SEU Fire Wrestling Celebrates 10 Years

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It’s been 10 years since the SEU Fire Wrestling team first took to the mat. Since then, they have taken on the challenge of being the first collegiate wrestling team in the State of Florida, growing and adapting the program over time, and holding fast to the bonds of Christian brotherhood they have found with […]

SEU Celebrates First Gen Students

National First Gen Day is November 8! Every year, SEU celebrates our students who are the first in their families to go to college. SEU offers multiple resources designed to enhance graduation and retention rates in first gen students. In this video, some our first gen students have shared what being the first in their […]

2024–2025 SEU Digital Fact Book is Now Available

Each year, the Office of Data & Analytics at SEU produces a detailed report called the Fact Book. This comprehensive resource for understanding the university’s key metrics and data. This publication — compiled by the Office of Data & Analytics — provides a detailed overview of SEU’s student enrollment, demographics, academic offerings, network operations, and […]

SEU Helps With Hurricane Milton Relief Efforts

Hurricane Milton impacted Central Florida from October 9–10. In the wake of this monumental storm, thousands of Floridians — including many within our hometown of Lakeland — are dealing with its lasting effects.  As soon as the SEU campus was cleared of debris and deemed safe to reopen, our thoughts turned immediately to our neighbors […]

Weather Updates—Helene

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Update — Sept. 27, 9:00 AM All severe weather watches/warnings have expired for our area. Grounds personnel are clearing debris from campus, but no hazards have been observed.   Update — Sept. 24, 6:00 PM As of 5:09 p.m., a tropical storm warning has been issued by the National Weather Service for all of Polk […]

SEU’s Latest National Rankings as of Fall 2024

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We are excited to announce SEU’s latest national rankings as of fall 2024. SEU has received high rankings for our degree programs, our campus environment, and what our degree programs offer in the future careers of our students. These rankings come from websites such as Niche, College Factual, BestColleges, U.S. News & World Report, and […]

SEU to Host 2024 Florida Organic Chemistry Conference

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The Florida Organic Chemistry Conference (FOF) is an annual event in the diverse field of organic chemistry. This year, our College of Natural & Health Sciences is excited to co-host the conference with the University of South Florida, right here on our main campus in Lakeland on Saturday, September 21. Professor of Chemistry Dr. Ralph […]

Benjamin Peacock, the Ironman Pastor 

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Benjamin Peacock, SEU class of 2019, is not a conventional youth pastor. While attending a youth camp with his students at Lakeland’s Victory Church, he cycled every day. While on a mission trip with his church, he swam in a volcanic lake each morning. During his downtime while overseeing the church’s Fine Arts event in […]