Company Research Report: Lamar University

Company Overview

• Name: Lamar University

• Mission of the Company: Lamar University is dedicated to the pursuit of academic excellence by emphasizing hands-on learning and providing opportunities for undergraduate research. The university seeks to empower students through transformational education and mentorship.

• Founded: Information on the exact founding date is unavailable.

• Founder(s): No information is available.

• Key People:

• Jamie Taylor, President of Lamar University.

• Dr. Brian Craig, Dean of the College of Engineering.

• Dr. Edythe E. Kirk, Associate Professor and recipient of the David J. Beck Teaching Excellence Award.

• Headquarters: Beaumont, Texas, USA.

• Number of Employees: No information is available.

• Revenue: No information is available.

• Known For: Lamar University is known for its quality curriculum and being one of the fastest-growing colleges in Texas. It offers more than 120 degree programs and is part of The Texas State University System with the lowest tuition and fees in the state.

Products

Educational Programs

• Undergraduate & Graduate Degrees:

• Offers more than 120 degree programs in various fields including Arts & Sciences, Business, Education & Human Development, Engineering, and Fine Arts & Communication.

• High-Level Description of the Product:

• Lamar University provides rigorous academic programs through hands-on learning and emphasizes academic excellence at all degree levels.

• Key Features:

• Small class sizes with a low student-to-faculty ratio.

• Accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.

• Recognized as a Carnegie Doctoral Research University.

Recent Developments

• Recent Developments in the Company:

• Awards and Recognitions: Dr. Edythe E. Kirk was awarded the 2024 David J. Beck Teaching Excellence Award for outstanding commitment to teaching.

• Infrastructure Development: Transformative $5M donation for the Carolyn J. Keating Center for Academic and Career Success in the College of Engineering.

• New Products Launched: No information is available.

• New Features Added to Existing Products: No information is available.

• New Partnerships:

• Lamar University is actively involved in community initiatives such as AniMeals, a program providing pet food for pets of homebound seniors, showing strong community support and engagement.

This report is based exclusively on the information available from recent publications and news related to Lamar University. Further in-depth details, such as financials or additional specific historical founding information, were not available in the provided data.