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McNeese State University’s rodeo team traveled to the Panola College Rodeo in Tatum, Texas for the first rodeo of the season.   Several students on the men’s team placed in their respective competitions. In saddle

Tellurian presented their $1 million pledge in support of the LNG Center of Excellence at McNeese State University and student scholarships for the new McNeese LNG Business Certificate. Pictured left to right are: Joey Mahmoud, Tellurian Senior Vice President

Representing the McNeese Federal Credit Union, and handing over the keys, is Dr. Larry DeRouen, board chairman and Ron Cobb, president/CEO, and accepting the keys is Dr. Daryl Burckel, president of McNeese. Left to right: DeRouen, Burckel,

Kaylee Cormier is a third-generation member of McNeese State University’s women’s rodeo team- both her mother and grandmother were on the McNeese rodeo team. Kaylee’s grandmother, Charlene Carson, is a 1968 McNeese nursing graduate, and her mother, Kasey Cormier, graduated

The McNeese State University Alumni Association will present its 2023 Distinguished Alumnus of the Year awards during halftime ceremonies at the McNeese vs. Nicholls football game on Saturday, Sept. 30.  The three McNeese alumni who have been

The Southwest Louisiana Out of the Darkness Walk for suicide prevention will be held on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023 at the Burton Coliseum.  “It’s estimated that for every person who dies by suicide, 25 people attempt suicide. When it

McNeese State University’s online program for a Master of Arts in psychology with a concentration in applied behavior analysis (ABA) in the Department of Psychology and Counseling has joined the Behavioral Health Centers of Excellence (BHCOE)

McNeese State University honored the seven faculty members with Emeritus status for their exemplary service to students, the university and the community.   The 2023 recipients were recognized at a recent reception during McNeese Week for faculty and staff.  

Six McNeese State University faculty and staff members have received the 2023 President’s Awards for Excellence.  These annual awards are sponsored by First Horizon Bank as part of its $100,000 commitment to several McNeese programs and initiatives.  

Dr. Brook Hanemann, director of Banners at McNeese State University, was selected to represent Louisiana at the recent meeting of the South Arts Advocacy in Atlanta, Georgia, by the Louisiana Division of the Arts. The South Arts