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Fearless Futures: SEMO Graduate Expands Global Teaching Impact

Fri, 08 May 2026 17:33:47 -0400

Southeast Missouri State University graduate James Foote, originally from Arkansas and currently teaching at the university level in China, will earn a Master of Arts in teaching English to speakers of other languages (TESOL) this spring. Throu...

Fearless Futures: SEMO Music Education Graduate Steps into Band Director Role after Leading On and Off the Field

Fri, 08 May 2026 16:25:51 -0400

Isaac Thorn, of O'Fallon, Missouri, will graduate this spring from Southeast Missouri State University with a degree in instrumental music education and begin his career as assistant band director at Wentzville Middle School and Holt High Schoo...

SEMO Aviation Students Attend Aerospace Expo in Florida

Mon, 04 May 2026 17:25:11 -0400

Southeast Missouri State University aviation students recently attended the Sun 'n Fun Aerospace Expo in Lakeland, Florida, one of the nation's premier aviation events, where they gained valuable career development and networking opportunities ...

SEMO Announces 2025-26 Student Life and Leadership Award Recipients

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 10:07:49 -0400

Southeast Missouri State University recognized outstanding student leaders, organizations, advisors and mentors during its annual Student Life and Leadership Awards celebration, honoring those who made meaningful contributions to campus life th...

Redhawk Speech and Debate Team Earns National Recognition

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 07:18:48 -0400

Southeast Missouri State University's Redhawk Speech and Debate Team earned national recognition at the National Speech Championship, where students competed against top collegiate speakers from across the country and two advanced to the quarte...

SEMO Honors 2026 Excellence in Advising, Student Success and Teaching Recipients

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 17:49:26 -0400

Southeast Missouri State University recognized outstanding faculty, staff and student mentors during its 2026 Excellence in Advising, Student Success, and Teaching Celebration on April 21. The event honored individuals and departments for excel...

SEMO Mass Media Students Earn State Honors, National Recognition for Fearless Storytelling

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 16:53:03 -0400

Students in Southeast Missouri State University's Department of Mass Media are garnering recognition for their bold storytelling and real-world media experience, earning top honors at the 2026 Missouri Broadcast Educators Association (MBEA) Col...

SEMO Puts Experience-Driven Education on Display at Annual Student Research Conference

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 08:00:28 -0400

Southeast Missouri State University's Annual Student Research Conference, held April 14-15 in the University Center Ballroom, brought together undergraduate and graduate students from all colleges to showcase their research through presentation...

SEMO Wind Ensemble Performs at Cincinnati's WindFest

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 11:50:22 -0400

Southeast Missouri State University's Wind Ensemble recently performed at WindFest, an invitation-only concert held at Cincinnati Music Hall, where select ensembles showcase their talents on a national stage. The experience challenged students ...

SEMO English Students Find Their Voice Through Public Readings at Catapult

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 14:46:35 -0400

SEMO English students are gaining confidence and refining their craft through public readings at Catapult, where they present original poetry, fiction and creative nonfiction in a supportive, real-world setting. These events provide valuable op...

SEMO Advances Agribusiness Careers Through Online Master's Program

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 11:54:32 -0500

Southeast Missouri State University's fully online Master of Science in agribusiness program helps working professionals advance their careers while gaining deeper knowledge of the business side of agriculture. Designed for current and emerging...

SEMO Student Earns Scholarship to Study in South Korea

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 17:26:44 -0500

A Southeast Missouri State University student, Amber Fenton, has been named the first SEMO recipient and one of six nationwide to earn the Lewerglobal: Your Journey Begins Scholarship, receiving $2,500 to support her summer study abroad experie...

SEMO Students Selected for Missouri Governor's Leadership Forum

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 12:29:23 -0500

Four students from Southeast Missouri State University were selected to represent the University at the Missouri Governor's Student Leadership Forum, held Feb. 12-14 in Jefferson City, where they engaged with public officials, policy experts an...

SEMO Student Returns to the Place Where His Story Began

Tue, 17 Feb 2026 17:53:50 -0500

Ethan Griggs' first-year at Southeast Missouri State University is not just the start of his college experience, it is a meaningful return to the place where his story first began. Born while his parents were students and living on campus, Etha...

Internship Experiences Prepare SEMO Agriculture Students for Next Steps

Mon, 02 Feb 2026 10:59:41 -0500

Southeast Missouri State University's Department of Agriculture prepares students for life after graduation through a required internship program that provides hands-on, real-world experience across the agriculture industry. Students gain pract...

Southeast Missouri State University Celebrates December 2025 Graduates

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 16:48:07 -0500

Southeast Missouri State University honored all students who completed their degrees during the fall commencement ceremonies held Saturday, December 13.

Southeast Announces Fall 2025 President's List

Tue, 23 Dec 2025 11:10:36 -0500

Southeast Missouri State University has announced its President's List for undergraduate academic achievement during the fall 2025 semester. Students named to the President's List earned a 4.0 grade point average and completed at least 12 hours...

Southeast Announces Fall 2025 Dean's List

Tue, 23 Dec 2025 10:30:39 -0500

Southeast Missouri State University has announced its Dean's List for undergraduate academic achievement during the fall 2025 semester. Students named to the Dean's List earned at least a 3.75 grade point average on a 4.0 scale and completed at...

SEMO HackLabs Teams Earn Three Podium Finishes at Hackathon

Thu, 18 Dec 2025 14:36:24 -0500

Southeast Missouri State University's HackLabs teams delivered one of their strongest performances to date at the AI Vibe-Coding Hackathon in November, earning two second-place finishes and one third-place finish while competing against univers...

SEMO Students Cultivate Careers in Agricultural Innovation Through Saluna Internship

Thu, 04 Dec 2025 10:46:15 -0500

Southeast Missouri State University agriculture students Colton White, Emjae Mosier and Gant Gibson spent their summer gaining hands-on experience with Saluna, a St. Louis agricultural technology startup working to advance hemp as a sustainable...

SEMO Arrow Students Earn National Recognition in the College Media Association's 2025 Pinnacle Awards

Fri, 21 Nov 2025 11:47:54 -0500

Southeast Missouri State University's student-run newspaper, the Arrow, earned multiple top honors at the 2025 College Media Association Pinnacle Awards, highlighting the program's excellence in multimedia storytelling, design and production. S...

Southeast Missouri State University Welcomes Students to SEMO

Mon, 17 Nov 2025 15:23:58 -0500

Southeast Missouri State University is proud to celebrate with our newest students on beginning their first year at SEMO.

Anderson and Martin Crowned 2025 SEMO Man and Woman of the Year

Mon, 27 Oct 2025 14:56:54 -0400

Nathan Anderson of Festus, Missouri, and Sophie Martin of Perryville, Missouri, were named Southeast Missouri State University's 2025 Man and Woman of the Year during halftime of the Homecoming football game on October 18. The award recognizes ...

Anderson and Martin Crowned 2025 SEMO Man and Woman of the Year

Mon, 27 Oct 2025 14:45:03 -0400

SEMO 2025 Man and Woman of the Year Finalists Announced

Mon, 29 Sep 2025 12:16:39 -0400

Ten Southeast Missouri State University students have been named finalists for the 2025 Man and Woman of the Year awards, which recognize outstanding student leaders who exemplify academic excellence, campus involvement and community service. S...