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Meghan Bennett and Emma Bertrand

Changing Lives Through Research

November 11, 2019

Meghan Bennett, of Sulphur, and Emma Bertrand, of Kinder, radiologic sciences seniors at McNeese State University, received first and second place for their research on imaging at the 62nd annual…

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On hand for the presentation are, from left, Richard H. Reid, vice president for university advancement and executive vice president for the McNeese Foundation, Kurth and Edwin K. Hunter, Tupper Foundation trustee.

McNeese Receives Donation for New Scholarship

November 11, 2019

The Olive Tupper Foundation has donated $20,000 to the McNeese State University Foundation to establish the Dr. Michael M. Kurth Scholarship in honor of retired McNeese professor Dr. Michael Kurth.…

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On hand for the presentation are, from left, Steve Cormier, Market Basket vice president of retail operations, Ralynn Castete, McNeese director of scholarships, and Russell Saleme, Market Basket vice president of sales and marketing.

McNeese Receives Donation from Market Basket

November 11, 2019

The Market Basket Charitable Foundation presented a $10,000 donation to the McNeese State University Foundation for the Market Basket Academic Scholarship.

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McNeese MFA Alumnus Featured at the Festival of Words

November 6, 2019

McNeese State University Master of Fine Arts alumnus Tyler Robert Sheldon was featured in the 2019 Festival of Words held in Grand Coteau. The annual festival features award-winning writers from…

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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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