Month: May 2021

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McNeese Rodeo Team Qualifies for College National Finals

May 28, 2021

Four Cowgirls and two Cowboys from the McNeese State University rodeo team have qualified for the College National Finals Rodeo and will head to Casper, Wyoming, to compete June 13-19.…

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2021 Spring Honor Graduates

May 20, 2021

McNeese State University honor students were recognized at spring commencement ceremonies held May 14-15 in Burton Coliseum. Honor students recognized were: SUMMA CUM LAUDE (3.90-4.00): Seth A. Aucoin, Lake Charles;…

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Marcellus Boykins is presented his diploma from McNeese President Dr. Daryl Burckel.

McNeese Graduate Succeeds in Academics, Athletics and Aviation

May 20, 2021

While traditional commencement ceremonies for McNeese State University were held May 14 and May 15, a special ceremony was held May 17 for student-athletes who were competing in various Southland…

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McNeese State University President Dr. Daryl V. Burckel, left, presented Louisiana Commissioner of Conservation Richard P. Ieyoub with an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degree during McNeese’s spring commencement ceremony Saturday, May 15, at Burton Coliseum. CUTLINE Rainwater: McNeese State University President Dr. Daryl V. Burckel, left, presented natural disaster management expert and retired U.S. Army Colonel Paul Rainwater with an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degree during McNeese’s spring commencement ceremony Friday, May 14, at Burton Coliseum.

Two McNeese Alumni Receive Honorary Doctorates at Spring Commencement

May 18, 2021

McNeese State University conferred honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degrees to two McNeese alumni at commencement – Richard Ieyoub, Louisiana’s Commissioner of Conservation and former Louisiana Attorney General, and Paul Rainwater,…

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2021 Spring Graduation List

May 13, 2021

McNeese State University will confer degrees on 781 graduates during the 156th   commencement ceremonies May 14-15 in Burton Coliseum. Spring graduates are: LOUISIANA CITIES Abbeville: Victoria Claire Frederick, Bachelor of Science…

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Mcneese State University engineering major Steven Meaux gives his senior design presentation from a hospital bed

Engineering Major Doesn’t Let Appendicitis Derail His Graduation

May 12, 2021

Finals are a difficult time for any student, but McNeese State University mechanical engineering major Steven Meaux faced a unique challenge on the day he was scheduled to make his…

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Kay Doré Counseling Clinic and McNeese Autism Program Continue to Change Lives

May 11, 2021

For 20 years, the Kay Doré Counseling Clinic (KDCC) at McNeese State University has been meeting the needs of its clients in Southwest Louisiana. Both the KDCC and the McNeese…

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Nursing Seniors Conduct Mock Trial on Ethics

May 10, 2021

Senior nursing students conducted a mock trial for their final exam in their Ethical and Legal Nursing Practice course, where they learn about the legal implications of professional nursing practice.…

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U.S. Rep. Higgins Hosts Roundtable at McNeese

May 10, 2021

U.S. Rep. Clay Higgins recently hosted a roundtable discussion with local cattle producers at the McNeese Farm. Rep. Higgins answered several questions regarding legislative changes for the cattle industry, transparency…

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A young lady stands with her diploma cover.

McNeese’s Spring 2021 Commencement Set

May 5, 2021

McNeese State University will hold five ceremonies Friday and Saturday, May 14 and May 15, to confer degrees on the graduates at the university’s 156th Commencement in Burton Coliseum. The…

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