In this episode of SEMO Spotlight, we speak with Cody Patterson from Highland, Illinois, Cody is a Sophomore at SEMO studying Wildlife and Conservation Biology and he participates in a wide variety of different student groups, including serving as the Secretary of SEMO Stream Team(a student water conservation effort), the Student Reading Ambassador of Journey Student Literary Organization, and a Facilitator for the 2025 First-Year Leadership Program.

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'.

In this episode of SEMO Spotlight, we speak to Jordan Tinsley, a double option Marine Biology and Wildlife and Conservation Major with a Minor in Chemistry.

In this episode, we speak with two musical theater students, Emily Lantz and her co-star Parker Cobden, who describe their experience balancing their theater major and their upcoming performance as lead actors in "Grease: The Musical".

In this episode, speak with SEMO Alumni Julie Hecht, who the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) has named among its 2025 Regional Teachers of the Year.

In this episode, we speak with two musical theater students, Parker Cobden and his co-star Emily Lantz, who describe their experience balancing their theater major and their upcoming performance as lead actors in Grease: The Musical.

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.

Kamryn Flowers shares how hands-on field experiences, working with children across different age groups, and taking advantage of teaching opportunities like substituting and working with children with autism helped shape her into the educator she is today.

On this week's episode of 'SEMO Spotlight', we speak with Dustin Roberts. He is pursuing a double major in Engineering Technology: Electrical & Automation Systems, and Technology Management.

Cheyenne Thurman is a sports management student who has worked at SEMO Marketing since her freshman year.