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Headshot of McNeese professor Staci Henry.

Staci Henry Named LAHPERD Health Educator of the Year 

December 2, 2025

The Louisiana Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (LAHPERD) recently named McNeese State University assistant professor Dr. Staci Henry the Health Educator of the Year in the category of College/University.  LAHPERD offers recognition to outstanding members…

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McNeese Speech and Debate Team members.

McNeese’s Speech and Debate Team Cultivates Leaders

December 1, 2025

McNeese State University’s Speech and Debate Team helps cultivate the leaders of tomorrow by preparing students through participation in effective communication and autonomous decision making.  Director Tryfon Boukouvidis, McNeese mass communication instructor, is looking forward to another year of students…

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McNeese Interim President Dr. Kedrick Nicholas.

Dr. Kedrick Nicholas Named Interim President of McNeese State University 

November 13, 2025

The University of Louisiana System Board of Supervisors has appointed Dr. Kedrick Nicholas as the interim president of McNeese State University, effective Monday, Nov. 17. Prior to being named interim,…

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Cowboy riding bareback on a bronco at a rodeo.

McNeese Rodeo Team Earns Top Regional and National Rankings 

November 12, 2025

McNeese State University’s rodeo team capped an impressive fall season with the men’s team in first place in the Southern Region of the National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association (NIRA) and ninth…

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Photograph of Allison Puente smiling.

Allison Puente Named Technologist of the Year 

November 12, 2025

Allison Puente, an assistant professor of radiologic sciences at McNeese State University, has been named Technologist of the Year by the Louisiana Society of Radiologic Technologists (LSRT).   According to Greg…

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McNeese student Brian Richard Ikediashi stands with a ballon display for PayPal.

McNeese Senior Interns With PayPal 

November 12, 2025

Computer engineering senior at McNeese State University, Brian Richard-Ikediashi spent time as a junior interning with PayPal in Chicago, Illinois.   Richard-Ikediashi, from Lagos, Nigeria, took the time to learn from…

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Smiling McNeese State University Student in a burgundy dress.

McNeese Freshman Is Finalist to Sing at Trade Show in Nashville 

November 11, 2025

Zoey Symons is an agricultural sciences freshman at McNeese State University from Pearl River and is one of four finalists to sing the national anthem in Nashville, Tennessee, at the…

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McNeese State University, a sidewalk on campus in the fall.

McNeese’s Statement on the Leadership Change 

November 4, 2025

Under Dr. Wade Rousse’s leadership, McNeese State University experienced remarkable growth and renewed energy. Enrollment increased, and the McNeese and Southwest Louisiana communities were uplifted by his contagious enthusiasm and…

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McNeese State University Student Prajeet Bohara

McNeese Senior Interns With The Response Group Inc. 

November 3, 2025

Prajeet Bohara, general computer science senior at McNeese State University, spent time with The Response Group Inc. (TRG) through a remote internship. TRG, located in Cypress, Texas, provides technology to…

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McNeese Burton College of Education students

Burton College of Education at McNeese Celebrates Success 

October 30, 2025

McNeese State University’s Burton College of Education is celebrating consistent growth, top rankings and local and national recognition.  Over the past three years, undergraduate enrollment in the Burton College of…

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