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Sydnie Sutherland, a 2018 McNeese State University nursing graduate, is changing lives by answering the call to serve patients fighting the coronavirus at Elmhurst Hospital in Queens, N.Y. “I knew I wanted to help others in the best way possible and I’m so grateful I can do this as a nurse,” says Sutherland. For the…
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The Southwest Louisiana Society of Radiologic Technologists, an organization which has dissolved, has donated $54,724.16 to the McNeese State University Foundation for its endowed Daniel A. Herpin, M.D., Memorial Scholarship. This scholarship is presented annually to a McNeese senior radiologic sciences student. McNeese Photo
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COVID-19 (coronavirus) may have forced the postponement of large concerts and ensembles at universities across the United States but that hasn’t stopped McNeese State University director of bands Dr. Jay Sconyers, who is spearheading a virtual wind symphony event involving 21 university and college bands and five high school bands from across the nation. “As…
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One McNeese State University student has partnered with faculty from the College of Nursing and Health Professions and the College of Science, Engineering and Mathematics to create and supply critical protective equipment for staff in local hospitals during the COVID-19 (coronavirus) crisis. A major challenge that health care providers currently face is the risk…
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Prospective students and their families can explore McNeese State University’s campus and find out about academic programs, scholarships and more from the comfort of their own homes, thanks to the communication efforts of university staff and recruiters. “We’re reaching out and engaging with applicants through email, text, over the phone and we will soon incorporate…
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One McNeese State University instructor has turned the challenge of the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic into a learning opportunity for his students. Chris Hebert, instructor of communication, is using the varied media, corporate and governmental responses to the pandemic as a jumping off point in teaching public relations, organization communication and social media. “Case studies are…
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McNeese State University’s College of Nursing and Health Professions has donated surgical caps, facial cone masks, surgical and sterile gowns and other Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to DeQuincy Memorial Hospital to help address shortages. “In the past, hospitals have donated supplies to us for students to use,” says Dr. Peggy Wolfe, college dean. “Thanks…
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McNeese State University’s Louisiana Small Business Development Center (LSBDC) is able to assist small business owners in navigating the challenges caused by the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic through phone, email and online video conferencing. “In the past week, we’ve provided information and guidance to over 60 people,” says McNeese LSBDC Director Donna Little. “We would love…
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The rapid switch from face-to-face classes to online delivery has not been easy for many McNeese State University students, but Lissette Tersiev, a business management senior, is going the extra mile to help her peers succeed. “She has been a star in helping her classmates,” says Dr. Lonnie Phelps, professor of management. “For this course,…
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Students can go online now to view the class schedules for both the 2020 summer and fall registrations at McNeese State University at mcneeseedu.kinsta.cloud/schedule. Priority registration for both the summer and fall will begin at 1 p.m. on Monday, April 6, for graduate students, seniors, student-athletes and veterans. Junior priority registration begins at 1 p.m.…
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