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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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On hand for the presentation are, from left, Justin Hill, McNeese baseball coach, and Jordan, Kimberly and David Griffin. McNeese Photo

Griffin Family Supports McNeese Baseball

July 14, 2021

Kimberly and David Griffin of Lake Charles have given $28,000 to the McNeese State University Foundation to support facility enhancements at Joe Miller Ballpark.

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McNeese natural resource conservation management major Cutter Tonn

Natural Resource Conservation Management Major Applies His Knowledge in the Field at Internship

July 12, 2021

McNeese State University natural resource conservation management senior Cutter Tonn is applying his knowledge outside of the classroom this summer at his internship as a ranch hand at the MT7…

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Barbara Fontenot

Hands-On Experiences Prepare Students to Change Lives

July 12, 2021

McNeese State University students gain hands-on experience that make them career ready by learning from experts in the community. Senior nursing major Barbara Fontenot worked with physicians and nurses of…

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Members of SHRM and the Imperical Calcasieu SHRM stand together.

McNeese State University Student Chapter Receives Superior Merit Award from SHRM

July 9, 2021

SHRM (the Society for Human Resource Management) awarded a 2020-2021 Superior Merit Award designation to the McNeese State University SHRM student chapter for providing superior growth and development opportunities to…

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Marsa and Butch Alsandor

McNeese Receives Donation for Mass Communication Scholarship

July 7, 2021

Marsa and John “Butch” Alsandor have given $15,000 to the McNeese State University Foundation to establish the Jack Alsandor Memorial scholarship in memory of Butch’s son. Butch is a 1981…

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On hand for the donation are, from left, Dr. Wade Rousse, vice president for university advancement and dean of the college of business, and Bellon. McNeese Photo

McNeese Receives Donation for Education Scholarship

July 7, 2021

Charles “Chuck” Bellon has given $45,000 to the McNeese State University Foundation to establish the Jennifer R. Icklone Bellon Memorial Scholarship in memory of his wife. The award is designated…

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On hand for the presentation are, from left, Jimmie Bunting, McNeese director of strength and conditioning, Jerry LeBlanc, owner of Big Daddy’s, and Heath Schroyer, McNeese athletics director. McNeese Photo

McNeese Receives Donation from Big Daddy’s Sports Grill

July 7, 2021

Big Daddy’s Sports Grill has given $5,000 to the McNeese State University Foundation for the McNeese Athletics strength and conditioning department.

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