McNeese picks three finalists for president’s job, including a state lawmaker

By: Piper Hutchinson

Outlets: Louisiana Illuminator

Published: May 7, 2026

Words: 307

Last Updated: 2 months, 1 week ago

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A Republican state senator and two longtime university administrators were named semi-finalists to become the next president of McNeese State University in Lake Charles.

Sitting state Sen. Mike Reese of Leesville has been in the legislature since 2020 and has never worked in higher education. His professional experience is in warehousing, logistics and commercial real estate.

Reese was a student member on the Louisiana Board of Regents for one year when he …

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