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Giving Back: Jeanne Brooks
In the darkest of times, one member of the Southeastern community was able to create a new light through giving to others. BY TONYA LOWENTRITT For Southeastern alumna Jeanne Brooks, the spring and summer of 2014 forever changed her life. In May she lost her husband of 30 years after two major heart attacks. Just nine weeks later, her son Jordan was tragically killed in … Continue reading Giving Back: Jeanne Brooks
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Expanding Opportunities for Student Success: The New College of Honors and Excellence
For the first time in decades, Southeastern has established a new college to further broaden students’ pathways to success. BY ALEIGH SANDERS Southeastern has a new college. Approved by the University of Louisiana System and Louisiana Board of Regents in March 2023, the new College of Honors and Excellence houses the University Honors Program and the Center for Student Excellence. Provost and Vice President for … Continue reading Expanding Opportunities for Student Success: The New College of Honors and Excellence
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Launching a New Accelerated Nursing Degree Program in St. Tammany Parish
In an effort to address the critical need for nurses in St. Tammany Parish, St. Tammany Health System and Southeastern’s School of Nursing have partnered to establish an Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (ABSN) degree program tailored specifically for Northshore residents. The Northshore-based program will be housed in two places—primarily at the St. Tammany Academic Center, strategically located near St. Tammany Health System’s flagship … Continue reading Launching a New Accelerated Nursing Degree Program in St. Tammany Parish
Growing Enrollment and Retention
Southeastern has experienced growth in two key areas this academic year—enrollment and retention. The University realized solid increases in enrollment across both undergraduate and graduate students. Undergraduate enrollment rose by 2.1 percent, while graduate enrollment experienced an increase of 13.3 percent. “Reaching my 100th day in office bears with it the great news of our fall 2023 enrollment report. Southeastern has been working on a … Continue reading Growing Enrollment and Retention
Exciting New Changes for Campus Dining
After completing an extensive process, Aramark Educational Services, LLC has been awarded a contract for the management and operation of all dining and catering services for Southeastern. Aramark was chosen from among several other food service providers, and the new agreement will extend a long-existing business partnership between Aramark and Southeastern. “We are excited about the plans Aramark has committed to in this new food … Continue reading Exciting New Changes for Campus Dining
Enhancing Leadership with Emerging Leader Training Series
Southeastern’s College of Business recently launched the Emerging Leader Training Series for new, rising, and current high-potential leaders. This program consists of five instructor-led, two-day modules that are delivered in a workshop format over the course of a year. It tackles the trickiest “people” parts of leadership, helping professionals gain new skills to become successful leaders. For more information, visit southeastern.edu/emergingleaders or contact the College … Continue reading Enhancing Leadership with Emerging Leader Training Series
Recipient of $1.5 Million Grant
Southeastern and Northshore Technical Community College each received a three-year, $1.5 million federal grant from the U.S. Department of Labor’s Workforce Opportunity for Rural Communities initiative. Southeastern’s grant is to address the growing shortage of nurses and nurse educators in Louisiana, including increasing the number of nurses from underrepresented populations. “The Workforce Opportunity for Rural Communities initiative is an essential element to strengthening local workforce … Continue reading Recipient of $1.5 Million Grant
Giving Day Receives Record-Breaking Support
Southeastern Giving Day, the University’s annual 24-hour giving campaign that inspires all supporters of Southeastern to come together, show their Lion Pride, and provide essential funding to programs across the University, was held September 13. Organized by the Southeastern Foundation, the 2023 Giving Day achieved both more participants and more funds raised than the 2022 event, itself a record-setting year. “We are appreciative of the … Continue reading Giving Day Receives Record-Breaking Support
Serving Children Through CHAMP Camp
The Department of Kinesiology and Health Studies held their second annual CHAMP (Camp for Health Activity and Motor Skill Promotion) Camp this past summer. This burgeoning program serves local children ages 6 through 12 with autism spectrum disorder and language, learning, mild intellectual, and physical disabilities, allowing participants to have a summer day camp experience in an educational, nurturing, and supportive format. Campers learn about … Continue reading Serving Children Through CHAMP Camp
President’s Awards for Excellence
Each year the University’s most prestigious honor, the President’s Award for Excellence, is bestowed to faculty and staff excelling in the areas of research, teaching, faculty service, and staff service. This year’s winners are Jeffrey Bell, Gerard Blanchard, Cherissa Vitter, and Ron Abel. Jeffrey Bell EXCELLENCE IN RESEARCH Professor of Philosophy Jeffrey Bell, a 29-year employee of Southeastern, first won Excellence in Research in 2010. … Continue reading President’s Awards for Excellence
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