Lamar State College Orange hosted a dedication ceremony on April 4, 2024, for the newly named Joe Ben Welch Student Center, named in honor of the first president of Lamar State College Orange, who served from 1969 to 1989.
The student center name was unveiled during Gatorama 2024, LSCO’s Spring Day & Open House. Friends and family were in attendance to witness his legacy enshrined.