Category: In the News

Greetings from the President’s Office is displayed on the front lawn of the Administration Building. DURANT, Okla. – Southeastern Oklahoma State University is inviting everyone to a new holiday tradition this year – the “Loop of Lights.’’ Lights and decorations will be displayed around the campus loop from December 1-31, 6-10 p.m. Freshmen track athletes […]

DURANT, Okla. – This year marks the centennial for the Candlelighting Ceremony in a collaborative effort of  the Department of Music, Center for Instructional Development and Technology, and University Marketing at Southeastern Oklahoma State University. Due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, the ceremony will be held virtually and released on Monday, December 7, […]

DURANT, Okla. – Southeastern Oklahoma State University will be closed November 23-27 in observance of Thanksgiving. Southeastern returned to a blend of in-person and remote instruction this fall, and as previously announced, all instruction will be moved to remote/online delivery for five days (Nov. 30-Dec. 4 ) after Thanksgiving. This will be followed by a […]

Darrin Wade is completing his third college degree, with plans to attend medical school. DURANT, Okla. – When many people reach a certain age in life, they make a career change. For Darrin Wade, such a decision came at the relatively young age of 28. Saying that he has always “wanted to help people,’’ Wade […]

DURANT, Okla. – Although the COVID-19 pandemic halted homecoming plans at Southeastern Oklahoma State University this fall, a number of activities are in place to engage alumni with the campus community. The University is putting together a series of virtual events for the week of November 11-14. Among the planned activities/events are video comments to […]

Southeastern president Thomas Newsom stands with the Top 10 Freshman Award recipients: Delanie Cooper,  MeKenzie Cruz, Madison Hunt, Charisma Lacy-Ray, Marli Nagel, Daniel Hair, and Oliver Spiller. Not pictured, Andre “Dee’’ Johnson II, Karsyn McKinnon, and Josie Frazier. DURANT, Okla. – Southeastern Oklahoma State University recognized the recipients of the Top 10 Freshman Award recently. […]

DURANT, Okla. – Due to safety and health concerns surrounding the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Southeastern Oklahoma State University will celebrate its December 12 Fall Commencement in a virtual format. “The health and well-being of our students, their families, faculty and staff continues to be our top priority,’’ said Southeastern president Thomas Newsom. “Unfortunately, holding large, […]

Dr. Tim Smith observes Jensen Simmons at work in the lab. Simmons, a junior from Durant, will begin medical school at the Oklahoma State College of Osteopathic Medicine next year. DURANT, Okla. – While some local high school students may choose to pursue their higher education goals away from home, Jensen Simmons is a great […]

DURANT, Okla. – Although the COVID-19 pandemic halted homecoming plans at Southeastern Oklahoma State University this fall, plans are in the works to engage alumni with the campus community. The University is putting together a series of virtual events for the week of November 11-14. Among the planned activities/events are video comments to alumni from […]