International Education

SEMO's Carpe-Diem turns the Rec Center into a global bazaar, where international students share food, fashion, and traditions from 60+ countries. This story was originally published by the Arrow, Southeast Missouri State University's Campus News Organization.

From the Arrow newsroom comes a preview for SEMO’s 2026 Carpe Diem! The event takes place Feburary 28th with the theme “Night Under the Stars,” featuring free cultural booths, buffet, talent show and a new passport challenge open to the public.

In this episode of SEMO Spotlight, we speak with Brooke DeArman, the Associate Director of International Student Services (PDSO/RO) and International Education and Services. DeArman was recognized by NAFSA, the Association of International Educators, as the 2025 Region IV Superstar.

In this episode of SEMO Spotlight, we speak with Brooke DeArman, the Associate Director of International Student Services (PDSO/RO) and International Education and Services. DeArman was recognized by NAFSA, the Association of International Educators, as the 2025 Region IV Superstar.

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.

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.

'Carpe Diem' is an annual event held at the Southeast Missouri State University Campus, celebrating the diversity found on campus. SEMO is home to a rich international reach, making Southeast's campus the proud home of students, faculty, and staff from over 60 countries. The event will be held Saturday, March 1, 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. in the Student Recreation Center, East Gym.

'Carpe Diem' is an annual event held at the Southeast Missouri State University Campus, celebrating the diversity found on campus. SEMO is home to a rich international reach, making Southeast's campus the proud home of students, faculty, and staff from over 60 countries. The event will be held Saturday, March 1, 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. in the Student Recreation Center, East Gym.

Dr. Sarah Dietrich has been teaching in the English Department at SEMO since 2017. She also serves as the co-coordinator for the Teaching English as a Second Language (TESOL) Program at Southeast.

Dr. Sarah Dietrich has been teaching in the English Department at SEMO since 2017. She also serves as the co-coordinator for the Teaching English as a Second Language (TESOL) Program at Southeast.