McNeese State University
Former name | Lake Charles Junior College (1939–1940) John McNeese Junior College (1940–1950) McNeese State College (1950–1970) |
|---|---|
| Motto | Excellence With A Personal Touch |
| Type | Public university |
| Established | September 1939 |
Parent institution | UL System |
Academic affiliations | Space-grant |
| Endowment | $118 million[1] |
| President | Daryl Burckel |
Academic staff | 302 |
Administrative staff | 848 |
| Students | 7,626[2] |
| Undergraduates | 6,961[2] |
| Postgraduates | 665[2] |
| Location | , U.S. 30°10′50″N 93°13′00″W / 30.18056°N 93.21667°W |
| Campus | Urban, 121 acres (0 km2) |
| Colors | Royal blue, Sunflower gold[3] |
| Nickname | Cowboys and Cowgirls |
| Mascot | Rowdy |
| Website | www |
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McNeese State University is a university in Lake Charles, Louisiana, United States.
History
[change | change source]It was established by the Louisiana Legislature in 1938 and opened its doors for its first fall session on September 11, 1939, with 140 students and just three buildings. The institution was first named the Lake Charles Junior College and was part of Louisiana State University. The following fall, the school changed its name to John McNeese Junior College to honor John McNeese, a renowned Southwest Louisiana educator and the first superintendent of schools in Imperial Calcasieu Parish. In 1950, McNeese became a four-year college in its own right and came under the authority of the Louisiana Board of Education and would receive accreditation in 1954 by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges. Finally, in 1970, McNeese State University became the official name of the institution.[4]
References
[change | change source]- ↑ "McNeese Foundation Audit 2021" (PDF). Louisiana Legislative Auditor. Retrieved 12 January 2022.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 "Preliminary Headcount Enrollment Summary". Louisiana Board of Regents. September 2016. Archived from the original on 2019-05-19. Retrieved 2016-10-19.
- ↑ "The Official Home of McNeese Athletics" (PDF). mcneesesports.com.
- ↑ "About Us". McNeese State University. Retrieved 2022-08-05.
Other websites
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