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Courtesy photo.

Courtesy photo.

LIT announces 2025-26 Golden Eagle Ambassadors

News Staff
Wednesday, June 4, 2025
The Lamar Institute of Technology (LIT) announced the 2025-2026 LIT Golden Eagle Ambassadors. The students were selected to serve as leaders, representing LIT by welcoming and guiding new and prospective students while building a strong sense of community on campus.
R’Bonney Gabriel, of Houston, made history as the first Filipina American to be named Miss Universe during the 71st pageant held Jan. 14 in New Orleans, Louisiana.

R’Bonney Gabriel, of Houston, made history as the first Filipina American to be named Miss Universe during the 71st pageant held Jan. 14 in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Miss Universe, daughter of Beaumont mother

News Staff
Thursday, January 19, 2023
R’Bonney Gabriel, of Houston, made history as the first Filipina American to be named Miss Universe during the 71st pageant held Jan. 14 in New Orleans, Louisiana. Her parents are Remigio Bonzon “R. Bon” Gabriel, a Filipino, and mother, Dana Walker, who is from Beaumont.
Dr. Sidney E. Valentine

Dr. Sidney E. Valentine

LIT 'passes the torch' at convocation

News Staff
Thursday, August 18, 2022
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. The in-person convocation was held at the Downtown Event Centre in  Beaumont, with Dr.
Armed forces members

Armed forces members

Real American Heroes

News Staff
Thursday, August 4, 2022
The 21st Annual Lamar Institute of Technology (LIT) A Salute to the Real American Heroes event honoring Southeast Texas first responders will be held Thursday, Sept. 8, at 6 p.m. at the Beaumont Civic Center, 701 Main St. in Beaumont.
Attendees at Women in Industry Week

Attendees at Women in Industry Week

Women in Industry Week

News Staff
Thursday, March 31, 2022
Female students with an interest in entering an industry-based field had the opportunity to visit area leaders during the SETX Women in Industry Week the week of March 21.
LIT President Lonnie Howard

LIT President Lonnie Howard

LIT President resignation announced

Jennifer Johnson
Thursday, February 24, 2022
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).
Lamar Institute of Technology

Lamar Institute of Technology

LIT grant to help displaced students

Jennifer Johnson
Monday, January 11, 2021
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. The grant, supported by a portion of an $18.
LIT student

LIT student

LIT upgraded

Jennifer Johnson
Thursday, August 20, 2020
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.
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