BEAUMONT, Texas, Sept. 28 -- Lamar University issued the following news release:
Jefferson County Commissioners Court has designated the second Friday of October as Southeast Texas Energy Day, recognizing the region's historic and continuing impact on the global energy industry and naming Lamar University (LU) as the annual host.
The designation highlights LU's leadership in energy education, including the launch of its Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) in Energy Management - the first AACSB-accredited DBA program of its kind focused specifically on energy management.
The proclamation, presented Tuesday, Sept. 22, recognizes Southeast Texas as a foundational energy region whose influence continues through refining, petrochemical ma...