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

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

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

Retiring this summer, University President John L. Crain has spent his career effectively serving Southeastern through dauntless determination, acumen, and skill. BY SHERI GIBSON Over the past 15 years, the world—and with it the Southeastern region—has undergone sweeping changes. From the Great Recession, devastating hurricanes, and COVID-19 to technological shifts in how we gather information, are entertained, work, and interact with each other, resulting in … Continue reading Lasting Leadership: President John L. Crain

Southeastern is providing independent, scientific monitoring of Lake Maurepas during Air Products’ Clean Energy Complex work. BY TONYA LOWENTRITT With the ever-increasing rise of greenhouse gas emissions, the risks to the health of our planet—and all who call it home—are colossal. “Southeastern will be monitoring all facets of this project involving the lake to ensure up-to-date data and information are available. We will make all … Continue reading Ensuring a Greener Tomorrow

Since 1935, Hollis “Roomie” Wilson’s impact has been woven throughout the Southeastern community. Now it will continue in an added way, helping students make their own mark through a new scholarship established in his honor. BY TONYA LOWENTRITT Most people know the name of Southeastern’s mascot is Roomie the Lion; however, not many know how he got his name. Our mascot was named after a … Continue reading Leaving a Legacy and Honoring a Legend

Hundreds of members of the Southeastern community have chosen to make life-saving gifts by donating bone marrow to unknown patients. Here is just one of their stories. BY SHERI GIBSON During Homecoming Week 2013, Southeastern student Alika Jones made a choice that would eventually save a life—and inspire countless others to do the same. At a tent set up near Friendship Circle for recruiting potential … Continue reading Matching for Life

Since 2002, the Southeastern Channel has been producing original, award-winning content for local audiences, while setting its students on a path to career success. BY RICK SETTOON A flip of the switch was all it took, and the Southeastern Channel was formally “on the air,” christened by a small group of officials from Southeastern and Charter Cable as the University’s new educational access television station. … Continue reading 20 Years of the Southeastern Channel