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The Charleston Missouri Landmark Project, led by arts consultant Matthew Jarratt and funded by native benefactor Mary Manley, attracted 140 international applicants—narrowed down to six shortlisted artists—proposing large-scale, kinetic sculptures. Each is designed to transform on the hour and aims to bring in tourism off I‑57 into downtown Charleston, Missouri.

The Charleston Missouri Landmark Project, led by arts consultant Matthew Jarratt and funded by native benefactor Mary Manley, attracted 140 international applicants—narrowed down to six shortlisted artists—proposing large-scale, kinetic sculptures. Each is designed to transform on the hour and aims to bring in tourism off I‑57 into downtown Charleston, Missouri.

Southeast Missouri State University marked a milestone for regional health education as supporters, students, faculty, and community leaders gathered to celebrate the Roy Blunt Health Professions Hall. The ceremony highlighted how a modern, well-equipped facility will strengthen hands-on training, deepen community partnerships, and help meet growing local workforce needs in the healthcare field.

In this episode of 'SEMO Spotlight', we speak with Marge Phillips, a long-time member and past president (as well as several other officer positions) of the Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi. She shared her experiences and insights about the society since joining in 1998 and her retirement from Southeast Missouri State University.

In this episode of 'SEMO Spotlight', we speak with Marge Phillips, a long-time member and past president (as well as several other officer positions) of the Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi. She shared her experiences and insights about the society since joining in 1998 and her retirement from Southeast Missouri State University.

In this episode of 'SEMO Spotlight', we speak with Scott Gers, founder of the new Historical European Martial Arts Club as a Southeast Missouri State University Student Organization.

In this episode of 'SEMO Spotlight', we speak with Scott Gers, founder of the new Historical European Martial Arts Club as a Southeast Missouri State University Student Organization.

The historic WWII ship USS LST 325 docked in Cape Girardeau Sept. 25-29, offering public tours and a chance to explore one of the last surviving tank landing ships from World War II.

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 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'.