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On hand for the presentation are from left: Sara McLeod Judson, president and CEO of the Community Foundation of Southwest Louisiana; Dr. Chip LeMieux, dean of the College of Agricultural Sciences; Dwight Bertrand, agricultural sciences instructor; and Edwin F. Hunter III, Fritz Lang Foundation representative. McNeese Photo

Changing Lives Through Scholarships

December 2, 2020

The Fritz Lang Foundation has given $60,000 to the McNeese Foundation to establish three endowed scholarships – Fritz Lang Foundation Endowed Scholarships #1-3 – designated for agricultural sciences majors. The…

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McNeese Is First Choice for Engineers

December 2, 2020

McNeese’s engineering program is ranked among the Top 25 public and private institutions in the nation for salary potential for its engineering majors by the 2020-2021 College Salary Report by…

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McNeese Names MAF Executive Director

December 1, 2020

McNeese State University has selected Clerc (pronounced “Claire”) Bertrand as the new executive director for the McNeese Athletic Foundation (MAF). “Clerc has years of experience growing and fostering athletic sponsorships,…

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On hand for the presentation are, from left, Dr. Wade Rousse, Vice President for University Advancement and Dean of the College of Business, Levar W. Greenhouse, Regional Director AT&T Louisiana, and Dr. Daryl Burckel, McNeese President.

AT&T Supports McNeese Hurricane Relief

November 24, 2020

AT&T has donated $25,000 to the McNeese State University Foundation for the University’s Hurricane Relief Fund, which supports students, faculty and staff in times of exceptional need. McNeese Photo

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McNeese Participates in Art 6-Feet Apart Series

November 24, 2020

Faculty and students in McNeese’s Master of Fine Arts program as well as the McNeese Zyde-Pokes provided entertainment to downtown Lake Charles this weekend as part of the city’s Art…

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Business Students Hear From Area Professionals

November 24, 2020

Students in the College of Business heard from area professionals via Zoom about career opportunities and internships that make them competitive candidates in their business field. Representatives of KPMG International…

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On hand for the presentation are, from left: Dr. Wade Rousse, vice president for university advancement and dean of the college of business; Wayne Ahrens, Westlake Chemical vice president, Operations Region 1; Curtis Brescher, Westlake Chemical plant manager; Dr. Tim Hall, college dean; and Joe Andrepont, Westlake Chemical principal, community and governmental affairs.

Westlake Chemical Supports Student Study Center at McNeese

November 18, 2020

CUTLINE: Westlake Chemical has donated $15,000 to the College of Science, Engineering and Mathematics at McNeese State University through the McNeese Foundation to benefit the engineering student study center. Earlier…

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Internships Offer Path to Professional Success

November 18, 2020

McNeese State University students are resilient and continue to earn real-world experience through internships that make them the First Choice for employers seeking qualified candidates. Each semester, pre-chiropractic medicine, pre-occupation…

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John M. Schroder Sr., Louisiana State Treasurer, presents a check to McNeese President, Dr. Daryl Burckel.

McNeese Receives Unclaimed Property Funds

November 18, 2020

John M. Schroder Sr., Louisiana State Treasurer, returned $16,269.64 to McNeese State University President, Dr. Daryl Burckel, from unclaimed property designated for McNeese. The funds cover several years and are…

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First Choice for Career and Student Development

November 11, 2020

McNeese’s Career and Student Development Center has been recognized for excellence with the Career Development Colleges of Distinction Award. This award is based on an institution’s efforts to prepare students…

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