Month: January 2024
Black students at McNeese State University are building strong bonds and supporting each other in the Black Male Initiative (BMI). The BMI is an organization focused on the growth and success of the black male community and strives to be a place for Black males to prosper, network and encourage each other. McNeese accounting senior…
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Iselobhor Ikhine, McNeese State University graduate student in the College of Science, Engineering and Mathematics, will compete for national recognition after presenting his research and earning first place at the National Society of Black Engineers Fall Regional Conference. Ikhine, from Nigeria, is pursuing a master’s degree in civil engineering. As part of McNeese’s National Society…
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McNeese State University alumnus and assistant professor Dr. Jeremi Edwards is making his international musical debut as a selected composer taking part in the Alba International Music Festival in Italy this summer. The Alba International Music Festival held in Alba, Italy, celebrates music and brings together renowned artists, orchestras and chamber ensembles. The festival creates…
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McNeese State University’s College of Science, Engineering and Mathematics will celebrate National Engineers Week Feb. 26-29 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 “Welcome to the Future” and…
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The McNeese State University Department of Visual Arts is hosting a Gumbowl fundraiser from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Friday, Feb. 23, in the Shearman Fine Arts Annex Atrium. Tickets are $20 and proceeds from the fundraiser will be used to help defray costs of McNeese ceramics students attending the National Council on Education for the Ceramic…
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Six McNeese State University students recently won the Leaders of Tomorrow essay contest at the Americas Energy Summit and Exhibition in New Orleans. The winners from McNeese College of Science, Engineering and Mathematics are chemical engineering majors Ashby Todd from Lake Charles, Darcy Lavergne from Roanoke and Jacques Leger from Mamou. The winners from the…
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McNeese State University’s Department of English and Foreign Languages and Honors College are hosting a talk by G. Ronald Murphy, S.J., on Wednesday, Feb. 7, at 6 p.m. at the Stokes Auditorium in Hardtner Hall. Murphy’s talk, titled “Tree of Salvation: Yggdrasil and the Cross in Northern Europe,” is part of the Joe and Lydia…
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The McNeese State University Rodeo team has completed the fall season. After five rodeos, the men’s team is in first place in the Southern Region and the women’s team is in fourth place. Isaac Richard, of Eunice, is in first place in saddle bronc riding, along with Shea Fournier, of Raceland, in fifth place and…
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McNeese State University students’ long awaited opportunity to unwind is finally here thanks to the Wellness Fair being held on Wednesday, Jan. 31. The Wellness Fair, presented by the McNeese Counseling Center, will offer various workshops, trainings and activities from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. All events will encourage students to take steps toward improving…
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Wednesday, Jan. 24, 10:30 a.m. With the cancelation of the Flash Flood Warnings in our immediate area, the McNeese campus will reopen at 11:00 a.m. today, Wednesday, Jan. 24 and on-campus course delivery will resume. We urge all students and employees to exercise caution when traveling and do not drive on flooded roads. If you…
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