Month: November 2024
McNeese State University has received a $2.2 million Title III Strengthening Institutions Program grant from the U.S. Department of Education. The grant will provide academic tutoring and mentoring that will improve student retention. “The Cowboy Way” will be a robust and holistic first-year experience that provides mentoring from upper classmen to first-year students. “Studies show…
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UPDATE: Despite the potential for bad weather, the Birthday Bash and Flamethrowers concert is still happening on Saturday, Dec. 7 at 5 p.m., but the concert will be in the Bulber Auditorium. Come out and enjoy a concert in the historic Bulber Auditorium. The Flamethrowers will take the stage at 5:30 p.m. McNeese State University…
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McNeese State University juniors Cadence Durham and Zachary Brewster are bringing their professional dreams to life since transferring to McNeese. Durham, a biological science major from Ragley, transferred to McNeese from a private school in North Carolina. She saw major draws to McNeese, like its affordability and reputation for outstanding STEM programs. “The comprehensive program…
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The Graduate Nursing Department at McNeese State University is celebrating the initial accreditation of its Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) in advanced practice psychiatric mental health nursing program. “This accreditation allows us to continue to accept students who want to provide accessible mental health care to their communities,” explained Dr. Twila Sterling-Guillory, Graduate Nursing Department…
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Applying to college, finding a major and registering for classes can be daunting for those who have never done it before and especially if no one in their family has gone to college. McNeese first-generation student, Evan Veillon, wanted to go to college, but he and his parents were intimidated by the process. “My parents…
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Natural resource conservation management (NRCM) majors at McNeese State University are living out the dreams of nature lovers. The NRCM major is ideal for those passionate about all things nature, wildlife and conservation. A typical Monday for NRCM majors might include electrofishing, observing species at a refuge or conducting soil surveys. Students Konnor Roberts and Austin…
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McNeese State University’s W.A. and Dorothy Hanna Department of Performing Arts welcomes Neonautica in concert on Sunday, Nov. 10, at 6 p.m. in the Tritico Theatre. Neonautica is an avant-pop duo, singer Megan Ihnen and saxophonist Alan Theisen, that creates sound worlds that are ancient and futuristic, funky and fragile by combining experimental music, multiple…
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Dr. Michael Buckles has been named provost and vice president for academic affairs at McNeese State University, according to Dr. Wade Rousse, McNeese president. Buckles has been serving in the interim role since May 2024. “I want to thank Dr. Nicholas and the entire Provost Search Committee. It was important that we perform a thorough search…
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Small business owners and entrepreneurs who are ready to skyrocket their business growth with the latest marketing techniques can attend the Ignite Marketing Conference. Hosted by the Louisiana Small Business Development Center (LSBDC) at McNeese State University, the free conference will be on Tuesday, Nov. 12, from 8:15 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the SEED…
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