Month: November 2019

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McNeese MFA Alumnus Featured at the Festival of Words

November 6, 2019

McNeese State University Master of Fine Arts alumnus Tyler Robert Sheldon was featured in the 2019 Festival of Words held in Grand Coteau. The annual festival features award-winning writers from…

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McNeese Holds First Responders Day

November 6, 2019

The Kay Doré Counseling Clinic (KDCC) at McNeese State University hosted a First Responders Day to bring attention to the mental health needs of police officers, firefighters and EMTs. The event…

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On hand for the donation are, from left, Richard H. Reid, vice president for university advancement and executive vice president for the McNeese Foundation, Maurice Gold and Dr. Anita Fields-Gold.

Fund for College of Nursing and Health Professions Established

November 4, 2019

The Maureen Bates College of Nursing Instructional Fund has been established through the McNeese State University Foundation from the proceeds of a sale of land donated by Dr. Anita Fields-Gold…

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On hand for the presentation were, from left, Bruce Hemphill, McNeese Athletics Director, Heath Schroyer, McNeese Head Men’s Basketball Coach, Dr. Daryl Burckel, McNeese President, Tony Barre, Indorama Ventures Senior Site Director, and John Smith, Indorama Ventures Vice President Operations.

Indorama Donates to McNeese

November 4, 2019

Indorama Ventures has donated $25,000 to the McNeese State University Men’s Basketball Program for operations and program enhancement. Indorama Ventures is a global chemicals company serving diverse end-use markets with…

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Faculty Spotlight: Jennifer Barrow

November 4, 2019

Jennifer Barrow is an Assistant Professor of Nursing and began her career at McNeese in 2011. She holds a bachelor’s degree in nursing from McNeese, a master’s degree in nursing…

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A rodeo team member descends from a horse to finish the event.

Rodeo Changes Lives

November 4, 2019

As a prelude to the 65th Annual McNeese Collegiate Rodeo, over 700 Pre- K through 5th grade students were treated to a wild ride during a special rodeo field trip at Burton…

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McNeese President, Dr. Daryl Burckel, Scott Doyle, Dr. David Buttross and McNeese Athletics Director, Bruce Hemphill.

Buttross and Doyle Honored for Support

November 4, 2019

Dr. David Buttross III and Scott Doyle have been honored for their outstanding commitment to McNeese State University athletics with the renaming of the End Zone Room to the Buttross-Doyle…

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Erica Young stands with her supervisor while holding her award.

McNeese Graduates Are First Choice for Awards

November 4, 2019

Erica Young, a 1999 mass communication graduate of McNeese State University, has always loved telling stories. For the last 14 years she’s been able to do just that with the…

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McNeese Ranks 3rd Best University in Louisiana

November 4, 2019

By: Marlisa Harding/ American Press McNeese State University was recently ranked the third best university in Louisiana according to Wallethub’s recent report, 2020’s Best College and University. Wallethub, a personal…

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LSBDC to Hold Veteran-led Business Workshop

November 4, 2019

McNeese State University will hold a free workshop titled “Veterans: Get Your Business Online” from 2-4 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 7, at the SEED Center. The workshop is sponsored by…

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