Simmons: Lamar University full of vitality and growth

[Guest coachacola]

Some highlights from Monday's annual back-to-school convocation by President Simmons:

In the past year, Lamar underwent its site visit by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools for its reaccreditation review and was re-certified by the National Collegiate Athletic Association, garnering high marks in both reviews.

The Lamar University Investing in the Future comprehensive campaign totals exceed $57 million.  The employee campaign was highly successful with more than $498,000 raised in a seven-week period, Simmons said.

Lamar’s work on academic buildings includes renovation of the music building and an addition to Cherry Engineering to house the expanded chemical engineering program.  With all rooms full, and many students “tripled up†with an extra occupant in a two-bedroom suite, a fifth phase of Cardinal Village will soon begin, Simmons said.

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