News at LU
July 30, 2025
ÎÛÎÛ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ President Jaime Taylor recently joined the LU Moment podcast to reflect on a standout 2024–25 academic year.
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August 15, 2025
The Texas State University System (TSUS) Foundation has named two ÎÛÎÛ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ standouts among the recipients of its 2025 Regents’ Awards, recognizing exceptional contributions to their campus, community, and the state.
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Student Life
August 04, 2025
Jacqueline Salmeron, a fifth-year chemical engineering student at ÎÛÎÛ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ, has turned early curiosity sparked in high school into a standout college career marked by five internships, leadership in AIChE, and a passion for mentoring the next generation of engineers.
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Community
August 08, 2025
High school students from across Southeast Texas explored robotics, coding, and real-world engineering during Project Engineer, a free STEM camp hosted by ÎÛÎÛ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ with support from ExxonMobil, Motiva, and Chevron Phillips Chemical. Held July 21–25, the camp offered hands-on experiences, mentorship from LU students and industry professionals, and a final-day robotics competition showcasing student innovation and teamwork.
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Arts and Culture
August 11, 2025
ÎÛÎÛ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ’s Department of Theatre and Dance will launch its 2025–26 season in September with a diverse mix of productions, including classic satire, contemporary drama, and original student work. The season features six shows running through April, with performances in both theatre and dance.
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