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The Big Event is an organization at McNeese State University that promotes unity as it gathers students for service projects to show appreciation and gratitude to the surrounding community. Meetings are every Tuesday from 8-9 p.m. at the Henning SEED Center for current executive members, committee members and staff assistants. Students can pay a membership fee of $20. This organization will sponsor a service project April 18, 2026,…
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The Louisiana Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (LAHPERD) recently named McNeese State University assistant professor Dr. Staci Henry the Health Educator of the Year in the category of College/University. LAHPERD offers recognition to outstanding members and individuals for their contributions and achievements. Henry teaches health and physical education in the H.C. Drew School of Kinesiology at McNeese. According to Dr. Courtney Hebert, head of the H.C. Drew School…
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McNeese State University’s Speech and Debate Team helps cultivate the leaders of tomorrow by preparing students through participation in effective communication and autonomous decision making. Director Tryfon Boukouvidis, McNeese mass communication instructor, is looking forward to another year of students continuing to polish their skills while creating lifelong memories and says effective communication helps them become more confident and proficient in classroom discussions, presentations, job interviews and job-related meetings. …
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The University of Louisiana System Board of Supervisors has appointed Dr. Kedrick Nicholas as the interim president of McNeese State University, effective Monday, Nov. 17. Prior to being named interim, Dr. Nicholas served as the senior vice president. Dr. Nicholas received his bachelor’s and master’s degrees from McNeese and his doctorate in educational leadership at…
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McNeese State University’s rodeo team capped an impressive fall season with the men’s team in first place in the Southern Region of the National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association (NIRA) and ninth in the NIRA national ranking. The women’s team is in third place in the region and two student-athletes are ranked among the nation’s top 10…
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Allison Puente, an assistant professor of radiologic sciences at McNeese State University, has been named Technologist of the Year by the Louisiana Society of Radiologic Technologists (LSRT). According to Greg Bradley, head of the McNeese Health Professions Department, Puente is an excellent professor and is well-liked by her students and peers. Puente is active in…
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Computer engineering senior at McNeese State University, Brian Richard-Ikediashi spent time as a junior interning with PayPal in Chicago, Illinois. Richard-Ikediashi, from Lagos, Nigeria, took the time to learn from people who have more experience and understood the importance of collaboration on product creation. “I gained very important knowledge in building mobile apps and software…
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Zoey Symons is an agricultural sciences freshman at McNeese State University from Pearl River and is one of four finalists to sing the national anthem in Nashville, Tennessee, at the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) Trade Show called CattleCon. Symons, and the other finalists, were chosen from about 30 applicants. Voting is open until Nov.…
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Under Dr. Wade Rousse’s leadership, McNeese State University experienced remarkable growth and renewed energy. Enrollment increased, and the McNeese and Southwest Louisiana communities were uplifted by his contagious enthusiasm and commitment to student success. His presence was felt across campus, and he made every student feel seen and valued. As we look to the future,…
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Prajeet Bohara, general computer science senior at McNeese State University, spent time with The Response Group Inc. (TRG) through a remote internship. TRG, located in Cypress, Texas, provides technology to assist with response industries and emergency preparedness. Bohara, from Nepal, discovered the importance of approaching problems systematically to improve efficiency and accuracy. Along with this…
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