Month: May 2022
McNeese State University’s BS Engineering Program has received a $30,000 grant from the Louisiana Transportation Research Center/Louisiana Department of Transportation to study how to improve structural concrete durability and achieve better structural performance through a more eco-friendly design. Headed by associate professor of civil engineering Dr. Ahmed Abdel-Mohti and including assistant professor of civil engineering…
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Aron Stephens, from Franklinton, says that being “bitten by the research bug” was what led him to pursue his master’s degree in environmental and chemical sciences at McNeese State University. Heading into his second year, he has been hard at work on his thesis focused on discovering effective methods for preserving endangered Louisiana longleaf pines. Stephens’…
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Banners at McNeese State University is annually supported by donations from area corporate sponsors. Entergy Louisiana donated $10,000 for the spring 2022 Banners season. On hand for the presentation are from left: Entergy customer service managers, Calvin Thibodeaux and Margaret Harris, Banners director Brook Hanemann and Banners assistant director Randy Partin. McNeese Photo
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A team of chemical engineering majors from McNeese State University recently took first and second place in the Chem-E-Car Competition at the American Institute of Chemical Engineers Southwest Regional Conference 2022, hosted this year by the University of Texas at Austin. The Chem-E-Car Competition is an international competition that challenges students to design and construct…
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With the last two rodeos on the season complete, the McNeese State University men’s rodeo team is the champion of the National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association’s (NIRA) Southern Region and the women’s team has finished in third place. As a result, seven members have qualified for the College National Finals Rodeo: Shea Fournier, Raceland; Isaac Richard,…
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McNeese State University honor students were recognized at spring commencement ceremonies held May 13 in Burton Coliseum. Honor students recognized were: SUMMA CUM LAUDE (3.90-4.00): Brett Patrick Bel, Merryville; Eloise Celeste Boullion, Lake Charles; Spencer Cole Butts (4.0), Sulphur; Michaela Grace Carroll, Pitkin; Juan Esteban Castano Uribe (4.0), Pereira, Colombia; Karleigh E. Courville, Lake Charles;…
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When Hurricanes Laura and Delta struck Lake Charles in 2020, they left a trail of destruction and devastation that the Lake Area community is still working to overcome. In the aftermath, members of the community stepped up and opened their wallets, their hearts and their homes to those who had lost everything. These were the…
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McNeese State University conferred degrees on 756 graduates during the 158th commencement ceremonies May 13 in Burton Coliseum. The spring Class of 2022 includes graduates from 33 parishes, 18 states and 30 countries and 771 degrees will be awarded, including 29 associate degrees, 633 bachelor’s degrees, 108 master’s degrees and one education specialist degree. Spring…
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After nearly eight months of successful service, the Louisiana Army National Guard (LANG) has closed the COVID-19 clinic located at McNeese State University. “Our mission at McNeese has been a huge success and LANG is very thankful to be a part in assisting our community through this pandemic,” says Staff Sgt. Johnwesley M. Biswell. “We…
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During the 158thMcNeese State University commencement ceremony May 13 at Burton Coliseum, the university conferred an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degree on McNeese alumnus Dennis N. Stine, CEO of Stine Lumber Co. – a 76-year-old family owned business with 12 stores employing over 800 associates throughout Louisiana and Mississippi. “This is the highest honor…
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