Month: April 2020

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Dean of the College of Liberal Arts Helps Faculty Thrive Online

April 29, 2020

As McNeese State University classes transitioned online in March, dean of the College of Liberal Arts and professor of music Dr. Michael Buckles has worked to create a catalog of…

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Cowgirl Kickers Prepare To Kick Off A New Season With Online Tryouts

April 29, 2020

McNeese State University Cowgirl Kicker tryouts are underway and have moved online this year. Originally scheduled to take place April 24-26, director Emily DeRouen and coach Lauren Morris replaced in-person…

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Medical Laboratory Science Is First Choice Profession

April 28, 2020

While nurses and doctors around the world provide direct care for patients with coronavirus, behind the scenes medical laboratory scientists are constantly processing test kits that identify a patient as…

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McNeese Students Develop Service to Connect Local Businesses with Community

April 28, 2020

Since winning the collegiate category of the 2019 SEED Center Business Pitch Competition, McNeese State University students Brian Flanagan, marketing, and Warren Vandever, mechanical engineering have expanded their mobile app…

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On hand for the presentation are, from left, Brook Hanemann, Banners Director, Donna Little, Director of the LSBDC, Dr. John Griffith, Head of the McNeese Engineering and Computer Science Department in the College of Science, Engineering and Mathematics, Dr. Daryl V. Burckel, McNeese President, Heather Lasell, Sasol Vice President, West Plant Operations, and Marcus Boutte, Sasol Senior Manager, Supply Chain.

Sasol Donates to McNeese

April 27, 2020

Sasol has donated $70,000 through the McNeese Foundation for the Sasol Imperial Calcasieu Engineering Scholarship ($10,000) and the Sasol College of Engineering and Computer Science Scholarship ($10,000), Banners at McNeese…

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McNeese Rodeo Finishes Season On Top

April 27, 2020

With the cancellation of the National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association’s College National Rodeo Finals this year due to coronavirus, McNeese State University’s men’s and women’s rodeo teams have officially ended the…

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May 1 Is Financial Aid Priority Deadline at McNeese

April 23, 2020

May 1 is the financial aid application priority deadline for 2020-21 at McNeese State University. “New and continuing students should begin the FAFSA (free application for federal student aid) procedures…

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Dr. Burckel, Dr. Rousse and Ric Sanders stand together.

Rousse Named Vice President for University Advancement

April 22, 2020

Dr. Wade Rousse has been named vice president for university advancement at McNeese State University effective July 1 pending approval by the University of Louisiana System Board of Supervisors. Rousse…

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McNeese Professor Receives Prestigious ATLAS Grant

April 21, 2020

Dr. Janet Allured, professor of history and director of women’s studies at McNeese State University, has received her second prestigious ATLAS (Awards to Louisiana Artists and Scholars) grant from the…

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Leisure Learning at McNeese Brings the Classroom to You

April 21, 2020

McNeese State University’s Leisure Learning Office is offering a variety of classes online. “With 300 courses available online, Leisure Learning features everything from SAT/ACT prep to drawing for beginners,” says…

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