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McNeese Students Develop Service to Connect Local Businesses with Community

April 28, 2020

Since winning the collegiate category of the 2019 SEED Center Business Pitch Competition, McNeese State University students Brian Flanagan, marketing, and Warren Vandever, mechanical engineering have expanded their mobile app…

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On hand for the presentation are, from left, Brook Hanemann, Banners Director, Donna Little, Director of the LSBDC, Dr. John Griffith, Head of the McNeese Engineering and Computer Science Department in the College of Science, Engineering and Mathematics, Dr. Daryl V. Burckel, McNeese President, Heather Lasell, Sasol Vice President, West Plant Operations, and Marcus Boutte, Sasol Senior Manager, Supply Chain.

Sasol Donates to McNeese

April 27, 2020

Sasol has donated $70,000 through the McNeese Foundation for the Sasol Imperial Calcasieu Engineering Scholarship ($10,000) and the Sasol College of Engineering and Computer Science Scholarship ($10,000), Banners at McNeese…

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McNeese Rodeo Finishes Season On Top

April 27, 2020

With the cancellation of the National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association’s College National Rodeo Finals this year due to coronavirus, McNeese State University’s men’s and women’s rodeo teams have officially ended the…

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Dr. Burckel, Dr. Rousse and Ric Sanders stand together.

Rousse Named Vice President for University Advancement

April 22, 2020

Dr. Wade Rousse has been named vice president for university advancement at McNeese State University effective July 1 pending approval by the University of Louisiana System Board of Supervisors. Rousse…

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McNeese Professor Receives Prestigious ATLAS Grant

April 21, 2020

Dr. Janet Allured, professor of history and director of women’s studies at McNeese State University, has received her second prestigious ATLAS (Awards to Louisiana Artists and Scholars) grant from the…

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On hand for the presentation are, from left, Heather Lasell, Sasol vice president, west plant operations, McNeese President Dr. Daryl V. Burckel, Marcus Boutte, Sasol senior manager, supply chain.

Sasol Makes Second Installment to McNeese First Choice Campaign

April 17, 2020

Sasol has completed its second installment of a $75,000 pledge to the McNeese First Choice Campaign. Local industry partners and contractors are investing in McNeese State University and the future…

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On hand for the presentation are, from left, Michael Royer (2014), Pam Holloway Royer (1982), Royer and Dr. Lonny Benoit, head of the W.A. and Dorothy Hanna Department of Performing Arts.

McNeese Receives Donation from Royer Family

April 17, 2020

The Royer family has donated $15,000 to the McNeese State University Foundation to establish the Royer Family Scholarship for a music education major.

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Brennan Uzee and Joshua Lessigne with donations

Agricultural Sciences Students Fight Hunger with On-Campus Food Pantry

April 16, 2020

McNeese State University’s College of Agricultural Sciences faculty, staff and students are helping to combat student food insecurity through the on-campus food pantry. The food pantry was started in 2019…

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Brian Johnson and his wife, Kitty, with students at Koiyaki Guide School

McNeese Alumnus is Changing Lives through Conservation

April 15, 2020

McNeese alumnus Brian Johnson and his wife, Kitty, are changing lives through their wildlife conservation work in east Africa. A native of Lake Charles, Brian graduated with bachelor’s degree in…

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McNeese Education Graduate Is Changing Lives Through Online Learning

April 15, 2020

The coronavirus pandemic has caused a disruption to daily life, but educators like Kierra Malveaux, a 2018 McNeese State University education graduate, are finding ways to help their students succeed…

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