BEAUMONT, Texas, Oct. 7 -- Lamar University issued the following news release:
Lamar University's Red Day 2026 raised $289,750, marking a record-breaking year for the university's annual day of giving.
The campaign brought together alumni, faculty, staff, students, families and friends to support scholarships, academic programs, athletics and other areas across campus.
"Red Day 2026 was truly a record-breaking success," Annual Giving Officer Aron Arceneaux said. "We landed with 677 donors, 799 gifts and over $289,000 raised."
Red Day is designed to encourage broad participation while giving donors the opportunity to direct their gifts to the areas of Lamar University that matter most to them.
That approach was reflected across this yea...