Month: April 2026
McNeese State University’s Speech and Debate Team won third place in the National Forensic Association (NFA) National Championship Tournament in President’s Division III. The tournament took place in Nashville, Tennessee, on April 16-20. In one of the most competitive speech and debate tournaments in the nation, the President’s Division III is for schools with up to 13 entries at the tournament and McNeese brought five. McNeese students Caleb Wilson, a senior psychology major from Iowa, and Jacob St. Mary, a junior…
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McNeese State University’s bachelor’s degree in sociology with a concentration in family science curriculum has been reapproved by the National Council on Family Relations (NCFR). Family science graduates will continue to be eligible for the Certified Family Life Educator professional certification without having to take the exam or complete extra coursework. This professional credential is recognized throughout the U.S. and Canada and provides an…
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The LNG Center of Excellence at McNeese State University is now open, reinforcing Southwest Louisiana’s position as the global leader in natural gas exports. The new Center was created to serve as a hub for training, research and engagement focused on the liquefied natural gas (LNG) industry, bringing together students, industry leaders, government partners and educators to…
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McNeese State University announces Lianne Montelibano, a biological science major from Moss Bluff, as Ms. McNeese, and Omari Francis, a finance major from Lafayette, as Mr. McNeese for Spring Court 2026. Montelibano is the president of the Student Government Association (SGA), the student advisory council chair of the University of Louisiana System, the president of Pre-Pharmacy Society, the vice president of Health Occupations Students of America, the past president of the Speech and Debate team, chairperson for…
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McNeese State University junior, Allison Donnelly, conducted research in the Department of Chemistry and Physics on using green solvents for advanced biomedical applications. The naturally derived materials hold significant promise in the development of biocompatible and environmentally friendly systems. “I was attracted to this research because of its multidisciplinary nature. It combines the natural, synthetic and medical science fields while offering…
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McNeese State University’s Biology Department, in partnership with Woodside Energy, hosted a Cajun Prairie planting event recently on the McNeese campus, bringing together students, faculty, corporate volunteers, and community members to help restore one of Louisiana’s most endangered ecosystems. The event is part of an ongoing initiative to expand the McNeese Cajun Prairie, a living prairie on…
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McNeese State University assistant professor of history, Dr. Jessica DeJohn Bergen, has received two awards to further her research for her upcoming book, Unbecoming Acadian. They are the Frank Hideo Kono Fellowship from The Huntington Library, one of the world’s great independent research libraries located in California; and the J.Y. Sanders Research Scholar Award from Southeastern Louisiana…
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McNeese State University’s W.A. and Dorothy Hanna Department of Performing Arts presents The Flick on Wednesday, April 22, through Saturday, April 25, in Tritico Theatre. The performances are at 7 p.m. Wednesday through Friday and at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. on Saturday. The play takes place in a run-down movie theatre where three employees mop the floors and attend to one of the last 35mm film…
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McNeese State University senior, Kinsey Vidrine, presented at the recent undergraduate research symposium on the effectiveness of essential oils in respect to activity against certain bacteria. Her interest was initially sparked by taking microbiology as a course and further developed due to a personal interest in natural remedies. “I found this research opportunity by directly approaching my microbiology professor, Dr. Chris Struchtemeyer,…
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The Louisiana Engineering Society recognized a McNeese State University faculty member and an alumna at its recent awards program. Retired Lt. Col. Theodore “Ted” Thompson, a McNeese faculty member, received the 2026 Lifetime Achievement Award, and Kalyn Partin received the Waldemar S. Nelson President’s Award. Thompson graduated from McNeese with a Bachelor of Science in civil engineering and a Master of Science in engineering. He began his engineering career in…
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