Month: February 2023

Engineering students in McNeese State University’s College of Science, Engineering and Mathematics are learning process control, automation and robotics in a brand new lab. The Industrial Process Control Center Lab boasts a Programable Logic Controller (PLC) and McNeese is the only university in Louisiana with a PLC on campus. This is the same system that…

McNeese State University graduates Bruce Lambert and Patrick Deaville have recently been recognized by the Louisiana Music Educators Association (LMEA) as the inaugural recipients of the LMEA Distinguished Legacy Award for lifetime achievement. Lambert and Deaville earned Bachelor of Music degrees from McNeese in 1972. Lambert earned a Master of Music Education in 1978 and…

R. Reed Mendelson Jr. has donated $15,000 to the McNeese Foundation. His donation is designated for the president’s fund, Mendelson Family Scholarship in Marketing and Banners at McNeese. A portion of the Banners designation will provide tickets to this spring’s cultural season for veterans and first responders. On hand for the presentation are, from left:…

Retired U.S. Army Lt. Col. Tommy Marks, and his wife, Truly, of Woodbridge, Virginia, have donated $15,000 to the McNeese State University Foundation for the McNeese Black Alumni Scholarship and the men’s and women’s track and field teams. Tommy attended McNeese on a track scholarship and graduated in 1977 with a Bachelor of Science degree…

As part of its $100,000 commitment to the McNeese Foundation, First Horizon Bank has donated $31,000 designated for men’s basketball and a McNeese Athletic Foundation corporate sponsorship. On hand for the presentation are, third from left: Jason Martinez, First Horizon Bank Retail Market Manager and Commercial Group Manager; Heath Schroyer, McNeese Athletics Director; and Matthew…

Cheniere Energy Inc. donated $75,000 to the McNeese Foundation for the Cheniere Energy Scholarship. On hand for the presentation are from left: Chad Dearien, Cheniere Energy Inc. Training Manager; Dr. Wade Rousse, McNeese Executive Vice President; Stephanie Huck, Cheniere Energy Inc. representative for Community Affairs; and Mike Sled, Cheniere Energy Inc. Human Resources Director.

Cameron LNG donated $20,000 to the McNeese Foundation for the Cameron LNG Scholarship. The scholarship is designated for sophomore, junior, senior and graduate students majoring in engineering. On hand for the presentation are, from the left: Dr. Wade Rousse, McNeese Executive Vice President, and Kayla Powers, Cameron LNG Senior External Relations and Human Resources Representative.

McNeese State University is honoring Black History Month by spotlighting students, faculty and alumni. Kameron Lunon joined the Department of Mass Communications in 2019. He is from Arkansas where he earned a bachelor’s degree in writing and a master’s in digital filmmaking from the University of Central Arkansas. He teaches writing for the media, public…

McNeese State University’s College of Science, Engineering and Mathematics will celebrate National Engineers Week Feb. 27-March 1 with several special activities and events. Since 1951, National Engineers Week has helped bring engineering to life for students, educators and parents by raising awareness about the contributions of engineers. This year’s theme is “Creating the Future,” which highlights…

McNeese State University is honoring Black History Month by spotlighting students, faculty and alumni. Barbara Hardy graduated from McNeese in 1982 with a degree in nursing. She says McNeese helped her understand the need for resilience, determination, perseverance and a spiritual walk with God. “These characteristics have helped me fulfill my purpose, be a better…