PHILIP'S STORY

Before Philip Lassiter began laying down hot horn tracks for Kirk Franklin and other gospel stars, he was honing his craft at Southeastern... >>

Southeastern Report

10.29.08

Environmentalist, economist, and climatologist challenge global warming theories at Southeastern forum

The world isn't coming to an end, and even if it was, humans wouldn't have much to do with it. That's the opinion of a climatologist, economist, and environmentalist who spoke at Christians & Global Warming: A Biblical Approach to... more>>

10.08.08

Boasting record enrollment, Southeastern connects with community during back-to-school activities

With an enrollment record for the tenth consecutive year, Southeastern is not only educating this year's 3,075 students, but teaching them to serve with love. On September 20, Southeastern students performed community outreach in an event called the Big Give.... more>>

09.24.08

Southeastern dedicates new facility for College of Business & Legal Studies and College of Education

Southeastern opened the new school year with a dedication and ribbon cutting of its new College of Business & Legal Studies and College of Education building on September 18. About 250 people attended the event, including Bill Mutz, president of... more>>

09.16.08

Undergraduates at Southeastern University can now major in Exceptional Student Education

Starting this fall, undergraduates at Southeastern can major in Exceptional Student Education. This new program, offered through Southeastern's College of Education, helps students become state certified in Exceptional Student Education for kindergarten through 12th grade. In addition to Exceptional Student... more>>

06.16.08

Southeastern accepting applications for new Online Master of Education in Teaching and Learning

Southeastern University is offering a new online master's degree program for educators interested in furthering their education and increasing their job opportunities. The Master of Education in Teaching and Learning is designed to equip educators with the advanced skills teachers... more>>

05.15.08

Number of graduates continues to climb

Three hundred and eleven students received their degrees on April 26, during Southeastern's largest-ever commencement. Previous spring commencements have taken place at Victory Church (Lakeland, Fla.) where there is seating for 3,000, but the increasing numbers at graduation have prompted... more>>

04.25.08

Southeastern Obtains New Facility for International Studies Program in Jerusalem

Southeastern has acquired a beautiful, new facility in West Jerusalem. This dormitory/study center will house the university's new International Studies Program in Jerusalem with classes beginning spring 2009. The five-story building contains 13,250 square feet of space. Complying with... more>>

04.23.08

Southeastern Athletics joins the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA)

Southeastern University has been officially approved for admission into the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) by the NAIA Council of Presidents during the NAIA National Convention, April 13, in Louisville, Kentucky. Southeastern will become an active member as soon... more>>

04.11.08

Southeastern to award new scholarships that cover nearly half of tuition for eligible freshmen

Starting this fall, entering freshmen can earn a new scholarship that will cover nearly half of tuition at Southeastern University. High school seniors and graduates with high standardized test scores--or a combination of a high grade point average and strong... more>>

04.03.08

The (Lakeland, Fla.) Ledger: 2,000 watch Southeastern baseball team play professionals; spectator receives scholarship between innings

The Southeastern baseball team played the Lakeland Flying Tigers, the Class A Major League Baseball affiliate of the Detroit Tigers, April 2 before more than 2,000 spectators. Between innings, President Dr. Mark Rutland awarded a Polk County (Fla.) teacher with... more>>

03.07.08

General Colin L. Powell, USA (Ret.), Shares Leadership Advice During Southeastern's 2008 Leadership Forum

More than 800 people from across the country came to Southeastern to hear General Colin L. Powell, USA (Ret.), speak on "Taking Charge" during the university's National Leadership Forum. Powell served as the 65th Secretary of State under President George... more>>

03.07.08

Southeastern's College of Business and Legal Studies Dean Promoted to Vice President for Academic Affairs

Southeastern University College of Business and Legal Studies dean and finance professor Dr. Lyle Bowlin has recently been named Southeastern's Vice President for Academic Affairs. "After an exhaustive, nationwide search to fill this position, I am pleased that Dr. Bowlin... more>>

02.13.08

Southeastern to serve non-traditional, adult students in new way; more majors to be offered through Evenings and Weekends and online programs

This fall, non-traditional, adult students at Southeastern will be able to enter bachelor's programs in marketing, management, Christian ministries, the university's general education core curriculum, and other fields that only had been available to traditional, day students. The offerings are... more>>

01.04.08

Southeastern biology professor publishes research that could help reduce pests in stored grain

An international, academic journal has published the findings of research by a Southeastern biology professor that could lead to significant strides in helping the food and agriculture industry reduce mealworm infestation in stored grain and stored grain products. The paper,... more>>

12.17.07

Southeastern delegation from around the world united to win float prize in Lakeland Christmas Parade

Southeastern students, staff, and a professor clinched the Best Professional Float prize in the annual Lakeland Christmas Parade this year. Twenty-five students, three staff members, a professor, and spouses of faculty and staff members marched and rode in the December... more>>