Student Testimonials
No one can speak to the richness and value of a Lamar University education like our alumni.
Student Testimonials
Hear their stories as they share what they love best about their Lamar University experience.
Education
Ashlee Valsin - M.Ed. in Counseling & Development – Professional School Counseling
Ashlee Valsin earned her M.Ed. in Counseling and Development – Prof. School Counseling from Lamar University online. She works as a school counselor for Houston ISD in Texas.
"This degree has opened doors for me to do what I love. I love counseling and working with students and their families. I have the opportunity to touch lives every day."Full Profile »
Norma Perales - M.Ed. in Counseling & Development – Professional School Counseling
Norma Perales earned her M.Ed. in Counseling and Development – Prof. School Counseling from Lamar University online. She works as a secondary counselor at Mercedes High School in Texas.
"A school counselor's master degree has given me the tools to help students not only to succeed academically but to become proactive by researching ways to advocate for students in order to help them achieve academic, career, and personal/social success."Full Profile »
Patrick Nava - M.Ed. in Administration
Patrick Nava earned his M.Ed. in Administration from Lamar University online. He works as the World History Team Lead for Clear Creek ISD in Texas.
"This program has allowed me to do and experience things I would never have thought I was capable of before."Full Profile »
Ryan Burns - M.Ed. in Administration
Ryan Burns earned his M.Ed. in Administration online from Lamar University. He works as a principal for Hutto ISD in Texas. He says that earning the degree has increased his happiness in his career.
"Everywhere I turned people were willing to help because they understood that I was working to impact the future of education."Full Profile »
Lyndel May - M.Ed. in Counseling & Development – Professional School Counseling
Lyndel May earned her M.Ed. in School Counseling from Lamar University online. She works as a school counselor for College Station ISD in Texas.
"The Lamar University graduate program allowed me to work and attend school. It was very beneficial in helping me achieve my future lifetime goals."Full Profile »
Lisa Williams - M.Ed. in Counseling & Development – Professional School Counseling
Lisa Williams earned her M.Ed. in Counseling & Development online from Lamar University. She works as a middle school counselor for Wichita Falls ISD in Texas.
"Completing the whole degree online was the only way I would have gone for it. Simply having a computer, internet access, and a strong signal allowed me to continue my regular routine while working school in around my schedule."Full Profile »
Natasha Harris - M.Ed. in Administration
Natasha Harris earned M.Ed. in Administration from Lamar University online. She works as an elementary assistant principal for Arlington ISD in Texas.
"The Lamar University online program provided me with the flexibility to set my own schedule for study and work in a way as to not interfere with my job and family life."Full Profile »
Brian T. Jones - Principal Education Certificate
Brian Jones earned his Program Certificate in Principal Education from Lamar University online. He works as the Assistant Principal for Ector County ISD in Texas.
"I chose Lamar University because it was a smart choice. Lamar provided what I needed and the convenience that I required."Full Profile »
Rochelle D. Heslip - Principal Education Certificate
Rochelle D. Heslip earned her Program Certificate in Principal Education online from Lamar University. She works as a testing coordinator in Arlington ISD.
"God has blessed me with two children and a full-time career. The online option is a blessing and allowed me to continue my educational journey."Full Profile »
Lauren Hickman - M.Ed. in Applied Digital Learning
Lauren Hickman earned her M.Ed. in Applied Digital Learning from Lamar University online. She works as a Digital Learning Specialist in Lubbock ISD in Texas.
"I appreciate this degree allowing me to have options in my career path. Having a master's degree has also made an impact personally. I feel more confident, and I am proud that I continued my education beyond my bachelor's degree."Full Profile »
Criminal Justice
Joe Coyle - M.S. in Criminal Justice
Joe Coyle earned his M.S. in Criminal Justice online from Lamar University. He is a SWAT commander with the Largo Police Department in Florida.
"If I wanted to open a book or turn on my computer at 2 o'clock in the morning, I could. It worked out well."Full Profile »
Patrick O'Burke - M.S. in Criminal Justice
Patrick O'Burke is a student in the online M.S. in Criminal Justice program at Lamar University.
"When I did a comparative look, Lamar University was attractive in cost, curriculum and availability. It was a quantitative decision, not just an emotional one."Full Profile »
Healthcare
Undergraduate
Robin Heminger - B.S. in University Studies
"It’s been a lot easier to manage than I expected. I only take two classes at a time. That’s the other good thing — the short semesters, the eight-week sessions. I really like those, because I am able to focus and concentrate on two classes at a time."Full Profile »
Isidra Tovar - B.S. in University Studies
"I am very impressed with Lamar University. They will call and ask, ‘How’s it going? Is there anything we can do?’ I just felt comfortable asking questions. Lamar University has been really good to me. They have been very good at keeping track of me instead of the other way around."Full Profile »
Ezequiel Garcia - B.S. in University Studies
"Everybody I’ve spoken with has been very helpful and put me on the right track for the classes that I need."Full Profile »
Donna Starnes - B.S. in Communication
"I get off work, I cook supper for my family, and then I sit down and I do my assignments for a couple of hours. I’m putting that pressure on myself to do well."Full Profile »
Forrest Simpson - BBA in Management
"I’ve known about Lamar University for a long time. It’s a real-deal school. It’s a respected university, and I didn’t need to look any further."Full Profile »
Ashley Blanchard - RN to Bachelor of Science in Nursing
"Online gives me the opportunity to continue to go to school but still participate as a mother, as a wife, and in my career."Full Profile »
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