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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…

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;…

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…

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.…

McNeese State University’s Lacie Wentzel, director of the McNeese Recreation Complex, was named Rising Professional of the Year at the Louisiana Association of College and University Student Personnel Administrators (LACUSPA) Conference recently. The award is given to a deserving recipient that demonstrates outstanding achievement in promoting the ideals and principles of LACUSPA. Nominated professionals showcase…

The Market Basket Charitable Foundation has given $10,000 to the McNeese State University Foundation for the Market Basket Academic Scholarship. The funds for the donation were raised at the Market Barket Golf Tournament held in October at The National Golf Club in Westlake. On hand for the presentation are from left: Skylar Thompson, Market Basket…

First Federal Bank of Louisiana has donated $5,000 to the McNeese State University Foundation for the First Federal Bank of Louisiana Scholarship. The scholarship is designated for junior, senior or graduate students in the College of Business. On hand for the presentation are from left: Charles V. Timpa, First Federal Bank of Louisiana chairman of…

Two McNeese State University students won the Leaders of Tomorrow essay contest at the Americas LNG and GAS Summit and Exhibition that took place in Lake Charles recently. Alicia Vieira Claudio, a chemical engineering student from São Paulo, Brazil won first place, and Kayli Williams, a finance major from DeQuincy, won second place. Students from…

McNeese State University students’ artwork received Best of Show and Honorable Mention awards at the College Juried Art Exhibition at the Stark Museum of Art in Orange, Texas. Madison Poindexter, an art major from Lake Charles, earned Best of Show award with her charcoal drawing titled, “Reaching For…”, depicting several hands from different angles reaching…

McNeese State University President Dr. Daryl Burckel received a Positive Growth Community Recognition Award recently. The Alliance for Positive Growth (APG) honored Burckel for his efforts in getting McNeese facilities and housing back up and running at their Annual Positive Growth Banquet. Guest speaker Louisiana Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser presented the award to Burckel. APG…