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McNeese 2018 Fall Preview Day Set

September 19, 2018

McNeese State University’s annual Fall Preview Day for prospective students and their families will take place from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 6. This event is sponsored by the Admissions and Recruiting Office. Fall Preview Day is an opportunity for prospective students and parents to tour campus, learn about admissions, colleges and offered majors and…

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Joli Blon, the official McNeese beer will begin distribution on Sept. 17.

McNeese to Introduce Joli Blon Beer

September 19, 2018

McNeese will soon introduce a popular tradition to restaurants and retailers throughout Louisiana with the launch of Joli Blon, the official McNeese beer. “We are excited to partner with one of the most established and highly successful Louisiana craft breweries, Bayou Teche, to create this unique beer and to work with our wholesale partner, Southwest…

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Fall SAGE 2018 theme is Rolling on the River

McNeese Fall 2018 SAGE Series

September 19, 2018

McNeese State University’s 2018 Fall SAGE series will kick off with a presentation titled, “Between the Levees: Adrift on America’s Untamable River,” by Boyce Upholt at 3 p.m. Monday, Sept. 24, in the SEED Center. SAGE offers a series of short lectures and discussions on a specific theme each fall and spring held on Monday…

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McNeese Hosts Cybersecurity Workshop

September 19, 2018

A workshop titled “Small Business, Big Threat: Cybersecurity and Your Business” will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 25, at the SEED Center at McNeese State University. The workshop is sponsored by the Louisiana Small Business Development Center at McNeese. Business owners will learn about the importance of cybersecurity and how…

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Community Parade Applications Now Online for 2018 McNeese Homecoming

September 15, 2018

Registration for the 2018 McNeese State University Homecoming Parade is now open online for community entries at mcneeseedu.kinsta.cloud/homecoming. The fee is $50 per unit. The homecoming parade is scheduled to roll down Ryan Street at 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 25, and this year’s theme is “Jurassic Pokes.” The Cowboys are playing the Central Arkansas Bears…

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McNeese Sponsors Jennings Workshop

September 15, 2018

A workshop titled “Basic Business Bookkeeping” will be held from 2-4 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 26, on the second floor of the Zigler Art Museum in Jennings. The workshop is sponsored by the Louisiana Small Business Development Center at McNeese State University. This course will provide information to small business owners on various topics, such as…

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Four graduation hats with a badge recognizing U.S. News Best Colleges.

McNeese Makes USNWR Best Colleges List

September 13, 2018

For the eighth consecutive year, the U.S. News and World Report has ranked McNeese State University as one of the best regional universities in the South in its 2019 Best Colleges list released this week. The U.S. News ranking system evaluates colleges and universities on 16 measures of academic quality, including outcomes, graduation rates, strength…

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Students and alumni visit with a Career Fair sponsor.

2018 McNeese Fall Career and Internship Fair Set

September 12, 2018

The McNeese State University 2018 Fall Career and Internship Fair will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 19, in the Recreational Complex on campus. McNeese students of all majors and classifications, as well as alumni, can participate. This year’s theme is “My McNeese, My Career.” The career fair is a…

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Dr. Caroline Hennigan and Richard Reid of McNeese accept a check from Amy Kestel, Stephanie Kestle Karpovs and Donna Kestel

Dr. David A. Kestel Memorial Pre-Dental Scholarship Established at McNeese

September 11, 2018

A $15,000 donation has been made to McNeese State University to establish the Dr. David A. Kestel Memorial Pre-Dental Scholarship through the McNeese Foundation. Donna Kestel – along with family and friends – has established the scholarship in memory of her husband, Dr. David Kestel. On hand for the presentation are from left: Dr. Caroline…

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Dr. Wendi Prater

McNeese Names News E-Learning Director

September 11, 2018

Dr. Wendi C. Prater has been named director of the Office of E-Learning at McNeese State University. Prater previously worked as an architect with Blockchain Technology in Austin, Texas. Prater received her Bachelor of Science degree in family and consumer science from McNeese, her Master of Science degree in human ecology and her Master of…

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