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McNeese State University offers EASE program for seniors.

McNeese Offers EASE Program for Local Seniors 

August 21, 2025

McNeese State University offers adults aged 50 or older a simplified admission and registration process called Emphasis on Special Entry, or EASE. The program is for those who wish to…

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McNeese State University announce new staff

McNeese Announces New Director of Recruiting and New Registrar 

August 20, 2025

McNeese State University announces Candace Stracner as the new director of recruiting and Jessica Markstrom as the new registrar.  Stracner earned a bachelor’s degree from McNeese and has worked in…

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McNeese State University honors three with Emeritus status.

McNeese State University Honors Three With Emeritus Status 

August 19, 2025

McNeese State University honored three faculty members with Emeritus status for their exemplary service to students, the university and the community.   The 2025 recipients were recognized at a recent reception…

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McNeese State University theatre offering a season pass.

McNeese Theatre Season Passes Now Available for 2025-2026 Season 

August 15, 2025

McNeese State University’s W.A. and Dorothy Hanna Department of Performing Arts is now offering season passes for the 2025-2026 theatre season, featuring three award-winning productions.   The $40 season pass is…

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McNeese State University undergraduate nursing leaders.

McNeese Announces New Undergraduate Nursing Leaders 

August 6, 2025

McNeese State University’s College of Nursing and Health Professions announces Dr. Amelia Washington as the new department head of undergraduate nursing and Jennifer Barrow as the new program coordinator for…

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McNeese State University student explores VR for the classroom.

McNeese Student Studies Integrating VR into the Classroom 

July 14, 2025

McNeese State University’s Medical Laboratory Science program is integrating virtual reality (VR) into the classroom.  “Through an application to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention OneLab, we received three…

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McNeese State University student works with team on an AI project.

McNeese Students Put AI to Good Use 

July 14, 2025

McNeese State University computer science students are working on an artificial intelligence resume generator.  Oluwatobiloba Onimole and David Majekodunmi are creating a web application called ResumAI that will modify a…

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McNeese State University student research

McNeese Student Studies the Expiration Status of Immunohematology Reagents 

July 9, 2025

McNeese State University students majoring in medical laboratory sciences (MLS) study the efficacy of immunohematology reagents, or substances used in blood typing and compatibility testing, related to expiration status.  “Our research aims…

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McNeese State University Student Research

McNeese Student Looks for Antibiotic Resistance in Calcasieu Parish 

July 2, 2025

Payge Roberts, a recent McNeese State University graduate from DeRidder, researched antibiotic microbial resistance through surveillance of antibiotic resistance genes (AGRs) in Calcasieu Parish during her senior year.  Currently the…

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McNeese State University Math Rodeo

McNeese Offers Rowdy’s Math Rodeo 

June 23, 2025

McNeese State University’s Department of Mathematical Sciences received a grant from the Mathematical Association of America (MAA) for Rowdy’s Math Rodeo, an interactive mathematics exhibit aiming to teach students in…

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