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Friday’s 159th commencement at McNeese State University was special for mother Brandie Hayden, 44, and her son Brandon Hayden, 23, of Sulphur. Both received their Bachelor of Science degrees at the afternoon ceremony in the McNeese Legacy Center. Brandie received her degree in mathematical sciences with a concentration in math education 6-12 and Brandon received…

McNeese State University will confer degrees on 582 graduates during two ceremonies for the university’s 159th commencement Friday, Dec. 9, in McNeese’s Legacy Center. The ceremony for the colleges of agricultural sciences, business and liberal arts will be held at 9:30 a.m. and the Burton College of Education and colleges of nursing and health professions…

Mark and Rebecca Boniol of Mark Dodge Chrysler Jeep have donated $50,000 to the McNeese State University Foundation for the MyMcNeese Classroom campaign and the Rebecca and Mark Boniol LNG Scholarship. The donation redesigned and updated a classroom in the McNeese College of Business to enhance student instruction and learning while the scholarship supports students…

John Poché, Jr. has donated $10,000 to the McNeese State University Foundation for the McNeese Men and Women’s Track and Field Teams. On hand for the presentation are from left: Lathaniel Jeanlouis, McNeese Track and Field assistant coach; Ben Chretien, McNeese Track and Field assistant coach; Brendon Gilroy, McNeese Track and Field/Cross Country head coach;…

On Thursday, Dec. 1, McNeese State University students, faculty and staff along with community leaders celebrated the official completion of the first phase of the Contraband Bayou Improvement Project and opening of the Richard R. Rhoden Bridge connecting the campus buildings and residence halls to the main campus. “What was for many years a very…

Allison Bel will graduate with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from McNeese State University in December. With a registered nurse license (RN) and an Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) degree from Sowela already in hand, it took her only a year to earn the bachelor’s degree through McNeese’s RN to BSN program.…

McNeese State University’s Lacie Wentzel, director of the McNeese Recreation Complex, was named Rising Professional of the Year at the Louisiana Association of College and University Student Personnel Administrators (LACUSPA) Conference recently. The award is given to a deserving recipient that demonstrates outstanding achievement in promoting the ideals and principles of LACUSPA. Nominated professionals showcase…

The Market Basket Charitable Foundation has given $10,000 to the McNeese State University Foundation for the Market Basket Academic Scholarship. The funds for the donation were raised at the Market Barket Golf Tournament held in October at The National Golf Club in Westlake. On hand for the presentation are from left: Skylar Thompson, Market Basket…