higher education

In this episode of 'SEMO Spotlight', we speak with Brian Donavant, chair and professor for the College of Criminal Justice, Social Work & Sociology. We discuss the current degree option for criminal justice and what the first 90-credit Bachelor of Science degree means for the students at SEMO.

In this episode of 'SEMO Spotlight', we speak with Brian Donavant, chair and professor for the College of Criminal Justice, Social Work & Sociology. We discuss the current degree option for criminal justice and what the first 90-credit Bachelor of Science degree means for the students at SEMO.

Southeast Missouri State University will celebrate 708 graduates at two commencement ceremonies Saturday, Dec. 13. Justin Davison, President and CEO of Saint Francis Healthcare System, will present the keynote address at both ceremonies.

On Tues. Nov. 25, Southeast Missouri State University named Dr. Stephen Schultheis as the new vice president of Enrollment Management and Student Success. According to the university, Schultheis was one of four finalists who visited the campus in November, following a nationwide search that yielded 50 candidates.

Canvas and other major platforms are back online after a 16-hour AWS outage that disrupted universities, businesses, and airlines worldwide.

A new $100,000 H-1B visa fee could limit job opportunities for international students in the US, hitting smaller employers hardest and raising uncertainty for future foreign workers.

The new scholarship program offers renewable scholarships that are simple to apply for, with the intention of expanding access for students. It includes automatic awarding, test-optional and superscore-friendly options, renewable support, and a variety of award criteria.

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.

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.

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.