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Biology Graduate Earns Historic Fulbright Award to Conduct Research in Indonesia

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 11:32:12 -0400

Southeast Missouri State University graduate Emily Hudgins has become the first student in SEMO history to receive a Fulbright U.S. Student Program award, earning the opportunity to conduct marine macroinvertebrate research in Indonesia. A rece...

SEMO Students Explore Constitutional Governance at Washington University Model Constitutional Convention

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 10:57:21 -0400

Two Southeast Missouri State University students recently participated in the Model Constitutional Convention at Washington University in St. Louis, a national academic simulation that allows students to debate, draft and propose constitutional...

SEMO Music Students Build Professional Experience Through Performance Opportunities

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 13:40:09 -0400

At Southeast Missouri State University, music students gain professional-level experience through performance opportunities that take them to prestigious venues across the country and around the world, including Carnegie Hall, Disney Concert Ha...

SEMO Agribusiness Graduate to Study Agricultural Law, Return Home to Support Local Farmers

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 12:47:57 -0400

After graduating this spring with a degree in agribusiness: industry, Wyatt Hendley is preparing to attend law school at the University of Mississippi with plans to specialize in agricultural law and return to southeast Missouri to serve local ...

SEMO Agriculture Graduate Turns Internship Experience into Full-Time Marketing Career

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 12:32:13 -0400

After graduating this spring with degrees in agribusiness: animal science and agricultural communications, Lainey Canning has turned her internship experience into a full-time career as a marketing and communications coordinator with Wehmeyer S...

SEMO Graduate Uses Leadership, Hands-On Learning to Launch Next Chapter in Special Education

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 10:53:21 -0400

Southeast Missouri State University graduate Grant Breece is turning years of campus leadership and hands-on learning into a future career in special education and applied behavior analysis. A Gideon, Missouri, native and second-generation SEMO...

SEMO Performing Arts Seniors Showcase Talent in New York City

Wed, 20 May 2026 15:28:47 -0400

Twenty-one Southeast Missouri State University performing arts seniors recently traveled to New York City for an immersive professional showcase experience designed to prepare them for careers in the entertainment industry. The group, made up o...

Southeast Announces Spring 2026 Dean's List

Fri, 15 May 2026 16:11:18 -0400

Southeast Missouri State University has announced its Dean's List for undergraduate academic achievement during the spring 2026 semester. Students named to the Dean's List earned at least a 3.75 grade point average on a 4.0 scale and completed ...

Southeast Announces Spring 2026 President's List

Fri, 15 May 2026 15:31:40 -0400

Southeast Missouri State University has announced its President's List for undergraduate academic achievement during the spring 2026 semester. Students named to the President's List earned a 4.0 grade point average and completed at least 12 hou...

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.