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Pride of McNeese Marching Band
The McNeese State University Cowboy Marching Band is one of five university marching bands selected for video performance at the 2012 College Band Directors National Association Southern Division Conference.

Dr. Wendy Whelan
Dr. Wendy Whelan, McNeese assistant professor of American literature and women studies, has received her doctorate in English from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette.

McNeese professors with crystals model
McNeese State University faculty Dr. Kiran Boggavarapu, assistant professor of chemistry, and Dr. Anil K. Kandalam, assistant professor of physics, have once again collaborated with research colleagues from Johns Hopkins University in Maryland to discover something new

Circus Incognitus with Jamie Adkins
The membership campaign for the 20th season of the Banners Cultural Series at McNeese State University is in full swing. Twenty events will take place between Feb. 26 and May 12, and will range from a Bollywood style of belly dancing to singing the blues.

Clay drums recreated based on written records and hieroglyphics in Mexican museums will be used for the upcoming concert
A trio that is part of Chaac Percusiones Mexico will play prehistoric percussion music from Mexico in a free concert at 4 p.m. Friday, Feb. 3, at the Central Library

McNeese is holding a t-shirt design contest for an upcoming t-shirt exchange in March.

McNeese State University awarded over 700 diplomas at the 2012 Fall Commencement Ceremony.
McNeese State University awarded over 700 diplomas at the 2012 Fall Commencement Ceremony. Nearly 70 percent of the public four-year college degrees earned by residents of Southwest Louisiana come from McNeese.

Located near the center of campus, John McNeese Park officially opened on October 25, 2012.
John McNeese Park officially opened on October 25, 2012.  John McNeese is the namesake of the university and was the first superintendent of schools in Imperial Calcasieu Parish.  During his 25 years as superintendent, he directed the construction of elementary and high school buildings, increased student enrollment and improved teacher qualifications. Located near the center of campus, the area features a statue of the renowned educator and university namesake as well as new sidewalks, seating areas, landscaping and lighting.

The College of Nursing offers two undergraduate degrees, the Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) and the Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing (BSN) and, as a member of the Intercollegiate Consortium for a Master of Science in Nursing, the graduate degree, the Master of Science in Nursing Degree (MSN) and a family nurse practitioner concentration.
The College of Nursing offers two undergraduate degrees, the Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) and the Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing (BSN) and, as a member of the Intercollegiate Consortium for a Master of Science in Nursing, the graduate degree, the Master of Science in Nursing Degree (MSN) and a family nurse practitioner concentration.

Each semester, students and alumni who purchase an official McNeese ring have the opportunity to participate in the university's ring presentation ceremony.

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