2020 Articles
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LU Moment: A Card and a Beaumontian | S2 Ep. 48
Posted: December 20, 2020When Sharita Gardner graduated from LU in 2012, she decided to make Beaumont home. She talks about the challenges getting connected in a small, tight-knit town and how she overcame to be one of Beaumont’s biggest advocates, well-known social citizens, not to mention using her LU degree to be gainfully employed doing something she loves.
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LU student, owner of local bookstore hosts book sale for community
Posted: December 18, 2020Sierra Kondos, LU history major and owner of Book Heaven located in Lumberton, is hosting a booksale
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Top 5 most inspirational TEDtalks for college students
Posted: December 17, 2020The year 2020 is officially coming to a close and that means setting new goals for the new year. If you're looking for a little motivation, check out our list for the top 5 most inspirational TEDtalks for college students!
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What your favorite holiday dessert says about you
Posted: December 16, 2020The holidays are full of so many great desserts. Whether you prefer peppermint, are fond of fudge or choose cake, there is a holiday dessert that can satisfy even the pickiest of eaters. Here is what some of your favorite holiday desserts say about you!
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Tis' the season for (more) healthy holiday eating
Posted: December 14, 2020Don’t let the fear of holiday weight gain, stress you out! Use these healthy holiday eating tips to avoid the weight gain and eat, drink and be merry without overindulging.
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LU Moment: Hannah Rumsey: A Reflection | S2 Ep. 47
Posted: December 13, 2020One of the LU Moment’s first guest, two years ago, Hannah Rumsey, a 2020 LU grad, kicks off a new LU Moment series, “What can your LU degree do for you?” Ramsey talks about her years at LU, her research in Spain and her new job at ExxonMobil. She also passes on some wise words for current students.
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LU Weekend: Dec 11-13
Posted: December 11, 2020It's a weekend of celebration here in Cardinal Nation! Join us virtually as we celebrate our class of 2020 graduates at our December Commencement Ceremony.
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LU Moment: Big Red Gratitude | S2 Ep. 46
Posted: December 10, 2020LU has much to be thankful for this holiday season. Juan Zabala, vice president for University Advancement and CEO of the Ƶ University Foundation, shares what’s tops on the Big Red gratitude list.
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Go Green Challenge: Wrap up your holiday the eco-friendly way
Posted: December 09, 2020This year, the Ƶ University Office of Sustainability challenges you to wrap up your holiday the eco-friendly way!
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LU Weekender: Dec 4-6
Posted: December 04, 2020Check out all of the fun happenings this weekend in Beaumont!
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Graduation 101: Grad photo hacks
Posted: December 01, 2020Commencement is just around the corner and it's the perfect time to break out your camera and capture the moment. Check out these quick photo hacks that are sure to make your grad photos stand out.
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LU Weekender: Nov. 27-29
Posted: November 25, 2020If you are looking for something fun to do, make the most of your extended weekend and consider these free events located around Beaumont!
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LU Moment: Gaming for Fun and Jobs | S2 Ep. 45
Posted: November 22, 2020This week on the LU Moment gamers take over. Dr. Timothy Roden, an associate professor of computer science, talks about LU’s new unique degree that teaches students how to program videos games, and Jason Chambliss, LU’s Esports president, shares details about gaming for sport and for dollars.
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Tis' the season for healthy holiday eating
Posted: November 16, 2020Whether it is the cooking or the eating, food is a huge part of every holiday. Gaining that “winter weight”, especially during the holidays, can be discouraging and make it difficult to enjoy time with family and friends. The good news is, making healthy changes and losing weight doesn't have to start after the New Year! Avoid that dreaded holiday weight gain by following these tips!
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LU Moment: Nursing: Teaching, Succeeding 2020 | S2 Ep. 44
Posted: November 15, 2020LU’s nurses beat the national average on the nursing exam. Find out how the JoAnne Gay Dishman School of Nursing has continued to excel during the days of COVID-19 when Shelly Vitanza visits with Chair of the Department of Nursing Dr. Cynthia Stinson on this week’s LU Moment.
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The LU Weekender: Nov. 13-15
Posted: November 13, 2020If you are looking for fun and affordable ways to fill your Saturday, join in on some of the events being hosted around Beaumont this weekend!
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Graduating during a pandemic: Advice on job hunting post-college
Posted: November 11, 2020Going on the prowl for the job that could kickstart your career is a historically stressful situation for many graduating students, but you can and will eventually find success with the right mindset and the right tools at your disposal.
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McFaddin-Ward House to host scavenger hunt
Posted: November 09, 2020If you're looking for an exciting way to explore the city of Beaumont, join in on the McFaddin-Ward House (MWH) community-wide scavenger hunt, Our House is Your House: Key Hunt, November 9-13!
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Starting an organization: LGBTQ+ Students of Ƶ
Posted: November 05, 2020Interested in starting a student organization? Here's a look back at how Alex Whitney, senior ASL major, started on-campus student organization, LGBTQ+ Students of Ƶ in spring of 2019.
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LU Moment: Virtual Recruitment Here to Stay | S2. Ep. 42
Posted: November 01, 2020Welcome Center Director Tracie Craig explains how virtual recruitment, required due to the COVID-19 pandemic, is now an exciting new tool helping LU reach more students. Craig also explains changes in admissions, such as the normalization of GPAs and no-test requirements.
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LU Moment: LU Makes History | S2 Ep. 41
Posted: October 30, 2020For the first time ever, one of LU’s Moot Court Team advanced to the championship round in a Moot Court tournament against 40 other collegiate teams. Shelly Vitanza visits with these history makers – Katey McCall and Ali Hamza - who were also ranked top advocates at the tournament.
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LU Moment: LU's Covid-19 Work in the Community | S2 Ep. 40
Posted: October 23, 2020Shelly Vitanza interviews Dr. Praphul Joshi, a public health expert and associate professor who teaches current health issues and social epidemiology. Joshi gives his analysis of the pandemic based on numbers and how he and students are working to create greater prevention awareness and help provide contact tracing.
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Staying alert: Improving your energy level with healthier habits
Posted: October 23, 2020We have all experienced physical and mental exhaustion due to the high demands of being a college student and all the extra responsibilities that come with being adults. One way to improve your energy level is by eating better!
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Top 10 essential apps for college student survival
Posted: October 13, 2020We all use technology and smartphones all the time, so college students, we may as well use them to our educational advantage. Here are ten apps to help you stay organized, Looking for the best apps for college students to boost productivity, organize busy schedules, practice mindfulness, learn new topics, or anything else? We’ve got just the mobile app you're looking for!
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How to be a supportive LGBTQ+ ally
Posted: October 09, 2020As part of the Solidarity Week 2020 last October, the Ƶ University Office of Global Diversity hosted "Ally 101," a virtual presentation with Lauren S. Wilson on how to be a better ally/accomplice to the LGBTQ+ community.
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Connecting with Cardinals: Luis Arevalo
Posted: October 07, 2020This week on Connecting with Cardinals, we sat down with Luis Arevalo, chemical engineering major, to chat about his favorite LU moments, the importance of Latinx/Hispanic heritage month and how he became a cofounder of the LU Hispanic Society.
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It's all about the pumpkin
Posted: October 06, 2020Fall is upon us! The weather is starting to cool down, people are decorating for the fall season, grocery stores and even coffee shops are now selling fall treats. What does this mean? And what kinds of treats are these? That’s right, it’s pumpkin time!
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Top 6 study tips to help you succeed at LU
Posted: September 25, 2020We are all striving for academic excellence, but sometimes, it is easier said than done. Luckily, there are many ways to study to prepare for exams, finish assignments, and understand important material that you will use in your career!
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Time to Boost Your Immune System!
Posted: September 23, 2020Boost your immune system just in time for flu season by making these small changes to your daily lifestyle and diet.
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The College of Education and Human Development hosts voter registration drive
Posted: September 22, 2020Make your voice heard this election! The College of Education and Human Development hosted an on-campus voter registration drive to assist students, faculty and staff in getting registered on-site or completing their registration application to mail in.
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Lekeitha Morris: A Superpower
Posted: August 11, 2020If there is power in words, someone who enables another to speak, must be a superpower. Ƶ University has such a superpower. Lekeitha Morris, associate professor in the Department of Speech and Health Sciences. Lekeitha empowers individuals with communication disorders to communicate and best of all, she shares her superpower with her students.
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Bridge Builder: Thomas Kalb
Posted: August 04, 2020As the first director of Ƶ University's Center for Midstream Management & Science, Thomas Kalb shares his knowledge and experience in the energy industry with LU students.
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The Storied Life of Amy Smith
Posted: July 28, 2020As Ƶ University's Director for the Center for Teaching and Learning Enhancement, Amy Smith leads the way in creating innovative online courses while students learn at home during the pandemic.
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Kaye Shelton, higher education’s score keeper
Posted: July 21, 2020In 2001, Kaye Shelton was one of 33 people in the United States to get her master’s degree in online learning, completely online. The accomplishment, achieved on a laptop from the bleachers of her three sons’ baseball games and between loads of laundry, making dinner for her family and consulting in the technology industry, ignited Kaye’s passion for online learning and teaching and positioned her to be a pioneer in the online educational space. Kaye then went on to pursue her Ph.D. From the comfort of her home, and as her husband drove her to see her sons play baseball all over the country (One son played for the Los Angeles Dodgers.)
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Melissa Baldo: A Positive Influence in the College of Business
Posted: July 14, 2020For Melissa Baldo, the greatest challenge of teaching online during the pandemic has been missing face-to-face interactions with her students.
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A million-dollar man: Ryan Lee
Posted: June 23, 2020Each year Ryan Lee awards millions of dollars to Ƶ University students. Well, not personally and not without help from his colleagues, but as LU’s assistant director of operations in LU’s Financial Aid Department, Ryan certainly plays a critical role ensuring students get the funding they need for their educational pursuits. A native of Illinois, Lee finished his bachelor’s degree in economics eight years ago and entered the career field of financial aid where he enjoys the technical side of job.
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Holden Gray: An IT Problem Solver
Posted: June 16, 2020As the client computing lab specialist in Ƶ University’s Office of Information Technology, Holden Gray helped faculty and staff transition to online learning and working from home during the coronavirus pandemic.
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On the frontlines of campus security: Yatara Martin
Posted: June 09, 2020Yatara Martin finds fulfillment providing security for the students, faculty and staff of Ƶ University.
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Aaron Capps
Posted: June 02, 2020When Aaron Capps learned to sign the alphabet as a child, he found his life’s passion and a career. Now he’s one of just a few on the LU campus who can communicate in American Sign Language “stratified squamous epithelium.”
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The backbone of the Campus: Facilities Management
Posted: May 31, 2020From flowers to floors, the ambiance of Ƶ University is the pride of the men and women who work in Facilities Management. The largest department on campus, comprising more than 100 employees and responsible for the grounds, custodial services and overall maintenance of the campus, they work tirelessly to keep their customers - the students, faculty and staff of LU – happy, safe and productive, even during a pandemic.
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Tara Austin
Posted: May 27, 2020One of LU’s newer hires is a super soccer sensation home after a stint in Sweden, but she’ll never tell you that. Neither will Tara Austin share that she recently qualified for the Boston Marathon or that she raised $5,000 for local organizations impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. However, the accomplished athlete does get animated when talking about LU athletics, her role as an academic specialist for the Ƶ Cardinals and what she looks forward to when the pandemic is over. Tara, a Beaumont native, graduated from Kelly Catholic High School where she was an award-winning soccer player. She attended Belmont University in Nashville, playing soccer for the Bruins.
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LU’s Hostess with the Mostest: Paula “Polly” McNeel
Posted: May 19, 2020As the assistant director of scheduling, operations, & event services of the Setzer Student Center, Paula McNeel is a truly essential worker of Ƶ University.
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Kevin McGee: LU's Man of Action
Posted: May 12, 2020Since he was five years old, Kevin McGee has had a passion for making videos. Now, storytelling is part of his career as the video coordinator for Ƶ University.
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Missy Barnes
Posted: May 04, 2020As the face of the LU Undergraduate Advising Center, Missy Barnes is passionate about helping students grow and succeed at Ƶ University.
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The Coolest Cardinal: Troy Parker
Posted: April 28, 2020As the HVAC Supervisor, Troy Parker has been keeping Cardinals cool for nearly 14 years. He and his team have been working to complete maintenance work on campus during the pandemic as essential employees.
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Cardinal Coloring Pages
Posted: April 27, 2020Relieve some stress with these fun coloring pages of our favorite cardinals, Big Red and Lu!
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Yinka Jenmy: Banding Together, Making it Happen
Posted: April 21, 2020Yinka Jenmy brings students together in and out of the Ƶ University residence halls, leading student disaster response teams in hurricanes and in the coronavirus pandemic.
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Marc Paine: Purchasing and Protecting
Posted: April 01, 2020Ƶ University Associate Buyer Marc Paine shares his experience with maintaining essential orders during the coronavirus pandemic.
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Lindsay Simon: LU’s regulations researching phenom
Posted: March 28, 2020Lindsay Simon continued to support Ƶ University students through the pandemic by researching regulations at home for online education.
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LU's Peaceful, Fast Custodian: Robin Woodard
Posted: March 28, 2020Robin Woodard brings peace and passion to her work as a beloved custodian while pursuing her degree at Ƶ University.
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Big Red Coloring Pages
Posted: March 25, 2020A few coloring pages of our favorite birds Big Red and Lu for your kids or even yourself!
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LU Moment: Tackling Tinnitus | S2 Ep.10
Posted: March 16, 2020Shelly Vitanza discusses tinnitus research at LU with Dr. Vinayah Manchaiah and Le Grand Bal with chair Kara Hawthorn.
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Finding Purpose in Mentorship
Posted: March 13, 2020After a successful career in law and teaching at Ƶ University for more than 35 years, College of Business professor Marleen Swerdlow found fulfillment in supporting her students through scholarship funds and mentorship.
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LU Moment: An Interview with John Dickerson
Posted: March 02, 2020Shelly Vitanza and John Dickerson of 60 Minutes discuss the Dickersonian style ahead of Dickerson's Judge Joe J. Fisher Distinguished Lecture, then Dr. Eric Shannon shares details about the upcoming Collage Music Fundraiser Event.
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Students and professionals connect at the Computer Science Career Forum
Posted: February 28, 2020LU's Computer Science Career Forum gave students the chance to learn about future career options and company representatives the opportunity to identify talented, motivated and skilled potential employees from Ƶ University.
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LU Student Health Center celebrates distinctive accreditation
Posted: February 25, 2020Ƶ University’s Student Health Center celebrated receiving a state accreditation.
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Data Speak: Boling’s Journey from LU to Disney
Posted: February 25, 2020Chelsea Boling shares how Ƶ helped guide her and her journey to where she is now.
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Coffee and Chat with ExxonMobil
Posted: February 24, 2020A group of students gathered for an open discussion with ExxonMobil on Feb. 13 in the Science and Technology Building.
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LU students advance in Moot Court competition
Posted: February 20, 2020Two Ƶ University Moot Court teams participated in the University of Louisiana-Lafayette Invitational Moot Court Tournament.
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Honors Students Spend the Weekend at the SETX Food Bank
Posted: February 19, 2020Reaud Honors College Students continue the legacy of volunteering by spending the weekend at the Southeast Texas Food Bank.
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Caballero: Scholarships made my career possible
Posted: February 15, 2020Ƶ University alumnus Carlos Caballero credits his successful engineering career to the scholarships he received at LU, including the McNair Scholars Program and the Alicia Christine Bonura memorial Regents Scholarship in Engineering.
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LU Moment S2 Ep.5: Building LU spirit and a Greek tragedy
Posted: February 12, 2020LU celebrates Black History Month, and Shelly speaks with students about their experiences at LU.
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Ƶ University and Pietzch MacArthur Elementary celebrate Martin Luther King Day
Posted: February 04, 2020The office of Global Diversity and Inclusive Excellence hosted an event to honor and celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
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Honors students return early to help middle schoolers with STEM
Posted: January 27, 2020LU Reaud Honors College students volunteered for the Jason Project before the spring semester started.
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Meet the Greeks met expectations
Posted: January 27, 2020The New Student and Leadership Programs at Ƶ University hosted, “Meet the Greeks: Game Night Style.”
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Swag Swap: Welcoming and Charitable
Posted: January 23, 2020Students transferring to LU traded swag and benefited dogs.
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Ƶ University Alum donates oil maps to Special Collections
Posted: January 23, 2020Ƶ University Alum donates 96 oil maps to Special Collections.
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Baby video lands LU grad TyRe Alexander on the Today Show
Posted: January 17, 2020A family video made more than 25 years ago landed Ƶ University alumni TyRe Alexander a spot on the Today Show.
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LU’s Forret makes headlines about history
Posted: January 16, 2020Jeff Forret, Ƶ University history professor and Distinguished Faculty Research Fellow, is making headlines regarding his new book, “Williams’ Gang: A Notorious Slave Trader and His Cargo of Black Convicts.”
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Professional social media certificate earned with online course work
Posted: January 13, 2020Sixty-three Ƶ University students have earned the HubSpot Social Media Certificate.
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LU senior presents at prestigious Rice University symposium
Posted: January 08, 2020Congratulations to Tyler Nelson, a biology student, who was selected to present at Gulf Coast Undergraduate Tyler Nelson Research Symposium at Rice University.
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2019 Texas Stem Conference Award Winners
Posted: January 07, 2020Twelve awards were distributed at Ƶ University’s Seventh Annual Texas STEM conference, held on Nov. 2, 2019.
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Books on peaceful speaking donated NESTs
Posted: January 06, 2020Students at some Beaumont ISD elementary schools are learning to speak in green.
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Nicole Kyles-Burton skips graduation for camel ride
Posted: January 02, 2020Nicole Kyles-Burton missed LU graduation for her M.B.A. degree choosing to ride a camel in Doha, Qatar instead.
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ExxonMobil partners with LU to bring the next N.E.S.T. to BISD
Posted: February 21, 2019ExxonMobil presented Ƶ University’s Community Relations Program with a check for $25,000 for the establishment of a Navigating Excellence Success Triumph (N.E.S.T.) at Amelia Elementary School.
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