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 […]
SEU Launches Medical School Preparation Program

Starting in the fall of 2023,* SEU will be offering an exciting learning experience — the Master of Science in Medical Sciences (MSMS). This medical school preparation program is ideal for students who are planning to apply (or reapply) to medical school or physician assistant programs, this intensive, 3-semester master’s degree program features a rigorous […]
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 […]
Fire Athletics to Add Bass Fishing as Newest Team

SEU will launch its 20th athletic program when bass fishing begins its inaugural season this coming fall. The Fire will compete in the Bassmaster College Series and Major League Fishing’s Abu Garcia College Fishing Series where boats of two anglers each will fish in a tournament on a given weekend with each boat weighing in […]
SEU Office Closures for Holiday Break

Southeastern University’s offices will be closed beginning Friday, December 23, 2022, and will reopen on Tuesday, January 3, 2023. Please refer to these helpful links during the office closure. Our community wishes you a blessed Christmas and New Year! Visit SEU We’d love to see you this spring, so make your plans now to visit […]
SEU to Hold Fall 2022 Commencement

SEU will hold our Fall 2022 Commencement ceremony on our Lakeland campus on Friday, December 9, at 5 p.m. on Victory Field. The ceremony will feature guest speaker Dr. Alveda King, daughter of late civil rights activist Reverend A.D. King and niece of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. About the Graduates The fall class […]