Lamar Institute of Technology

LIT announces 2025-26 Golden Eagle Ambassadors

The Lamar Institute of Technology (LIT) announced the 2025-2026 LIT Golden Eagle Ambassadors.

BREAKING: LIT inclement weather closure

Due to the increased threat of heavy rainfall, high winds and potential flooding this afternoon, the Lamar Institute of Technology has determined that all campuses and offices will be cancelling all classes for the remainder of the day on January 24, 2023.

LIT 'passes the torch' at convocation

At the Lamar Institute of Technology (LIT) Fall 2022 convocation on Aug. 17, Dr. Lonnie L. Howard hosted a ‘Passing the Torch’ event for incoming President Dr. Sidney E. Valentine.

LIT President resignation announced

Lamar Institute of Technology President Lonnie Howard will resign his position in July 2022, according to a statement from the Texas State University System (TSUS).

LIT grant to help displaced students

Effective immediately, a $300,000 grant allocated to Lamar Institute of Technology will help displaced LIT students who are Texas residents, so they can upskill and quickly return to the workforce, an announcement from the college celebrated Jan. 11.

LIT upgraded

A $1.5 million upgrade to Lamar Institute of Technology’s Process Operating unit was recently completed to further train students to meet the growing demands in an automated, industrial environment and enter the workforce industry-ready, LIT Process Operating Technology instructor Dr. Valerie Worry...

LIT student tests positive for COVID-19

A Lamar Institute of Technology student self-reported the college’s first case of COVID-19, the college informed through a press release April 21.