BEAUMONT, Texas, Sept. 4 -- Lamar University issued the following news release:
Lamar University (LU) has named Manan Sinora, a junior civil engineering major from Wylie, Texas, as its September 2026 First-Generation Student of the Month.
For Sinora, being a first-generation college student represents more than being the first in his family to navigate the college experience in the United States. It also means carrying his family's sacrifices, experiences and hopes with him as he works toward his goals.
"Being a first-generation student has many meanings," Sinora said. "It means being the first in my family to navigate the college experience in the U.S., but it also means carrying the sacrifices, experiences, and hopes of my family with ...