Month: October 2021

Richard Rhoden and Dick Gremillioin

McNeese Homecoming Parade Grand Marshals Announced

October 21, 2021

Richard Rhoden, director of facilities and plant operations at McNeese State University, and Dick Gremillion, director of homeland security and emergency preparedness for Calcasieu Parish, will serve as the grand…

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On hand for the presentation are, from left, Mike’s son, Tommy (’05, ’12), Mike’s wife, Barbara (’00), Mike, Ronnie and Michelle, and Mike’s son, Bobby (’11). Not pictured are Bobby’s wife, Dixie, and their daughters Ella, Caroline and Abigail. McNeese Photo

Johns Family Endows New Athletic Fund

October 18, 2021

Former state representative and senator and current chair of the Louisiana Gaming Board Ronnie Johns and his wife, Michelle, have donated $50,000 to the McNeese State University Foundation to establish…

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A silhouette of Rowdy stands with a microphone.

2021 Homecoming Celebration Set at McNeese

October 15, 2021

The McNeese State University campus will be “rocking out” Oct. 17-23 as students, alumni and the community prepare for 2021 homecoming activities. “Rowdy Rocking Through the Decades” is this year’s…

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On hand for the presentation are, from left, Steve Cormier, Market Basket senior vice president of retail operations, Skylar Thompson, Market Basket president, Russell Saleme, Market Basket vice president of sales and marketing, Dr. Wade Rousse, McNeese vice president for university advancement, Greg Franz, Market Basket vice president of grocery operations, and David Thompson, Market Basket vice president of perishables. McNeese Photo

Market Basket Supports McNeese

October 11, 2021

The Market Basket Charitable Foundation presented a $10,000 donation to McNeese State University through the McNeese Foundation for the Market Basket Academic Scholarship.

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On hand for the presentation are, from left, Jason Martinez, IBERIABANK senior vice president and commercial group and retail market manager, Heath Schroyer, McNeese athletics director, and Tyler Richard, IBERIABANK commercial relationship manager. McNeese Photo

IBERIABANK|First Horizon Supports McNeese Athletics

October 11, 2021

IBERIABANK, a division of First Horizon Bank, has donated $100,000 to the McNeese State University Foundation with a $15,000 commitment to the McNeese Athletics Director’s Fund.

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Graduate Nursing Program Is First Choice

October 11, 2021

McNeese’s graduate psychiatric/mental health nurse practitioner program has been ranked in the Top 10 for both affordability and best online degree program by edumed.org. Edumed.org based both its rankings on…

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Informational poster regarding FAFSA

FAFSA Assistance Available for Community

October 4, 2021

The Office of Enrollment Management is hosting a series of October workshops for future students and their families on how to fill out the 2022-23 Free Application for Federal Student…

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Pictured left to right are Wright Tilley, Executive Director of Watauga County Tourism Development Authority, Mayor Nic Hunter, and Monica Smith, President/CEO of the Southeast Tourism Society.

Mayor Hunter Recognized As Tourism Leader

October 4, 2021

Lake Charles Mayor Nic Hunter, a 2007 history graduate, has been presented with the Shining Example Award for Governmental Tourism Leadership by the Southeast Tourism Society. The award recognizes Mayor…

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Graduate Psychology Program Is First Choice

October 4, 2021

McNeese’s graduate psychology program has again been recognized as one of the best in the nation. The applied behavior analysis concentration ranks in the Top 25 by appliedbehavioranalysis.com and the…

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Janie Fruge, B.J. Hebert and Willie Mount

2021 McNeese Distinguished Alumni Recipients

October 1, 2021

The McNeese State University Alumni Association will present its 2021 Distinguished Alumnus of the Year awards during halftime ceremonies at the Cowboys vs. the Southeastern Lions football game Saturday, Oct.…

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