Lamar State College Orange

10/14/2026

Come celebrate Octoberfest with us! 🧡🦇

Our largest annual fall festival will feature a costume contest, fun prizes, and trick or treating. Bring your friends, family, and don't miss out!

Date: Thursday, October 29
Time: 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Location: Shahan Events Center | 209 W Green Avenue.

Put on your best costume and join in the spooky fun! 👻

10/14/2026

S2: E4 | Finding Your Place: Meet SGA President Chloe Abshire

What happens when you stop being just a student and start becoming part of the campus community?

In this episode of Gator Bites, Elaina Forester talks with Chloe Abshire, LSCO’s Student Government Association president and a current student ambassador. Chloe shares her unique journey from being homeschooled and starting at LSCO as a 16-year-old dual credit student to becoming an involved student leader on campus.

Listen now on Spotify and Apple Podcasts!
https://www.lsco.edu/about/gator-bites.php

10/08/2026

The future of industry starts in the classroom.

Thanks to an investment from Port Arthur LNG, LSCO is upgrading the distributed control system on its Custom Process Trainer, giving students in Instrumentation, Process Operating and Electromechanical programs hands-on experience with technology that mirrors today’s industrial environment.

We’re grateful to Port Arthur LNG for helping us keep our programs connected to the needs of the industry.

To learn more about the donation follow the link read the story.
https://www.lsco.edu/about/news/plng-donation-2026.php

10/07/2026

S2: E3 | More Than Admissions: Meet Bayleigh Smith

What does it take to help a student find their place at LSCO?

In this episode of Gator Bites, Elaina Forester sits down with Bayleigh Smith, LSCO’s new Director of Admissions and Recruiting, to get to know the person behind the role. Bayleigh shares her journey through higher education, what brought her to LSCO, and why creating a welcoming and supportive experience for students is so important to her.

Listen now on Spotify or Apple Podcasts!
https://www.lsco.edu/about/gator-bites.php

10/07/2026

We're hiring! 🍊🐊

We're currently looking to hire a Cafe Assistant - Part Time to assist the Gator Café at LSCO team in preparation of food orders and all daily operations of the Gator Cafe.

Apply today at jobs.lsco.edu or share with someone who would be a great fit!

10/02/2026

A special milestone for our future nurses!

On October 1, Lamar State College Orange hosted a White Coat Ceremony for our Registered Nursing students at the TSUS Polk County Center. The ceremony marked an important step in their journey toward becoming healthcare professionals and celebrated the hard work, dedication, and compassion they bring to the nursing profession.

Congratulations to our RN students as they continue pursuing their goals and preparing to make a difference in the communities they will serve!

10/01/2026

🎉 8,000+ Gators and growing!

Lamar State College Orange has reached a historic milestone, surpassing 8,000 students for the first time in College history. That represents approximately 40% growth over Fall 2025 and continues an extraordinary period of growth for LSCO.

But 8,000 is more than a number. It represents thousands of students pursuing new opportunities, building careers and changing their futures through higher education. We are incredibly proud of our students and grateful to the faculty and staff who make their success possible each and every day. 🐊 💚 🐊 🧡

Lamar State College Orange has surpassed 8,000 students for the first time in its history, reaching a new all-time enrollment record for Fall 2026. LSCO's preliminary Fall 2026 academic enrollment has exceeded 8,000 students, representing approximately a 40% increase over Fall 2025, when the College...

09/30/2026

What a day, Gators!

Student Appreciation Day was all about celebrating our students, and you definitely brought the fun. From games and music to treats and plenty of smiles, we loved getting to celebrate with you.

Thanks to everyone who stopped by and made the day one to remember. 💚

09/30/2026

Pass the Mic 🎤 Student Appreciation Day Edition!

09/30/2026

S2: E2 | From Student to Tilly: Isaiah’s Gator Story

What’s it really like to be the person behind Tilly the Gator?

In this episode of Gator Bites, Elaina Forester sits down with LSCO student Isaiah Dumas to talk about how he found his place on campus, got involved with Student Government Association, and eventually stepped into the Tilly costume.

Listen now on Spotify or Apple Podcasts!
https://www.lsco.edu/about/gator-bites.php