Southeast Missouri State University

30 Southeast Missouri State University students and two faculty members are spending their spring break in the nation's capital, participating in the annual Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) Think Tank in Washington, D.C.

Southeast Missouri State University Collegiate DECA students won high honors in the 2019 Collegiate DECA State Career Development Conference and Competition Feb. 21-22 in Lake Ozark, Missouri.

Southeast Missouri State University senior Ke-La Harris of St. Louis, Missouri, was elected Feb. 23 to a one-year term as the Holmes Honors Representative on the Holmes Scholars National Board.

Southeast Missouri State University's Redhawk Debate brought home first place and a top speaker award at the Otterbein University Spring Cardinal Tournament March 1-2 in Columbus, Ohio.

Southeast Missouri State University is pleased and proud to welcome our newest students for the spring 2019 semester.

Six female Southeast Missouri State University economics students joined other undergraduate female students of economics at the Second Annual Women in Economics Symposium Feb. 28 at the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis.

Artwork by Southeast Missouri State University faculty and students was on display Saturday, Feb. 23, at the 2019 February Annual in Jackson, Missouri.

The Catapult Creative House Student Studios are holding their second Artist of the Month exhibition this year with "Domesticity Gone Wrong" featuring the work of Southeast Missouri State University artist Maria Esswein.

A team of Southeast Missouri State University business students finished fifth out of 16 qualifying finalists at the Championship Round of the 2019 Network of International Business Schools (NIBS) Worldwide Case Competition Feb. 17-22 in Prince Edward Island, Canada.

Fifteen Southeast Missouri State University students recently attended the 2019 Citizens for the Arts Day at the Legislature hosted by Missouri Citizens for the Arts (MCA) and held Feb. 6 at the Missouri state capitol in Jefferson City, Missouri.

Southeast Missouri State University senior Mary Ramey recently told the University's Board of Regents that Southeast's faculty and programs have given her professional experiences and a solid foundation for launching her future career.

The Cape Central High School Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (AFJROTC) Cyber Patriot Team has made an impressive showing in its inaugural year by winning the Missouri state competition title in cyber defense with training from Southeast Missouri State University cybersecurity students.

A team of Southeast Missouri State University business students has qualified for the Championship Round of the 2019 Network of International Business Schools (NIBS) Worldwide Case Competition Feb. 17-22 in Prince Edward Island, Canada.

Southeast Elementary Education Program in Poplar Bluff Preparing Future Teachers.

The Southeast Missouri State University Cyber Defense Team has extended its streak as the reigning Missouri state champion after winning the 2019 Missouri Collegiate Cyber Defense Competition (CCDC) Feb. 5 for the seventh straight year.

The EDvolution Center at Southeast Missouri State University has been emboldened with a new look to reflect the importance of art in education. Student members of the recently founded Southeast chapter of the National Art Educators Association (NAEA) Preservice chapter recently finished a mural highlighting the Center's integration of the arts and technology in education.

Four Southeast Missouri State University students recently attended the 2019 Governor's Leadership Forum on Faith and Values, held Jan. 9-11 in Jefferson City, Missouri.

A Southeast Missouri State University agribusiness major will be hitting the links this summer in an internship he earned for performing above par. Matthew Ridings of Maryland Heights, Missouri, and a graduate of Pattonville High School, has been awarded the 2019 Roger Null Internship by the Metropolitan Amateur Golf Association in cooperation with the Mississippi Valley Golf Course Superintendents Association (MVGCSA).

Southeast Missouri State University has announced its fall 2018 graduates.

The following students have been awarded scholarships to attend Southeast Missouri State University for the 2019-2020 academic year:

The following students have been named to the fall 2018 Dean's List at Southeast Missouri State University.

Twenty-seven nursing students crossed the stage at Southeast Missouri State University's fall commencement ceremony Dec. 15, marking the successful completion of an academic journey and the beginning of a lifetime career in patient care. Southeast's long tradition of preparing nursing graduates for outstanding placements in the health care industry is exemplified this weekend by six of those nursing graduates - Sarah Brouder of St. Peters, Missouri; Emily Daly of Cape Girardeau, Missouri; Kayla Drew of House Springs, Missouri; Kristy Holland of Oran, Missouri; McKinzie Jones of Destin, Florida; and Allie Wallace of Jackson, Missouri, all of whom will receive a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).

Thirteen tech-savvy computer science students graduated from Southeast Missouri State University Dec. 15 prepped with the skills for success in the world of computing. They are entering an industry integrated into almost every aspect of life and in critical need of skilled and knowledgeable computer science graduates. Among the graduates answering the industry's call this December include Sarah Aldossari of Al Kharg, Saudi Arabia, who received a Bachelor of Science in computer science; Zach Buchheit of Jackson, Missouri, who received a Bachelor of Science in computer information systems; and Lucas Kossack of Grantsburg, Illinois, and Scott St. John of Wildwood, Missouri, both of whom received a Bachelor of Science in cybersecurity during commencement ceremonies at the Show Me Center Dec. 15.

Southeast Missouri State University senior Ke-La Harris of St. Louis, Missouri, says the Lift for Life Academy in St. Louis, Missouri, inspired her to pursue a career as a mathematics teacher. Harris, a middle school education major with a mathematics concentration, recently told Southeast's Board of Regents that her passion for numbers was sparked by Lift for Life mathematics teacher Kenan Morrison, the only African American mathematics teacher she's ever had. At Southeast, she's taken that spark, and with encouragement and guidance, has begun shaping her future as an educator.

Hands-on experiential learning can create amazing opportunities for a student's career and future. For Jacey Clemens, her classroom, practicum and internship experiences with Southeast Missouri State University's sport management program allowed her to gain the knowledge and skills to land her first job as director of entertainment with the River City Rascals, which she begins this week. Clemens, of Warrenton, Missouri, graduated from Southeast Dec. 15 with a Bachelor of Science in sport management. A dedicated student, Clemens is looking forward to graduating and launching her career.

For Zainab Iqbal, graduating from Southeast Missouri State University with her degree in biology and beginning a career in scientific research is the fulfillment of a life-long pursuit and dream. As a child, Iqbal accompanied her mother who was diagnosed with Diabetes to every doctor's appointment, and she was fascinated by the people in white coats and medical equipment. Starting Dec. 19, she will be one of those white-coat clad professionals as a research lab technician for the Division of Infectious Diseases with Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis.

The following students have been awarded scholarships to attend Southeast Missouri State University beginning in Spring 2019.

Seven Southeast Missouri State University hospitality management majors recently participated in the HX: Hotel Experience 2018 Convention in New York City attending educational sessions, networking with hotel industry professionals and touring the iconic Knickerbocker Hotel. Three of the students competed in the Smith Travel Research (STR) Market Study Competition and earned honorable mention in the undergraduate category.

Two Southeast Missouri State University horticulture students have been selected to serve on the 2019 Student Advisory Committee of the Western Nursery and Landscape Association (WNLA). Leah Schumacher, a senior from Bridgeton, Missouri, and Kelly Hurley, a sophomore from De Soto, Missouri, will join a group of 20 of the most outstanding agriculture students from institutions and colleges across the Midwest to serve on the 2019 board.

Southeast Missouri State University senior Rebecca Gangemella of Warrensburg, Missouri, is polishing her journalistic skills on the sidelines of Redhawks athletics, hoping her experiences translate to a "win" in the sports broadcasting arena after graduation.