The people who pass through the doors of our institution of higher learning are evidence of the power of education. For more than 130 years, Southeastern University has been the region’s 4th oldest urban-student partner, training the next generation of civil servants and business professionals, as well as an active leader in the community. Our students arrive here from all walks of life and all stages of their personal journey. Why Southeastern University? Because they know we provide academic oppor­tunities that change lives and build careers.

In these alumni stories, you’ll learn about the graduates of Southeastern University and find out what they are doing now, and how Southeastern has changed their lives for the better.

Lachone R. Fuquay, Program Administrator American Council on Education	Ralph Basham, former Director United States Secret Service	Dr. Mabel Jones Matthews, B.S. 1973 Director of Higher Education, NASA
Mark H. Oliver, MPA/CAPM Director, Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization Office of the Secretary U.S. Department of Interior	Maurio Phoenix, Entrepreneur, M.P.A. 1994 Craving’s End	Dario O. Marquez, Jr. 1971 Founder and CEO of MVM

Featured Alumni not pictured

Carol Herring F. Reid
Oce North America, Inc.

Faith Blackburne
Program Manager, DC Government