McNeese State University Alumni Association

McNeese's offices will be closed on Friday, June 19, in observance of Juneteenth. They will reopen on Monday, June 22, at 7:30 a.m.

Happy National Mascot Day to our favorite, Rowdy! 🤠

Bringing the energy, spirit, and Cowboy pride to every game, tailgate, and campus event, Rowdy is truly the heart of McNeese spirit. 🔥📣💛💙

Fun fact: the McNeese Alumni Association helps support Rowdy’s scholarship, helping make it possible for him to keep hyping up Cowboy Nation all year long! 🎓🎉🙌

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Today, we have learned of the passing of our 2023 Distinguished Alumnus & 2025 Homecoming Parade Grand Marshal, Dr. John Noble. We offer condolences to his family and friends. Dr. Noble’s leadership, knowledge and friendship will be missed at McNeese. 💙💛

Caps, gowns and a risk of rain? If you’re attending McNeese’s Spring 2026 Commencement in person, be prepared for wet weather with an umbrella or raincoat. To keep the day moving smoothly, guests must exit promptly after each ceremony. Please use clear bags and keep the artificial noisemakers at home! https://ow.ly/rsnU50Z2HOA

Welcome, Senator Reese! 🤠

Senator Mike Reese Named Ninth President of McNeese State University | McNeese State University The University of Louisiana System Board of Supervisors has named Senator Mike Reese as the ninth president of McNeese State University, selecting a longtime public servant…

🎓✨ Celebrating Excellence at McNeese! ✨🎓

Last night, we had the incredible honor of recognizing some of the very best our university has to offer. The Outstanding Graduate Award celebrates the best of the best; exceptional students selected from each of McNeese’s colleges at both the undergraduate and graduate levels.

These graduates represent the highest standards of academic achievement, leadership, and dedication. Their hard work, perseverance, and commitment to excellence truly set them apart, and we could not be prouder of all they have accomplished.

👏 Please join us in congratulating these outstanding students as they take the next step in their journeys. The future is bright, and it starts with leaders like you!

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THIS IS GOING TO BE FUN 🤩

No. 2 Lamar and No. 5 McNeese will meet in the Southland Baseball Championship Series from May 21-23 in Beaumont!

Ring season is the best season 😮‍💨 💍🏆🤠

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HISTORY RESTORED 👑

Our cameras picked up something unexpected last night… and it looks like we’ve got a very mysterious new Pokes fan in the area.

We’re not saying it’s Bigfoot… but we’re also not saying it isn’t. All we know is he showed up when things were quiet and left us with more questions than answers.

See for yourself. 👀👣🤠

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