For some who choose to pursue their dreams of achieving a college education, worrying about grades is only one of the stressors they face. Hunger continues to be an issue in the United States and can sometimes be a major burden on college students. This burden can easily become an impediment to focusing on school and earning a degree, holding one back from reaching their … Continue reading Food Pantry
A record number of approximately 1,000 Southeastern students, faculty, staff, and alumni put in a day of community service in the City of Hammond and nearby communities on Saturday, March 30, 2019, as part of The Big Event. Sponsored by the Student Government Association, The Big Event is intended to give students and other volunteers the opportunity to help the communities and organizations that support … Continue reading Setting a Record at The Big Event
For the seventh consecutive year, Southeastern has been named a Military Friendly School. Viqtory Media, publisher of G.I. Jobs, states that the listing honors the top colleges, universities, and trade schools that are doing the most to embrace the nation’s military service members, veterans, and spouses as students and to ensure their success on campus. “This listing demonstrates Southeastern’s ongoing commitment to our veterans and their … Continue reading Southeastern Ranked a Top Military Friendly School
Lions Connected, a Southeastern Louisiana University Department of Teaching and Learning program that provides personalized, post-secondary educational experiences for individuals with intellectual disabilities, has received national recognition. A comprehensive transition and post-secondary program approved by the US Department of Education, Lions Connected was named the Exemplary Program for Vocational Training and Transition from the American Council on Rural Special Education (ACRES). Gerlinde Beckers, program coordinator … Continue reading Lions Connected Earns National Honor
Southeastern’s Executive Master of Business Administration (EMBA) has earned recognition as one of the top 30 EMBA programs in the nation. The only Louisiana university among those selected, Southeastern ranked ninth, ahead of such schools as Brown University, University of Alabama, Kent State University, University of Missouri, and Howard University. Southeastern earned its ranking based on finances, academic rigor, and student satisfaction. “We are pleased … Continue reading EMBA Program Named One of the Top in the Nation
Southeastern Magazine was recently honored with a Merit Award in the 34th Annual Educational Advertising Awards, sponsored by Higher Ed Marketing’s Higher Education Marketing Report. The Educational Advertising Awards are a national competition that recognizes the best in the field of educational marketing and advertising. Continue reading Award-Winning Southeastern Magazine!
This past summer Southeastern modified its Summer Smart programming to reflect later class start times, further adapting to the requirements and preferences of today’s students. Now with course offerings at 8 a.m. or later, Summer Smart will continue to benefit students by reducing the net cost for a three-credit course to less than $900 and expanding high demand offerings with an increased number of online … Continue reading Meeting Students’ Needs with Summer Smart
More than 3,480 students from 84 different high schools converged on Southeastern on February 23, 2019, for the Southeast Louisiana District Literary Rally and Rock ‘n Roar, the University’s annual campus-community festival. Southeastern currently has the largest regional literary rally in the state. The Louisiana High School Rally, an academic competition held throughout the state since 1909 with the regional competition held at Southeastern for … Continue reading Home to the Largest Regional Literary Rally in the State
The Society of Louisiana Certified Public Accountants’ (LCPA) Northshore Chapter recently reached the milestone $100,000 level in its scholarship endowment, creating a legacy that will have a significant impact on future accounting students. Bryan Ehricht, CPA, a current LCPA Member At-Large and past Northshore Chapter President, explained how the endowment was established. “Several years ago, our chapter decided we needed to ‘make a difference’ in … Continue reading Scholarship Endowment Creates a Big Impact for Accounting Students
African safaris have sparked the imagination and adventurous spirit of people around the world for generations. While popular culture media portrayals have often focused on the wealthy elite from bygone eras, clad in colonial-style outfits and standing proudly with their trophies, safaris have greatly evolved over the last few decades, yielding broader accessibility and a more beneficial impact on the local communities. Two Southeastern … Continue reading Lions of Tanzania: How Two Alumni Are Providing Unforgettable Experiences for Adventurers While Enriching Tanzania
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