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William Scheufens (center), chief of police for the McNeese Police Department, receives the Outstanding Staff member award from Dr. Jim Henderson (left), University of Louisiana System president and CEO, while Dr. Daryl Burckel (right), McNeese president, looks on.

McNeese Police Chief Receives UL System Staff Award

March 23, 2021

William Scheufens, chief of police for the McNeese State University Police Department, has been recognized with the Outstanding Staff Member award by the University of Louisiana System. The annual award is presented to one member among the System’s nearly 10,000 faculty and staff members across the System’s nine campuses. Scheufens was nominated by Dr. Chris…

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Women's and Men's apparel advertise the Suit Up event.

McNeese to Host Virtual Suit Up Event with JCPenney

March 23, 2021

The McNeese State University Alumni Association is partnering with JCPenney to provide exclusive discounts on career apparel for McNeese students and alumni during the online Suit Up sale April 1-4 at www.jcpenney.com/m/suit-up. “We’re very excited to continue working with JCPenney to provide this virtual shopping experience for our students and alumni,” says Stephanie Clark, assistant…

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A group of Alphorn musicians stand in front of a body of water with their instruments.

New Compositions Premier Online

March 22, 2021

Composer and Associate Professor of Music Bill Rose has been busy this semester writing and performing several of his premier works for the alphorn, as well as for the organ, timpani and a brass quintet. Bill recently performed two of his new compositions at the online Midwest Alphorn Retreat “March Madness” concert hosted by Sam…

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Jassmine Sims, seated, a senior health systems management major, reviews client information with Dr. Amy Bufford, Coordinator of the Health Systems Management Program.

Health Systems Management Student Coordinates COVID Vaccination Clinics

March 22, 2021

McNeese State University student Jassmine Sims, a senior health systems management major, not only received her COVID-19 vaccine at McNeese’s first on-campus clinic but she also helped organize the operation as an intern with Student Health Center nurse practitioner Dr. Troy Hidalgo. Leading up to the vaccination clinic, Sims reviewed recommendations from the Centers for…

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Amberly Thompson, Tristan Baggett, Amelia Landreneau and Hasan Mir appear with crowns and sashes as Cowboy Court royalty.

McNeese Announces 2021 Cowboy Court

March 18, 2021

The McNeese State University Student Government Association has created the 2021 Cowboy Court to combine both the Homecoming and Spring courts for the 2020-21 academic year. Both courts were presented during halftime ceremonies at the McNeese Cowboys vs. Lamar Cardinals football game on Saturday, March 13, in Cowboy Stadium. Homecoming King and Queen are education…

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A masters degree student has her photo taken at gradfest.

Spring 2021 GradFest Set at McNeese

March 18, 2021

Spring 2021 GradFest will be held for all McNeese State University graduating students from 1-5 p.m. on Tuesday, March 23, and from 8 a.m. to noon on Wednesday, March 24, on the second floor of the SEED Center. The McNeese Alumni Association sponsors this event. Masks will be required inside the building and social distancing…

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Summer and Fall 2021 Priority Registration Dates Set at McNeese

March 18, 2021

Students can go online now to view the class schedules for both the 2021 summer and fall registrations at McNeese State University at www.mcneese.edu/schedule. Priority registration for both the summer and fall will begin at 1 p.m. on Monday, April 19, for graduate students, seniors, student-athletes and veterans. Junior priority registration begins at 1 p.m.…

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A satellite view map shows the McNeese property to house the LNG Center of Excellence.

McNeese Announces Proposal for LNG Center of Excellence

March 17, 2021

To view the press conference go to: youtube.com/McNeeseStateU The McNeese State University Foundation and McNeese State University have submitted a proposal to the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) for a $2.75 million grant to create a Center of Excellence to support the local and national liquid natural gas (LNG) industry. If approved, the center will…

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A nurse gives a young woman a covid vaccine in the arm.

McNeese Hosts On-Campus COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic

March 15, 2021

McNeese State University hosted its first COVID-19 vaccination clinic on campus Friday, March 12, for eligible students, faculty and staff. McNeese’s vaccination site was approved through the Louisiana Department of Health and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Eighty-three members of the McNeese community received their vaccines at the clinic spearheaded by the Student…

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Members of the College of Business appear smiling on screen as they virtually attend a seminar.

McNeese Represented at Management Conference

March 15, 2021

College of Business students Jennifer Greene and Serena Greenlee, Morgan Turpin, internship director for the college, and Dr. Lonnie Turpin, associate professor of business administration, participated in a virtual panel discussion on the global pandemic and natural disasters affecting Southwest Louisiana at the Southwest Academy of Management Conference. The dual perspective panel offered educators and other attendees…

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