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McNeese State University juniors Cadence Durham and Zachary Brewster are bringing their professional dreams to life since transferring to McNeese. Durham, a biological science major from Ragley, transferred to McNeese from a private school in North Carolina. She saw major draws to McNeese, like its affordability and reputation for outstanding STEM programs. “The comprehensive program…
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The Graduate Nursing Department at McNeese State University is celebrating the initial accreditation of its Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) in advanced practice psychiatric mental health nursing program. “This accreditation allows us to continue to accept students who want to provide accessible mental health care to their communities,” explained Dr. Twila Sterling-Guillory, Graduate Nursing Department…
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Applying to college, finding a major and registering for classes can be daunting for those who have never done it before and especially if no one in their family has gone to college. McNeese first-generation student, Evan Veillon, wanted to go to college, but he and his parents were intimidated by the process. “My parents…
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Natural resource conservation management (NRCM) majors at McNeese State University are living out the dreams of nature lovers. The NRCM major is ideal for those passionate about all things nature, wildlife and conservation. A typical Monday for NRCM majors might include electrofishing, observing species at a refuge or conducting soil surveys. Students Konnor Roberts and Austin…
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McNeese State University’s W.A. and Dorothy Hanna Department of Performing Arts welcomes Neonautica in concert on Sunday, Nov. 10, at 6 p.m. in the Tritico Theatre. Neonautica is an avant-pop duo, singer Megan Ihnen and saxophonist Alan Theisen, that creates sound worlds that are ancient and futuristic, funky and fragile by combining experimental music, multiple…
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Dr. Michael Buckles has been named provost and vice president for academic affairs at McNeese State University, according to Dr. Wade Rousse, McNeese president. Buckles has been serving in the interim role since May 2024. “I want to thank Dr. Nicholas and the entire Provost Search Committee. It was important that we perform a thorough search…
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Small business owners and entrepreneurs who are ready to skyrocket their business growth with the latest marketing techniques can attend the Ignite Marketing Conference. Hosted by the Louisiana Small Business Development Center (LSBDC) at McNeese State University, the free conference will be on Tuesday, Nov. 12, from 8:15 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the SEED…
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Students Mary Caraway, a kinesiology major from Jennings, and Glenn Anderson, an accounting major from Fort Johnson, have been named as McNeese State University’s 2024 Homecoming Queen and King. The royal pair and court will be presented during halftime ceremonies of the McNeese Cowboys vs. the Texas A&M – Commerce Lions football game on Saturday,…
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The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) awarded a 2023-2024 Superior Merit Award designation to the McNeese State University’s SHRM student chapter for providing superior growth and development opportunities to its student members. The SHRM Student Chapter Merit Award program encourages the development of more effective student chapters that provide outstanding activities and projects. “When…
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McNeese State University students can now go online to view the class schedule for the spring 2025 semester at www.mcneese.edu/schedule. Priority registration begins at 1 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 28 for graduate students, seniors, student-athletes and veterans. Junior priority registration begins at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 29, while sophomore priority registration begins at 1…
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