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McNeese Sophomore Completes Breakthrough Tech AI Program 

February 10, 2026

Chiamanda Ononiwu, sophomore at McNeese State University, had the opportunity to assist in a semester-long virtual AI project with the Breakthrough Tech AI Program through a partnership with the U.S-based satellite intelligence company Ursa Space Systems. This  provided a…

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A group of McNeese students who are FYE mentors.

McNeese Announces Enrollment Increase for Spring 2026 

February 9, 2026

McNeese State University’s enrollment for the spring 2026 semester is up by 5.2% over spring 2025, the fourth semester with an increase and the highest spring enrollment increase in 16 years.  “Since the fall of 2024,…

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Electrical Service Restored; Planned Outage Thursday Evening

February 4, 2026

Update: Electrical service has been fully restored to all areas of campus. Campus will resume normal operations on Thursday. A brief, planned electrical outage will occur on Thursday, Feb. 5,…

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McNeese Transitioning to Online Classes and Remote Business at Noon

February 4, 2026

Due to ongoing electrical issues in several academic buildings, McNeese will transition to online course delivery and remote business operations beginning at 12 noon today, Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2026. All…

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McNeese State University Important Information

McNeese Will Not Open Until Noon Today Due to Power Outage 

February 4, 2026

Due to a campus-wide power outage with no estimated restoration time, McNeese campus will not open until noon today, Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2026. This delay will allow time for the…

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McNeese Returns to Normal Operations, Jan. 27

January 26, 2026

McNeese campus will return to regular operations on Tuesday, Jan. 27. Classes will resume meeting at their normal time and location, all campus offices will reopen at 7:30 a.m. and…

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McNeese will be Virtual on Monday, Jan. 26 

January 23, 2026

The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Watch and Cold Weather Advisory due to forecasted weather conditions that are expected to impact our region this weekend. At this…

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McNeese State University first generation college students.

McNeese’s FYE Celebrates Successful First Semester 

January 21, 2026

First-year students at McNeese State University are getting a strong start to their college careers through the First-Year Experience (FYE) program, which provides added support designed to help students succeed.  McNeese received a…

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McNeese State University graduates Lori Ned and her mother, Hilda Ned.

Mother and Daughter Graduate Together From McNeese 

January 21, 2026

Hilda Ned and her daughter, Lori Ned, both celebrated their graduation during McNeese State University’s fall commencement in December.  Lori earned a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree and has accepted a position at Lake Charles Memorial…

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Morgan Turpin Named Dean of the College of Business 

January 21, 2026

Morgan Turpin has been named dean of the McNeese State University College of Business, according to Dr. Michael Buckles, provost and vice president for academic affairs. The college includes the department of business…

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