The Brown Estate
The Brown Estate is a conference and meeting facility located off Highway 90 west of Orange. It is a center of educational, cultural and social activity, which serves the citizens of Orange County and the surrounding area. The 62 acres of scenic landscaped grounds, including a lake and greenhouses, feature a graceful mansion built and decorated in the southern antebellum plantation tradition.
Lamar State College Orange received the estate in 1976 as a gift from the four sons of the late Edgar W. Brown, Jr., an Orange businessman and philanthropist, who served as a charter member of the Lamar University Foundation, Inc.
The property, which is open to the public for tours, provides visitors with insights into the accomplishments and lifestyle of one of the region’s leading citizens. The Brown Estate can be reserved for seminars, meetings, planning retreats, and other public service activities.
Continuing and Workforce Education
Lamar State College Orange (LSCO) offers customized training programs for upgrading employment skills and/or for those pursuing areas of personal interest through its continuing education programs. These classes provide opportunities for individuals to continue their education in the academic and technical/occupational areas. A number of classes are offered for persons interested in pursuing creative activities, cultural endeavors, and/or recreational programs. Additional class offerings include personal development, computer skill enhancement, and professional development along with free community service learning opportunities.
Non-credit courses are open to interested adults without regard to eligibility for admission to college-credit programs. LSCO can award continuing education units (CEUs) to those who complete continuing education courses administered by LSCO. In no instance should the award of CEUs be equated with college credit toward a degree.
Continuing & Workforce Education (C&WE) offers customized business and industrial training. These programs are designed to fit the needs of local employers. Training can take place on the Lamar State College Orange campus, a local plant, or office location. C&WE has worked with local businesses and industry leaders to deliver courses in computer technology, leadership training, business communication, maintenance technology, and more. Courses vary in length from one hour, to one-day, to multi-faceted, long-term training.
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