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McNeese State University’s W.A. and Dorothy Hanna Department of Performing Arts announces the appointment of Landon Scriber as the director of choral activities. Scriber taught classes at the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music and Louisiana State University of Alexandria. He was also the director of choral activities at Alexandria Senior High School and…
Read MoreThe McNeese State University Honor Roll for the 2025 spring semester has been announced. The honor roll lists undergraduate students earning at least a 3.0 or B average while carrying 12 or more semester hours. McNeese students on the Honor Roll are as follows: LOUISIANA CITIES Abbeville: Arlie Grace Devenport, Britlynn Claire Durke, Porsha Fontenot, Lane…
Read MoreThe President’s Honor List for the spring 2025 semester at McNeese State University has been announced. To be on the President’s Honor List, an undergraduate student must earn at least a 3.5 GPA or better while carrying at least 15 semester hours. A senior eligible for graduation but carrying less than 15 hours is also…
Read MoreMcNeese State University honor students were recognized at spring commencement ceremonies held May 9 in the McNeese Legacy Center. Honor students recognized were: SUMMA CUM LAUDE (3.90-4.00): Brittney N. Baltera, Lake Charles; Bianca R. Barnes, DeQuincy; Irene Barreiro Lopez, Ferrol, Spain; Hannah Elizabeth Benoit, Evangeline; Kallie E. Broussard, Lake Arthur; William Greene Calhoun, St. Francisville;.…
Read MoreThe Louisiana Society of Clinical Laboratory Science (LSCLS) recently honored McNeese State University assistant professor, Whitnee Brame, as Educator of the Year and two McNeese students received top awards for their research papers. Brame teaches medical laboratory science in the College of Nursing and Health Professions. The award recognizes outstanding professional achievement and demonstrated dedication…
Read MoreMcNeese State University conferred degrees on 624 graduates during two ceremonies for the university’s 164th commencement Friday, May 9, in McNeese’s Legacy Center. The spring class of 2025 includes graduates from 38 parishes, 17 states and 14 countries and 650 degrees will be awarded, including 35 associate degrees, 536 bachelor’s degrees, 78 master’s degrees and one doctoral degree. Graduates are: Louisiana…
Read MoreGraduating high school with an associate degree is not just a far-fetched dream, but a reality for several dual enrollment students at McNeese State University. Dual enrollment is an opportunity for high school students to enroll at a university and take college courses simultaneously to earn college and high school credits. Two dual enrollment students…
Read MoreMcNeese State University nursing students are soon-to-be professionals in their dream careers with top quality education and support from the close-knit community in the College of Nursing and Health Professions. Raegan Pankey and Lauren Dugas are both seniors in McNeese’s Bachelor of Science in Nursing program. “While I took care of my grandmother in the…
Read MoreThe university will resume normal operations at 10:30 a.m. today. All offices should open by this time. Those with extenuating circumstances should immediately contact their supervisors to discuss provisions which may include the use of eligible leave. Please contact the Office of Facilities and Plant Operations at x5891 if you recognize any issues upon arriving…
Read MoreDue to the expected rainfall and winds over the next 24 hours, university operations will be suspended beginning at 3:45 p.m. today, May 6. All campus events scheduled for this evening are expected to be rescheduled. Furthermore, the university will plan to have a late start to the business day on Wednesday if conditions allow. Updated information will…
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