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McNeese State University Homecoming Queen Hailey Goodwin and King Steven Gros and their court were presented during halftime ceremonies at the Cowboys vs. Houston Baptist Huskies football game on Saturday, Oct. 19, in Cowboy Stadium.

McNeese 2019 Homecoming Court Named

October 22, 2019

McNeese State University students Hailey Goodwin, a nursing senior from Lake Charles, and Steven Gros, an agricultural sciences senior from Napoleonville, have been named McNeese’s 2019 Homecoming Queen and King. The royal pair and court were presented during halftime ceremonies at the McNeese Cowboys vs. Houston Baptist Huskies football game on Saturday, Oct. 19, in…

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Statue of horse and rider in front of McNeese plaza.

2020 Spring Priority Registration Dates

October 22, 2019

Students can go online now to view the class schedules for the spring 2020 semester at McNeese State University at www.mcneese.edu/schedule. Priority registration will begin at 1 p.m. Monday, Oct. 28, for graduate students, seniors, student-athletes and veterans. Junior priority registration begins at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 29, while sophomore priority registration begins at 1…

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First Choice for Computer Science Education

October 21, 2019

The College of Science, Engineering and Mathematics at McNeese State University recently hosted a workshop for over 27 middle and high school teachers from across the state of Louisiana to continue their computer science education training using the Code.org curriculum in their classrooms. McNeese is partnered with Code.org to serve as Louisiana’s only Code.org regional…

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McNeese history junior Grant Leonards reviews artifacts brought in by members of the Lake Charles community for inclusion in the 1911 Historic City Hall Arts & Cultural Center’s special exhibit, “The Pelican State Goes to War: Louisiana in World War II.”

Learning From History to Serve the Future

October 21, 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 State Goes to War: Louisiana in World War II.” The exhibit is hosted by the National WWII Museum in New Orleans to highlight Louisiana’s contributions…

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McNeese Homecoming Contest Winners

October 18, 2019

Several contests were held in conjunction with Homecoming activities on the McNeese State University campus this week.  The homecoming float competition winners are: University Division First place—Chi Omega Second place—Kappa Alpha Third place—Student Art Association Community Division First place—The Buccaneers of Lake Charles float one Second place—The Buccaneers of Lake Charles float two Third place—Town…

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Stephanie Clark, third from left, assistant director for alumni affairs, receives the donation, from left, Johnathan Cernek, Coushatta Tribe of Louisiana councilman, Crystal Williams, councilwoman, David Sickey, chairman, Loretta Williams, secretary and treasurer, and Kevin Sickey, vice chairman.

McNeese Alumni Association Receives Coushatta Donation for 2019 Homecoming Events

October 18, 2019

Coushatta Casino Resort donated $5,000 to the McNeese State University Alumni Association to help sponsor 2019 Homecoming week activities.

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On hand for the donation are, from left, Kevin Holland, CEO, Brad Guillory, McNeese Alumni Association president, and Heather Hidalgo, director of marketing and communications.

CHRISTUS Ochsner Donates to McNeese

October 18, 2019

CHRISTUS Ochsner Health Southwestern Louisiana has donated $5,000 to the McNeese State University Alumni Association to help co-sponsor 2019 Homecoming week activities Oct. 14-19.

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An abstract image of a man and various objects create "State of Mind" by Jacob Dugas.

Two McNeese Professors Selected for Prestigious Art Exhibit

October 15, 2019

Two McNeese State University professors have been selected for the 2019 Irene Rosenzweig Biennial Juried Exhibition at The Arts & Science Center for Southeast Arkansas in Pine Bluff. The stoneware piece “Crucible Series 81” from professor of art Ken Baskin and the screenprint “State of Mind” from assistant professor of drawing and printmaking Jacob Dugasare…

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Jody Taylor, Assistant Director of Banners, Allen Jarvis, Chief Financial Officer for KMI, Brooke Hanemann, Director of Banners, Chuck Ehlers, President and CEO of KMI, and Greg Leute, Outreach and Operations Specialist for Banners.

Banners Receives Donation from Knight media

October 15, 2019

Banners at McNeese State University is annually supported by donations from area corporate sponsors. Knight Media Printing recently donated $6,000 to Banners for its cultural season.

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Statue of horse and rider in front of McNeese plaza.

McNeese People on Campus

October 9, 2019

Dr. Jack Eaddy Jr. has been named assistant director of bands at McNeese State University. Eaddy received his bachelor’s degree in music education from Florida State University, his master’s degree in wind conducting from the University of Georgia and his Doctorate of Musical Arts in wind conducting from the University of North Texas. Prior to…

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