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Dr. Kevin Clark

McNeese Graduate Changes Lives of Next Generation of Researchers

May 4, 2021

Dr. Kevin Clark, a DeQuincy native, holds three degrees from McNeese State University in radiologic sciences (2001), instructional technology (2006) and a Master of Arts in Teaching (2009) degree. Throughout each of his career paths, Clark credits McNeese with preparing him for success. “After graduating from the radiologic sciences program, I had the opportunity to…

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The front entrance of Hardtner Hall welcomes guests to the College of Nursing and Health Professions

McNeese to Offer Doctorate of Nursing Practice Degree

April 26, 2021

Beginning this fall, the legacy of the College of Nursing and Health Professions at McNeese State University will continue to change lives with the addition of a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree in advanced practice psychiatric mental health nursing – the first such program in Louisiana. The program is approved by the Louisiana State…

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Family Science major Meg Marshall

McNeese Family Sciences Major Changes Lives Through Internship

April 26, 2021

McNeese State University senior family science student Megan Marshall, from DeRidder, is giving back to her community through an internship with the Louisiana Coalition Against Domestic Violence (LCADV) in Baton Rouge. Marshall, a domestic abuse survivor herself, says she originally started working at a domestic violence shelter as a part-time job while she attended McNeese. “While…

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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, Griff and Russ Godwin and Dr. Daryl Burckel, McNeese president. McNeese Photo

McNeese Receives Donation from Godwin Family

April 23, 2021

Russ Godwin, Griff Godwin and Louanna Godwin Goolsby have given $100,000 to the McNeese State University Foundation to establish the Fred R. and Jeaneal W. Godwin Memorial Scholarship in memory of their parents. Jeaneal was a 1983 Master of Education graduate and worked at McNeese in the office of admissions and recruiting for 14 years.…

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Dan Fruge

Medical Laboratory Scientists Change Lives

April 19, 2021

Medical laboratory scientists don’t meet the patients that visit their labs, but Dan Fruge, a 1979 graduate of McNeese State University, says even behind the scenes he knows he’s made a difference in someone’s life. “Any time a sample comes in we have touched that patient,” explains Fruge. “We don’t have the opportunity to shake…

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Things We Lost to the Water Cover

McNeese MFA Graduate’s Debut Novel Published

April 13, 2021

McNeese State University 2015 Master of Fine Arts graduate Eric Nguyen’s debut novel, “Things We Lost to the Water,” has been published by Knopf. “Things We Lost to the Water” tells the story of a mother, Huong, and her two young sons, Tuan and Binh, who arrive in New Orleans from Vietnam in the 1970s…

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Danielle Guillory

McNeese Professor to Serve on National Diversity Task Force

April 8, 2021

Danielle Guillory, associate professor of nursing at McNeese State University, has been selected to serve a two-year term on a new Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Task Force for the National Association of School Nurses (NASN). Guillory’s appointment comes after approaching the NASN president about growing a diverse membership in the organization. “I attended the national…

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On hand for the donation are, from left, Rebecca F. Boniol, Dr. Wade Rousse, McNeese vice president for university advancement and dean of the college of business, and Kay C. Barnett, CFRE, executive director of development for the CHRISTUS Ochsner Foundation.

McNeese Receives Donation for New Scholarship Fund

April 8, 2021

Rebecca Boniol and the CHRISTUS Ochsner SWLA Foundation have partnered to create a $10,000 scholarship fund through the McNeese State University Foundation for Lake Charles Charter Prep graduates attending the university. 

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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 Ryan Navarre, dealer for Navarre Automotive.

Navarre Auto Group Presents Donation to McNeese for Scholarship

April 7, 2021

The Navarre Auto Group has donated $20,000 to the McNeese State University Foundation for the Hazel Bryant Martin and Edward Gene Martin Sr. Scholarship. Edward is former owner of Martin GMC and the scholarship was established in his honor and to recognize his family’s longtime support of McNeese and its students.

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McKenlie Perry

Radiologic Sciences Senior Awarded Scholarship

April 6, 2021

McKenlie Perry, a radiologic sciences major from Lake Charles, is the 2021 recipient of the Danial A. Herpin M.D., Memorial Scholarship. The award is presented annually to a senior radiologic sciences student. “Dr. Herpin was a radiologist at Lake Charles Memorial Hospital and took great pride in training the next generation,” says Susie Beasley, assistant…

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