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McNeese State University’s Student Health Services now offers acute medical care to students under the direction of Brooke Kennedy, family nurse practitioner and executive director of health and wellness. “Services in the clinic are provided at no cost for McNeese students,” explained Kennedy. “Students, and their parents, can rest assured that they will not be charged for services in the clinic as in the past.” “We…
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Reagan West, senior medical laboratory science major at McNeese State University, is interning at Lake Charles Memorial Hospital. West, from Darrow, learned throughout her internship that she has a passion for assisting people in solving health issues. “I will continue to strive to give the best results and do everything accurately so there are no mistakes on the lab side of…
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McNeese State University senior, Dixie Guidry, interned at a private white-tailed deer breeding facility over the summer in Macon, Mississippi. Guidry, natural resource conservation management major from Egan, learned the importance of teamwork when working alongside a fellow intern at the facility. “There were times when things didn’t go as planned, which is to be…
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McNeese State University graduate, Anna Broussard, has been named the 2025 Outstanding Student of the Year by the Louisiana Society of Radiologic Technologists (LSRT). Broussard, a May 2025 radiologic sciences graduate from Lake Charles, is recognized as the top radiologic sciences student in Louisiana. This competitive honor is awarded to an individual who demonstrates exceptional…
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For the 15th consecutive year, McNeese State University has received national recognition as one of the best regional universities in the South by U.S. News and World Report. In the just released 2026 edition of “Best Colleges,” McNeese is also ranked No. 40 among the Top Public Schools in the southern region – one of…
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McNeese State University is celebrating the largest enrollment increase in 22 years. Fall 2025 enrollment rose by 5% to 6,556 students, up from 6,243 in 2024, turning around years of decline. “Twenty-two years,” exclaimed Dr. Wade Rousse, president of McNeese State University. “We know that coming to McNeese can change a life and it’s thrilling…
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The McNeese State University Alumni Association will present its 2025 Distinguished Alumni of the Year Award to Lake Charles businessman Ryan Navarre, owner of Navarre Auto Group, during halftime ceremonies at the McNeese vs. Weber State football game on Saturday, Sept. 13. This award recognizes McNeese graduates who have distinguished themselves in their chosen field…
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Fisher Wallace, senior at McNeese State University, completed an internship with Cameron LNG in Hackberry. This company works to transform natural gas into liquified natural gas. The management major learned the importance of teamwork and communication within supply chain industry throughout his internship. “Everyone relies on one another to complete processes and achieve the final…
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Rachel Hawsey interned at the SWLA Economic Development Alliance in Lake Charles while seeking a second degree at McNeese State University. The senior finance major holds a bachelor’s degree in elementary education from Montana State University. The well-rounded student stayed near her hometown of Billings, Montana, to obtain her real estate license before making the…
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McNeese State University celebrated the first cohort of students in the Preparing for Real Independence and Motivating for Excellence, or PRIME, program with a signing ceremony. PRIME is a new two-year program for students ages 18-26, who have an intellectual disability. The program focuses on the acquisition of functional academics, career development and independent living,…
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