Dedicated Professors Continue Supporting Students After Retirement
Drs. Robert and Linda Burns have been firmly dedicated to Southeast Missouri State University for almost 50 years. The Burns were professors of English at Southeast and supporters of the Department of English at the University from 1966 until their retirement in 2001 – and their generosity continues today. More
It Doesn't Matter How You Give…
Robert Meyer '74 is a big believer that the University and its students can benefit by whatever alumni have to offer—gifts, time, ideas. The support is what's imperative. More
Scholarship Honors Legacy of "Dynamic and Remarkable" Nursing Instructor
Patricia A. Huttegger, former student and instructor at Southeast Missouri State University, believed passionately in the rewards of hard work and helping others. The scholarship recently established in her name allows future students to carry on that passion. More
Alums Make a Gift to Support Their Southeast Family
You could say that a fondness for Southeast Missouri State University runs in the family for Patrick and Janet Ruopp, and these alums are celebrating their connection to Southeast in a generous way. More
Rewarding Southeast Experience Leads to Fulfilling Career
Today, Jason LeGrand is working on a college campus, and it was his time at Southeast that steered him in that direction. Now he is giving back so future students will be able to experience the same level of commitment and passion he developed at Southeast. More
35 Years of Helping Southeast Students Is Not Enough
Alberta Macke Dougan spent 35 years teaching students at Southeast and now she and her husband, Neil, are continuing that support through endowed scholarships. Having both attended the University, the Dougans know the difference a Southeast education can make. More
Innovative Giving
Utilizing life insurance to increase bequest to Southeast. Rick Hetzel and Cheryl Mothes strongly believe in philanthropy and in giving of oneself for the welfare of others. They unselfishly donate their time and financial resources to several charities in the Cape Girardeau area as well as Southeast Missouri State University. More
Farmer, Philanthropist, Friend: Harryette Campbell Cultivates Dreams for Southeast Students
Through planned giving, Harryette Campbell of Sikeston, Mo., shows her passion for nurturing the dreams of Southeast Missouri State University students. More
Unrestricted Kindness
Family's Support of Southeast's Educational Mission Spans Several Decades
William Albert Merick and his wife Christene revolved their lives around helping others, especially in the pursuit of education. With the help of Mrs. Merick's recent bequest to Southeast Missouri State University, their boundless generosity will continue to be felt for years to come. More
Meyer Gives Back
Alumnus Finds Unique Way to Give Back to Southeast
Southeast Missouri State University alumnus Thomas M. Meyer has been involved with his alma mater in many ways. Last year he chose a unique and special way to simultaneously support the University and honor his wife. More
Crader and Family Put Donor Advised Funds to Work
Stan Crader and his family are proud to be the first to establish a new donor advised fund at the Southeast Missouri University Foundation. More
Paying It Forward: One-of-a-Kind Gift Encourages Students to Give Back
Southeast Missouri State University alumnus Lawrence R. Kem values the importance of an education. He firmly believes in putting back into the institution that fostered his success. More
Southeast Student Athletes Succeed...On and Off the Court
Student athletes at Southeast come to play a sport they love but find a top quality education in the process. Originally from Muncie, Ind., Molly Davis initially decided to come to Southeast because of the volleyball program, but she has found many more reasons to love Southeast. More
Honoring a Love of Education
After four years of fundraising that included creating an annual children's fashion show and selling prepared food to the community, the McDowells were able to provide an endowed memorial scholarship "to honor the memory of our son Jerry who was a staunch advocate for an educated society." More
Scholarship Provides Opportunity for International Student
Darshaka Dias' college career does not fall into the category of "traditional." Growing up in Sri Lanka, Dias had a desire to make college more than just an experience; he hoped to make it a life-shaping journey. More
People Helping People
Marjory Janssen summed up the reason her and her husband support Southeast in one simple phrase: "We've always felt that helping other people is an important part of life." While their support comes in different ways, and is directed to completely different areas, they share the common vision of making a difference in people's lives. More
McNeelys Make Lasting Impact on Performing Arts Program
Don McNeely, a former news anchor and meteorologist for KFVS, a CBS affiliate television station in Cape Girardeau, Mo., and his wife, Sue, recently endowed two scholarships at Southeast. More
Southeast Public Radio Expands
On March 3, 1976, KRCU 90.9 FM signed on the air for the first time from the campus of Southeast Missouri State University with only 10 watts of power. More
A Passion for Education, History, and Southeast Missouri State
Soon after her graduation from Dexter High School in 1956, Yvonne Gary married Bob Keathley. More
Donor Relationships Impact More Than the Bottom Line
Friend and longtime supporter of Southeast, Douglas Greene of Vancouver,Wash., has been most generous over the past decade. More
Southeast Professor Remembers His Mentors
During his formative years, Southeast Missouri State Teachers College had a profound impact on Dr. F. Gregory Dickey. Growing up in Kennett, Mo., he came to Cape Girardeau in 1946 to attend college. More
Brian Kohlberg: One Young Alum's Gift of Thanks
When Brian Kohlberg '02, a St. Louis native, first visited Southeast Missouri State University as a senior from Vianney High School, he immediately fell in love with the friendly atmosphere of the campus. More
For the Love of Teaching
In 1928, Miss Grace Williams graduated from Southeast Missouri State Teachers College with a strong desire to make a difference in the lives of the teenagers whom she would teach. Ask most students who graduated from Cape Girardeau High School between the years 1928 and 1977, and they would say she succeeded in that quest. More
Educating Teachers: A Southeast Tradition
Professional preparation of future teachers has been a significant part of Southeast's mission since it was founded as a teachers college in 1873. At the College of Education, this 130-year tradition continues and, in fact, has evolved into one of the nation's finest teacher education programs. More
"Insuring" the Future of Southeast
Southeast Missouri State University is grateful to the many alumni and friends who, over the years, have chosen to make a difference in the future of the University and its students. A number of these generous individuals have discovered that incorporating life insurance into their charitable gift plans has resulted in much larger gifts than they originally thought possible. More
Kent Library: Home of the Past, Resource for the Future
Southeast Missouri State University's soul has, for more than 60 years, been housed in the center of campus within the body of Kent Library. After nearly a half century in Academic Hall, the University's library moved across the street in 1939 into a beautiful structure named in honor of longtime head librarian Sadie Kent. This structure is remembered fondly by the many students attending Southeast Missouri State Teachers College during the mid-1900s. More
