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Maddie Sims, a senior at ����APP, has revitalized the ����APP Press as its editor, channeling her lifelong passion for writing into leadership, growth, and mentorship.

Blake Wilson, a junior majoring in Management Information Systems with a concentration in Enterprise Systems, has been named ����APP's First-Generation Student of the Month for December.

����APP faculty and staff lent their support to this year’s ToyFeast, a community-wide initiative aimed at providing food, toys, and monetary donations to benefit Southeast Texas families during the holiday season.

����APP celebrated its fall commencement on Thursday, Dec. 12, and Friday, Dec. 13 at the Montagne Center, honoring the achievements of more than 2,500 graduates.

Hardin High School senior Abbey Lanier has been named a recipient of ����APP's full-ride Presidential Scholarship for 2025-2026.

Dr. Kalyan "Kal" Chakraborty, an associate professor at ����APP, has been named the December 2024 Member of the Month by the International Atlantic Economic Society for his extensive research contributions in applied microeconomics, health economics, public education economics, and biotechnology policy.

����APP’s online MBA program, accredited by the prestigious AACSB and offering 12 areas of concentration, ranks #32 among College Consensus's 40 Most Affordable Online MBA Programs for 2025, combining affordability, flexibility, and academic excellence.

The JoAnne Gay Dishman School of Nursing at ����APP celebrated its 50th anniversary, highlighting its legacy, innovative programs, and commitment to nursing excellence with awards, community partnerships, and advanced educational opportunities.

����APP 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.

Scott Thomas, a ����APP senior, turned his passion for civil engineering into impactful work at Collins Engineers, excelling in marine structures and leadership while preparing for a promising career.

Jacqueline Marroquin’s journey at Lamar’s JoAnne Gay Dishman School of Nursing is marked by resilience, inspiration from her mother, and a commitment to excellence as she graduates during the program’s 50th anniversary.

����APP student-athletes discussed the challenges of balancing academics and athletics, including time management and mental health, during the "Flip the Script: The Unique Experience of Student Athletes" event hosted by the Athletics Council.

Dr. George E. McLaughlin, Jr., a former chancellor of ����APP and a leader in higher education for over 50 years, passed away at 91.

����APP celebrated academic excellence and innovative research during the 2024 David J. Beck Fellows ceremony, recognizing senior Ryan Shugart and junior Mahima Verma. 

����APP’s Dr. Wilma Jackson has been appointed to the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board’s (THECB) Student Success Advisory Workgroup (SSAW)

����APP's fourth annual Cardinal Lights holiday display, featuring thousands of lights, children's activities, fireworks, and a $50,000 donation from ExxonMobil for STEM and sustainability, is open to the Southeast Texas community through the new year.

Four outstanding individuals from ����APP and its affiliated colleges have been honored with the Julie and Ben Rogers Community Service Award for their exceptional leadership, volunteerism, and dedication to community development in Southeast Texas.

The ����APP Association of Rocketry (����APPNAR) has officially been accepted into the NASA Student Launch Challenge competition for the second year in a row.

����APP has unveiled a new permanent tribute to women in uniform—military veterans and first responders—with the dedication of the Wall of Honor.

In this Q&A session, we delve deeper into the Smith-Hutson Scholars Program and how it impacts ����APP and beyond.

����APP celebrated the accomplishments of its first-generation college students on Friday, Nov. 8, at the First-Gen College Celebration Student Awards Luncheon.

The ����APP College of Engineering hosted its annual STEM Teacher Workshop on Tuesday, Sept. 10, for K-12 educators.

Dr. Edythe E. Kirk, associate professor at ����APP, has been awarded the 2024 David J. Beck Teaching Excellence Award.

The ����APP Department of Theatre & Dance (����APPTD) will present its annual fall faculty dance concert, “Fall & Recovery" beginning Nov. 22.

����APP’s Center for Career and Professional Development celebrated Halloween by giving back to the community and donating supplies to AniMeals, a program designed to provide pet food for the pets of homebound seniors.

����APP has named Jesus Mendoza and Alex V. Tran as its First-Generation Students of the Month for November.

The ����APP College of Engineering held its bi-annual career fair at the Sheila Umphrey Recreational Center this past September, featuring a record-breaking 85 companies.

The annual Study Abroad Fair at ����APP transformed the Setzer Student Center into a gateway to the world, drawing students eager to explore international opportunities.

����APP will honor its first-generation college students with a series of events during First-Gen College Celebration Week, starting Monday, Nov. through Saturday, Nov 9.

Nederland High School senior Karim Shaaban has been awarded the ����APP Presidential Scholarship.

Several ����APP faculty members have been named among the world's most-cited scientists in the latest edition of the World’s Top 2% of Scientists List, released by Stanford University and Elsevier.

Dr. Helen Lou of ����APP has secured $1.44 million from the Department of Energy to lead a project enhancing cybersecurity for the midstream energy industry

����APP partnered with the Texas Manufacturing Assistance Center (TMAC) to host Manufacturing Day (MFG Day).

The newly formed ����APP Sustainability Advisory Committee recently partnered with ����APP Green Squad and Schneider Electric to celebrate Energy Awareness Month.

Dr. Serdar Ilban and Dr. James Han, faculty members from the Mary Morgan Moore Department of Music at ����APP, were invited to present their research at the 15th Pan European Voice Conference (PEVoC) held in Santander, Spain.

We caught up with students during Homecoming Week to hear their thoughts on the festivities and the importance of student engagement in shaping their campus experience.

����APP officially launched a $90 million renovation of the Mary and John Gray Library, the first major update since it opened in 1976.

����APP alumnus David J. Beck, a founding partner of Beck Redden LLP, has been named one of the 2025 Benchmark Litigation Top 100 Trial Lawyers in the United States.

����APP students took a break from Homecoming excitement on Friday, Oct 11, with a goat yoga session, offering a unique blend of relaxation and fun.

����APP officials broke ground on a new intramural field on Wednesday, Oct. 9, a development that promises to enhance the campus community and student life.

����APP has announced Dr. Vivienne J. McClendon as the new dean of the Mary & John Gray Library

����APP’s Fall 2024 Career Expo offered students and alumni from all majors the opportunity to explore internships, co-ops, and full-time positions in a wide variety of fields.

����APP is proud to announce that Dr. J. Kenneth Young, associate professor in the Department of Educational Leadership within the College of Education and Human Development, has been named the 2024 Texas Council of Professors of Educational Administration (TCPEA) Advocate of the Yea

Eighty senior engineering students from the College of Engineering will have the opportunity to earn a leadership certificate from CAVU through a newly introduced program.

Beaumont City Council honored ����APP’s athletics program Tuesday, recognizing its recent success and designating Oct. 1 as “Lamar Athletics Day.”

����APP culinary students are defending their title at the Cajun Chef’s Cookoff while competing against their instructor, Chef Casey Gates, in a friendly but competitive showdown to benefit local charities.

����APP Theatre will present a fresh adaptation of J.M. Barrie’s “Peter Pan,” co-directed by Tanner McAlpin and Ashley Dennison.

����APP reported a 12% increase in freshman enrollment for the fall of 2024, marking one of the largest freshman classes in recent years, and an overall headcount increase of 4-5%.

����APP’s annual Red Day, a virtual giving event, broke records this year, raising $162,349 from 553 donors across 658 gifts.