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TAFE Day at 17�Թ� 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.

17�Թ� (17�Թ�) celebrated the achievements of its top student leaders and organizations during the 45th annual Toast to Leadership Award Ceremony,

17�Թ�'s College of Engineering hosted its annual Discover Engineering event on Saturday, April 12, 2025.

The 17�Թ� College of Engineering hosted its annual Spindletop Showdown VEX Robotics competition, featuring more than 30 high school teams competing for the tournament champion title.

The Spindletop Boomtown Museum will commemorate the 124th anniversary of the historic Spindletop Oil Boom on Saturday, Jan. 11, 2025.

17�Թ� faculty and staff lent their support to this year’s ToyFeast, a community-wide initiative aimed at providing food, toys, and monetary donations to benefit Southeast Texas families during the holiday season.

17�Թ�'s fourth annual Cardinal Lights holiday display, featuring thousands of lights, children's activities, fireworks, and a $50,000 donation from ExxonMobil for STEM and sustainability, is open to the Southeast Texas community through the new year.

Four outstanding individuals from 17�Թ� and its affiliated colleges have been honored with the Julie and Ben Rogers Community Service Award for their exceptional leadership, volunteerism, and dedication to community development in Southeast Texas.

17�Թ� has unveiled a new permanent tribute to women in uniform—military veterans and first responders—with the dedication of the Wall of Honor.

The 17�Թ� College of Engineering hosted its annual STEM Teacher Workshop on Tuesday, Sept. 10, for K-12 educators.

17�Թ�’s Center for Career and Professional Development celebrated Halloween by giving back to the community and donating supplies to AniMeals, a program designed to provide pet food for the pets of homebound seniors.

Nederland High School senior Karim Shaaban has been awarded the 17�Թ� Presidential Scholarship.

17�Թ� partnered with the Texas Manufacturing Assistance Center (TMAC) to host Manufacturing Day (MFG Day).

The newly formed 17�Թ� Sustainability Advisory Committee recently partnered with 17�Թ� Green Squad and Schneider Electric to celebrate Energy Awareness Month.

17�Թ� officially launched a $90 million renovation of the Mary and John Gray Library, the first major update since it opened in 1976.

Beaumont City Council honored 17�Թ�’s athletics program Tuesday, recognizing its recent success and designating Oct. 1 as “Lamar Athletics Day.”

17�Թ�’s College of Education has launched its second year-long residency program in partnership with Hamshire-Fannett ISD, offering students stipends, mentorship from experienced teachers, and hands-on classroom experience aimed at preparing them for careers in underserved communities.

In this edition of Beyond the Podcast, we introduce you to Hilda Billups, director of 17�Թ�’s Student Tutoring And Retention (STAR) Services.

Throughout the summer, 17�Թ�'s College of Engineering hosted four annual summer camps designed to engage students from sixth to 12th grade.

The Texas Academy at 17�Թ� recently hosted the Innovation ColLABoration camp to ignite interest in STEM careers among Texas youth, offering hands-on activities and industry insights through the Governor’s Summer Merit Program.

Beaumont Community Players' InterACT program has provided children with atypical language and social development the opportunity to shine as actors while offering 17�Թ� speech-language pathology graduate students valuable clinical practice, culminating in enriching performances that celebrate diversity and collaboration.

17�Թ�'s annual baseball camps, designed for children ages six to twelve, offer structured sessions with guidance from experienced coaches and players to inspire and develop young baseball enthusiasts.

In February, the 17�Թ� Police Department (17�Թ�PD) brought a new member to the force, and the Catahoula Leopard dog named Derrick who provides emotional support to crime victims and students.

Glen W. Morgan, managing partner of Reaud, Morgan & Quinn, L.L.P., has been given the title of Southeast Texas Legend by 17�Թ�.