Month: March 2024
McNeese State University hosted more than 500 high seniors and their families for Cowboy Commitment Day on Thursday, March 28. The students, already fully accepted into McNeese, had the opportunity to register for fall classes, get a student ID card, a parking pass, meet their advisers, tour housing and explore campus. “This is our opportunity…
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From the Poke Press Special Game Day Edition Junior Christian Shumate, whose Shu-slams have delighted Cowboys fans this season, said the team is looking forward to making the McNeese community proud today. The No. 12-seed Cowboys will face No. 5 Gonzaga at 6:25 p.m. in the first round of the NCAA Men’s Basketball Championship tournament…
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High school students and their families are invited to a McNeese State University workshop about navigating high school, college and a career on Saturday, April 20, from 9:30-11:30 a.m. in Drew Hall. The workshop, titled “Navigate Your Child’s Success: Mapping the Path From High School to College to Career,” covers strategizing high school success, excelling…
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High school students got a taste of the professional agriculture industry during the FFA invitational at the McNeese State University farm recently. Nearly 1,500 students from Louisiana and Texas attended the event for its 60th year, making it the most attended practice contest in Louisiana. The event featured contests in dairy foods, floriculture, meat identification,…
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The McNeese State University campus offers numerous summer activities for area youth of all ages. Summer programs including grades, dates, costs and registration and contact information are as follows: High School Summer Music Academies Grades 9-12 June 2-6 Cost: $450, resident; $325, commuter Registration deadline: May 19 Middle School Summer All-Star Band Grades 6-8 June 6-8 (commuter…
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Spring 2024 Grad Fest will be held for all McNeese State University graduating students from 1:30 to 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 20, and from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Thursday, March 21, in the SEED Center. Grad Fest is a “one-stop shop” for students to make sure they’re prepared for graduation. Students…
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McNeese State University students, faculty and staff are invited to learn about elevating their career at the Cultivate Your Future event on Tuesday, March 19 from 6-8 p.m. in the McNeese Recreation Center. The event, presented by the Junior League of Lake Charles, features keynote speaker Willie Mount, former Louisiana senator and former mayor of…
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A team of five McNeese State University civil engineering students competed in Denver, Colorado, at the 2024 National Precast Concrete Association (NPCA) Foundation Student Competition and received second place. The team members included junior Kallie Broussard of Lake Arthur, junior Todd Cormier of Iowa, junior Brant Courville of Lake Charles, junior Matthew Hennigan of Westlake…
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McNeese State University is working with EAB Moon Shot for Equity to identify challenges and barriers that prevent students from earning a degree. Moon Shot for Equity opens discussions on campus to determine how to put the student’s needs first. This shift in thought and processes can lead to a thriving student environment. For example,…
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The McNeese State University 2024 Spring Career Expo will be held from 1-4 p.m. on Wednesday, March 6, in the Recreational Complex on campus. All McNeese students, as well as alumni, can attend. Students can log into their Handshake account to register for the event and for more information. Attendees should dress professionally and…
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