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A team of students from McNeese State University’s College of Engineering and Computer Science took first place in the recent poster competition at the Annual High Altitude Conference at the University of Minnesota – Twin Cities. The winning group – Team Event Horizon – was comprised of engineering majors William Dever, Sulphur, brothers Brian and…
Read MoreRichard Reid, vice president for university advancement at McNeese State University and executive vice president for the McNeese Foundation, has been appointed to a one-year term on the President’s Advisory Board of Louisiana Asset Management Pool, Inc. (LAMP) at the group’s annual meeting in New Orleans. “Mr. Reid has consistently demonstrated a strong commitment to…
Read MoreMcNeese State University President Dr. Daryl V. Burckel, right, was officially installed as the seventh president of the university by Dr. James B. Henderson, president and CEO of the University of Louisiana System during the 149th commencement exercises held in Burton Coliseum. During the investiture ceremony, Burckel was presented with a traditional symbol of the…
Read MoreStudents who have registered online for McNeese State University’s 2018 regular spring semester have until 4:30 p.m. Jan. 10 to pay fees. Spring classes begin Jan. 16. McNeese offers an installment plan for paying tuition and fees that is divided into three payments. Students are required to pay one-third of the total amount plus a…
Read MoreThe McNeese State University Autism Program will now offer its BRIDGES program year round. Enrollment is open for ages 13 and up for those diagnosed with Autism Spectrum. BRIDGES – Building Respect and Independence by Directing, Guiding and Encouraging Socialization – was introduced last summer on campus to “bridge a gap” between the increasing need…
Read MoreWith traditional pomp and circumstance, McNeese State University will hold its fall commencement ceremony at 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 9, at Burton Coliseum. At commencement, McNeese President Dr. Daryl V. Burckel will officially be installed as the seventh president of the university by Dr. James B. Henderson, president and CEO of the University of Louisiana…
Read MoreLola Grichendler, of Lake Charles, was awarded the first health systems management degree by McNeese State University’s College of Nursing and Health Professions at fall commencement on Saturday. Grichendler, center, receives congratulations from Dr. Peggy Wolfe, left, dean of McNeese State University’s College of Nursing and Health Professions, and Dr. Amy Bufford, director of the…
Read MoreSaturday’s (Dec. 9) administration of the ACT, scheduled to be given at McNeese State University, has been canceled due to inclement weather. The rescheduled test date will be posted at www.actstudent.org as soon as it is set. Registered examinees will receive official notification from ACT. This announcement is only for those examinees registered at McNeese.
Read MoreMcNeese State University will hold its fall commencement ceremony at 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 9, at Burton Coliseum as scheduled. Commencement practice for candidates is still scheduled for 6:30 p.m. tonight in Burton Coliseum. At commencement, McNeese President Dr. Daryl V. Burckel will officially be installed as the seventh president of the university by Dr.…
Read MoreSasol recently donated $20,000 through the McNeese State University Foundation for the Sasol Imperial Calcasieu Engineering Scholarship and the Sasol MSU College of Engineering and Computer Science Scholarship. On hand for the presentation are, from left, Gary Keers, Sasol engineering senior manager, McNeese President Dr. Daryl Burckel, Megan Landry, Sasol process engineer, Matt LeBlanc, Sasol…
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