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McNeese Graduate Chosen as Horatio Alger Alumnus of the Year

March 25, 2022

McNeese State University alumnus Ross Theriot, a 2012 graduate in mass communication, has been selected as the Horatio Alger Association Alumnus of the Year, a national award intended to recognize…

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Three McNeese Students Receive Scholarships from Leading Marketing Academy

March 23, 2022

Three McNeese State University marketing students have each received a $1,000 scholarship from the Academy of Marketing Science (AMS), one of the leading academic organizations in the marketing discipline. Dr.…

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McNeese Receives Donation from First Horizon Bank

March 23, 2022

First Horizon Bank has committed $100,000 to various McNeese State University programs and initiatives. The McNeese Foundation recently received a $32,5000 donation with a $5,000 commitment to the McNeese President’s…

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Dietetics Student Discovers Her Niche in the Medical Field

March 18, 2022

Kimberly Boliek, a nutrition and dietetics student at McNeese State University from Annapolis, Maryland, knew that she wanted to go into the medical field when she first attended college, but…

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On hand for the presentation are, from left, Philip Earhart, executive vice president and Southwest Louisiana Market president, Steven Perez, senior vice president and commercial relationship manager, Alana Vincent, McNeese finance student and First Horizon Bank intern, and Dr. Daryl Burckel, McNeese president. McNeese Photo

McNeese Receives Donation from First Horizon Bank

March 16, 2022

First Horizon Bank has committed $100,000 to various McNeese State University programs and initiatives. The McNeese Foundation recently received a $32,5000 donation with a $5,000 commitment to the McNeese President’s…

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McNeese Master of Science in Nursing Program Ranked in Top 25 Online

March 16, 2022

McNeese State University’s master’s degree program in psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner has been ranked among the 25 Best Online MSN in Psychiatric Nursing Degree Programs for 2022 by Top…

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On hand for the presentation are, from left, Kelsey Talbot, CITGO public affairs specialist, Dr. Wade Rousse, McNeese vice president for university advancement, Missy Amidon, CITGO public affairs manager, and Jessica Olsen, CITGO community relations adviser. McNeese Photo

McNeese Receives Donation from CITGO

March 14, 2022

CITGO Petroleum Corp. has donated $102,000 to the McNeese State University Foundation. The funds are designated for the CITGO Endowment for Development ($35,000), the Center for Advancement of Quality Education…

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McNeese Visual Arts Major Awarded Scholarship by Texas Nonprofit

March 10, 2022

Blake Kidner, a visual arts major, is one of 16 recipients of a $1,431 scholarship awarded by the 431 Exchange, a Texas nonprofit organization that provides scholarships for continuing or…

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On hand for the presentation are, from left, Dr. Wade Rousse, McNeese vice president for university advancement, Ben Marriner, Southwest Beverage president, and Brook Hanemann, Banners at McNeese director. McNeese Photo

Southwest Beverage Supports Banners at McNeese

March 10, 2022

Southwest Beverage has donated $7,500 to the McNeese State University Foundation for Banners at McNeese. Banners is annually supported by area sponsors.

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On hand for the presentation are, from left. Dr. Daryl Burckel, McNeese president, and Jeff Brightwell, Energy Transfer vice president for LNG operations. McNeese Photo

McNeese Receives First Choice Campaign Donation from Energy Transfer

March 10, 2022

Energy Transfer has donated $10,000 to the McNeese State University Foundation for the McNeese First Choice Campaign. The total commitment is $30,000 over three years. The campaign is an initiative…

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