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McNeese Reginald F. Lewis Scholars

Reginald F. Lewis Scholars Conduct Research and Welcome New Cohort

October 1, 2024

McNeese State University sophomores, Warner Levy Jr. and Braylon Fuselier, have been selected for the fourth cohort of the Reginald F. Lewis Scholars program sponsored by the University of Louisiana System.   The three-year Reginald F. Lewis Scholars program enhances the collegiate experience of exemplary Black male students by providing educational programs and mentoring opportunities.  One…

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Civil Engineering Students Lay Groundwork for Their Futures

October 1, 2024

McNeese State University civil engineering students Francis Chukwuemeka, Brant Courville and Tyler Tran laid the groundwork for their future careers during their summer internships.  Chukwuemeka, a junior from Nigeria, interned for AECOM, an infrastructure consulting firm, in Michigan.  He explained that asking questions in class helped him learn quickly during his internship.   “I gained valuable…

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McNeese State University walkway with blooming roses and green trees.

McNeese Earns National Recognition for 14th Consecutive Year 

September 24, 2024

For the 14th consecutive year, McNeese State University has received national recognition as one of the best regional universities in the South by U.S. News and World Report.  In the just released 2025 edition of “Best Colleges,” McNeese is also ranked No. 38 among the Top Public Schools in the southern region – one of…

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McNeese Announces New and Interim Deans

September 23, 2024

McNeese State University began the semester with several new deans.  Dr. Charles Stewart is the new dean of the McNeese College of Science, Engineering and Mathematics. He earned both his bachelor’s and master’s degrees in mathematics from McNeese. Stewart earned a Doctor of Education degree from Lamar University.  Previously, Stewart was the dean of arts…

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McNeese Internship

McNeese Student Interns with Crying Eagle Brewery

September 17, 2024

McNeese State University senior, Logan Jones, caught a glimpse at all the moving parts of a successful business during his summer internship at Crying Eagle Brewing Co. in Lake Charles.   Jones is a management major with an entrepreneurship minor from Moss Bluff.   Jones worked under the president of the company, Eric Avery, who graduated from…

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McNeese Announces Enrollment Increase 

September 12, 2024

McNeese State University’s enrollment for the fall 2024 semester increased by 3% to 6,243 students. In the fall of 2023 enrollment was 6,061.  “We have 6,243 reasons to celebrate,” exclaimed Dr. Wade Rousse, president of McNeese State University. “This is the first 3% enrollment increase in more than 10 years!”  First time freshman enrollment is…

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McNeese Distinguished Alums

McNeese Announces Distinguished Alumnus

September 12, 2024

The McNeese State University Alumni Association has announced its 2024 Distinguished Alumnus of the Year Award recipients: Lake Charles attorney Brad Guillory and Lake Charles Mayor Nic Hunter. The Alumni Association will present the awards during halftime ceremonies at the McNeese vs. Stephen F. Austin football game on Saturday, Sept. 14. This award recognizes McNeese…

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McNeese State University Important Information

McNeese to Resume Normal Operations 

September 11, 2024

McNeese State University will resume normal campus operations effective Thursday, Sept. 12. All offices will open for normal business hours, campus dining will resume their normal schedules and all classes will meet as scheduled.   Students, faculty and staff who are experiencing extenuating circumstances are encouraged to communicate with their instructors or supervisor as soon…

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McNeese State University Important Information

Closure for Tropical Storm Francine

September 9, 2024

Out of an abundance of caution, the McNeese State University Executive Leadership Team has determined that the campus will move to online course delivery effective noon on Tuesday, Sept. 10. All offices will close at 1 p.m. All classes will be canceled, and offices will remain closed on Wednesday, Sept.11.  Campus residents are encouraged to…

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McNeese Student Interns at MD Anderson

McNeese Student Interns at MD Anderson Cancer Center

September 3, 2024

McNeese State University senior, Damilola Iguwe, worked alongside leading cancer researchers during her summer internship at MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, Texas, where she took part in scientific research.    Iguwe, of Lagos, Nigeria, has a passion for understanding the biological mechanisms that drive human health and disease.    This led her to study biological science…

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