Southeast Missouri State University

Veterans' Day 2025 was observed at Southeast Missouri State University at 11 a.m. at Veterans' Plaza. The guest speaker was Ed Gargas, who holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a major in finance from Southeast Missouri State University, a Master of Business Administration from William Woods University, and a Master of Strategic Studies from the U.S. Army War College. Gargas is a retired Colonel in the Missouri National Guard. He is a combat veteran of Operation Iraqi Freedom and has received four Army Commendation Medals, as well as numerous other awards for his performance and service.

SEMO’s STEM college is celebrating Space Week Nov. 3-7 with lectures, trivia, and stargazing events, offering students opportunities to explore astronomy and learn about the universe.

In this episode of 'SEMO Spotlight', we speak to Karlee Ensor, who serves as Treasurer for the Student Government Association (SGA) at Southeast Missouri State University.

In this episode of 'SEMO Spotlight', we speak to Karlee Ensor, who serves as Treasurer for the Student Government Association (SGA) at Southeast Missouri State University.

In this episode of 'SEMO Spotlight’, we speak with Avery Johnson from Troy, Missouri. Avery is a sophomore pursuing an Art BFA and is involved on campus as a Resident Assistant for the Arts and Media Collective housed in Vandiver Hall, as well as a student representative for the HCAM college council, a senator of Student Government, and the treasurer for Art Guild.

In this episode of 'SEMO Spotlight’, we speak with Avery Johnson from Troy, Missouri. Avery is a sophomore pursuing an Art BFA and is involved on campus as a Resident Assistant for the Arts and Media Collective housed in Vandiver Hall, as well as a student representative for the HCAM college council, a senator of Student Government, and the treasurer for Art Guild.

SEMO’s new Charles Stamp Cyber Command Center, developed with IBM, offers students and the community hands-on training to tackle real-world cyber threats in a state-of-the-art facility.

SEMO will inaugurate Dr. Brad Hodson as its new president during Homecoming Week, featuring campus events, a block party, and an official ceremony on Friday, Oct. 17.

Cape Girardeau Regional Airport Manager Jojo Stuart sat down with us to discuss the openings of afternoon flights to Dallas, Texas beginning in December as well as the seasonal flights to Pensacola, Florida starting in April. Stuart speaks on the Department of Transportation's decision to renew Cape Airport’s contract with Contour Airlines as well as repairs and additions to airport facilities such as the new terminal, repairs of the taxiways, and a larger hangar built for the SEMO Aviation program

Cape Girardeau Regional Airport Manager Jojo Stuart sat down with us to discuss the openings of afternoon flights to Dallas, Texas beginning in December as well as the seasonal flights to Pensacola, Florida starting in April. Stuart speaks on the Department of Transportation's decision to renew Cape Airport’s contract with Contour Airlines as well as repairs and additions to airport facilities such as the new terminal, repairs of the taxiways, and a larger hangar built for the SEMO Aviation program