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McNeese State University’s family sciences internship program offered through the Department of Social Sciences is changing lives through hands-on educational experiences and community service. The Bachelor of Arts degree in sociology, with a concentration in family science, is offered 100% online and the internship program works with 51 non-profit, educational and governmental social service organizations…
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Dr. Brian Nozny, assistant professor of percussion at McNeese State University, and his wife, Rachel, a professional flutist, brought music back into their community when they put on a special live concert at the end of their driveway for their neighborhood. Performing together as the BNR Duo since 2016, the two were scheduled to perform…
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The McNeese State University Burton College of Education’s vision of changing lives through education is by empowering students, investing in communities and impacting the world. “This is a powerful reminder of the strength of educators as we celebrate each of them May 6-8 during Teacher Appreciate Week 2020,” says Dr. Angel Ogea, dean of the…
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Students enrolled in the 2020 summer term at McNeese State University will receive an automatic fee reduction as part of an On-Track Incentive Program to assist students in maintaining academic progression toward graduation. “The program is available for the summer enrollment periods to encourage students to remain “on-track” toward receiving a degree,” says Ralynn Castete,…
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The Burton College of Education at McNeese State University is investing in the lives of K-12 students by developing Education Roundup, a new online repository of academic lessons for families to use at home. The online lessons are produced by teacher candidates in their final semester at McNeese. According to Dr. Angel Ogea, dean of…
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The coronavirus pandemic has changed how business is completed, but that hasn’t stopped McNeese State University professor of nursing Twila Sterling-Guillory. In addition to teaching five courses this semester, Sterling-Guillory also meets weekly with patients receiving hospice care. “From teaching online to visiting my patients and homeschooling, it’s been a very busy time but all…
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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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