New Associate Degree in Nursing
We are excited to announce that we will be launching an Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) in the fall of 2023. The ADN is a two-year degree program designed to jump-start students’ nursing careers by preparing them for the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN) — an exam all nurses must pass to […]
SEU Holds Graduation for Air Force Flight Academy Cadets
We recently held a special graduation ceremony for 18 cadets from the U.S. Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (AFJROTC) Flight Academy Program. On July 21, the cadets gathered in the aircraft hangar of the Kingsky Flight Academy to signify the completion of the program. The ceremony featured General Larry Martin, retired Major General […]
SEU Receives Funding for Several Key Initiatives
We are so excited to announce that we have received $4 million in appropriated funds from the Florida Legislature in order to fund the construction and launch of a private Christian early childhood learning center and preschool for children ages zero to four. “As a university, we are beyond excited to be able to offer […]
SEU Announces New Campus Pastor
We are honored to announce that we have appointed Jonathan Rivera as our new campus pastor. He will officially begin in the role on June 12, 2023. James and Brittany Powell, who have been serving as SEU’s campus pastors since the summer of 2021, will be transitioning to new positions on the pastoral team at […]
Glenn Pearl Named Librarian Emeritus
We are excited to announce that the SEU Board of Trustees has named Glenn Pearl as our Librarian Emeritus. He is the first faculty member to hold this title, and the honor was given to him due to his 37 years of service to the university and his commitment to research excellence, student mentorship, and […]
SEU to Launch Trades Programs
In the fall of 2023,* SEU will launch SEU Trades, an innovative collection of program offerings in construction technology, HVAC, event production, project management, plumbing, and electrical fields. The Drive Behind SEU Trades With major workforce shortages projected in several trade professions in the coming years, Christian higher education is uniquely poised for holistic development […]
SEU to Hold Spring 2023 Commencement
Access the commencement live stream here. SEU will hold our Spring 2023 Commencement ceremony on Friday, April 28, at 6:30 p.m. at the RP Funding Center in Lakeland, Florida. The ceremony will feature guest speaker Shirley Hoogstra, president of the Council for Christian Colleges & Universities (CCCU), and President’s Award recipient Senator Colleen Burton. Get to […]
SEU Appoints Dr. Leonard Sweet as Distinguished Professor
SEU has appointed Dr. Leonard Sweet as Visiting Distinguished Professor of Ministry Communication. Sweet is an accomplished scholar, author, preacher, ministry and academic leader, and founder and president of SpiritVenture Ministries. Sweet is a regular contributing faculty member to the university’s Master of Arts in Ministerial Leadership Executive Cohort and the Doctor of Ministry programs […]
SEU Announces New Chief Nursing Administrator
After a nationwide search for a candidate to fill a Chief Nursing Administrator position in November of 2022, we are happy to announce that we have hired Dr. Mark Reinhardt to take the role. Officially beginning on March 11, Dr. Reinhardt serves as a visionary leader for all of the university’s nursing programs, faculty, and […]
The ACPL Hosts Annual Civic Initiative Essay Contest
SEU’s American Center for Political Leadership (ACPL) is hosting its third annual essay contest centered around civil discourse and civic engagement. High school students can win up to $1,500 in scholarship prize money with a winning essay for the ACPL’s Civic Initiative Essay Contest. Open to high school students who reside in Polk County, the […]
