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McNeese State University Alumni Association honors Ryan Navarre.

McNeese Announces 2025 Distinguished Alumnus 

September 10, 2025

The McNeese State University Alumni Association will present its 2025 Distinguished Alumni of the Year Award to Lake Charles businessman Ryan Navarre, owner of Navarre Auto Group, during halftime ceremonies…

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McNeese State University student complete internship at Cameron LNG.

McNeese Student Interns at Cameron LNG

September 10, 2025

Fisher Wallace, senior at McNeese State University, completed an internship with Cameron LNG in Hackberry. This company works to transform natural gas into liquified natural gas.  The management major learned…

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McNeese State University student interns at SWLA Economic Alliance.

McNeese Senior Interns Nearby While Pursuing Second Degree

September 8, 2025

Rachel Hawsey interned at the SWLA Economic Development Alliance in Lake Charles while seeking a second degree at McNeese State University. The senior finance major holds a bachelor’s degree in…

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McNeese State University introduces the PRIME Program.

McNeese Offers New Opportunities With PRIME 

September 4, 2025

McNeese State University celebrated the first cohort of students in the Preparing for Real Independence and Motivating for Excellence, or PRIME, program with a signing ceremony. PRIME is a new…

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McNeese State University student interns at Ernst & Young.

McNeese Senior Interns at Ernst and Young  

September 2, 2025

Semilore “Semi” Bashorun, senior at McNeese State University, spent his summer interning at Ernst and Young. His time at the financial firm in Dallas, Texas, allowed him to experience routines…

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McNeese State University students studies abroad in Finland.

Discover the World Through McNeese Study Abroad

August 27, 2025

McNeese State University senior Jazmin Winford is back on campus this fall after a semester last spring at Tampere University in Finland.  “I knew before I started college that I…

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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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