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Graduates stand with their diploma covers as commencement ceremonies proceed.

McNeese Fall 2019 Commencement Set

December 9, 2019

A new commencement tradition starts this Saturday (Dec. 14) for the fall Class of 2019 as McNeese State University hosts two ceremonies for the 153rd Commencement in the arena of…

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Richard Reid

McNeese People in the News

December 9, 2019

Richard Reid, vice president for university advancement at McNeese State University and executive vice president for the McNeese Foundation, has been appointed to a one-year term on the Board of…

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On hand for the presentation are, from left, Essence Means, biological science major, Rainwater, and Ashlyn Wesley, finance major. Not pictured are Sylvia Stagg, sociology major, and Robert Henry, psychology major.

Scholarships Change Lives

December 6, 2019

Paul Rainwater, a 1985 graduate of McNeese State University, has given $10,000 to the McNeese Foundation to fund student scholarships through the Jerald and Leila Rainwater Scholarship, which he established…

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Two men tag a cow for the Heifer Development Program.

McNeese Heifer Development Program Supports Local Industry

December 6, 2019

For the 13th year, McNeese State University is fostering connections between student learners and the local agricultural industry with its Heifer Development Program located at Fuller Farm in Kinder. The…

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McNeese Online Criminal Justice Programs Nationally Recognized

December 5, 2019

McNeese State University’s online criminal justice programs have been ranked top in the country by intelligence.com and thebestschools.org. Intelligence.com has included McNeese in its Top 5 Best Online Probation Officer…

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LSBDC to hold “Starting and Financing” Workshop

December 3, 2019

McNeese State University will hold a workshop titled “Starting and Financing your Business Idea” from 2-4 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 12, at the SEED Center. The workshop is sponsored by…

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Pictured from left to right are: Jennifer Leger, Planned Giving and Donor Research Specialist for the McNeese Foundation, Harry Hank, Ray and Ann Todd.

National Philanthropy Day

December 2, 2019

The McNeese Foundation recognized Harry Hank and Ann and Ray Todd for their service and generous contributions to the university at this year’s National Philanthropy Day reception.

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Dr. Joanna Thompson

Faculty Spotlight: Dr. Joanna Thompson

December 2, 2019

Dr. Joanna Thompson is an assistant professor of psychology and earned her doctorate in experimental psychology from Texas Christian University. She is also a 2013 psychology and 2015 experimental psychology…

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A close up look at some of the buildings in the snow village.

Snow Village On Display Now

December 2, 2019

A very special holiday display is at the Historic City Hall Arts and Cultural Center courtesy of the McNeese Foundation. A 700-piece Snow Village collection featuring lighted houses and shops,…

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A close up of the stones in Heather Ryan Kelley's piece Augur

Heather Ryan Kelley Exhibit Now Open

December 2, 2019

Heather Ryan Kelley, professor of art, has a new exhibit, “Object Lessons,” on display at the Art Associates Gallery inside the Central School Arts and Humanities Center in Lake Charles.…

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