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William Scheufens (center), chief of police for the McNeese Police Department, receives the Outstanding Staff member award from Dr. Jim Henderson (left), University of Louisiana System president and CEO, while Dr. Daryl Burckel (right), McNeese president, looks on.

McNeese Police Chief Receives UL System Staff Award

March 23, 2021

William Scheufens, chief of police for the McNeese State University Police Department, has been recognized with the Outstanding Staff Member award by the University of Louisiana System. The annual award…

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Jassmine Sims, seated, a senior health systems management major, reviews client information with Dr. Amy Bufford, Coordinator of the Health Systems Management Program.

Health Systems Management Student Coordinates COVID Vaccination Clinics

March 22, 2021

McNeese State University student Jassmine Sims, a senior health systems management major, not only received her COVID-19 vaccine at McNeese’s first on-campus clinic but she also helped organize the operation…

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Amberly Thompson, Tristan Baggett, Amelia Landreneau and Hasan Mir appear with crowns and sashes as Cowboy Court royalty.

McNeese Announces 2021 Cowboy Court

March 18, 2021

The McNeese State University Student Government Association has created the 2021 Cowboy Court to combine both the Homecoming and Spring courts for the 2020-21 academic year. Both courts were presented…

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A satellite view map shows the McNeese property to house the LNG Center of Excellence.

McNeese Announces Proposal for LNG Center of Excellence

March 17, 2021

To view the press conference go to: youtube.com/McNeeseStateU The McNeese State University Foundation and McNeese State University have submitted a proposal to the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) for a…

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A nurse gives a young woman a covid vaccine in the arm.

McNeese Hosts On-Campus COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic

March 15, 2021

McNeese State University hosted its first COVID-19 vaccination clinic on campus Friday, March 12, for eligible students, faculty and staff. McNeese’s vaccination site was approved through the Louisiana Department of…

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On hand for the presentation are from left: Dr. Wade Rousse, McNeese Vice President for University Advancement and Dean of the College of Business; Ken Francis, Sales Center Manager for Lake Charles Coca-Cola; and Kaeleigh Murray, On-Premise Manager for Lake Charles Coca-Cola.

McNeese Receives Donation from Lake Charles Coca Cola

March 15, 2021

Lake Charles Coca-Cola Bottling Co. has donated $30,000 to the McNeese Foundation for Coca-Cola Scholarship #10.

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A blue anchor forms the Vessel Project logo

Good Deeds Change Lives

March 15, 2021

McNeese State University sociology senior Roishetta Sibley is changing lives in Southwest Louisiana through a mutual aid initiative called the Vessel Project. The Vessel Project came to life during the…

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From left, Dr. Daryl Burckel, McNeese President, Gregory P. Thibodeaux, Turner Industries Business Development Manager, and Dr. Wade Rousse, McNeese Vice President for University Advancement and Dean of the College of Business.

Turner Industries Contributes to First Choice Campaign

March 15, 2021

Turner Industries has contributed $100,000 to the McNeese State University First Choice campaign to provide necessary resources to sustain growth in high demand academic areas that support the economic expansion…

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On hand for the presentation are, from left, Steven Perez, IBERIABANK|First Horizon Bank vice president/commercial relationship manager, Dr. Wade Rousse, vice president of university advancement and dean of the college of business, Philip Earhart, IBERIABANK|First Horizon Bank executive vice president and southwest Louisiana market president, Brian Abshire, IBERIABANK|First Horizon Bank vice president/commercial relationship manager.

IBERIABANK|First Horizon Continues to Support McNeese

March 8, 2021

IBERIABANK, a division of First Horizon, has committed $100,000 to various McNeese State University programs and initiatives.  The funds are dedicated to the McNeese First Choice Campaign, Bridge the Gap…

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McNeese State University Family Sciences Student Katy Rozas

Family Science Students Changes Lives Through National Internships

March 8, 2021

McNeese State University senior family science major Katy Rozas, from Lake Charles, is combining her business skills with her passion for community service with an internship at Camp Fire National…

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