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
Alumna Selected as New Teacher of the Year
Southeastern alumna Phoenix LeBlanc (’22) of Denham Springs has been selected as the Louisiana New Teacher of the Year by the Louisiana Department of Education. LeBlanc, who teaches at Albany Middle School, was one of only nine finalists selected from across the state. This is the second year of the state’s New Teacher of the Year program, which recognizes the outstanding contributions of first-year classroom … Continue reading Alumna Selected as New Teacher of the Year
The Lions Roar Wins 13 Louisiana Press Association Awards
The student staff of The Lion’s Roar, Southeastern’s student-run digital news outlet, received 13 awards from the 2022 Louisiana Press Association Better Newspaper Competition. “Having the work of the staff be acknowledged by such a long-standing institution like the Louisiana Press Association is a source of pride,” said Coordinator for Student Publications Lorraine Peppo. “The Lion’s Roar staff work hard to provide quality news and … Continue reading The Lions Roar Wins 13 Louisiana Press Association Awards
Laboratory School Accredited by Cognia
Southeastern Laboratory School recently announced that it has earned accreditation by Cognia™, a non-profit organization that provides quality assurance for schools, school districts, and education service providers. Formerly AdvancED, Cognia nationally recognizes districts that meet rigorous standards focused on productive learning environments, equitable resource allocation that meets the needs of learners, and effective leadership. Earning accreditation from the Cognia Global Accreditation Commission means that the … Continue reading Laboratory School Accredited by Cognia
Introducing a New Online MBA Degree
Southeastern now offers the Master of Business Administration – MITech (Managing Innovation and Technology) degree, a new 100 percent online program offered through a partnership between the College of Business and the College of Science and Technology. Dean of the College of Business Tará Lopez said the faculty from both colleges brought together their expertise to build a program that prepares its students to be … Continue reading Introducing a New Online MBA Degree
Home to Louisiana’s Poet Laureate
Southeastern writer-in-residence Alison Pelegrin is the 2023-2025 Poet Laureate for Louisiana. Pelegrin assumed the post on August 14 and will serve for two years. “The Poet Laureate acts as Louisiana’s literary ambassador, and Alison’s long record of teaching, sharing, and producing poetry that engages readers makes her a perfect fit as the preeminent poet of our state,” said Governor John Bel Edwards. “Her work is … Continue reading Home to Louisiana’s Poet Laureate
2023 Alumni of the Year
The true measure of a university’s greatness can be found in the achievements of its alumni, and the accomplishments of Southeastern’s graduates are innumerable. To honor and celebrate some of these most outstanding members of our community each year, the Alumni Association established its awards program in 1969. Honored at Alumni Awards Evening on Oct. 13, 2023, as part of Homecoming week and one of … Continue reading 2023 Alumni of the Year
Lasting Leadership: President John L. Crain
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
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