Lagniappe

Michael Ray Charles, a 1989 art graduate and an internationally renowned artist, will hold a public lecture on his work and inspirations on Oct. 30 in Lafayette. While in the city, he will also work with Lafayette students on a limited edition print. Michael is the Hugh Roy and Lillie Cranz Cullen Distinguished Professor of…

Students in the College of Business heard from business leaders who were invited to campus this week to share their professional experience and discuss business career paths. Manfredo Dix, Chief Economist in the Louisiana Division of Administration, helped students break down the state of Louisiana’s economy and explained how a number of economic indicators are…

If you travel through southwest Louisiana, you may be seeing some familiar names and faces on billboards. McNeese is spotlighting some of our alumni that are making a difference in our communities, our state and the world. Look for the digital billboards at various locations in Lake Charles, Sulphur, Westlake and Jennings. We welcome your…

On the heels of an invitation to perform for the Queen of England during the 2018 London New Year’s Day Parade, the Pride of McNeese Marching Band was asked to welcome a crowd of over 2,000 celebrities, business executives, socialites and professional athletes to the lavish grand opening of the C. Baldwin Hotel in downtown…

Business majors were able to have their career questions answered by area professionals during a Lunch and Learn with partners from the local accounting firm McElroy, Quirk and Burch. Seven firm partners, who are all McNeese graduates, spoke with students about their work as accountants and discussed the hands-on experience their interns receive that prepare…

History and political science students had a unique opportunity to meet a member of Congress and ask questions on a wide variety of topics during an hour-long conversation with U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy. Senator Cassidy gave the students an overview of his path from physician and medical school faculty member to public service. He also…

McNeese students, faculty and staff and the Lake Charles community enjoyed live music, games and food truck fare at the first Pokes in the Oaks celebration hosted by the Student Government Associaton. McNeese’s Zyde-Pokes, Rusty Metoyer and the Zydeco Crush, and the Chris Crump Trio kept that music playing while the crowd danced and participated…

The College of Business hosted an open house for all business majors and potential business majors to learn about professional organizations, upcoming career development workshops and internship opportunities. Faculty members were on hand to set up spring advising appointments and offered materials for students to make a plan for next semester.