Presidential Speeches

President Taylor addresses a wide range of audiences and issues in the course of a year and among his most important speeches are the ones he delivers at Lamar University’s Convocation in the fall. A sampling of recent speeches can be found below.

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1923 Dinner


Centennial Celebration 2023

September 17, 2023
Marking one century since the founding of Lamar University.

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Investiture

November 11, 2021

The Texas State University System formally installed Jaime R. Taylor as the 16th president of Lamar University at the Presidential Investiture Ceremony on Thursday, Nov. 11. 

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