Southeast Missouri State University

On this edition of the program, Dr. Carlos Vargas, President of Southeast Missouri State University, discusses the recently released economic impact report.

On this edition of the program, Dr. Carlos Vargas, President of Southeast Missouri State University, discusses the recently released economic impact report.

On this edition of the program, Dr. Carlos Vargas, President of Southeast Missouri State University, discusses the recently released economic impact report.

The Codefi Foundation on Rural Innovation, Inc. (Codefi) and efactory in Springfield, Missouri are now partners, forming the Southern Missouri Innovation Network or 'Innovate SOMO'—the first-of-its-kind regional network. Together, the organization plans to accelerate workforce and economic development in 47 counties across Southern Missouri.

The ‘Neighborhood Solar Project’ objective is to collaborate with community organizations like the University to host solar generation. The project began by constructing solar canopies in the Show Me Center Parking lot, designed to produce solar energy for homes in the area. It is the largest such program in the state.

As tragedies escalate in Europe, many have voiced concerns about a rise in cybersecurity attacks. On Feb. 25, 2022, Information Technology sent an email to the Southeast community regarding cybersecurity vigilance. According to the email, the FBI and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) are aware of these issues and are urging the public to be cautious of ransomware, keylogging, and device-takeover attacks.

On March 1, President Carlos Vargas announced John Mehner would join the office as Assistant Vice President for Economic and Workforce Development. The office is responsible for developing partnerships with state and local businesses and industries to identify training needs, leading to the development and delivery of revenue-producing workforce education and training solutions.

The event honors the late Michael Davis, a journalism student at Southeast Missouri State University who died as a result of a hazing incident. The Department annually highlights an African American professional working in public relations, TV or film, news and other media related fields.

Southeast Missouri State University introduced an aviation program last year alongside the growing staffing shortage. Kenneth Jackson, Director of Aviation Operations at Southeast says graduates and undergraduate students should not be concerned about the industry’s shortage, but instead view it as a bank of opportunity.

The new change only requires students to continue the use of facial coverings in health related campus facilities and university transport.