Missouri leaders welcomed 25 new U.S. citizens from 18 countries at a naturalization ceremony, highlighting the journey and achievements of immigrants and encouraging new citizens to embrace future opportunities.

SEMO student workers will see their pay rise to at least $13.75 an hour this August under a new Missouri law, with a further increase to $15 set for 2026, ending the university’s lower student wage.

This short documentary follows the story of a Puerto Rican student and a group of friends from Sudan, Norway, Taiwan, the United States, and Puerto Rico, who meet in Cape Girardeau.

SEMO Anthropology students and faculty helped identify remains found in 2022 near Portageville, Missouri, solving a cold case and bringing closure to the family of missing Indiana man Robert J. Eaton.

SEMO unveils $1.5 million in upgrades and a new name for its Police Academy, aiming to modernize training, boost student focus, and expand regional law enforcement collaboration.

SEMO’s Board of Governors reviewed new campus partnerships in medicine, agriculture, and STEM, unveiled the Vollink Family Observatory, and announced updates to the Police Academy during their June 17 meeting.

Cape Girardeau’s aging water system is at risk of failure, and an August vote could determine if the city secures funding for critical repairs or faces deeper water shortages in the coming years.

The 1949 Cape Girardeau tornado left a trail of destruction, killing 23 and destroying over 220 buildings—one of the deadliest storms in Missouri’s history. Survivor recalls its lasting impact.

SEMO students and community members rallied to protest the revocation of international student visas, demanding protections after SEVIS record terminations put dozens at risk of deportation and loss of legal status.

At Southeast Missouri State University, Dr. Carlos Vargas has become more than just a president—he’s been a mentor, a supporter, and a champion for students. Now, as he prepares to move on, his legacy continues through the lives he’s impacted on campus.