Spotlight - McNeese State University

Dean Day of McNeese Small Business Center Earns National State Star Award

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Dean Day, center director of the Louisiana Small Business Development Center (LSBDC) at McNeese State University, has been named the 2026 Louisiana SBDC State Star. The State Star Award is…

McNeese Titleholders Shine Across Campus

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McNeese State University students Darice Johnson and D’Mari Babineaux, and local high school student, Maddy Claire Thomas, are the current McNeese Titleholders. They serve as official student ambassadors for the university and represent McNeese at campus and…

Faculty Spotlight: Dr. Daniel Groft

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Dr. Daniel Groft is an Assistant Professor of Economics and Director of the H.C. Drew Center for Business and Economic Analysis (Drew CBEA). He received his doctorate in economics from…

Faculty Spotlight: Dr. Ilya Okhotnikov

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Dr. Ilya Okhotnikov is an Assistant Professor of Family Science. He received his doctorate in family science from the University of Kentucky. Dr. Okhotnikov’s current research focuses on studying relational…

Faculty Spotlight: Charles McNeely

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Charles McNeely is an Associate Professor of Theatre and Coordinator of the McNeese Theatre Program. The 2019 fall semester marked his 25th year with the program. He received a Bachelor of…

Faculty Spotlight: Dr. Joanna Thompson

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Dr. Joanna Thompson is an assistant professor of psychology and earned her doctorate in experimental psychology from Texas Christian University. She is also a 2013 psychology and 2015 experimental psychology…

Faculty Spotlight: Bridget McDaniel

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Bridget McDaniel is an Assistant Professor of Art. She holds a master’s degree in art history from Louisiana State University and the American School of Classical Studies in Athens, Greece.…

Faculty Spotlight: Dr. Neil Carnes

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Dr. Neil Carnes is a professor of mathematical sciences and earned his doctorate from Auburn University. He has held the Mildred Scott Endowed Professorship in Mathematics for several years and…

Faculty Spotlight: Jennifer Barrow

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Jennifer Barrow is an Assistant Professor of Nursing and began her career at McNeese in 2011. She holds a bachelor’s degree in nursing from McNeese, a master’s degree in nursing…

Faculty Spotlight: Judy Hand

msu-admin October 29, 2019 No Comments

Dr. Judy Hand is an Associate Professor of Music and earned her doctorate in flute performance from Louisiana State University. She is a Bank One/Henry Alexander Endowed Professorship in Music…

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