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In this episode of 'Exposition', we speak with Cheley Tackett— she's the third featured performer in the Fall 2025 Series of Tunes at Twilight held by Old Town Cape. Cheley Tackett plays on Friday, August 15, at the Ivers Square Gazebo at 44 N. Lorimier in Downtown Cape Girardeau, from 6:30 to 7:30 pm.

In this episode of 'Exposition' we spoke with Tiny Tales Podcast episode writer and narrator R. E. Rule and music composer and producer Dr. Frank Nawrot. They described the types of stories they produce and all that goes into the production of the show, including the utilization of the Southeast Missouri State University River Campus' recording studio and the inclusion of SEMO's Professor of Clarinet, Dr. Gabrielle Baffoni.

Calyn Hartmann, who graduated high school in 2020 and spent two years earning associate degrees in general science and arts at a community college, transferred to SEMO in 2022. She officially added professional pilot to her already demanding pre-med curriculum in 2023, thanks in part to encouragement from SEMO’s Director of Aviation, Miranda Sullivan.

During a 'Media Roundtable, KRCU Public Radio got to tour the Southeast Missouri Food Bank, which serves 16 Missouri Counties, several of which are in the top twenty most food insecure counties in the state of Missouri. We learned about how Southeast Missouri Food Bank is working to bridge the gap of food insecurity with several extraordinary programs, but relies heavily on the community's support.

In this episode of 'Going Public', we speak with Jakob Pallesen, who personally conducts the trainings that will be offered during Southeast Missouri State University’s Small Business Development Center (SBDC) eight-week Early-Stage Business Bootcamp. This series launches the newest cohort beginning August 26 and runs through October 14 at the Cape Girardeau Chamber of Commerce.

On this episode of 'Going Public', Ginny Smith, Executive Director of Cape Girardeau County Transit Authority (CTA), discussed CTA's partnership with Southeast Missouri State University to provide expanded transportation for students, replacing the SEMO shuttle program with CTA buses. CTA's ridership increased by over 100% from July 2022 to May 2023 due to efficiency and community partnerships. The new service will offer more frequent access to local businesses and amenities. Additionally, CTA collaborated with FlixBus to establish a bus stop in Cape Girardeau, offering affordable routes to cities like Chicago and Memphis. Smith emphasized safety measures, including live camera footage and driver training, and encouraged the use of CTA's new transit app for better service planning.

On this installment of Going Public, we talk with Dr. Sarah Dietrich. She is associate professor in the Department of English at SEMO. She has been selected for the second time to participate in the U. S. State Department’s English Language Specialist program.

In this episode we speak with Andrew Hand a BFA Musical Theater Major who serves as the Marketing and Outreach Director for Brick Road Production. Brick Road Production is a student run and produced play production organization on the Southeast Missouri State University campus.

In this episode of 'SEMO Spotlight', we speak with Carlee Ashby, a senior double major in Historic Preservation and Anthropology, who was involved in the Malone Park Center for the Arts' Smithsonian Exhibit project, 'Voices and Votes: Democracy in America'.

It is the season — and a short one at that. Wait, I’ve said that before, haven’t I? I have, and it is the season — fall, which is coming soon to chase away the heat – for the outdoor feast that you don’t have to be a sports fan to enjoy. It’s tailgating season!