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The McNair Scholars Program is a unit of the Division of Academic Affairs.

The Ronald E. McNair Postbaccalaureate Achievement Program is federally funded through the U.S. Department of Education. (PR/Award: P217A170182)

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The Stan State McNair Scholars Program helps prepare students for graduate studies through involvement in research and other scholarly activities. McNair Scholars are first-generation and low-income students who have demonstrated academic potential and interest in graduate programs.

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McNair Director

Dr. Nicole Cochran, Ed.D.

Email: ncochran1@csustan.edu
Phone: (209) 664-6641
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Nicole Cochran

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McNair Scholar Found the Perfect Fit at Stan State

 

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Updated: September 04, 2026