Lamar University History Department

08/28/2026

Last night the Center for History & Culture hosted its Fall Launch to celebrate its 10th anniversary and to announce the great line-up of programs for the upcoming year. Center Director, Dr. Bryan and Dean Boone spoke about the 10-year history of the Center and its growth. Thanks to everyone who showed up to support the Center including our own members of the History Department: Drs. Mengerink, Robles, Banton, Sato, Forret, Kibbe, and Jasmine Garcia! We are looking forward to all the upcoming Center events! Check them our here:
https://www.lamar.edu/arts-sciences/research-centers/center-for-history-and-culture/events-and-news.html

08/25/2026

It's game week, Cardinals! Check out the first game of the season this Saturday. Kickoff is @ 6:00pm.

Rise & Shine Cardinal Nation

It is officially GAME WEEK‼️

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08/19/2026

Save the date! The Center for History & Culture will host its Fall Launch on Thursday, August 27, 4:30 pm in the Reaud Event Space (985 Jim Gilligan Way, Beaumont, Tx 77705, Room 101).
We will mark the Center's 10th anniversary with a presentation on its history as well as a preview of Fall events.
Refreshments provided. Free and open to all. Hope to see you there!

The Center for History and Culture will host its Fall Launch on Thursday, August 27, 4:30 pm in the Reaud Event Space (985 Jim Gilligan Way, Beaumont, Tx 77705, Room 101).

We will mark the Center's 10th anniversary with a presentation on its history as well as a preview of Fall events.

Refreshments provided. Free and open to all.

08/18/2026

On this day in 1920, the 19th Amendment was officially ratified, guaranteeing women the constitutional right to vote.
It took decades of marching, organizing, and fierce determination by suffragists who refused to take "no" for an answer.

08/18/2026

Today is the first day of the fall semester! Welcome back, Cardinals! We are so excited that you are here and we hope everyone has a great start to the semester!

08/17/2026

There's a new face around the History Department! Please join us in welcoming our newest faculty member, Dr. Arthur Banton.

Dr. Banton is an interdisciplinary historian specializing in 20th-century African American history, sports history, American cinema, and popular culture. He earned his Ph.D. from Purdue University and brings a rich background in research and documentary filmmaking, including work on the PBS documentary Citizen King and a fellowship at the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture.

His forthcoming monograph, The City College of New York (CCNY) and the Promise of In*******al Cooperation Through Championship Basketball, is under contract with SUNY Press.

We are thrilled to have Dr. Banton join the department! Visit his website for more information: arthurbanton.com

08/17/2026

Today starts the Week of Welcome! Join the Lamar Lamar University College of Arts & Sciences today for the Passport through the Arts and Sciences Scavenger Hunt. Tomorrow is Popcorn with the Dean. Finally, on Friday, chill with Arts & Sciences at the slushie bar! And don't forget, classes begin tomorrow! Check your schedule.

08/14/2026

Today was the Lamar University College of Arts & Sciences Convocation for the new academic year! Congratulations to Dr. David Robles, who received a Distinguished Researcher Award from the COAS. Way to go, Dr. Robles!

08/14/2026

Proof that professors are people, too! And sometimes their research is deliciously refreshing! Earlier this month, our own Dr. Mark Mengerink took a break from research and writing to visit the iconic Dr. Pepper Museum with his wife in Waco. Because who says history can't come with 23 unique flavors?
Have you ever visited? Drop your favorite Texas roadside museum in the comments!

08/13/2026

Congratulations to our own Dr. Jeff Forret for recognition of his work with curriculum quality assurance.