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Southeastern's Sims Library to host Members' Tea
Southeastern Louisiana University's Sims Memorial Library will host the annual Friends of Sims Library Marjorie Morrison Memorial Members' Tea on Saturday, March 4, at 2 p.m. Read more at Southeastern Louisiana University…
Read More »Southeastern to host 3D printing workshop
Southeastern Louisiana University is hosting a 3D printing hands-on workshop. Scheduled Friday, Feb. 24, the workshop will be held from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. in the iHub in Sims Memorial Library. Read more at Southeastern Louisiana University…
Read More »UL System announces Southeastern Louisiana University Presidential Search Committee and initial meeting
University of Louisiana System Board of Supervisors Chair Liz Pierre is announcing the Southeastern Louisiana University Presidential Search Committee. Read more at Southeastern Louisiana University…
Read More »Southeastern Computer Science Department to present first Industry Connect Lecture of the semester
Southeastern Louisiana University's Department of Computer Science and ACM's Women in Computing are hosting the first of the spring Industry Connect Distinguished Lectures Feb. 16, at 4 p.m. Read more at Southeastern Louisiana University…
Read More »Southeastern instructor appointed to Latino Commission
Southeastern Louisiana University Management Instructor Aristides Baraya has been appointed to the Latino Commission by the Louisiana Speaker of the House, the Hon. Clay Schexnayder. Read more at Southeastern Louisiana University…
Read More »Southeastern to exhibit artwork by sculptor
Southeastern Louisiana University's Contemporary Art Gallery will present "if you lived here, you'd be home by now," an exhibit featuring a selection of art works made by sculptor Carlie Trosclair. Read more at Southeastern…
Read More »Southeastern student honored with LAB Scholarship
A Southeastern Louisiana University student news and sports reporter at the Southeastern Channel has been selected as the 2022 Louisiana Association of Broadcasters Student Scholarship recipient. Read more at Southeastern Louisiana University…
Read More »Southeastern President John L. Crain to retire
After more than 35 years in higher education, Dr. John L. Crain will retire as President of Southeastern Louisiana University at the end of the current academic year, by which time a new president is anticipated to be named. Read more at…
Read More »Southeastern holds MLK Memorial March and Remembrance Program
Members of Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity lead the annual MLK Memorial March at Southeastern Louisiana University Monday (Jan. 23). Read more at Southeastern Louisiana University…
Read More »February 15 final day to apply for Southeastern graduation for spring 2023 commencement
The final day for Southeastern Louisiana University students to apply to graduate in spring 2023 is Feb. 15, the university announced today. Read more at Southeastern Louisiana University…
Read More »Kobi Painting wins Miss Southeastern crown
Southeastern Louisiana University marketing major Kobi Painting of Amite, has been chosen Miss Southeastern 2023. She also received the Talent Award. Read more at Southeastern Louisiana University…
Read More »Southeastern to celebrate community, academics with Rock 'n Roar on February 4
Southeastern Louisiana University's annual "Rock 'n Roar" is scheduled in the Student Union from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 4, and promises to be a fun-filled day for students and local families. Read more at…
Read More »Southeastern Professional Sales Team wins at ICSC
Southeastern Louisiana University's Professional Sales Team won second place out of 80 universities in the World Cup of Sales at the 2022 International Collegiate Sales Competition. Read more at Southeastern Louisiana University…
Read More »Southeastern plans MLK remembrance Jan. 23
Southeastern Louisiana University will celebrate the legacy of the late Civil Rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. with a memorial march and remembrance program Jan. 23 at 6 p.m. Read more at Southeastern Louisiana University…
Read More »Southeastern food ranked among best in country
Students' opinions and taste buds earned Southeastern Louisiana University the 2023 Best College Food in Louisiana title and a national Top 50 ranking, too. Read more at Southeastern Louisiana University…
Read More »Southeastern names 4,171 to honors list
Southeastern Louisiana University has named 4,171 students to its honors list for the fall 2022 semester. Read more at Southeastern Louisiana University…
Read More »Southeastern to collect discarded Christmas trees to enhance wetlands
Southeastern Louisiana University is again asking area citizens to give the environment a gift after Christmas. Turtle Cove and its partners will provide Christmas Tree Recycling. Read more at Southeastern Louisiana University…
Read More »Southeastern offices closed during holiday break
Southeastern Louisiana University offices will close for the annual holiday break beginning Dec. 16, at 12:30 p.m., and will reopen Jan. 3 at 7:30 a.m. Read more at Southeastern Louisiana University…
Read More »Southeastern Channel named Best Television Station in the South
For the 10th time, Southeastern Louisiana University's Southeastern Channel has been recognized as the "Best College Television Station in the South." Read more at Southeastern Louisiana University…
Read More »Southeastern announces entry and traffic changes for commencement
Those attending Southeastern Louisiana University's commencement ceremonies on Saturday, Dec. 10, should plan to arrive early due to baggage checks and heavier than usual traffic. Read more at Southeastern Louisiana University…
Read More »Southeastern Counseling Center to host mental health conference
The University Counseling Center at Southeastern Louisiana University will sponsor the fifth annual Terrell Conference for Mental Health Practitioners Jan. 6, in the university's Student Union. Read more at Southeastern Louisiana University…
Read More »Southeastern presents nursing scholarship
This past spring, Southeastern Louisiana University received a new scholarship from John Carr, who established the Jackie Carr Scholarship in Nursing at the Southeastern Foundation as a tribute to his wife. Read more at Southeastern Louisiana…
Read More »Southeastern hosts recognition ceremony for HLP Program
Southeastern Louisiana University's College of Business honored 41 Hispanic high school students from Tangipahoa Parish by presenting the Certificate of Completion as part of the 2022 Hispanic Leadership Program. Read more at Southeastern…
Read More »Southeastern announces plan to honor 2022 graduates
Southeastern Louisiana University will honor its summer and fall 2022 graduates with two commencement ceremonies on Dec. 10 at 10 a.m. and 3 p.m., university officials announced. Read more at Southeastern Louisiana University…
Read More »Southeastern receives donation to IET Department
Southeastern Louisiana University's Industrial and Engineering Department recently received a $25,000 donation from the Contractors Education Trust Fund and the Contractors Licensing Board. Read more at Southeastern Louisiana University…
Read More »Southeastern Louisiana University again earns rankings with U.S. News and World Report
Southeastern Louisiana University has earned three rankings from U.S. News and World Report, again being named among the top universities in the region. Read more at Southeastern Louisiana University…
Read More »Southeastern School of Nursing recognized as Nursing School of the Year
Southeastern Louisiana University's undergraduate nursing program has been recognized by the Louisiana Nurses Foundation with the Nightingale Award as the Nursing School of the Year. Read more at Southeastern Louisiana University…
Read More »Southeastern Nursing Program ranked nationally
Southeastern Louisiana University's Nursing Program has been nationally and locally ranked by EduMed, an organization that connects students with expert-driven information about education, training, and financial aid opportunities in healthcare…
Read More »Southeastern Theatre celebrates degree program, presents world premiere by local playwright
Southeastern Louisiana University Theatre is presenting the world premiere of The Way We Say Goodbye, a play written and directed by Southeastern Alumna Donna Gay Anderson. Read more at Southeastern Louisiana University…
Read More »Southeastern presents annual Veterans Day Lecture
The History and Political Science Department at Southeastern Louisiana University has scheduled the annual Veterans Day Lecture Thursday, Nov. 10, at 1 p.m., in Pottle Auditorium. Read more at Southeastern Louisiana University…
Read More »Southeastern professor and wife create work of historical fiction
Southeastern Louisiana University Leon Ford Endowed Chair, Professor of History, and Center for Southeast Louisiana Studies Director Samuel Hyde and his wife Sarah, River Parishes Community College professor of history, have combined their talents…
Read More »Southeastern to present class on video recording and live streaming with OBS
Southeastern Louisiana University's Innovation Hub is hosting a class titled "Intro to Video Recording and Live Streaming with OBS" (Open Broadcaster Software) on Wednesday, Nov. 16, from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Read more at…
Read More »Roomie's Merry Market to provide shopping experience
Southeastern Louisiana University's Lion Up Recovery program is inviting shoppers to participate in a Christmas market at the university. Read more at Southeastern Louisiana University…
Read More »Southeastern to present Social Justice Speaker
Southeastern Louisiana University's Department of Sociology and Criminal Justice presents the return of the 16th annual Social Justice Speaker Series featuring a discussion with Derecka Purnell, a human rights lawyer, researcher, and author of …
Read More »Southeastern Computer Science Department to present Industry Connect Lecture
Southeastern Louisiana University's Department of Computer Science is hosting the last of the fall Industry Connect Distinguished Lectures Nov. 3, at 4 p.m. Read more at Southeastern Louisiana University…
Read More »Southeastern instructor honored with national award
Southeastern Louisiana University Instructor of Industrial Technology Anthony Blakeney has been honored with the WEMCO Excellence Award as the top educator in the country. Read more at Southeastern Louisiana University…
Read More »Southeastern to provide independent, scientific monitoring of Lake Maurepas during Air Products' Clean Energy Complex work
Southeastern Louisiana University announced today that it will provide independent, scientific monitoring of the Lake Maurepas ecosystem as part of Air Products' work on its Louisiana Clean Energy Complex. Read more at Southeastern Louisiana…
Read More »Southeastern unveils plans for new state-of-the-art home for SLU Athletic Training Program and Lion Athletics
Southeastern Louisiana University announced plans for new state-of-the-art facilities that will elevate both academics and athletics at the University. Read more at Southeastern Louisiana University…
Read More »Southeastern to host Kinesiology Professional Development Day
Southeastern Louisiana University's Department of Kinesiology and Health Studies is hosting a professional development day for students on Nov. 1 in the Student Union Ballroom on Southeastern's campus. Read more at Southeastern Louisiana…
Read More »Music and lectures highlight Fanfare's upcoming week
Two lectures, a music concert, and a fundraiser highlight the events scheduled the final week in October during the 37th season of Fanfare, Southeastern Louisiana University's annual fall arts festival. Read more at Southeastern Louisiana…
Read More »Wine tasting to benefit Southeastern's library
The group Friends of Sims Library is hosting its 14th annual "Wine with Friends," a fundraiser for Southeastern's Linus A. Sims Memorial Library, at 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 4. Read more at Southeastern Louisiana University…
Read More »Dance and lectures highlight Fanfare's upcoming week
Three lectures, and a dance concert highlight the events scheduled the third week in October during the 37th season of Fanfare, Southeastern Louisiana University's annual fall arts festival. Read more at Southeastern Louisiana University…
Read More »Southeastern's Columbia Theatre to present two screenings of classic film
Southeastern Louisiana University's Columbia Theatre for the Performing Arts is doing the time warp again during two screenings of the cult classic "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" Oct. 21 and 22. Read more at Southeastern Louisiana…
Read More »Southeastern announces 2022 Homecoming Court
Fourteen Southeastern Louisiana University students have been chosen as members of the 2022 Homecoming court. The seven women and seven men will reign over Homecoming festivities this week. Read more at Southeastern Louisiana University…
Read More »Lectures and music highlight Fanfare's upcoming week
Three lectures, and a chamber orchestra concert opera highlight the events scheduled the second week in October during the 37th season of Fanfare, Southeastern Louisiana University's annual fall arts festival. Read more at Southeastern…
Read More »Southeastern's Armand recognized with Louisiana Writer Award
Southeastern Louisiana University Assistant Professor of Creative Writing David Armand has been selected as the recipient of the 23rd annual Louisiana Writer Award by the Louisiana Center for the Book in the State Library. Read more at Southeastern…
Read More »Southeastern celebrates National Hispanic Heritage Month
Southeastern Louisiana University's College of Business is launching its second cohort of the Hispanic Leadership Program as part of the celebration of National Hispanic Heritage Month and the university's commitment to cultural diversity…
Read More »Governor Edwards tours new exhibit at Southeastern
During his visit to Southeastern Louisiana University as a participant in the symposium "Louisiana in Continuity and Change: Challenges Past and Present Confronting the Bayou State," Governor John Bel Edwards toured the newly created…
Read More »Art, lectures and music highlight Fanfare's upcoming week
Two art exhibit openings, a lecture, and an opera are just some of the events scheduled the first week in October during the 37th season of Fanfare, Southeastern Louisiana University's annual fall arts festival. Read more at Southeastern…
Read More »Southeastern Jazz Ensemble to present concert
Southeastern Louisiana University's University Jazz Ensemble will present the first concert of the fall semester on Wednesday, Oct. 5, at 7:30 p.m. Read more at Southeastern Louisiana University…
Read More »Southeastern celebrates Homecoming Week Oct. 2-8
Southeastern Louisiana University will celebrate Homecoming Week Oct. 2 - 8 with a myriad of spirited activities capped by tailgating, reunions, a parade and football action in Strawberry Stadium. Read more at Southeastern Louisiana University…
Read More »Roomie's Merry Market now accepting vendors
Southeastern's Lion Up Recovery program is inviting vendors to participate in a Christmas market fundraiser. Roomie's Merry Market will take place in the Pennington Center Nov. 12, from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Read more at Southeastern Louisiana…
Read More »Southeastern Computer Science Department to present Industry Connect Lecture
Southeastern Louisiana University's Department of Computer Science is hosting the second of the fall Industry Connect Distinguished Lectures Oct. 20, at 4 p.m. Read more at Southeastern Louisiana University…
Read More »Southeastern College of Education awarded $5 million dollar grant
Southeastern Louisiana University's College of Education has received a five-year $5 million federal grant to strengthen the recruitment and preparation of new teachers, including increasing the number of teachers from underrepresented…
Read More »Cast selected for Southeastern Opera Workshop's 'Little Women'
Southeastern Louisiana University's Opera/Music Theatre Workshop will present the Broadway musical, "Little Women" on Thursday and Friday, October 6 and 7, at 7:30 p.m., at the Columbia Theatre for the Performing Arts in downtown…
Read More »New Orleans Attorney tapped as Southeastern Young Alumna of Year
New Orleans Attorney Ebony Morris has been named Southeastern Louisiana University's 2022 Young Alumna of the Year. She will be officially recognized at the Southeastern Alumni Association Awards Evening to be held Oct. 7, during Homecoming…
Read More »Southeastern to host 3D printing workshop
Southeastern Louisiana University is hosting a 3D printing hands-on workshop. Scheduled Friday, Sept. 23, the workshop will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the iHub in Sims Memorial Library. Read more at Southeastern Louisiana University…
Read More »Governor Edwards to headline Louisiana Symposium at Southeastern
Southeastern Louisiana University, in conjunction with the Center for Southeast Louisiana Studies and the College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, will host a symposium titled "Louisiana in Continuity and Change: Challenges Past and…
Read More »Southeastern's Columbia Theatre to present Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre
Southeastern Louisiana University's Columbia Theatre for the Performing Arts will present a murder mystery dinner theatre event titled "Murder! At the Disco." Read more at Southeastern Louisiana University…
Read More »Southeastern Computer Science Department to present Industry Connect Lecture
Southeastern Louisiana University's Department of Computer Science is hosting the first of the fall Industry Connect Distinguished Lectures Sept. 15, at 4 p.m. Read more at Southeastern Louisiana University…
Read More »Southeastern selected as first Louisiana University for Carnegie Project on the Education Doctorate
Southeastern Louisiana University has been admitted as a member institution to the Carnegie Project on the Education Doctorate, a consortium of over 125 institutions around the world focused on transforming the advanced preparation of educational…
Read More »Southeastern's Innovation Hub in Sims Library to host podcast event
The Innovation Hub at Southeastern Louisiana University's Sims Memorial Library is hosting a free event with two date options titled "Starting, Recording, and Distributing Your First Podcast." Read more at Southeastern Louisiana…
Read More »Southeastern to exhibit faculty artwork
Southeastern Louisiana University's Contemporary Art Gallery will present "Outside, In," an exhibit featuring a selection of art works made by faculty in the Visual Arts + Design department at Southeastern. Read more at Southeastern…
Read More »Southeastern accepted as USCA member
The Southeastern Professional Sales Program has been accepted as an associate member of the University Sales Center Alliance. Read more at Southeastern Louisiana University…
Read More »Southeastern names 1,100 to summer 2022 honors list
Southeastern Louisiana University has named 1,100 students to its honors list for the summer 2022 semester. Read more at Southeastern Louisiana University…
Read More »September 15 final day to apply for Southeastern graduation for fall 2022
The final day for Southeastern Louisiana University students to apply to graduate in fall 2022 is Sept. 15, the university announced today. Read more at Southeastern Louisiana University…
Read More »Barbier selected as Southeastern Alumnus of the Year
A judge on the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana in New Orleans has been selected as the Southeastern Louisiana University Alumni Association 2022 Alumnus of the Year. Read more at Southeastern Louisiana University…
Read More »First Nicholas Cefalu Graduate Research Scholarship awarded
Southeastern Louisiana University history master's candidate and Center for Southeast Louisiana Studies research assistant Lauren Guillory has been selected as the recipient of the inaugural Nicholas Cefalu Graduate Research Scholarship. Read…
Read More »Southeastern Columbia Theatre to present the Last Waltz
Southeastern Louisiana University's Columbia Theatre for the Performing Arts will present a musical concert titled "The Last Waltz." Read more at Southeastern Louisiana University…
Read More »Southeastern to host STEM Fest for students, parents
Students and their parents will have the opportunity to feed their minds with hands-on STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) activities and discussions at the fourth annual Back-to-School STEM Fest at Southeastern Louisiana University…
Read More »Southeast Louisiana Historical Association meeting scheduled
The Southeast Louisiana Historical Association will hold its annual meeting Aug. 24. Read more at Southeastern Louisiana University…
Read More »Southeastern faculty, staff receive top awards at convocation
Southeastern Louisiana University opened the 2022-23 academic year Friday (Aug. 12) with its fall convocation that included presentation of the President's Awards for Excellence, the university's highest honor for faculty and staff. Read…
Read More »Southeastern appoints Lopez Dean of College of Business
Tara' Lopez, a member of the Southeastern Louisiana University faculty for 15 years, has been named dean of the College of Business. Read more at Southeastern Louisiana University…
Read More »Southeastern opens Community Music School registration
Registration is now open for the fall session of Southeastern Louisiana University's Community Music School. Read more at Southeastern Louisiana University…
Read More »Southeastern College of Education holds first pinning ceremony
Southeastern Louisiana University's College of Education started a new tradition by hosting its first ever pinning ceremony. Held July 25, the event celebrated 43 teacher candidates entering their final semester of year-long residency…
Read More »Southeastern Community Music School hosts Band Camp
Southeastern Louisiana University's Community Music School hosted its annual Summer Band Camp earlier this summer. Read more at Southeastern Louisiana University…
Read More »SELA at Southeastern to house rare documents
In early July 2022 an impressive and extraordinarily rare batch of documents, previously a part of the Thomas W. Streeter Collection, went up for auction. Read more at Southeastern Louisiana University…
Read More »Southeastern Channel named best in the nation
The Southeastern Channel has once again been recognized as best in the nation by College Broadcasters, Inc. Read more at Southeastern Louisiana University…
Read More »Southeastern Channel game broadcast wins fourth in the nation
A Southeastern Channel live football game broadcast for ESPN+ has been honored as fourth best in the nation by the Broadcast Education Association at its annual Festival of Media Arts. Read more at Southeastern Louisiana University…
Read More »Southeastern Contemporary Art Gallery to exhibit artwork by four artists
The Department of Visual Art + Design at Southeastern Louisiana University is currently hosting a summer exhibit by four artists - Orly Anan, Basqo Bim, Phlegm, and Ryn Wilson - titled "Disguises" at the university's Contemporary Art…
Read More »Two Southeastern students among second class of R.F. Lewis Scholars
Two students from each of the system's nine-member institutions, including Southeastern Louisiana University, are participating in the second cohort of the R.F. Lewis Scholars program, a three-year initiative that focuses on academics, social…
Read More »Southeastern designated a Military Spouse Friendly School
Southeastern Louisiana University has been named a Military Spouse Friendly® School for 2022-2023. Read more at Southeastern Louisiana University…
Read More »Southeastern listed in top 25 Occupational Health and Safety programs
Southeastern has been recognized nationally as one of the top 25 programs in occupational health and safety. Read more at Southeastern Louisiana University…
Read More »Southeastern Channel now on Amazon Fire TV
The Southeastern Channel, Southeastern Louisiana University's Emmy-winning television station, is now available for viewers on the popular streaming service Amazon Fire TV. Read more at Southeastern Louisiana University…
Read More »Southeastern Alumni Association announces Gold Council
The Southeastern Louisiana University Alumni Association recently announced the newly appointed 2022-24 GOLD (Graduates of the Last Decade) Council members. Read more at Southeastern Louisiana University…
Read More »Southeastern names 3,797 to spring 2022 honors list
Southeastern Louisiana University has named 3,797 students to its honors list for the spring 2022 semester. Read more at Southeastern Louisiana University…
Read More »June 15 final day to apply for Southeastern graduation for summer 2022 commencement
The final day for Southeastern Louisiana University students to apply to graduate in summer 2022 is June 15, the university announced today. Read more at Southeastern Louisiana University…
Read More »Southeastern student wins New Orleans Press Club scholarship
Southeastern Louisiana University student Taylor Nettle of Lacombe, who works at the Southeastern Channel, has been honored by the Press Club of New Orleans with its prestigious journalism scholarship worth $2,500. Read more at Southeastern…
Read More »Southeastern students inducted into Phi Kappa Phi National Honor Society
Over 50 students at Southeastern Louisiana University were recently inducted into Phi Kappa Phi, the university's chapter of the prestigious national honor society. Read more at Southeastern Louisiana University…
Read More »Southeastern Community Music School student to perform at Carnegie Hall
A Southeastern Louisiana University Community Music School student has been invited to perform at Carnegie Hall in New York City. Read more at Southeastern Louisiana University…
Read More »Southeastern Alumni Association announces Board of Directors
Stephanie Stafford Kropog of Hammond has been elected president and chair of the 2022-23 board of directors for the Southeastern Louisiana University Alumni Association. Read more at Southeastern Louisiana University…
Read More »Southeastern confers degrees on 1,119
Southeastern Louisiana University celebrated 1,119 graduates Saturday, May 14, in two separate commencement ceremonies in the University Center. Read more at Southeastern Louisiana University…
Read More »Southeastern College of Education honors top students
Southeastern Louisiana University's College of Education students were celebrated recently at the college's annual spring honors convocation. Read more at Southeastern Louisiana University…
Read More »Southeastern Nursing and Health Sciences students honored
Three students received the Southeastern Louisiana University College of Nursing and Health Sciences' highest honor, the Dean's Award, at the college's annual honors convocation held on campus recently. Read more at Southeastern…
Read More »Southeastern students honored by Emmys
Students at Southeastern Louisiana University's Southeastern Channel have been honored by the Emmys with two college division Student Production Awards given by the Emmy Awards' Suncoast Region of the National Academy of Television Arts…
Read More »Southeastern College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences honors top students
Southeastern Louisiana University's College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences honored top graduates at its annual honors convocation May 3. Read more at Southeastern Louisiana University…
Read More »Science and Technology students honored by Southeastern
Southeastern Louisiana University's College of Science and Technology recognized students for outstanding academic performance at the college's honors convocation held May 2. Read more at Southeastern Louisiana University…
Read More »Southeastern students honored at College of Business convocation
Students earning accolades from Southeastern Louisiana University's College of Business were honored April 28 at the college's annual academic convocation. Read more at Southeastern Louisiana University…
Read More »Southeastern announces traffic changes for commencement
Motorists and visitors planning to attend Southeastern Louisiana University's commencement ceremonies on Saturday, May 14, should anticipate heavy traffic on University Avenue (LA Hwy 3234) between Interstate 55 and North Oak Street. Read more…
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