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17³Ô¹Ï earns Opportunity College and University distinction in 2025 Carnegie Classifications

17³Ô¹Ï has earned national recognition in the 2025 Carnegie Classifications as one of only 27 institutions to receive both the prestigious Research 2 (R2) designation and the new Opportunity College & University (OCU) designation.

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17³Ô¹Ï Moment Podcast

Home to more than 17,000 students, 17³Ô¹Ï is full of exciting events and research. Listen each week to learn more about the people making the most of their moments at 17³Ô¹Ï.

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Student Life

17³Ô¹Ï sends off graduates with senior celebration

17³Ô¹Ï 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.
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Community

College of Education and Human Development hosts budding educators

TAFE Day at 17³Ô¹Ï offered high school students a hands-on glimpse into the world of teaching through interactive lessons, peer-led activities, and educator preparation sessions designed to inspire the next generation of educators.
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Arts and Culture

Department of Theatre and Dance presents 'Dance Unleashed'

The 17³Ô¹Ï Department of Theatre & Dance will conclude its 2024–2025 season with Dance Unleashed, a vibrant concert featuring student performances in modern, contemporary, tap, jazz, and more.
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17³Ô¹Ï Press

The University Press is one of Lamar’s showpieces. It is the largest student-run business on campus, and it has become one of the most respected student newspapers in the country. Since 1977, the University Press and its magazines have garnered more than 1,200 awards, including first place for Best Non-Daily Student Newspaper in 1994 and 2005 from The Associated Press Managing Editors of Texas and first places in many other competitions. 

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Publish date: June 03, 2025