Lamar University reports significant growth in research funding

Lamar University has achieved substantial growth in its research enterprise for the FY26 fiscal year. Supported by the Office of Research and Sponsored Programs Administration (ORSPA), the university reported a 35% increase in research proposals and a 68% rise in requested funding.

Financial data indicates that $3.6 million in funds were awarded, with total research expenditures reaching $4.7 million. To facilitate these advancements, the university utilizes the GrantForward platform to improve researcher access to state and federal funding programs and industry partnerships.

Dr. Philip Cole, Executive Director of the Center for Midstream Management and Science (CMMS), was named a Regents’ Professor for 2026. His work focuses on physics and energy sciences, specifically natural gas transportation, fluid flow, and hydrocarbon systems.