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Southeastern Spring Commencement features graduates from 41 states, 20 countries

May 8, 2023

Spring Commencement was held Friday and Saturday at Southeastern.

Bloomer Sullivan Arena served as the backdrop as two commencement ceremonies were held at Southeastern Oklahoma State University over the weekend.

On Friday night, master’s degrees and certificates were conferred, while on Saturday morning, baccalaureate degrees were awarded.

This spring’s graduating class included students from 41 states and 20 countries, with 47 percent being first-generation college graduates.

Offering welcoming remarks were Southeastern president Thomas Newsom, Regent Connie Reilly, chair of the Regional University System of Oklahoma Board of Regents, and Joe Hill, president of the Southeastern Alumni Association.