McNeese Conversations

Southwest Louisiana and Gulf Coast sits in the center of the global liquefied natural gas (LNG) industry. This sector drives economic growth, supports thousands of jobs, and helps power communities around the world.At the heart of this is McNeese State University in Lake Charles, home to the LNG Center of Excellence. The center is focused on shaping the future of LNG through education, hands-on training, safety and cutting-edge research to prepare the next generation of professionals to lead and sustain this essential industry.

Transitioning to college is a massive leap, but first-year students don’t have do it alone. In this episode, we’re diving into McNeese’s First-Year Experience (FYE)—the ultimate campus support system designed to help students thrive from day one.From the legendary Just Dance battles to late-night study sessions in the FYE Lounge, we explore how this program is rewriting the script on student life. We’re talking:Peer Mentorship: How upperclassmen are stepping up to guide the next generation.Building Community: Why "fun and games" are actually the secret sauce to academic success.The Power of Belonging: Real stories of how a comfy couch and a few new friends can make a big campus feel like home.Whether students are looking for a tutor or just a place to plug in their laptop, find out how FYE is fostering a sense of belonging like never before.

Is learning math fun? Can students who claim to hate math be intrigued by puzzles and games? McNeese State University assistant professor in the mathematics department, Dr. Haile Gilroy, talks about Rowdy's Math Rodeo events. The events, for children in schools K-12, engage the students in advanced math concepts to inspire a love of math.

Planting an herb garden and refueling the football team are just some of the hands-on opportunities students can find in the dietetics and nutrition program at McNeese. Enjoy an animated discussion about with professors Geneva Girard and Dr. Elizabeth Moore from the Harold and Pearl Dripps School of Agriculture at McNeese State University.