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Genevieve May: Alumna of the Year

Genevieve May, a public safety executive and retired U.S. Marshal, has been selected as the Southeastern Alumni Association 2020 Alumna of the Year. A longtime trooper who served as deputy superintendent with the Louisiana State Police’s Bureau of Investigations, May was nominated by President Barack Obama to serve as the U.S. Marshal for Louisiana’s eastern district. May rose through the ranks to lieutenant colonel and … Continue reading Genevieve May: Alumna of the Year

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Jonathan Wong: Young Alumnus of the Year

Area businessman Jonathan Wong has been named Southeastern’s 2020 young alumnus of the year. Wong graduated from Southeastern in 2003 with a bachelor’s degree in international business. He is cofounder and team leader of Cate Street Seafood Station in Hammond and The Boston Restaurant in Amite. “We are pleased to honor Jonathan Wong as our Young Alumnus of the Year,” said Southeastern Alumni Board President … Continue reading Jonathan Wong: Young Alumnus of the Year

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Overcoming Obstacles & Achieving Success During COVID-19

In early March our daily lives and routines began to change in unexpected and unprecedented ways, with each sunrise seemingly ushering in new questions and lingering uncertainties—and one more day of this difficult period in history. But for Southeastern and its people, the best way to overcome a challenge is through fierce determination, creativity and innovation, and working together towards a common purpose. Instead of … Continue reading Overcoming Obstacles & Achieving Success During COVID-19

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Alumni Spotlight: Jonte Lee

Alumni across the region, country, and world have been drawing on their own unique skills and passions throughout the COVID-19 pandemic to not only overcome challenges, but to also make a positive difference. Class of 2003 alum Jonte Lee is one of these many impactful members of our Lion Pride. Lee has achieved a successful career focused around helping others receive quality educations and brighter … Continue reading Alumni Spotlight: Jonte Lee

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Mask Up & Make a Difference

HELPING PROTECT OUR ALUMNI AND COMMUNITY, ONE MASK AT A TIME The College of Nursing and Health Sciences and the Southeastern Foundation have partnered together to help with the low supply of medical masks for healthcare workers amidst the global emergency. The project, titled Mask Up & Make a Difference, is also aiding current and future graduates of the University who are working on the … Continue reading Mask Up & Make a Difference

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The Southeastern Channel Wins National Award for COVID-19 Coverage

The Southeastern Channel has won the national College Coronavirus Coverage (CCC) Award for Northshore News Update: Coronavirus on the Northshore. The award was administered by the Society of Professional Journalists in conjunction with the Associated College Press; Society for News Design; College Broadcasters, Inc.; and the Foundation for Individual Rights in Education. The Southeastern Channel was honored from over 700 entries from 258 universities across … Continue reading The Southeastern Channel Wins National Award for COVID-19 Coverage

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