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McNeese State University student Carly Davis’ summer internship took her to NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) in Pasadena, California. Davis, a senior chemistry major from Kinder, spent her summer working with the Europa ICONS (Inspiring Clipper: Opportunities for Next-generation Scientists) internship program that supports the NASA Europa Clipper mission. She worked in the Southwest Research…
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Getting up close and personal with alligators at Vermilion Gator Farm was a fun, productive summer for McNeese State University student Amelia Detraz. Growing up in a family of farmers inspired Detraz’s interest in agriculture. She chose to study agricultural sciences at McNeese to experience the close-knit community on campus. Over the summer, Detraz interned…
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This fall, some McNeese State University graduates are settling into their new careers while others are preparing for graduate school. McNeese graduates David Thompson, Samuel Gil and Jackson Lewis are all moving on to the next level in their academic careers. Thompson graduated with a bachelor’s degree in humanities with a pre-law concentration. Knowing law…
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McNeese State University’s Burton College of Education and Center for Advancement of Quality Education are hosting MPact on Education Conference on Saturday, Sept. 21, at McNeese. During the conference educators can connect and collaborate to discover trends in education, learn new technology, participate in leadership discussions and identify opportunities for personal growth. Sessions are designed…
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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…
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Join the McNeese Athletic Foundation (MAF) for a fun day of golf and camaraderie at the third annual William A. Oliver Memorial Golf Tournament! Conveniently scheduled the day before LegisGator, the tournament will be held on Thursday, Aug. 15, at The Country Club at Golden Nugget Lake Charles Hotel & Casino. Presented by Ochsner Health,…
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Calcasieu Parish Police Jury needed a robot and McNeese State University students delivered. Students in the department of engineering and computer science worked with Calcasieu Parish litter manager, Wyvette Pryor-Cousin and the O’Carroll Group to turn a trashcan into a robot. Trashformer, as it’s called, is the new mascot for the Pick It Up Calcasieu…
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McNeese State University hosted a groundbreaking ceremony Tuesday for the new McNeese Student Union. “This is a big day for McNeese. We are ready to get started on this long-awaited project for the university,” said Kevin Martin, director of facilities at McNeese. The day was so big that rain could not keep people from…
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Sometimes life just gets in the way and a student may stop going to college before earning a degree. It’s not too late to finish with a general studies degree from McNeese State University. Students may be closer to graduation than they think, according to Jodi Willis, department head of interdisciplinary studies. Erin Willis, McNeese…
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