McNeese Honors Six With Emeritus Status 

McNeese State University honored six faculty members with Emeritus status for their exemplary service to students, the university and the community.  

The 2024 recipients were recognized at a recent reception during McNeese Week for faculty and staff.  

Emeritus titles are awarded to retired faculty and administrators in recognition of distinguished academic careers and professional contributions and those who have served significant portions of their careers at McNeese.  

Receiving 2024 Professor Emeritus status were: Dr. Sattaria Dilks, graduate nursing, College of Nursing and Health Professions; Dr. Robert Doucette, mathematical sciences, College of Science, Engineering and Mathematics; Heather Ryan Kelly, visual arts, College of Liberal Arts; and Dr. Faye White, education, Burton College of Education. 

Dr. Nancy Blain, Spanish, College of Liberal Arts, received Associate Professor Emeritus status, and Eric Sylvester, music, College of Liberal Arts, received Artist-in-Residence Emeritus status.