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Faculty and staff of the Kay Dore Counseling Clinic

McNeese Holds First Responders Day

November 6, 2019

The Kay Doré Counseling Clinic (KDCC) at McNeese State University hosted a First Responders Day to bring attention to the mental health needs of police officers, firefighters and EMTs. The event…

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On hand for the donation are, from left, Richard H. Reid, vice president for university advancement and executive vice president for the McNeese Foundation, Maurice Gold and Dr. Anita Fields-Gold.

Fund for College of Nursing and Health Professions Established

November 4, 2019

The Maureen Bates College of Nursing Instructional Fund has been established through the McNeese State University Foundation from the proceeds of a sale of land donated by Dr. Anita Fields-Gold…

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On hand for the presentation were, from left, Bruce Hemphill, McNeese Athletics Director, Heath Schroyer, McNeese Head Men’s Basketball Coach, Dr. Daryl Burckel, McNeese President, Tony Barre, Indorama Ventures Senior Site Director, and John Smith, Indorama Ventures Vice President Operations.

Indorama Donates to McNeese

November 4, 2019

Indorama Ventures has donated $25,000 to the McNeese State University Men’s Basketball Program for operations and program enhancement. Indorama Ventures is a global chemicals company serving diverse end-use markets with…

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McNeese President, Dr. Daryl Burckel, Scott Doyle, Dr. David Buttross and McNeese Athletics Director, Bruce Hemphill.

Buttross and Doyle Honored for Support

November 4, 2019

Dr. David Buttross III and Scott Doyle have been honored for their outstanding commitment to McNeese State University athletics with the renaming of the End Zone Room to the Buttross-Doyle…

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Erica Young stands with her supervisor while holding her award.

McNeese Graduates Are First Choice for Awards

November 4, 2019

Erica Young, a 1999 mass communication graduate of McNeese State University, has always loved telling stories. For the last 14 years she’s been able to do just that with the…

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McNeese Ranks 3rd Best University in Louisiana

November 4, 2019

By: Marlisa Harding/ American Press McNeese State University was recently ranked the third best university in Louisiana according to Wallethub’s recent report, 2020’s Best College and University. Wallethub, a personal…

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McNeese president Dr. Daryl Burckel and Lamar State College president Dr. Thomas Johnson sign the agreement.

First Choice Agreement

October 29, 2019

McNeese State University and Lamar State College Orange, a two-year institution in Texas, have formalized an agreement that will create seamless pathways for students to transfer to McNeese for a…

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Faculty and community members volunteer to be interviewed by health care students for the Interprofessional Education Clinic.

McNeese Students are Career Ready

October 29, 2019

McNeese State University graduate nursing, psychology and dietetic students gain experience working with their professional peers through activities like the Interprofessional Education Clinic hosted by the College of Nursing and…

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McNeese Scholarship Deadline Set

October 29, 2019

Dec. 1 is the priority deadline for 2020-21 academic scholarship applications at McNeese State University. “High school seniors should begin the application procedure now for academic scholarships to McNeese,” said…

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Intern Grant Leonards assists a local resident with her documents

McNeese Student Serves as Intern for the 1911 Historic City Hall Arts & Cultural Center

October 28, 2019

McNeese State University history junior Grant Leonards received hands-on experience in his field with an internship at the 1911 Historic City Hall Arts & Cultural Center’s special exhibit, “The Pelican…

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