People and Places

Breaking Ground

Creating the Robin Roberts Broadcast Media Center

Building Epic

Alumnus Kyle Snyder is Helping Bring to Life One of the World’s Most Immersive Theme Parks

Happily Ever After

An Alumna’s Journey to Becoming a Best-Selling Romance and Disney Author

Caring Doesn’t Take a Break

Josh Randall, the production manager at Southeastern’s Document Source Print and Mail Center, started the Fall 2023 semester with a surprise visit from a student asking about mail.

Creating a Lasting Impact: Steven Cossé

Steven Cossé, a Southeastern alumnus, is undoubtedly leaving a lasting impact on his alma mater. His generosity has allowed for the creation of four First Generation Scholarships.

New Enhancements to the Alumni Visitor Center

Originally opened in 1994, the Alumni Visitor Center underwent a major renovation two years ago to create a modern space that better reflects Southeastern’s brand identity and serves alumni programming.

World Cup of Sales Top 10 Winner

Late last year, the Southeastern Professional Sales Team traveled to Orlando for the International Collegiate Sales Competition hosted by Florida State University.

John Crain Named President Emeritus

Former Southeastern President John L. Crain has been awarded the title of President Emeritus from the University of Louisiana System Board.

A New Era of Leadership: President William S. Wainwright

Dr. William S. Wainwright was officially named the University’s next president—the 15th in its long 98-year history.

The Write Business: The Story of Cavalier House Books

In the heart of old Denham Springs resides a bookstore named after a couple who graduated from Southeastern and chose the community above everything—even books.

Taking a Bite Out of Life: Jonetta Kaiser

By the time she was 13, Jonetta Kaiser was designing Myspace pages for clients, creating websites, and earning money through Google AdSense.

Paving a Road to Success

During Hurricane Katrina, alumna Patricia Campbell’s house was engulfed in water, and her cherished Southeastern yearbooks were lost.

Catching a Dream

On September 21, 1970, the Cleveland Browns played against the New York Jets, the champions of the previous year’s Super Bowl, in the first-ever televised Monday Night Football game.

Giving Back: Jeanne Brooks

For Southeastern alumna Jeanne Brooks, the spring and summer of 2014 forever changed her life.

Expanding Opportunities for Student Success: The New College of Honors and Excellence

Approved by the University of Louisiana System and Louisiana Board of Regents in March 2023, the new College of Honors and Excellence houses the University Honors Program and the Center for Student Excellence.

Launching a New Accelerated Nursing Degree Program in St. Tammany Parish

In an effort to address the critical need for nurses in St. Tammany Parish, St. Tammany Health System and Southeastern’s School of Nursing have partnered to establish an Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (ABSN) degree program tailored specifically for Northshore residents.

Exciting New Changes for Campus Dining

After completing an extensive process, Aramark Educational Services, LLC has been awarded a contract for the management and operation of all dining and catering services for Southeastern.

Recipient of $1.5 Million Department of Labor Grant (LEAP for Nurses)

Southeastern and Northshore Technical Community College each received a three-year, $1.5 million federal grant from the U.S. Department of Labor’s Workforce Opportunity for Rural Communities initiative.

Serving Children Through CHAMP Camp

The Department of Kinesiology and Health Studies held their second annual CHAMP (Camp for Health Activity and Motor Skill Promotion) Camp this past summer.

Alumna Selected as New Teacher of the Year

Southeastern alumna Phoenix LeBlanc (’22) of Denham Springs has been selected as the Louisiana New Teacher of the Year by the Louisiana Department of Education.