As Southeastern begins its second century, we celebrate what we’ve accomplished and look forward to what is yet to come.
For 100 years Southeastern has provided a life-changing impact through a second-to-none education conferred by highly accomplished faculty who take the time to care about each student.
The Southeastern Family celebrated a century of impact and work together to envision a future just as incredible.
The Campaign for Southeastern is a $100 million initiative, the largest in the University’s history, to ensure a strong future that changes the lives of generations to come, builds a strong economy for our region and state and provides cultural and athletic experiences that add the depth of life.
Support SoutheasternSoutheastern celebrated its Centennial from September 2024 through December 2025. The celebration included marking the 100th entering class of students in Fall 2024 and the 100th graduating class in Spring 2025, culminating in Southeastern’s 100th birthday in Fall 2025. Programming included special events, gatherings, and commemorative initiatives that engaged the campus and broader community.
View Centennial EventsA special Centennial Signature Book was created and shared at Centennial events. Attendees were invited to sign it, and the book has been placed in the historical archives as a permanent record of community participation, commemoration, and support.
This interactive timeline will take you on a trip down memory lane to show you firsthand how Southeastern, and the Southeastern Family, started, grew and made an impact on tens of thousands.
After nearly a year of lobbying, planning, and recruiting by Linus A. Sims and fellow supporters, the institution that would eventually become Southeastern first opened its doors on September 14. Named Hammond Junior College, it was housed in two rooms in the then Hammond High School, with Sims as the first president.
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McGehee Hall
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Mims Hall
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Pottle Hall
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Strawberry Stadium
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Clark Hall
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The Foundation Center
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Student Union Breezeway
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War Memorial Student Union