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Peer Initiative, a teen suicide prevention nonprofit organization, has donated $3,000 to the McNeese Foundation for the Kay Doré Counseling Clinic (KDCC). The KDCC provides training to Peer Initiative members as well as counseling services to high school students when a need is identified. On hand for the presentation are from left: April Broussard, KDCC…
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McNeese State University’s Burton College of Education is hosting its 4th annual Unlock Education on Friday, Feb. 10, from 8:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. on the McNeese campus. Last year’s event drew 165 students. Unlock Education is a one-day event designed to inspire high school juniors and seniors to enter the education profession through teaching-centered sessions and…
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Spring classes begin Jan. 9, 2023, for McNeese State University students. For students who have registered for 2023 spring classes, the deadline to pay fees is Jan. 11 at 4:30 p.m. Students can view their spring term bills online through the MyMcNeese Portal or their Banner Self-Service account. McNeese offers an installment plan for paying…
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During the 159th McNeese State University commencement ceremony Dec. 9 at the McNeese Legacy Center, the university conferred an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degree on McNeese alumnus Jeffrey A. Miller, chairman, president and CEO of Halliburton Co., one of the world’s largest providers of products and services to the energy industry. The Houston, Texas-based…
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Friday’s 159th commencement at McNeese State University was special for mother Brandie Hayden, 44, and her son Brandon Hayden, 23, of Sulphur. Both received their Bachelor of Science degrees at the afternoon ceremony in the McNeese Legacy Center. Brandie received her degree in mathematical sciences with a concentration in math education 6-12 and Brandon received…
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McNeese State University will confer degrees on 582 graduates during two ceremonies for the university’s 159th commencement Friday, Dec. 9, in McNeese’s Legacy Center. The ceremony for the colleges of agricultural sciences, business and liberal arts will be held at 9:30 a.m. and the Burton College of Education and colleges of nursing and health professions…
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Mark and Rebecca Boniol of Mark Dodge Chrysler Jeep have donated $50,000 to the McNeese State University Foundation for the MyMcNeese Classroom campaign and the Rebecca and Mark Boniol LNG Scholarship. The donation redesigned and updated a classroom in the McNeese College of Business to enhance student instruction and learning while the scholarship supports students…
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John Poché, Jr. has donated $10,000 to the McNeese State University Foundation for the McNeese Men and Women’s Track and Field Teams. On hand for the presentation are from left: Lathaniel Jeanlouis, McNeese Track and Field assistant coach; Ben Chretien, McNeese Track and Field assistant coach; Brendon Gilroy, McNeese Track and Field/Cross Country head coach;…
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On Thursday, Dec. 1, McNeese State University students, faculty and staff along with community leaders celebrated the official completion of the first phase of the Contraband Bayou Improvement Project and opening of the Richard R. Rhoden Bridge connecting the campus buildings and residence halls to the main campus. “What was for many years a very…
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Allison Bel will graduate with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from McNeese State University in December. With a registered nurse license (RN) and an Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) degree from Sowela already in hand, it took her only a year to earn the bachelor’s degree through McNeese’s RN to BSN program.…
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