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McNeese State University students Malaki Johnson, left, and Isaiah Johnson, right, were recently selected to participate in the inaugural Reginald F. Lewis Scholars program.

McNeese Students Selected for Inaugural Scholars Program

August 31, 2021

McNeese State University health and human performance major Isaiah Johnson and biological sciences major Malaki Johnson, both from Opelousas, have been selected for the inaugural Reginald F. Lewis Scholars program by…

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McNeese chemical engineering student Aimee Ingabire

McNeese Chemical Engineering Major Receives Hands-On Experience in Product Development

August 24, 2021

McNeese State University senior chemical engineering student Aimee Ingabire recently worked to develop hair coloring products as part of her internship at Henkel Corp. in Rocky Hill, Connecticut. Ingabire was…

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On hand for the donation are, from left, Dr. Daryl Burckel, McNeese president, Mendelson, Brook Hanemann, Banners at McNeese director, and Jody Taylor, Banners at McNeese assistant director. McNeese Photo

Banners at McNeese Receives Donation

August 12, 2021

R. Reed Mendelson Jr. has donated $15,000 to the McNeese State University Foundation to support the Banners at McNeese production “Letters Home.” The stage production brings to life letters from…

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McNeese Burton College of Education Approved for National Program

July 29, 2021

The Burton College of Education at McNeese State University is one of only three programs in the state approved as a partner with the national Call Me MISTER program –…

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Janice Gravely

McNeese Graduate Changes Lives Through Service

July 28, 2021

Retired U.S. Army Lt. Col Janice Gravely was five years into her career when she came to teach in the ROTC program at McNeese State University. While recruiting the military’s…

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Howard Dobson

McNeese Grad Part of USA Olympic Softball Staff

July 26, 2021

Howard Dobson, a 1998 McNeese State University health and human performance graduate, is in the Tokyo Olympic Games dugout as an assistant coach for Team USA softball. Team USA will…

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Dr. Shuming Bai

Dr. Shuming Bai Named Dean of the College of Business

July 20, 2021

Dr. Shuming Bai has been named dean of the college of business at McNeese State University. Bai succeeds Dr. Wade Rousse who will remain with McNeese as vice president of…

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Dr. Frederick "Chip" LeMieux

LeMieux Named Interim Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs and Enrollment Management

July 19, 2021

Dr. Frederick “Chip” LeMieux has been named interim provost and vice president for academic affairs and enrollment management at McNeese State University, according to Dr. Daryl Burckel, McNeese president. He…

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From left, Dr. Jim Henderson, University of Louisiana System President, Dr. Gabe Willis, Dean of Students for Southeastern Louisiana University, Dr. Kedrick Nicholas, Dean of Students for McNeese, and Dr. Claire Norris, ULS Associate Vice President for Inclusion, Diversity and Effectiveness.

Nicholas Receives Innovation and Inclusion Award from University of Louisiana System

July 19, 2021

Dr. Kedrick Nicholas, dean of students at McNeese State University, has received the James Caillier Innovation and Inclusion Award from the University of Louisiana System. Dr. James Caillier is a…

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On hand for the donation are, from left, Dr. Wade Rousse, McNeese vice president for university advancement, Charles Timpa, First Federal chairman of the board and CEO, and Samuel V. Wilkinson, First Federal president. McNeese Photo

McNeese Receives Scholarship Donation from First Federal Bank

July 14, 2021

First Federal Bank of Louisiana has donated $5,000 to the McNeese State University Foundation for the First Federal Bank of Louisiana Scholarship.

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