Southeast Missouri State University

Three Southeast Missouri State University students from the Department of Health, Human Performance and Recreation won the Student Quiz Bowl at the Central States Chapter of the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) Conference Oct. 18 in Kansas City, Missouri.

The Catapult Creative House Student Studios at Southeast Missouri State University announces its third Artist of the Month exhibition of the season titled "Among the Flowers." The exhibition will feature the work of Southeast artist Madison Ellers of Crystal Lake, Illinois, who is pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Education, art education.

Zackary Koeller, a senior from Jackson, Missouri, and Danielle Bergfeld, a senior from Effingham, Illinois, were crowned the 2018 Man and Woman of the Year at halftime of the Southeast Missouri State University Homecoming football game on Saturday, Oct. 13, on Houck Field.

The Catapult Creative House Student Studios' Artist of the Month series continues its 2018-2019 season with "Built Up: An Individual's Examination of Home" featuring the work of Southeast Missouri State University art major Erin Gericke.

Southeast Missouri State University sophomore Adam Schween told the University's Board of Regents that the River Campus provides some of the best facilities in the country and has afforded him a fantastic educational experience.

Redhawks senior tight end and scholar athlete Bud Hilburn is taking advantage of all the opportunities - both academic and athletic - Southeast Missouri State University has to offer.

Southeast Missouri State University student Myriah Bernard was recently selected to serve as a student delegate at the 42nd World Federation of United Nations Association's (WFUNA) Plenary Assembly and 3rd Global Youth Forum in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic.

Southeast Missouri State University student Marqusha Oliver traveled to New York City this summer to intern in one of the city's finest and most highly respected art galleries.

The Catapult Creative House Student Studios' Artist of the Month exhibition series opens the 2018-2019 season with "Flowers: Pointless or Purity," featuring the work of Southeast Missouri State University student artist Darian Norfleet.

"An American Hero," a Southeast Missouri State University original production, has been honored with the New York Musical Festival's (NYMF) Best of Festival Production Award. In addition, Adam Schween, a junior musical theatre major from Germantown, Tennessee, received the Award for Outstanding Individual Performance for his portrayal of the lead character, Thomas.

The pesky microorganism associated with causing dental cavities is at the heart of McNair Research being conducted this summer by a Southeast Missouri State University student. Breiona Catching, a senior from St. Louis, Missouri, double majoring in microbiology and medical laboratory science, is participating in McNair Research at Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI) in the Diversity Summer Undergraduate Research Opportunity Program.

Southeast Missouri State University student Kayla Chapman refers to dolphins as co-workers at her six week recreational therapy internship at Island Dolphin Care in Key Largo, Florida. Chapman, a senior majoring in recreation and parks administration from Cape Girardeau, Missouri, applied for the internship to gain a unique experience in animal assisted therapy.

For some, the lazy days of summer are a welcome respite. And for others, like Southeast Missouri State University students Blake Trickey and Tyler Howard, the past couple of months have been spent facilitating artificial photosynthesis and working with 3D micro-lasers. Trickey and Howard are spending the summer in National Science Foundation (NSF) Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) - one in the United States and the other overseas. The two are making the most of their time in preparation for careers in the sciences after graduation.

Southeast Missouri State University seniors Jacey Clemens, Raymond Killian and Terry Pletka are learning what it takes to work behind the swing with the Gateway Grizzlies.

Southeast Missouri State University student Emma Ahern of Webster Groves, Missouri, has learned there's no monkeying around this summer at the Saint Louis Zoo.

A Southeast Missouri State University faculty member and student recently joined more than 150 faculty and students at the American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education's (AACTE) 2018 Washington Week in Arlington, Virginia.

Southeast Missouri State University student Jenna Kirkbride is spending her summer bringing educational, interactive and fun activities to military families across the nation with Project Youth Extension Service! (YES).

Southeast Missouri State University student Dalton Cowan is applying his mathematics skills this summer as an actuarial intern with Allstate, one of the largest insurance companies in the United States.

Southeast Missouri State University has announced its spring 2018 graduates.

Southeast Missouri State University senior Heather Keesee says being a Libra - a natural people pleaser - makes hospitality management a great career fit for her. She is interning this summer at the Beau Rivage MGM Resort in Biloxi, Mississippi, where she is shadowing management in hopes of launching a career in the industry.

Southeast Missouri State University's Conservatory of Theatre and Dance will offer two sneak peeks of its upcoming performance of "An American Hero" in New York City with two non-ticket dress rehearsals of the show at Southeast's River Campus.

Southeast Missouri State University student Connor McGarr is learning to protect our nation's power grid as an information technology (IT) intern with Ameren, a Fortune 500 utility company.

Eight Southeast Missouri State University students from Southeast's Donald L. Harrison College of Business traveled to the second annual Foundation for Economic Education Conference (FEECon) in Atlanta, Georgia, June 7-9.

A Southeast Missouri State University original production, "An American Hero," will be in the national spotlight when it is performed as part of the 15th season of the New York Music Festival (NYMF) July 23-29 in the Acorn Theatre in New York City.

Southeast Missouri State University announces the River Campus Summer Arts Festival's production of "Legally Blonde Jr.," opening June 15 as part of its two-week extended production.

Southeast Missouri State University student Adam Way is combining his passion for golf and the outdoors as a grounds crew intern at Quail Hollow Club in Charlotte, North Carolina, this summer.

The Gallery at Southeast Missouri State University's Catapult Creative House, located at 612 Broadway in downtown Cape Girardeau, will host a First Friday reception from 5-9 p.m. June 1 for the exhibition "Breath."

Southeast Missouri State University announces the River Campus Summer Arts Festival production of "The 39 Steps," opening June 15 as part of its two-week extended season.

Southeast Missouri State University announces the River Campus Summer Arts Festival's production of "Little Shop of Horrors," opening June 14 as part of its two-week extended season.

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