| Photo of Morgan Turpin, courtesy of McNeese Office of Marketing and Communications. |
| Morgan Turpin spent years helping McNeese State University students prepare for life after graduation. Now, as dean of the College of Business, she leads the college where she once studied. Before becoming dean in January, Turpin served as the college’s internship director. Beginning in 2019, she worked with local businesses to help students find internships and mentorship opportunities, prepare for job interviews and enter the workforce. Turpin’s experience includes more than five years at the Southwest Louisiana Economic Development Alliance, where she worked in economic development. In a January university news release announcing her appointment, Turpin spoke about how her time in economic development influenced her work in higher education. “My background in economic development helped me understand how education, industry and community success are deeply connected,” Turpin said. “That perspective has shaped my approach as dean, ensuring our programs prepare students for their careers while supporting the long-term economic vitality of our region.” Her move into the dean’s position began in July 2024, when she was named interim dean. During that time, she helped the college increase enrollment for the 2024-25 academic year and worked on strategies to keep students enrolled. She also helped bring the Future Business Leaders of America Southwest Regional Leadership Conference to McNeese. Turpin was officially named dean in January 2026. At the time, she said she hoped to create more opportunities for students to gain experience and prepare for their careers. She earned her bachelor’s degree in marketing and management and her Master of Business Administration from McNeese College of Business and it is that same college that she helped receive reaffirmation of its accreditation from Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business, or AACSB, International in October. The college has held the accreditation since 1989 and is among approximately 6% of business schools worldwide to earn the distinction. In the university’s Oct. 5 announcement on the accreditation, Turpin recognized the faculty, staff, students and community partners whose work contributed to the college maintaining its accreditation. |
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