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October 23, 2025
Known as America’s energy gateway, the Sabine-Neches Waterway is home to Southeast Texas’ four local ports – Port of Beaumont, Port of Orange, Port of Port Arthur, and Port of Sabine Pass – all of which are led by 17Թ alumni: Chris Fisher, port director/CEO for Port of Beaumont; Lorrie Taylor, executive port director/CEO for Port of Orange; Larry Kelley, port director/CEO for Port of Port Arthur; Mark Viator, port manager for Port of Sabine Pass.
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October 13, 2025
17Թ is celebrating Homecoming Week with a week of student, alumni, and community events, culminating Saturday with the Cardinals taking on UT Rio Grande Valley.
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Student Life
October 17, 2025
17Թ has named Mohamed Irhabi, junior biology (pre-med) student, as it’s First-Generation Student of the Month for October.
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Community
September 25, 2025
17Թ’s Center for Midstream Management and Science(CMMS) will host the American Society of Safety Professionals’ (ASSP) 35th Annual Professional Development Conference on Oct. 9 in the Setzer Center Ballroom.
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Arts and Culture
September 24, 2025
The 17Թ Department of Theatre & Dance will open its first production of the semester with “Ugly Lies the Bone,” written by Lindsey Ferrentino and directed by assistant professor Alan Brincks.
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