There’s No Place Like Home: Generations of Graduates Come Together for an All-Alumni Theatre Production

The saying “there’s no place like home” rang true this summer for several Southeastern Theatre alumni as they returned to their alma mater for a collaborative theatre production of Moon Over Buffalo. Associate Professor of Acting and Directing Jim Winter directed the comedy play written by American playwright Ken Ludwig. Well-known for slapsticks and comedic innuendos, Moon Over Buffalo is also famous for being the … Continue reading There’s No Place Like Home: Generations of Graduates Come Together for an All-Alumni Theatre Production

Food Pantry

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

Michele Sutton: Alumna of the Year

Michele Sutton, a 1984 and 1988 Southeastern graduate and the president and chief executive officer of North Oaks Health System, has been selected as the Alumni Association’s 2019 Alumna of the Year. Sutton earned a bachelor’s degree in marketing and master’s degree in business administration from Southeastern. She began at North Oaks Health System in 1988 as community resources officer and was promoted to executive … Continue reading Michele Sutton: Alumna of the Year

Daniel Roberts: Young Alumnus of the Year

Daniel Roberts, Provost of Northshore Technical Community College, has been named the Alumni Association’s 2019 Alumnus of the Year. Roberts graduated from Southeastern in 2003 with a bachelor’s degree in communication and in 2005 with a master of business administration degree. He contributed to the creation of Connect to Success, a partnership between Southeastern and NTCC that provides a seamless and supportive bridge program on … Continue reading Daniel Roberts: Young Alumnus of the Year

1,100 Graduate at Spring 2019 Commencement

On May 18, 1,100 individuals officially crossed over from Southeastern students to alumni during Spring 2019 Commencement. Candidates for associate, bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees were honored. In his welcome, President John L. Crain noted that the 1,100 individuals being recognized at commencement included 385 men and 715 women who were receiving 16 different degrees. They also represented 27 states and 24 countries. The University … Continue reading 1,100 Graduate at Spring 2019 Commencement

Lions of Tanzania: How Two Alumni Are Providing Unforgettable Experiences for Adventurers While Enriching Tanzania

  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

Saving Our Swamp

Southeastern is no stranger to the marsh in the Lake Maurepas and Pass Manchac areas. In fact, the biology department has conducted many projects over the last few decades to study the decline of the area. The problem was brought to light several years ago through the research of scientists, including Southeastern Professor of Biological Sciences Gary Shaffer. Shaffer has been studying Louisiana wetlands for … Continue reading Saving Our Swamp

Creepy Crawly Science: Department of Biological Sciences at the Cutting Edge of Uncovering Ants and Saving Salamanders

When you think of cute and cuddly critters, leafcutter ants and three-toed amphiuma are probably not the first creatures that come to mind. But members of the Southeastern Department of Biological Sciences have developed a true love for learning more about these little guys, as evidenced by their recently published research. Thanks to their highly-acclaimed, impactful work, we now know more about the extent to … Continue reading Creepy Crawly Science: Department of Biological Sciences at the Cutting Edge of Uncovering Ants and Saving Salamanders