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The McNeese State University men’s and women’s rodeo teams both placed second in the first rodeo of the spring semester at the Texas A&M University – Commerce rodeo competition Feb. 2-3. For the men’s team, Isaac Richard, Eunice, took first place in saddle bronc riding while Shea Fournier, Raceland, placed fifth and Jace Nixon, Lake…
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The National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) offers black engineering students at McNeese State University a supportive community that helps them thrive academically. The NSBE is an organization dedicated to increasing the number of culturally responsible black engineers who excel academically, succeed professionally and positively impact their community. McNeese junior Ngozika Lilian Peter, from Mozambique,…
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McNeese State University’s chapter of Delta Sigma Pi in the College of Business earned the Chapter of Excellence at its national conference in Houston, Texas. “It is amazing and inspiring how the student leadership team has led the group to this outstanding achievement,” exclaimed Dr. Shuming Bai, dean of the McNeese College of Business. Delta…
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McNeese State University is encouraging all students who plan to attend college in the 2024-25 academic year to complete the Free Application for Student Aid (FAFSA) now. Students can go to www.studentaid.gov and fill out the FAFSA. “We encourage all students planning on going to college for the 2024-25 academic year to complete their FAFSA…
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The McNeese State University Black Faculty-Staff Council recently awarded three first-year students the Creating Opportunities for Recruiting Excellence (CORE) Scholarship. Eric Beloney and Alicia Powell each received a $1,000 scholarship and DeKhoury Flagg received $500. The scholarship provides financial support to McNeese students from Lake Charles high schools with low student representation at the university…
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The McNeese State University Alumni Association’s Black Alumni Chapter is spearheading the development of a campus environment that supports the success of Black students, faculty and staff. The Black Alumni Chapter is an organization dedicated to increasing Black alumni participation in University affairs and promoting personal growth and professional development of its members. Alumna Kyandria…
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McNeese State University’s Black students develop into strong leaders who advocate for minorities in their community by being part of the NAACP (National Association for the Advancement of Colored People). According to the organization’s website, the NAACP strives to create a society in which all individuals have equal rights without racial discrimination by developing a…
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Black students at McNeese State University are building strong bonds and supporting each other in the Black Male Initiative (BMI). The BMI is an organization focused on the growth and success of the black male community and strives to be a place for Black males to prosper, network and encourage each other. McNeese accounting senior…
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Iselobhor Ikhine, McNeese State University graduate student in the College of Science, Engineering and Mathematics, will compete for national recognition after presenting his research and earning first place at the National Society of Black Engineers Fall Regional Conference. Ikhine, from Nigeria, is pursuing a master’s degree in civil engineering. As part of McNeese’s National Society…
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McNeese State University alumnus and assistant professor Dr. Jeremi Edwards is making his international musical debut as a selected composer taking part in the Alba International Music Festival in Italy this summer. The Alba International Music Festival held in Alba, Italy, celebrates music and brings together renowned artists, orchestras and chamber ensembles. The festival creates…
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