Lamar University

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1. Official University Site: Lamar University
2. Location Website: Beaumont, Texas
3. Graduate School Website: Lamar University College of Graduate Studies
4. Official Athletic Site: Lamar University "Cardinal" Athletics
5. Wikipedia: Lamar University
6. Princeton Review: Lamar University 
7. Official University Merchandise: Lamar University Bookstore

Lamar University News and Articles

• Official Site: News at Lamar
• Campus Newspaper: The University Press
• Location Newspaper: Beaumont Enterprise
• Google News: Lamar University

Lamar University Basics

• Official Site: Lamar University Facts (426.99 KB) 
• Founded: 1923
• Undergraduates: Approx. 9,700
• Postgraduates: Approx. 1,400

Lamar University Leadership

• President: Dr. James M. Simmons
  • 1999-present: President
    • 1996-1999: Served as Interim Executive Director of University Advancement, Lamar University
    • 1992-1999: Dean of the College of Fine Arts and Communication, Lamar University
    • 1970-1992: Dir.of Marching Band | Chairman, Dep't. of Music and Theater, Lamar University

Lamar University Notable Alumni

• Clay Hensley: MLB Player, San Diego Padres
• Kevin Millar: MLB Player, Baltimore Orioles
• The Big Bopper (Real Name Jiles Perry Richardson): DJ, Singer of "Chantilly Lace"
• Janis Joplin: Musician

Studying at Lamar University

• Lamar University General Catalog (2006 - 2008)
• Lamar University Graduate School
• Lamar University Notable Programs of Study
  • Chemistry and Physics
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Mathematics
  • Nursing
  • Management and Marketing

Prospective Students for Lamar University

• Princeton Review: Lamar University (136.61 KB)  
• These are from the official Lamar University website:
  • Applications
  • Admission Criteria & Deadlines (320.08 KB) 
  • Financial Aid
  • International Students
  • Transfer Students

Visiting Lamar University

• Official Site: Visit Lamar University

Lamar University Hotels

• Hotel-Guides.us: Beaumont Hotels
• Trails.com: Beaumont Hotels & Motels
• TripAdvisor: Beaumont Hotels  

Lamar University Restaurants

• Yahoo! Travel: Beaumont Restaurants
• My Travel Guide: Beaumont Restaurants
• TripAdvisor: Beaumont Restaurants  

Lamar University Transportation

• Official Site: Driving Directions To Lamar University
• Airport: Southeast Texas Regional Airport
• Train: Amtrak Station - Beaumont
• Bus: Greyhound Station - Beaumont
• City of Beaumont: Municipal Transit System

Lamar University Student Life

• Official Site: Lamar University Student Affairs | Housing | Dining Services
  • Greek Life
  • Setzer Student Center
  • Recreational Sports
• Amtrak: Beaumont Points of Interest
• Yahoo! Travel: Things to do in Beaumont

Lamar University Student Life News

• Official Site: TSUS Regents Approve Football Fee (February 22, 2008)
• KBMT12News: "Lamar University is One Step Closer to the Return of Football" (February 22, 2008)
• The Beaumont Enterprise: "Lamar Scholarship Gets $900,000" (February 21, 2008)
• Beaumont Journal: "GO W.E.S.T. Academy To Premiere At Lamar University" (February 20, 2008)

Lamar University Student Media

• Newspaper: The University Press
• Radio: 91.3-FM KVLU
• Television: LUTV

Lamar University Blogs, and Forums

• Google Blog Search: Lamar University
• Blogspot: The Bayou: Lamar Football? It Could Be a TD ... Or a Big Fumble
• Bad Thinking.com: Real Scientists and Atheism

Lamar University Timeline

• 1923: Founded As South Park Junior College in Beaumont, Texas
• 1932: Name Changed to Lamar University
• 1951: Lamar State College of Technology Was Established, Now Lamar Institute of Technology
• 1976: Family of Philanthropist, Edgar W. Brown, Jr., Donated Property and Land For The Brown Center
• 1983: The Lamar University System Created To Include LU-Port Arthur & LU-Orange
• 1986: Lamar University Gulf Coast Hazardous Substance Research Center Was Established
• 1995: Became Part of The Texas State University System

Lamar University Sports Teams

• Official Athletic Site: Lamar University "Cardinal" Athletics
• Official League Site: Southland Conference
• Basketball: Men's | Women's
• Cross Country: Men's | Women's
• Baseball
• Volleyball