Celebrating 100 Years

Celebrating 100 Years

Southeastern 100 logo.

On Southeastern’s 99th birthday, entering the institution’s 100th year, the university launched a year-long Centennial celebration—commemorating 100 years of impact while also looking ahead to the next century. At the […]

Reimaging the Southeastern Brand

A female and male student look at a sweatshirt featuring Southeastern's new spirit logo in 2022.

After several years of research and development in indefying and reimaging a brand that best resonated with the university’s audiences, Southeastern unveiled the first phase of the rebranding process—new logos […]

Overcoming the Pandemic

Roomie the Lion wears a mask and poses by a hand sanitation station in 2020.

In March 2020, with the unprecedented COVID-19 pandemic sweeping the country and the region, Southeastern temporarily moved all classes to remote learning for the remainder of the spring semester and […]

Supporting the Campus Community

Students stand outside with a sunset in the background.

Southeastern launched the first collegiate recovery program in the state, reaffirming the university’s commitment to caring and supporting all members of the campus community. The Lion Up Recovery program was […]

Creating a More Modern Campus

Students sit at a table in front of the new Student Union.

Several major state-of-the-art facilities were opened in the 2010s, including a $32 million Student Union renovation and addition. Three years later a 70,000-square-foot Computer Science and Technology building opened, providing […]

Beginning Doctoral Programs

A woman sits with an open book and notebook in class.

Southeastern was approved to offer its first doctoral program—a doctorate in educational leadership—reflecting the institution’s growing academic prestige and commitment to leadership development. Along with attracting top-tier students and faculty […]

Weathering the Storm

Hurricane Katrina struck, causing devastation throughout southeast Louisiana. Southeastern, which didn’t sustain any major structural damages, played a critical role in relief efforts, housing displaced students, staff, faculty, National Guard […]

Football Returns

A Lions football player runs with the ball in 2003.

Football returned to Strawberry Stadium after an 18-year hiatus, having been cut in 1985 due to increased budgetary constraints. This created a resurgence of school spirit and community support as […]

Entering the Digital Age

The rise of personal computing transformed how students engage with coursework, allowing for greater flexibility and access to resources. Laptops became more common among students from the late ’90s on, […]

Fastest Growing University

Students gather with a sign stating that Southeastern is the fastest growing university in the nation.

The late ’80s through the ’90s brought another period of rapid growth to Southeastern. The university more than doubled its student population during this time, reflecting its increasing appeal and […]