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McNeese Student Interns at Townsley Law Firm

tbrewster September 17, 2026 No Comments

Zyria Holland is a senior humanities major, minoring in pre-law, at McNeese State University, and recently, she participated in an internship at Townsley Law Firm in Lake Charles. “The most important thing I learned during this internship was patience.…

McNeese Announces a Fall 2026 Enrollment Increase

tbrewster September 15, 2026 No Comments

McNeese State University is celebrating a third year of enrollment increases as fall 2026 enrollment rose by 1.6% to 6,663 students, up from 6,556 in 2025. “I am so proud of the faculty and…

McNeese Announces 2026 Distinguished Alumnus

tbrewster September 10, 2026 No Comments

The McNeese State University Alumni Association will present its 2026 Distinguished Alumni of the Year Award to Doug Warner, a news anchor with KNWA in Northwest Arkansas, during halftime ceremonies at…

McNeese Small Business Support: Access to Capital, AI Tools and Veteran Entrepreneurship

tbrewster August 31, 2026 No Comments

The Louisiana Small Business Development Center (LSBDC) at McNeese State University is offering a series of no-cost learning series this September for established small business owners and new entrepreneurs. Upcoming…

McNeese Honors Dr. Rhonda Johnson With Emeritus Status

tbrewster August 19, 2026 No Comments

McNeese State University honored Dr. Rhonda Johnson with Emeritus status for her exemplary service to students, the university and the community at a recent reception during McNeese Week for faculty and staff. Emeritus titles are awarded to retired…

Calcasieu Parish Police Jury Division of Engineering Is Packed With McNeese Alums

tbrewster August 17, 2026 No Comments

McNeese State University alumni are making a difference in the Calcasieu Parish Police Jury (CPPJ) division of engineering. McNeese is a regional university and graduates who wish to stay in Southwest Louisiana often find plenty of employment…

McNeese Elementary Ed Program Achieves Top Marks in Report From the NCTQ

tbrewster July 29, 2026 No Comments

The bachelor’s degree in elementary education program at McNeese State University has earned an A from the National Council on Teacher Quality (NCTQ) for how well future teachers are prepared to teach reading to elementary students. …

McNeese Titleholders Shine Across Campus

tbrewster July 22, 2026 No Comments

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…

Dr. Srinivasan Ambatipati Named Dean of the College of Engineering and Sciences

tbrewster July 20, 2026 No Comments

Dr. Srinivasan “Vasan” Ambatipati has been named dean of the McNeese State University College of Engineering and Sciences, according to Dr. Michael Buckles, provost and vice president for academic affairs. The college includes the departments of biology, chemistry and physics,…

McNeese Students Become Registered Line Technicians Through McNeese Autism Program

tbrewster July 14, 2026 No Comments

McNeese State University’s Autism Program (MAP) offers students an opportunity to become registered line technicians and assist with providing high-quality therapeutic services to children on the autism spectrum. “Registered line technicians (RLT) work one-on-one with clients who have been…

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