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Southeastern announces 2026 class of Distinguished Alumni
DURANT, Okla. – Southeastern Oklahoma State University will honor six Distinguished Alumni as part of homecoming festivities scheduled for October 23-24. The 2026 Distinguished Alumni class consists of: John Aldridge (‘82) has transformed the music industry […]
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Janeva Maxson named Director of Aerospace Sciences Institute
DURANT, Okla. – Southeastern Oklahoma State University has named Janeva Maxson as director of the Aerospace Sciences Institute. Maxson brings nearly 30 years of leadership experience in aviation, logistics, and strategic management, including senior civilian leader roles […]
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Southeastern alumna Kasey Bennett named 2026 Oklahoma Teacher of the Year
DURANT, Okla. – Kasey Bennett, a two-time graduate of Southeastern Oklahoma State University and a K-4 STEM teacher at Northwest Heights Elementary in Durant Public Schools, has been named the 2026 Oklahoma […]
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Southeastern student Paige Moody chosen for prestigious Native American Scholars Initiative Internship
DURANT, Okla. – Southeastern Oklahoma State University senior Paige Moody has earned the prestigious Native American Scholars Initiative Undergraduate Summer Internship through the American Philosophical Society. Moody, a double major in history and graphic design, […]
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Dr. Shelly Mencacci named Vice President of Advancement at Southeastern Oklahoma State University
DURANT, Okla. – Southeastern Oklahoma State University is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Shelly Mencacci as Vice President of Advancement, effective this summer. Dr. Mencacci currently serves as Vice President of Academic […]
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Summer camp season kicks off at Southeastern
DURANT, Okla. – The campus at Southeastern Oklahoma State University is buzzing with activity as summer camps are underway. This summer, Southeastern is offering a variety of camps and enrichment programs spanning aviation, […]
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Exhibit featuring Blessed Stanley Rother now on display in the Henry G. Bennett Memorial Library
DURANT, Okla. – The Henry G. Bennett Memorial Library is pleased to present an exhibit exploring the life and work of Blessed Stanley Rother, a 1965 graduate of Southeastern Oklahoma State […]
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Emily Daskalakis becomes Southeastern’s first RN-BSN graduate
DURANT, Okla. – Southeastern Oklahoma State University student Emily Daskalakis has become the university’s first graduate of the RN-BSN program, which was launched in August 2025. It’s a full circle moment for Daskalakis. […]
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