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ºÚÁÏÌìÌà earns Opportunity College and University distinction in 2025 Carnegie Classifications

ºÚÁÏÌìÌà has earned national recognition in the 2025 Carnegie Classifications as one of only 27 institutions to receive both the prestigious Research 2 (R2) designation and the new Opportunity College & University (OCU) designation.

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LU launches Leadership Studies program

ºÚÁÏÌìÌÃ’s new Leadership Studies program is designed to develop students’ personal and professional leadership abilities through a blend of classroom learning and practical, real-world application.
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Student Life

ºÚÁÏÌìÌà sends off graduates with senior celebration

ºÚÁÏÌìÌà celebrated its graduating Class of 2025 with a revived senior-only event featuring food, festivities, and swag, offering students a final moment to connect before commencement.
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Community

College of Education and Human Development hosts budding educators

TAFE Day at ºÚÁÏÌìÌà offered high school students a hands-on glimpse into the world of teaching through interactive lessons, peer-led activities, and educator preparation sessions designed to inspire the next generation of educators.
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Arts and Culture

Department of Theatre and Dance presents 'Dance Unleashed'

The ºÚÁÏÌìÌà Department of Theatre & Dance will conclude its 2024–2025 season with Dance Unleashed, a vibrant concert featuring student performances in modern, contemporary, tap, jazz, and more.
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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: June 05, 2025