Month: July 2021

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McNeese Burton College of Education Approved for National Program

July 29, 2021

The Burton College of Education at McNeese State University is one of only three programs in the state approved as a partner with the national Call Me MISTER program –…

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Janice Gravely

McNeese Graduate Changes Lives Through Service

July 28, 2021

Retired U.S. Army Lt. Col Janice Gravely was five years into her career when she came to teach in the ROTC program at McNeese State University. While recruiting the military’s…

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Howard Dobson

McNeese Grad Part of USA Olympic Softball Staff

July 26, 2021

Howard Dobson, a 1998 McNeese State University health and human performance graduate, is in the Tokyo Olympic Games dugout as an assistant coach for Team USA softball. Team USA will…

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Dr. Shuming Bai

Dr. Shuming Bai Named Dean of the College of Business

July 20, 2021

Dr. Shuming Bai has been named dean of the college of business at McNeese State University. Bai succeeds Dr. Wade Rousse who will remain with McNeese as vice president of…

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Dr. Frederick "Chip" LeMieux

LeMieux Named Interim Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs and Enrollment Management

July 19, 2021

Dr. Frederick “Chip” LeMieux has been named interim provost and vice president for academic affairs and enrollment management at McNeese State University, according to Dr. Daryl Burckel, McNeese president. He…

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From left, Dr. Jim Henderson, University of Louisiana System President, Dr. Gabe Willis, Dean of Students for Southeastern Louisiana University, Dr. Kedrick Nicholas, Dean of Students for McNeese, and Dr. Claire Norris, ULS Associate Vice President for Inclusion, Diversity and Effectiveness.

Nicholas Receives Innovation and Inclusion Award from University of Louisiana System

July 19, 2021

Dr. Kedrick Nicholas, dean of students at McNeese State University, has received the James Caillier Innovation and Inclusion Award from the University of Louisiana System. Dr. James Caillier is a…

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On hand for the donation are, from left, Dr. Wade Rousse, McNeese vice president for university advancement, Charles Timpa, First Federal chairman of the board and CEO, and Samuel V. Wilkinson, First Federal president. McNeese Photo

McNeese Receives Scholarship Donation from First Federal Bank

July 14, 2021

First Federal Bank of Louisiana has donated $5,000 to the McNeese State University Foundation for the First Federal Bank of Louisiana Scholarship.

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On hand for the presentation are, from left, Justin Hill, McNeese baseball coach, and Jordan, Kimberly and David Griffin. McNeese Photo

Griffin Family Supports McNeese Baseball

July 14, 2021

Kimberly and David Griffin of Lake Charles have given $28,000 to the McNeese State University Foundation to support facility enhancements at Joe Miller Ballpark.

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McNeese natural resource conservation management major Cutter Tonn

Natural Resource Conservation Management Major Applies His Knowledge in the Field at Internship

July 12, 2021

McNeese State University natural resource conservation management senior Cutter Tonn is applying his knowledge outside of the classroom this summer at his internship as a ranch hand at the MT7…

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Barbara Fontenot

Hands-On Experiences Prepare Students to Change Lives

July 12, 2021

McNeese State University students gain hands-on experience that make them career ready by learning from experts in the community. Senior nursing major Barbara Fontenot worked with physicians and nurses of…

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