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Chemical Engineering Student Finds Her Path at McNeese

February 23, 2022

McNeese State University engineering major Raven McZeal followed a non-traditional path to McNeese. The 27-year-old mother from Lake Charles originally began pursuing a chemical engineering major at LSU with the goal of entering the cosmetics industry. “While at LSU, I wrote an essay about why I chose my major. It was about a little girl…

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On hand for the donation are, from left, Dr. Wade Rousse, McNeese vice president for university advancement, and Susanne and Jeff Coates. McNeese Photo

New Endowment for Education Established at McNeese

February 22, 2022

Jeff and Susanne Coates and their family have donated $20,000 to the McNeese State University Foundation to establish the May Dell and Jack Coates Endowment for Education. The endowment is dedicated to the betterment of the Burton College of Education and the funds may be used at the discretion of the dean.

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First MyMcNeese Classroom Launched

February 21, 2022

In 2019, the College of Business launched the MyMcNeese classroom renovation campaign to upgrade classrooms in the College to resemble training spaces found in businesses.  The first completed classroom, and the model for the MyMcNeese campaign, is the Chennault Room, which has a wraparound mural of photos that illustrate Chennault’s history and the role of…

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Engineering Major Awarded DOTD Scholarship

February 21, 2022

Madison Fontenot, a Ville Platte senior in civil engineering at McNeese State University, has been awarded a $1,000 scholarship from the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development. Fontenot received one of 10 scholarships awarded to civil engineering students from Louisiana universities for 2022. The Southeastern Association of State Highway Transportation Officials (SASHTO) provides funds for…

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Unlock Education Brings Future Educators to Campus

February 21, 2022

The Burton College of Education hosted over 160 junior and senior high school students interested in the teaching profession at an Unlock Education event on Friday.  Students participated in a series of hands-on activities that demonstrated engaging and innovative teaching methods led by McNeese faculty and education majors.  Unlock Education is held in conjunction with…

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McNeese To Celebrate National Engineers Week

February 16, 2022

National Engineers Week is Feb. 20-26 and McNeese State University’s College of Science, Engineering and Mathematics will celebrate with several special activities and events. Since 1951, National Engineers Week has helped bring engineering to life for students, educators and parents by raising awareness about the contributions of engineers. On Monday, Feb. 21, McNeese will hold…

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McNeese Spring Career Expo Set Feb. 23

February 14, 2022

The McNeese State University 2022 Spring Career Expo will be held from 1-4 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 23, in the Recreational Complex on campus. All McNeese students, as well as alumni, can participate. Participating students should dress professionally and bring copies of their resume to give to recruiters upon request. Students can have their resumes…

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McNeese to Host Spring 2022 Suit-Up Event with JCPenney

February 14, 2022

The McNeese State University Alumni Association is partnering with JCPenney to provide exclusive discounts on career apparel for McNeese students and alumni during the Suit-Up Event Feb. 20 from 3-6 p.m. in Prien Lake Mall in Lake Charles. “We’re very excited to continue working with JCPenney to provide this shopping experience for our students and…

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McNeese Graduates Lead Chamber SWLA

February 14, 2022

Both the outgoing and incoming Chairs of the Chamber SWLA are McNeese graduates. 2021 Chair Jim Giffin is a 1988 accounting graduate. Jim – a Financial Adviser with Edward Jones – is an active Chamber SWLA Board Member, serving two full terms on the Board before his Chairmanship. 2022 Chair Kay Fox – a 1988…

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2021 Radiologic Sciences Graduates Earn Perfect Score on National Exam

February 14, 2022

The 2021 McNeese State University radiologic sciences graduates have a 100% first-time passage rate on the national certification examination in radiography administered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technology. “The McNeese radiologic sciences curriculum prepares students to practice competently, safely and effectively in providing the images necessary for diagnosing disease and injury as professional radiographers…

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