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Nikki Schaaf was an All-Southland Conference soccer player for the McNeese State University Cowgirls from 2014-17 and a member of the 2017 squad that tied a school record, at the time, with 12 wins, the most in school history. A native of Cypress, Texas, and a four-year starter for the Cowgirls, the former student-athlete earned SLC…
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As McNeese State University classes transitioned online in March, dean of the College of Liberal Arts and professor of music Dr. Michael Buckles has worked to create a catalog of helpful videos for faculty members who are looking for ways to promote student engagement in their online classrooms. “With more than 50% of our faculty…
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While nurses and doctors around the world provide direct care for patients with coronavirus, behind the scenes medical laboratory scientists are constantly processing test kits that identify a patient as a positive case for the virus. From urine and blood tests to identifying bacteria and viruses, medical laboratory scientists provide detailed reports on various bodily…
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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 GOPHR from an idea with five employees to a business with 30 full-time team members. GOPHR is a virtual marketplace where consumers can order their…
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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 ($10,000) sponsorship and the Louisiana Small Business Development Center at McNeese ($40,000).
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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 season. “We were on track to take 10 individuals to the national finals this year and I was 100% confident our team was ready to…
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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 is replacing the retiring vice president Richard Reid. “I am so thankful for this opportunity to build on the successes of the Office of University…
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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 Louisiana Board of Regents. ATLAS grants are intended to build the artistic, educational and research foundations of Louisiana institutions and are competitively awarded to state and…
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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 of Southwest Louisiana through the First Choice Campaign that provides necessary resources to sustain growth in high demand academic areas.
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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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