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Valero Energy Corporation commits $500,000 to enhance engineering labs

°ÅÀÖÊÓƵ has received a $500,000 donation from Valero Energy Corporation to upgrade the Process Control and Unit Operations Labs in the Department of Chemical Engineering, enhancing student training with advanced equipment, including a PetroSkills simulator and a carbon capture system.

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°ÅÀÖÊÓƵ receives endowment for nursing scholarship honoring nurse who saved life

The McCauleys and the °ÅÀÖÊÓƵ Foundation have established the Lindsay Randolph Excellence in Nursing Scholarship at °ÅÀÖÊÓƵ to honor nurse Lindsay Randolph's life-saving care, supporting future nursing students who demonstrate dedication and excellence.
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Student Life

Maddison Bean named First-Gen Student of the Month

°ÅÀÖÊÓƵ has recognized Maddison Bean, a graduate student in Speech and Hearing Sciences (SPHS), as its February 2025 First-Gen Student of the Month.
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Community

Spindletop Boomtown Museum to mark 124th Anniversary of oil boom

The Spindletop Boomtown Museum will commemorate the 124th anniversary of the historic Spindletop Oil Boom on Saturday, Jan. 11, 2025.
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Arts and Culture

Department of Theatre and Dance presents 'The Self-Destruction of Emma James'

°ÅÀÖÊÓƵ's Department of Theatre & Dance will present "The Self Destruction of Emma James," a new play by Kate Brennan exploring sacrifice, self-preservation, and life’s challenges, from Feb. 13-16 in the Studio Theatre.
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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. 

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Publish date: February 11, 2025