LU Moment

This week on the LU Moment, DAVID MULCAHY, director of the small business development center, talks about how the SBDC is helping businesses rebuild two years after the start of the pandemic. For updates on the latest news and events at Lamar University, visit lamar.edu/news. 

This week on the LU Moment, Lamar University President Jaime Taylor and First Lady Stacy Taylor reflect back on their first year at LU. For updates on the latest news and events at Lamar University, visit lamar.edu/news. 

This week of the LU Moment, professor Garrick Harden talks about how the LU Center for Resiliency is working for educate the Southeast Texas area on hurricane preparedness. For updates on the latest news and events at Lamar University, visit lamar.edu/news. 

This week on the LU Moment, venture capitalist Jack Gill '58 and his wife Linda Gill discuss their journey to success and their passion in inspiring the next generation of entrepreneurs.  For updates on the latest news and events at Lamar University, visit lamar.edu/news. 

The Lamar University Dishman Art Museum has launched it's their fourth juried art exhibition for LU Alumni titled "After School Special." This week on the LU Moment, museum Director Dennis Kiel and Audra LaCour, lab technician for the Department of Art & Design, speak on their excitment in hosting the first juried art show since the start of pandemic, the interpretation of art a...

Lamar University is gearing up to welcome the class of 2026 to campus for New Student Orientation. This week on the LU Moment, Brandie VanZanden, director of New Student and Leadership Programs, and Assistant director of NSLP Morgan Pulliam talk about their excitement in hosting NSO and how future Cardinals can prepare. For updates on the latest news and events at Lamar University, visit lamar.edu...

Nicole Kyles-Burton has a knack for networking and a passion for helping LU students become career-ready. This week on the LU Moment, she speaks about her job as a career consultant in the LU Center for Career and Professional Development and what motivates her to continue mentoring Cardinals long after they've left the nest. For updates on the latest news and events at Lamar University, visi...

Data analysts are some of the most sought-after professionals in the world! This week on the LU Moment, Dr. Kakoli Bandyopadhyay, professor of management information systems and director of Graduate Studies, speaks about the new data analytics certification program at LU and how it can launch future Cardinals into a successful career in any profession. For updates on the latest news and events at...

This week on the LU Moment, Dr. Christina Gregory takes an in-depth look at the effects of military service on female veterans. For updates on the latest news and events at Lamar University, visit lamar.edu/news. 

Senior data anlaytics major Christian Craddock speaks on his experience working at Walt Disney World, a dream he's had since he was a child. For updates on the latest news and events at Lamar University, visit lamar.edu/news. 

Dr. Tony DeMars, department chair of the department of communications and media, dishes on his vision for LUTV News and creating a collaborative learning environment through media. Then, LU cheer and dance coach Courtney Sutton speaks about the LU dance team's big championship win. For updates on the latest news and events at Lamar University, visit lamar.edu/news. 

Thierry Epassa, LU engineering graduate, speaks on his love for the LU College of Engineering and how his engineering degree prepapred him for a successful career in the field. For updates on the latest news and events at Lamar University, visit lamar.edu/news. 

Dr. Terri Davis, associate professor and department chair of political science, has been awarded the David J. Beck Teaching Excellence Award. Annually, the David J. Beck Teaching Excellence Award. The award carries with it a check of $25,000. For updates on the latest news and events at Lamar University, visit lamar.edu/news. 

Richard Condit, director of Jazz Ensembles at LU, dishes on the upcoming Jimmy Simmons Jazz Festival. For updates on the latest news and events at Lamar University, visit lamar.edu/news. 

This week on the LU Moment, Amy Elizabeth, instructor of dance, dishes on all things dance and what the community can look forward to with this years performance of "Dance Unleashed." For updates on the latest news and events at Lamar University, visit lamar.edu/news. 

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.