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Engineering Week at ������Ƶ brought engineering students together through collaborative events and a block party featuring activities such as a car smash, racing simulator and laser tag, highlighting community beyond the classroom.

������Ƶ has named Jessye Brown, a senior family studies major from Silsbee, Texas, as a First-Generation Student of the Month.

King cake, live music and Louisiana classics filled ������Ƶ this week as the campus hosted its annual “LAMARdi Gras” celebration, a series of events leading up to Fat Tuesday.

������Ƶ has named William Hammers, a psychology senior, as its February first-generation Student of the Month.

The ������Ƶ Association of Rocketry has entered its first year in the International Rocket Engineering Competition, joining more than 100 student teams worldwide while gaining hands-on engineering experience as it prepares to design, build and launch a high-powered rocket this summer.

������Ƶ students have 24/7, no-cost access to virtual mental health counseling, crisis support and wellness coaching through TimelyCare, expanding flexible care options for both on-campus and online students.

������Ƶ has named Sherronice Wilkins, a family science major from Houston’s Trinity Gardens, its First-Generation Student of the Month.

������Ƶ hosted its 8th Annual Thanksgiving Banquet to celebrate and support its international students and recognize faculty and staff who advance global education initiatives.

The Reaud Honors College hosted its largest-ever Honors Scholars Day on Oct. 29, showcasing outstanding student research, leadership, and creative projects across all colleges at ������Ƶ.

������Ƶ has named Diana Resendez, a senior marketing major from Port Arthur, Texas, as the First-Generation Student of the Month for November.

������Ƶ has named Mohamed Irhabi, junior biology (pre-med) student, as it’s First-Generation Student of the Month for October.

������Ƶ and Chartwells Higher Education will celebrate World Food Day on Thursday, Oct. 16, with SpiceFul—a JoyFul campaign event at Brooks-Shivers Dining Hall that highlights global flavors, community, and social responsibility through food, culture, and giving back.

������Ƶ’s College of Engineering hosted its annual Fall Career Fair, connecting students with employers from across the region to explore internships and career opportunities.

������Ƶ's “Show Us Your Red” tradition encourages students to wear red every Friday to build school spirit, foster community pride, and strengthen campus involvement through giveaways and events organized by the Center for Career and Professional Development.

Driven by a competitive spirit and a passion for service, ������Ƶ pre-med student Mohamed Irhabi has leveraged academics, research, and leadership opportunities—especially through the Reaud Honors College—to prepare for a future in medicine.

������Ƶ launched its first-ever Study Abroad Week with a campus reception showcasing programs, alumni projects, and faculty leaders while highlighting the life-changing impact of international experiences for students.

������Ƶ students participated in Taylor-ed Tuesday, a hands-on professional development event where campus leaders and staff helped them build confidence and career readiness by learning how to style ties, bow ties, and scarves with polish and professionalism.

Drake Rothenberger, an environmental science senior from Nederland, has been recognized as ������Ƶ’s September First-Generation Student of the Month.

LU’s Green Squad, a revitalized student-led organization, is fostering sustainability on campus and in the community through recycling drives, gardening, and partnerships that engage students and Southeast Texas residents alike.

Jacqueline Salmeron, a fifth-year chemical engineering student at ������Ƶ, 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.

������Ƶ (LU) proudly announces Ayesha Khankhail as the First-Generation Student of the Month for July.

������Ƶ 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.

������Ƶ senior engineering students showcased innovative, real-world solutions—from autonomous firefighting robots to eco-friendly coffee roasters—at the 2025 Senior Design Showcase, marking the culmination of their college careers with industry-backed capstone projects that bridge the gap between classroom learning and professional engineering practice.

������Ƶ marked Earth Day on Tuesday with a laid-back celebration on the Dining Hall lawn, bringing together students, campus groups and local organizations for an afternoon of hands-on activities and environmental outreach.