For updates on the latest news and events at Lamar University, visit lamar.edu/news. 

This week on the LU Moment, sophomore broadcasting major Alexis Miller speaks on her journey to LU and how the Lamar Promise scholarship made it all possible. For updates on the latest news and events at Lamar University, visit lamar.edu/news. 

This week on the LU Moment, junior chemical engineering major Annabelle Broussard speaks on her journey at LU and how she landed an internship with American agricultural chemical company, Corteva. For updates on the latest news and events at Lamar University, visit lamar.edu/news. 

This week on the LU Moment, LU alum Dr. Joshua Daspit '04 speaks on the importance of representation within the LGBTQ+ community, building bridges, networking and discovering what makes you different. For updates on the latest news and events at Lamar University, visit lamar.edu/news. 

LU alumna Bryoni Prentice '08 dishes on her journey to sweet success in the culinary arts and how she ended up as a contestant on the Food Network's Christmas Cookie Challenge. For updates on the latest news and events at Lamar University, visit lamar.edu/news. 

This week on the LU Moment, Dr. Juan Nichola dishes on what sparked his passion in research and how Lamar University students can get involved. For updates on the latest news and events at Lamar University, visit lamar.edu/news. 

This week on the LU Moment, MSA grad student Lance Taylor reflects on his time at LU and dishes on how he's landed internships with Big Four accounting firms and his new job with Walmart Headquarters. For updates on the latest news and events at Lamar University, visit lamar.edu/news. 

Education writer Natalie Wexler speaks on her work in education reform and challenging educators to think beyond traditional teaching practices. For updates on the latest news and events at Lamar University, visit lamar.edu/news. 

This week on the LU Moment, accounting and finance major Taliah Belcher dishes on her journey to success at Lamar University and learning to seize opportunities. For updates on the latest news and events at Lamar University, visit lamar.edu/news. 

This week on the LU Moment, homecoming honoree Dr. Tamerla Chavis recalls her time at LU, her path to neurosurgery and how Lamar University has impacted her life. For updates on the latest news and events at Lamar University, visit lamar.edu/news. 

This week on the LU Moment, director and playwright Ed Morgan reflects back on his journey through theater, gives advice to LU theater students looking to break in the industry, and dishes on his new theater production, "So You Can Look Ahead" set to have a world premiere right here at LU.  For updates on the latest news and events at Lamar University, visit lamar.edu/news. 

Lamar University is set to kick off the First-Gen College Celebrate and this week on the LU Moment, Dr. Wilma Jackson and Professor Andre Favors dish on a details! For updates on the latest news and events at Lamar University, visit lamar.edu/news. 

Lamar University is gearing up for our largest open house of the semester and this year, it has a spooky twist. We're inviting all future Cardinals out campus to experience Cardinal Boo! This week on the LU Moment, Deidre Mayer, director of admissions and aid, and Karli Padia, assistant director of admissions, dish on all the details for this spooktacular open house event. For updates on the...