Lamar State College Orange (LSCO) formally installed Dr. Wendy Elmore as the fifth president of the College during an Investiture ceremony held Tuesday, September 16, 2025, in the Shahan Event Center on campus. The ceremony, one of higher education’s oldest traditions, was attended by Texas State University System leaders, community dignitaries, faculty, staff, students, alumni, and friends of the college.
The event featured remarks from TSUS Chancellor Brian McCall, faculty and student representatives, and community officials, before Dr. Elmore accepted the charge of office. The Investiture ceremony included the presentation of the presidential robe, medallion, and faculty mace, each symbolizing the authority, responsibility, and continuity of academic leadership.
In her acceptance address, Dr. Elmore emphasized both gratitude and vision, reflecting on the College’s purpose and promise. “What inspires me most about LSCO is not only the numbers or the milestones—it’s the people,” she said. “These stories are the heartbeat of this college. They are why we say with pride and conviction: Your Future is Our Focus.”
Chancellor McCall highlighted recent successes at LSCO. “As executive vice president and provost, Dr. Wendy Elmore was a key player in virtually every aspect this institution’s evolution since 2020, from expanding degree and credential offerings, to enhancing the quality of instructional programs, to opening new academic centers in Lumberton and Livingston. She knows where the college has been and has a clear vision of where it needs to go. She has already hit the ground running, and there is no doubt that, under Dr. Elmore’s leadership, we will continue to see great things come to Lamar State College Orange.”
The Investiture comes at a time of record-setting growth for LSCO. Enrollment has surpassed 4,500 students, the highest in the College’s history. Since 2019, LSCO has added more than 30 new academic and workforce programs, strengthened partnerships across the region, and expanded dual credit opportunities for high school students. These efforts reflect the College’s mission to keep education affordable, accessible, and transformative for Southeast Texas.
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