Events
Eighteen McNeese State University students received the Summa Cum Laude (3.90-4.00) designation in spring commencement ceremonies held Saturday, May 12, at Burton Coliseum. Five students were recognized for earning a 4.0 GPA throughout their college careers. Joseph R. Dronet, Lake Charles, political science Blane E. Edwards, Lake Charles, chemistry Rebecca Yvonne Harris, DeRidder elementary education…
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McNeese State University awarded 730 diplomas to 703 candidates at the university’s spring commencement ceremony Saturday, May 12, at Burton Coliseum. The spring class of 2018 included candidates from 42 parishes, 21 states and 22 countries and degrees awarded included 40 associate degrees, 565 bachelor’s degrees, 124 master’s degrees and one education specialist degree. Spring…
Read MoreA seminar titled “Legal and Effective Interview Techniques for Small Businesses” will be offered from 3-5 p.m., Thursday, May 24, on the second floor of the SEED Center at McNeese State University. This seminar is presented by the Louisiana Small Business Development Center at McNeese, Sasol North America and the Southwest Louisiana Economic Development Alliance.…
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Seven McNeese State University rodeo members have earned spots in the 70th College National Finals Rodeo scheduled June 8-16 in Casper, Wyoming. Qualifiers are: Mia Manzanares, Opelousas, goat tying and breakaway roping; Gabe Soileau, Bunkie, steer wrestling; Remey Parrot, Mamou, steer wrestling; Zach Jongbloed, Iowa, steer wrestling and tie down roping; Cole Frey, Morganza, tie…
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McNeese State University will hold its 150th commencement ceremony at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 12, at Burton Coliseum. Since the first class graduated on May 29, 1941, McNeese has awarded over 61,000 degrees. The spring class of 2018 includes 754 candidates from 43 parishes, 22 states and 22 countries, and 757 degrees will be awarded,…
Read MoreStudents who have registered online for McNeese State University’s 2018 summer classes have until 4:30 p.m. June 6 to pay fees. Regular summer registration ends June 4 and classes begin June 11. Summer session bills are now available online to students through the MyMcNeese Portal or their Banner Self-Service account. Students can go online at…
Read MoreMcNeese State University’s Class of 1968 will be honored during the annual celebration of the McNeese Alumni Association’s Golden Scholars Society on Friday and Saturday, May 11-12. To share in this celebration, the Class of 1968 has invited all previous Golden Scholars inductees to participate, according to Stephanie Clark, McNeese assistant director for alumni affairs.…
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Six McNeese State University visual arts students are being recognized for their hard work and support as interns at the Imperial Calcasieu Museum with an exhibit, “Budding Talents,” from May 3 – June 8 in the Gibson-Barham Gallery. This diverse collection of artwork opens with a public reception 6-8 p.m. Thursday, May 3, at the…
Read MoreThe McNeese State University 2018 Summer Reading Clinic will be offered June 4-28, 2018 for students entering grades 2-6. This summer program offers reading enriched activities from 9:30 a.m.-noon Mondays through Thursdays. During this time students will receive one-on-one tutoring for 60 minutes each day. They will also participate in activities with a master teacher.…
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Six orientation sessions are offered this summer for incoming freshmen for the 2018 summer session or fall semester at McNeese State University. All first-time freshmen are required to attend a one-day orientation, which includes orientation, academic advising and class registration for their first semester at McNeese. Orientations will be held from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. May…
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