Spotlight

Dr. Daniel Groft is an Assistant Professor of Economics and Director of the H.C. Drew Center for Business and Economic Analysis (Drew CBEA). He received his doctorate in economics from…

Dr. Ilya Okhotnikov is an Assistant Professor of Family Science. He received his doctorate in family science from the University of Kentucky.  Dr. Okhotnikov’s current research focuses on studying relational…

Charles McNeely is an Associate Professor of Theatre and Coordinator of the McNeese Theatre Program. The 2019 fall semester marked his 25th year with the program. He received a Bachelor of…

Dr. Joanna Thompson is an assistant professor of psychology and earned her doctorate in experimental psychology from Texas Christian University. She is also a 2013 psychology and 2015 experimental psychology…

Bridget McDaniel is an Assistant Professor of Art. She holds a master’s degree in art history from Louisiana State University and the American School of Classical Studies in Athens, Greece.…

Dr. Neil Carnes is a professor of mathematical sciences and earned his doctorate from Auburn University. He has held the Mildred Scott Endowed Professorship in Mathematics for several years and…

Jennifer Barrow is an Assistant Professor of Nursing and began her career at McNeese in 2011. She holds a bachelor’s degree in nursing from McNeese, a master’s degree in nursing…

Dr. Judy Hand is an Associate Professor of Music and earned her doctorate in flute performance from Louisiana State University. She is a Bank One/Henry Alexander Endowed Professorship in Music…

Dr. Byungkyun Chung is a Professor of Agricultural Sciences. He received his bachelor’s degree in forestry science from Kon-Kuk University, his master’s degree in soil science from West Texas A&M…

Dr. Gerard Ornas Jr. is an Assistant Professor of Mathematical Sciences and received his Doctorate in Mathematics from Texas Tech University. He came to McNeese in 2003 and has received two…