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Lamar President Kenneth Evans announces retirement in June
Dr. Kenneth Evans came to Lamar University in 2013. He focused on supporting faculty research, campus beautification and student recruitment. Author: Eleanor Skelton Updated: 11:18 PM CST January 25, 2021
BEAUMONT, Texas Lamar University s president announced Monday that he is retiring from the university this summer.
Dr. Kenneth Evans is Lamar University s fifteenth president, the university said in an emailed news release. His retirement will be effective June 30.
The chancellor s office will be conducting a nationwide search for his replacement, the statement said.
Evans came to Lamar University in July 2013, the university said. He focused on supporting faculty research, designing new programs, campus beautification and recruiting and retaining students.