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Semilore “Semi” Bashorun, senior at McNeese State University, spent his summer interning at Ernst and Young. His time at the financial firm in Dallas, Texas, allowed him to experience routines beneficial for his potential career. “The internship gave me the chance to rotate across different business areas. That experience helped me identify where my real…
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McNeese State University senior Jazmin Winford is back on campus this fall after a semester last spring at Tampere University in Finland. “I knew before I started college that I wanted to go to Europe, to a place that has a real winter, for a semester,” Winford said. The business major from Iowa took classes…
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McNeese State University offers adults aged 50 or older a simplified admission and registration process called Emphasis on Special Entry, or EASE. The program is for those who wish to enroll part-time in undergraduate classes for personal growth. Additionally, Louisiana residents aged 60 and older can take one course at a reduced rate of $63.50…
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McNeese State University announces Candace Stracner as the new director of recruiting and Jessica Markstrom as the new registrar. Stracner earned a bachelor’s degree from McNeese and has worked in human resources for the last 15 years. She says it is incredibly rewarding to be in a role where she can encourage the next generation…
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McNeese State University honored three faculty members with Emeritus status for their exemplary service to students, the university and the community. The 2025 recipients were recognized at a recent reception during McNeese Week for faculty and staff. Emeritus titles are awarded to retired faculty and administrators in recognition of distinguished academic careers and professional contributions…
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McNeese State University’s W.A. and Dorothy Hanna Department of Performing Arts is now offering season passes for the 2025-2026 theatre season, featuring three award-winning productions. The $40 season pass is one ticket for each of the three productions that include Buried Child, Next to Normal and The Flick. Individual tickets are $20 per show, while…
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McNeese State University’s College of Nursing and Health Professions announces Dr. Amelia Washington as the new department head of undergraduate nursing and Jennifer Barrow as the new program coordinator for the undergraduate nursing program. Washington was previously the assistant department head where she led initiatives in student advising, recruitment, retention and curriculum development. She implemented…
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McNeese State University’s Medical Laboratory Science program is integrating virtual reality (VR) into the classroom. “Through an application to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention OneLab, we received three Meta Quest 3 headsets at no cost. Since fall 2024, three of our Medical Laboratory Science (MLS) students have been researching the potential use of…
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McNeese State University computer science students are working on an artificial intelligence resume generator. Oluwatobiloba Onimole and David Majekodunmi are creating a web application called ResumAI that will modify a person’s resume to better match a job description. “I’ve always been fascinated by the intersection of AI and practical, everyday tools,” explained Onimole, a senior…
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McNeese State University students majoring in medical laboratory sciences (MLS) study the efficacy of immunohematology reagents, or substances used in blood typing and compatibility testing, related to expiration status. “Our research aims to evaluate the effectiveness of blood bank reagents for blood typing,” explained Kadie Reon, a freshman from Hackberry. “Will expired reagents maintain accuracy for blood…
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