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Texas Academy student Isabella Tran has been selected for the highly competitive Carl B. & Florence E. King Foundation High School Summer Program in Biomedical Sciences at MD Anderson Cancer Center.

����ý will stage a live outdoor performance of William Shakespeare’s “As You Like It” from Apr. 10-13.

����ý’s College of Business hosted its latest Distinguished Speakers Series event on Tuesday, March 25, welcoming Dr. Jaime Taylor, president of ����ý.

����ý will recognize five exceptional graduates at the annual Distinguished Alumni Awards on Friday, Apr. 4 at the Setzer Student Center’s Live Oak Ballroom.

LU’s study abroad program in Granada, Spain, running from May 16 to May 31, 2025, offers students a unique opportunity to gain international business insights through academic seminars, corporate visits, and cultural immersion in collaboration with the University of Granada.

Latin Grammy award-winning musician José Valentino will visit ����ý for a two-day guest artist residency on March 27-28, offering workshops on music, business, and entrepreneurship before concluding with a concert alongside the ����ý Flute Ensemble.

Dr. Philip Cole has been named Executive Director of the Center for Midstream Management and Science (CMMS) at ����ý.

����ý engineering students visited the Quanta Advanced Training Center, earning OSHA certifications, networking with industry professionals, and gaining hands-on experience through a partnership supporting career development.

����ý has once again been recognized for its commitment to affordable, high-quality education, with three of its online degree programs earning top spots in the Affordable Degree Guide’s 2025 rankings.

Dr. Rebecca Boone's journey as interim dean of ����ý's College of Arts and Sciences is a testament to resilience, leadership, and the power of community as she navigates both academic challenges and a personal battle with breast cancer.

����ý recognizes Sergio Mendez, a senior Biology Pre-Med major from Nederland, Texas, as the First-Generation Student of the Month for March.

����ý broke ground on the Teri and Glen Morgan Baseball Complex, an 8,500-square-foot facility set to transform the baseball program with state-of-the-art amenities.

����ý students, Jonah Watts and Ana Morfin, have accepted positions with Blue Origin, a leading aerospace manufacturer and spaceflight services company founded by Amazon’s Jeff Bezos.

����ý has earned the R2 designation for high research activity, surpassing key benchmarks in research expenditures and doctorates awarded, positioning itself as a rising leader in scientific innovation and academic excellence.

The Smith-Hutson Scholars Program at ����ý provides life-changing financial support and mentorship to students facing financial barriers, enabling them to pursue higher education and achieve their academic and career goals.

Mary Wickland has been named ����ý’s new vice president for operations and chief financial officer.

LU's Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in General Business – Entrepreneurship has earned recognition as the #2 most affordable online bachelor’s program in entrepreneurship, according to the Affordable Degree Guide’s 2024 rankings.

����ý's Department of Deaf Studies and Deaf Education continues to lead in Deaf education, with its alumni and students holding key positions on the ACE-DHH board, reflecting the program's excellence and national impact.

Serkan Varol, ����ý Ph.D. industrial engineering alumni, was a finalist for the Tech Educator of the Year 2024 at TechX Awards

Orlando Alvarez, Chairman and President of bp America, returned to ����ý to share insights on the energy transition, climate challenges, and his journey from a first-generation college student to a leader in the energy industry as part of the Dean’s Distinguished Speaker Series.

����ý will host its largest open house event, Cardinal View, on Saturday, March 1, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Sheila Umphrey Recreational Sports Center and the Setzer Student Center.

����ý’s 3rd Annual Graduate Research Conference, held on Feb. 12, brought together graduate students, faculty, and staff for a day focused on the theme of "Wellness."

The ����ý College of Engineering hosted its annual Spindletop Showdown VEX Robotics competition, featuring more than 30 high school teams competing for the tournament champion title.

Dr. Glenn Utter, a distinguished professor emeritus of political science at ����ý, has released his latest book, “Religious Belief and Science,” through Bloomsbury Press. T

The Anne Shepherd Nelson Scholarship in Computer Science will support undergraduate and graduate students pursuing degrees through the Department of Computer Science. 

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

����ý is excited to announce the appointment of Dr. Elizabeth (Liz) De La Rosa as the new Dean of Students.

The Welch Foundation has awarded ����ý’s Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry a $180,000 grant to enhance research, provide scholarships, and support student and faculty development over the next three years.

����ý'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.