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On hand for the presentation are from left: Sara McLeod Judson, president and CEO of the Community Foundation of Southwest Louisiana; Dr. Chip LeMieux, dean of the College of Agricultural Sciences; Dwight Bertrand, agricultural sciences instructor; and Edwin F. Hunter III, Fritz Lang Foundation representative. McNeese Photo

Changing Lives Through Scholarships

December 2, 2020

The Fritz Lang Foundation has given $60,000 to the McNeese Foundation to establish three endowed scholarships – Fritz Lang Foundation Endowed Scholarships #1-3 – designated for agricultural sciences majors. The…

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Clerc Bertrand

McNeese Names MAF Executive Director

December 1, 2020

McNeese State University has selected Clerc (pronounced “Claire”) Bertrand as the new executive director for the McNeese Athletic Foundation (MAF). “Clerc has years of experience growing and fostering athletic sponsorships,…

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On hand for the presentation are, from left, Dr. Wade Rousse, Vice President for University Advancement and Dean of the College of Business, Levar W. Greenhouse, Regional Director AT&T Louisiana, and Dr. Daryl Burckel, McNeese President.

AT&T Supports McNeese Hurricane Relief

November 24, 2020

AT&T has donated $25,000 to the McNeese State University Foundation for the University’s Hurricane Relief Fund, which supports students, faculty and staff in times of exceptional need. McNeese Photo

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On hand for the presentation are, from left: Dr. Wade Rousse, vice president for university advancement and dean of the college of business; Wayne Ahrens, Westlake Chemical vice president, Operations Region 1; Curtis Brescher, Westlake Chemical plant manager; Dr. Tim Hall, college dean; and Joe Andrepont, Westlake Chemical principal, community and governmental affairs.

Westlake Chemical Supports Student Study Center at McNeese

November 18, 2020

CUTLINE: Westlake Chemical has donated $15,000 to the College of Science, Engineering and Mathematics at McNeese State University through the McNeese Foundation to benefit the engineering student study center. Earlier…

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HHP student Aubrey Dillon performs an ultrasound on a patient's leg.

Internships Offer Path to Professional Success

November 18, 2020

McNeese State University students are resilient and continue to earn real-world experience through internships that make them the First Choice for employers seeking qualified candidates. Each semester, pre-chiropractic medicine, pre-occupation…

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John M. Schroder Sr., Louisiana State Treasurer, presents a check to McNeese President, Dr. Daryl Burckel.

McNeese Receives Unclaimed Property Funds

November 18, 2020

John M. Schroder Sr., Louisiana State Treasurer, returned $16,269.64 to McNeese State University President, Dr. Daryl Burckel, from unclaimed property designated for McNeese. The funds cover several years and are…

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McNeese women's team member ties goat during competition

McNeese Rodeo Teams Dominate Southern Region

November 11, 2020

Despite Hurricanes Laura and Delta and shutdowns due to COVID-19, the McNeese State University men’s and women’s rodeo teams continue to dominate the southern region of the National Intercollegiate Rodeo…

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Engineering Professor Receives Grant to Fund New Studio

November 9, 2020

McNeese State University associate professor of civil engineering Dr. Ahmed Abdel-Mohti has received a $140,000 grant from the Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute (PCI) Foundation to establish a PCI Studio at McNeese.…

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McNeese Makes U.S. News & World Report List for 10th Straight Year

November 2, 2020

For the 10th consecutive year, the U.S. News and World Report has ranked McNeese State University as one of the top universities in the South in its 2021 Best Colleges…

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Students at Career Fair

McNeese State University To Host Virtual Career Fair and Internship Soiree

October 27, 2020

McNeese State University will hold a special virtual Career Fair and Internship Soiree on Oct. 29 from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. There, current students, graduating seniors and alumni will…

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