BEAUMONT, Texas, Sept. 24 -- Lamar University issued the following news release:

Lamar University (LU) Associate Provost for Academic and Research Administration Dr. Gene Theodori has been selected for the American Association of State Colleges and Universities' (AASCU) 2026-27 Becoming a Provost Academy, joining 36 other higher education professionals from across the country.

The yearlong program, developed in partnership with the American Academic Leadership Institute (AALI), prepares experienced academic administrators for the responsibilities of serving as a provost or chief academic officer.

"I am deeply grateful to have been selected for the 2026-2027 Becoming a Provost Academy cohort," Theodori said. "This opportunity will allow m...