Schools

Allen Parish schools enrolled 38 American Indian students in the 2025-26 school year.

Jefferson Davis Parish schools enrolled 48 American Indian students in the 2025-26 school year.

Calcasieu Parish schools enrolled 94 American Indian students in the 2025-26 school year.

McNeese State University will hold a fiction reading featuring local author Michelle St. Romain on May 8 at Richard Student Union. The free public event highlights St. Romain’s debut novel…

McNeese State University has announced its Spring Court for 2026 with Lianne Montelibano named Ms. McNeese and Omari Francis named Mr. McNeese. The court includes students from various majors recognized…

Allison Donnelly, a junior at McNeese State University majoring in biological sciences pre-medicine track, participated in green solvent biomedical research alongside faculty mentors. She describes how mentorships led her into…

Kinsey Vidrine, a senior at McNeese State University, presented findings on essential oils’ antibacterial effects during an undergraduate symposium. Her work used standard lab techniques and was guided by faculty…

A McNeese State University faculty member received this year’s Lifetime Achievement Award from The Louisiana Engineering Society while an alumna was honored with another major award recognizing professional excellence.

McNeese State University will stage Annie Baker’s acclaimed play ‘The Flick’ from April 22-25 at Tritico Theatre. Directed by guest artist Victoria Taylor, this student-led production explores themes of authenticity…

Dean Day has been named director of the Louisiana Small Business Development Center at McNeese State University. He was honored for his work launching new businesses and supporting local economic…

Heath Schroyer will leave his post as Athletic Director at McNeese State University for a senior role at Louisiana State University. Bridget Martin will serve as Interim Athletic Director following…

McNeese State University will hold a poetry and fiction reading with three distinguished MFA alumni on March 27. All featured readers are former Wallace Stegner Fellows from Stanford University.

McNeese State University has opened its new Elizabeth and Leslie Richard Student Union featuring modern amenities for students. The facility replaces two historic buildings lost to hurricane damage while providing…

McNeese State University business students attended a key industry summit thanks to support from Woodside Energy. Students engaged with leaders from Woodside’s Louisiana LNG operations during a panel discussion and…

McNeese State University announced free government contracting training sessions for small businesses across southwest Louisiana this spring. The workshops aim to guide entrepreneurs through federal procurement processes with support from…

McNeese State University will host its Spring 2026 Preview Day for high school students and families on March 14. The event provides information about admissions, academics, scholarships, campus life, and…

McNeese State University will host an event to assist students with the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for the 2026-2027 academic year.

Tuition for in-state students at McNeese State University increased by 0.7% for the 2022-23 academic year, according to recent data, according to the latest disclosure from the National Center for…

In 2024, in-state students at McNeese State University in Lake Charles faced college costs totaling $8,489, according to the latest disclosure from the National Center for Education Statistics.

Tuition at Avery James College increased by 1.7% for the 2022-23 academic year, according to recent data, according to the latest disclosure from the National Center for Education Statistics.

Tuition fees remained steady for the 2022-23 academic year at SOWELA Technical Community College, according to recent data, according to the latest disclosure from the National Center for Education Statistics.

In 2024, in-state students at McNeese State University in Lake Charles faced college costs totaling $8,489, according to the latest disclosure from the National Center for Education Statistics.

In the 2022-23 school year, Cameron Parish welcomed 1,096 students, with male students accounting for the majority, according to the Louisiana Department of Education.

Allen Parish enrolled 4,046 students in the 2022-23 school year, with the majority being male, according to the Louisiana Department of Education.