BEAUMONT, Texas, Oct. 14 -- Lamar University issued the following news release:
Lamar University (LU) has welcomed 45 new students to the Smith-Hutson Scholars Program for the 2026-27 academic year, marking the largest incoming cohort in the university's history as the program celebrates 15 years of partnership with LU.
Established at LU in 2012, the Smith-Hutson Scholars Program provides financial assistance and academic support to students pursuing undergraduate degrees. Funded by an anonymous donor, the program currently supports more than 100 students at LU and has a network of 170 alumni.
"Welcoming the largest cohort of Smith-Hutson scholars to Lamar University is exciting because we are bringing together students from every colleg...