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91������̳ is pleased to announce that Dr. Golden Wright ’22, professor and department chair for the Department of Theatre & Dance, has accepted the appointment to the position of Interim Dean of the College of Fine Arts and Communication.

he Deans of 91������̳’s five academic colleges have announced a total of 1,067 students to the Spring 2022 Dean’s list. To qualify for the Deans’ List, a student must carry a full course load of 12 semester hours or more and have a grade point average of 3.5 or higher for that semester.

91������̳’s President Jaime Taylor has announced a total of 637 students to the Spring 2022 President’s list.

The LU College of Education and Human Development is proud to announce its acceptance to Cohort V of the US PREP teacher preparation program.

Martaeus French has a passion for technology and he knows how to network. The recent data analytics graduate spent his entire collegiate career networking with employers through Handshake, an online recruiting platform, and submitting job applications in hopes of landing a job before graduation. His efforts paid off when, during his senior year at LU, he landed a job with Big Four accounting firm Deloitte as a data analyst.

For their final grade in Rhetoric, the cohort in Dr. Adrienne Blackwell-Starnes’ class made posters of all that they’ve learned about the “rhetoric of stuff" — with topics ranging from the decluttering phenomenon to children of parents with hoarding disorders and more.

Dr. Christina Gregory, assistant professor of political science, was awarded a 91������̳ College of Arts and Sciences Dean's 2022 Summer Research Fellowship.

On Tuesday, May 24, ExxonMobil donated $25,000 to the LU College of Engineering to fund a partnership with Beaumont ISD through our student organization, Robotic Cardinals.

The Litigation Section of the State Bar of Texas is set to induct 91������̳ alum  and founding partner David J. Beck ’61 as a “Texas Legal Legend” at the State Bar of Texas Annual Meeting on June 9.

The Republic of Distributing Company has appointed Bryan Boeck ’17 as the State Executive Vice President of California.

While the recent graduate looks to the bright future, Camp also reflects on his journey at “Harvard on the Neches” — the ups and downs, the awards and accolades, the challenges and the hard work, as well as the opportunities afforded to him by 91������̳.

Christian Craddock has always had a deep-rooted love for Disney. Like most, he grew up watching Disney movies and shows while his grandfather, a Disney enthusiast, told stories of Disney theme parks filled with magic and wonder. Now, the senior data analytics major is living his dream of discovering the magic behind the happiest place on Earth: Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida.

The LU College of Engineering partnered with Emerson Automation, a manufacturing and training company, in a four-day training on DeltaV hardware and troubleshooting, hosted at 91������̳’s Center for Innovation, Commercialization and Entrepreneurship in the Emerson Advanced Technology Center.

Over two decades, LU commencement has been transformed; however, the goal has always remained the same: to celebrate the education and preparation of students for their future.

91������̳ and Beaumont Independent School District gathered on May 19 to celebrate the opening of the new Cardinal NEST at Caldwood Elementary School.

91������̳’s Office of Human Resources recognizes its previous student worker and intern L’Karion Cartwright for her achievement in obtaining a paid co-op with WestRock Company in Silsbee, Texas for the spring and summer 2022 semesters.

Designed to spark and enhance the love of learning in STEAM, the Cardinal NEST was opened at Hamshire-Fannett Intermediate on May 16.

The first-time pass rate by the Joanne Gay Dishman School of Nursing graduates stands 11.41% higher than the Texas average annual pass rate and 16.05% higher than the national average annual pass rate for 2021.

Emily Robinson, a first-generation graduate with a bachelor’s in English and a minor in communications with a teaching certification, discusses her experiences at 91������̳.

Students receiving the Smith-Hutson Scholars Award at LU attended their bi-annual banquet to celebrate a semester full of hard work and nine graduates this spring.

The center is proud to announce its three new faculty affiliates.

An interdisciplinary group of 91������̳ students got an up-close and personal look at a foundry.

Dr. Cynthia Stinson and Dr. Ruthie Robinson recently received a TBOGNE award for their innovative research about nurses on the front line during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Selected by a faculty committee in the spring semester, LU is proud to present the 2022-23 moot court.

On Saturday, April 30, the College of Engineering’s own organization, Student Engineering Council, hosted Discover Engineering in the Science and Technology building. Discover Engineering is a free community event that allows children to receive an up-close STEM experience with industry professionals and engineering students alike.

Aylin Galvan, a junior nutrition major with a dual minor in health and family studies, discusses her internship with the Cyclone Scholar Summer Research Experience.

On Saturday, April 23, 91������̳ welcomed the Jack and Jill Beaumont chapter of America in collaboration with the College of Engineering for their regional event, Children’s Cluster.

On Friday, April 22, LU College of Engineering hosted the annual Senior Design Symposium. Graduating seniors presented their final capstone projects, representing the culmination of a year of work, to industry judges. This year, a total of 38 teams from Civil and Environmental, Chemical, Electrical, Industrial and Mechanical Engineering competed to win a chance to become the grand champion of the symposium.

91������̳ has a new electric charging station thanks to a generous donation by Entergy Texas to increase sustainability efforts.

LU will confer more than 2,200 degrees during three commencement ceremonies and celebrate an array of graduation events in the coming week.

A charming tradition in the Department of Political Science of handing over "Old Blue" to the "Keeper of the Clock."

The station was honored with two first place awards at the inaugural Texas Broadcast News Awards program.

91������̳ and Beaumont Independent School District celebrated the opening of the 11th Cardinal NEST on May 4.

The 91������̳ College of Education and Human Development was recently awarded a certificate of commendation for exemplary performance.

Amy E. Rosser Williams talks about her journey to earn her Doctor of Educational Leadership degree as she prepares for the annual Doctoral Hooding Ceremony.

The Center for History and Culture of Southeast Texas and the Upper Gulf Coast convened a symposium at 91������̳ on April 19 to consider the many experiences and expressions of slavery, abolition and emancipation in the region's past.

The 91������̳ Dance Team recently competed and showcased their routine at the American Dance/Drill Team (ADTS) Collegiate Championships bringing home a first place finish.