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McNeese English Major Receives Scholarship to Study Japanese 

January 6, 2026

Genevieve “Genny” Cook will spend the spring semester in Tokyo, Japan, learning and studying Japanese at Toyo University.  The Ragley junior English major at McNeese State University, received a Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship to study a critical…

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McNeese Students and Professors Present Research at Conference 

January 5, 2026

McNeese State University students and professors presented their research to the National Council on Family Relations (NCFR) conference in Baltimore, Maryland, in November.   The students worked closely with assistant professor Dr. Ilya Okhotnikov in the department of social sciences…

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McNeese State University graduates with one standing up as one of the recognized honor graduates.

McNeese Recognizes Fall 2025 Honor Graduates

January 5, 2026

McNeese State University honor students were recognized at fall commencement ceremonies held Dec. 19, in the McNeese Townsley Law Arena.  Honor students recognized were:  SUMMA CUM LAUDE (3.90-4.00): Trina Nicole Carlin, Sulphur; Kaylee Cochran, DeRidder;…

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McNeese overall outstanding graduates.

McNeese Announces Outstanding Graduates for Fall 2025 

December 16, 2025

McNeese State University students Ngozika Lilian Peter, of Mozambique, and Mackenzie Johnson, of DeRidder, were named the overall McNeese Outstanding Graduates for fall 2025.   The McNeese Student Government Association and the McNeese Alumni Association worked…

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McNeese students touring The Stables at Le Bocage.

Marketing Students at McNeese Get Hands-On Experience With The Stables at Le Bocage

December 2, 2025

McNeese State University marketing students teamed up with The Stables at Le Bocage to create a comprehensive marketing plan for The Venue at The Stables.  Marketing associate professor Dr. MD Al-Emran offered an experiential learning…

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McNeese students volunteering.

McNeese Students Say Thank You With The Big Event

December 2, 2025

The Big Event is an organization at McNeese State University that promotes unity as it gathers students for service projects to show appreciation and gratitude to the surrounding community.   Meetings are every Tuesday from 8-9 p.m. at…

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Headshot of McNeese professor Staci Henry.

Staci Henry Named LAHPERD Health Educator of the Year 

December 2, 2025

The Louisiana Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (LAHPERD) recently named McNeese State University assistant professor Dr. Staci Henry the Health Educator of the Year in the category of College/University.  LAHPERD offers recognition to outstanding members…

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McNeese Speech and Debate Team members.

McNeese’s Speech and Debate Team Cultivates Leaders

December 1, 2025

McNeese State University’s Speech and Debate Team helps cultivate the leaders of tomorrow by preparing students through participation in effective communication and autonomous decision making.  Director Tryfon Boukouvidis, McNeese mass communication instructor, is looking forward to another year of students…

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McNeese Interim President Dr. Kedrick Nicholas.

Dr. Kedrick Nicholas Named Interim President of McNeese State University 

November 13, 2025

The University of Louisiana System Board of Supervisors has appointed Dr. Kedrick Nicholas as the interim president of McNeese State University, effective Monday, Nov. 17. Prior to being named interim,…

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Cowboy riding bareback on a bronco at a rodeo.

McNeese Rodeo Team Earns Top Regional and National Rankings 

November 12, 2025

McNeese State University’s rodeo team capped an impressive fall season with the men’s team in first place in the Southern Region of the National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association (NIRA) and ninth…

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