Southeast Missouri State University

Southeast Missouri State University celebrated the achievements of its faculty, staff, and student mentors at the 2025 Excellence in Advising, Student Success, and Teaching Celebration on April 22. The event honored individuals and teams who demonstrate exceptional commitment to student support, innovative instruction, and academic mentorship. Among the awardees were Bashair Ahmad and Dr. Lori Mueller, recognized for outstanding academic advising, with Mueller also receiving the OVC Outstanding Faculty Commitment to Student Success award. Provost Awards recognized excellence in categories ranging from teaching innovation and experiential learning to mentorship and research support. Notable honorees included Dr. Sarah Dietrich for teaching innovation and Dr. Suhair Amer for student mentorship. Additional accolades were presented to faculty excelling in online teaching, student recruitment, and assessment, as well as to Hannah Witty, who was honored as an exemplary graduate teaching assistant. The SupportNET Student Success Awards highlighted contributions to student retention, with recognitions going to Alicia Lincoln, Debbie Carter, and the Athletic Academic Services team.

Thirty-one Southeast Missouri State University students recently became certified storm spotters through a National Weather Service-led training, applying their new skills just days later during a significant weather event in Missouri. Many of the students, including aviation majors and geoscience minors, found the hands-on experience both professionally relevant and personally impactful. Guided by Professor Pamela Mills, the training emphasized not only the science of severe weather but also the civic responsibility of storm spotting. Students reported increased confidence in identifying hazardous conditions and recognized the value of their contributions to public safety and weather awareness.

Southeast Missouri State University alumna Kamryn Flowers has been named a 2025 Missouri Teacher Leader of Tomorrow by the Missouri Milken Educators, recognizing her outstanding promise as a future educator. A graduate in early childhood education, Flowers completed her student teaching at Stix Early Childhood Center in St. Louis before being hired at Mason Elementary. She was praised for her strong classroom management, content knowledge, and nurturing approach to teaching. As part of this honor, she will receive mentorship and professional development from past Milken Educator Award winners. Her recognition highlights SEMO's continued excellence in educator preparation and its commitment to developing classroom-ready, impactful teachers.

Southeast Missouri State University has awarded the President's Scholarship for the 2026 academic year to five remarkable seniors.

Southeast Missouri State University alumnus Jason Steiner graduated in December 2024 and was offered a dream job in professional baseball only a few weeks later.

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

The following students have been named to the fall 2024 President's List at Southeast Missouri State University.

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

The following students have been named to the fall 2024 Dean's List at Southeast Missouri State University.

The following students have been named to the spring 2024 Dean's List at Southeast Missouri State University.

The following students have been named to the spring 2024 President's List at Southeast Missouri State University.

Southeast Missouri State University is pleased and proud to celebrate with our newest students on completing their first semester at Southeast.

The following students have been named to the fall 2023 President's List at Southeast Missouri State University.

The following students have been named to the fall 2023 Dean's List at Southeast Missouri State University.

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

The following students have been named to the spring 2023 President's List at Southeast Missouri State University.

The following students have been named to the spring 2023 Dean's List at Southeast Missouri State University.

The following students have been named to the fall 2022 Dean's List at Southeast Missouri State University.

The following students have been named to the fall 2022 President's List at Southeast Missouri State University.

Southeast Missouri State University is pleased and proud to celebrate with our newest students on their first semester at Southeast.

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

The following students have been named to the spring 2022 Dean's List at Southeast Missouri State University.

Southeast Missouri State University senior Taylor King can't wait for the moment when she crosses the stage for her diploma at the University's commencement ceremonies tomorrow, May 14.

Southeast Missouri State University is proud to announce the 2021-22 Student Life and Leadership Award recipients.

Southeast Missouri State University is pleased and proud to celebrate with our newest students on their first semester at Southeast.

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

When Southeast Missouri State University senior Drew Beussink began his undergraduate studies, he did not have a strong career trajectory in mind. Four years and countless academically enriching opportunities later, the Cape Girardeau native will continue his educational journey in the hallowed halls of Yale Law School. Beussink, who double-majored in political science and economics, will graduate from Southeast on May 14.

Since high school, Hannah Kroencke has known she wanted a career in business and accounting.

Southeast Missouri State University senior Grace Powderly knew from a young age that practicing medicine was in her career path.

For Southeast Missouri State University senior Rachel Richardson, music is personal - it has shaped her life into that of a professional musician.