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On hand for the donation are, from left, Dr. Chip LeMieux, interim vice president for academic affairs and enrollment management, Dr. Karen Aucoin, mathematics department head, Bane’s wife, Gay, Bane, Bane’s daughter, Lisa Ann Cook Simpson, a 1983 accounting graduate, and Dr. Tim Hall, dean of the college of science, engineering and mathematics.

McNeese Receives Donation for Department of Mathematics

September 2, 2021

Bane Cook, a 1957 mathematics graduate of McNeese State University, has donated $100,000 to the McNeese Foundation for the department of mathematics. Cook, who recently turned 96, is a World War II veteran, and after earning his degree at McNeese, he had a successful career as an engineer with CitCon Oil Corp. He also championed…

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McNeese State University students Malaki Johnson, left, and Isaiah Johnson, right, were recently selected to participate in the inaugural Reginald F. Lewis Scholars program.

McNeese Students Selected for Inaugural Scholars Program

August 31, 2021

McNeese State University health and human performance major Isaiah Johnson and biological sciences major Malaki Johnson, both from Opelousas, have been selected for the inaugural Reginald F. Lewis Scholars program by the University of Louisiana System (ULS). This program is part of the commitment by the UL System to produce Louisiana’s most educated generation by the…

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McNeese chemical engineering student Aimee Ingabire

McNeese Chemical Engineering Major Receives Hands-On Experience in Product Development

August 24, 2021

McNeese State University senior chemical engineering student Aimee Ingabire recently worked to develop hair coloring products as part of her internship at Henkel Corp. in Rocky Hill, Connecticut. Ingabire was assigned to develop a hair color toner and lightener, and with this project, she had the opportunity to see what it was like to design…

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On hand for the donation are, from left, Dr. Daryl Burckel, McNeese president, Mendelson, Brook Hanemann, Banners at McNeese director, and Jody Taylor, Banners at McNeese assistant director. McNeese Photo

Banners at McNeese Receives Donation

August 12, 2021

R. Reed Mendelson Jr. has donated $15,000 to the McNeese State University Foundation to support the Banners at McNeese production “Letters Home.” The stage production brings to life letters from soldiers who served in Afghanistan and Iraq. The show is set for Nov. 11 at 7 p.m. in the F.G. Bulber Auditorium. Admission is free.

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McNeese Theatre To Hold Roundup and Auditions

August 11, 2021

The McNeese State University Theatre Roundup will be held on Thursday, Aug. 19, from 5:30-6:30 p.m. in Tritico Theatre. McNeese students, faculty, staff and community members are invited to attend and learn about the upcoming McNeese Theatre season, performance opportunities and additional ways to participate in this season’s productions. Auditions for McNeese Theatre’s all-female performance…

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Pride of McNeese Marching Band

2021 Cowboy Kickoff Showcase Set

August 6, 2021

McNeese State University will host the 2021 Cowboy Kickoff Showcase fundraiser for the Pride of McNeese Marching Band travel fund at 6 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 12, in Burton Coliseum. Admission is $15 for adults and $10 for children. Doors open at 5 p.m. Face masks or coverings are required. The showcase will feature several presentations,…

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2021 Rouge et Blanc Tickets On Sale Aug. 6

August 5, 2021

Tickets for the 2021 Rouge et Blanc gala will go on sale at 9 a.m. Friday, Aug. 6. Presented by Banners at McNeese State University, Rouge et Blanc is Southwest Louisiana’s premier wine and food event. Rouge et Blanc will be held on Saturday, Oct. 30, from 4-8 p.m. at the Oak Crossing event venue…

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McNeese Burton College of Education Approved for National Program

July 29, 2021

The Burton College of Education at McNeese State University is one of only three programs in the state approved as a partner with the national Call Me MISTER program – Mentors Instructing Students Toward Effective Role Models. The program begins this fall. Call Me MISTER is a highly acclaimed initiative created by Clemson University and…

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Janice Gravely

McNeese Graduate Changes Lives Through Service

July 28, 2021

Retired U.S. Army Lt. Col Janice Gravely was five years into her career when she came to teach in the ROTC program at McNeese State University. While recruiting the military’s future leaders, she also earned a Master of Education degree in instructional technology. She credits her time at McNeese with preparing her for success as…

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Howard Dobson

McNeese Grad Part of USA Olympic Softball Staff

July 26, 2021

Howard Dobson, a 1998 McNeese State University health and human performance graduate, is in the Tokyo Olympic Games dugout as an assistant coach for Team USA softball. Team USA will be playing for gold on Tuesday. A former McNeese baseball athlete, Dobson says his coaches prepared him to impact the lives of others. An Orange,…

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