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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 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 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 […]

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 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 […]

How to Prepare for Success in Grad School

Do you have a passion to change the world around you, but aren’t sure where to begin? The mission of Southeastern University is to help you discover and develop your divine design — which is the unique calling that God has placed on your life.  Whether you are looking to advance in your field, grow […]

Making A Difference Through Advocacy and Photography

It all started with an alumni magazine article for Matias ’13 (MBA) and Barbarah ’15 (Reynolds) Perttula. When Matias first met Barbarah in person, it was at a Starbucks in Lakeland. Matias was with SEU President Kent Ingle when he introduced the pair to each other. “The following day, after meeting her, I cracked open the […]

Director of Nursing Retires, Search Begins for Chief Nursing Administrator

SEU has recently announced that the Director of Nursing, Dr. Susie Tasker-Weaver, will be retiring at the end of the 2022-23 academic year. Dr. Susie has played an integral role in the development and advancement of the university’s nursing program, and has served as the director since 2017.  “It has been my dream since 2003 […]

A Closed Door Isn’t a Rejection. It’s a Redirection.

Applying to college can be a difficult process, but both college graduates and current college students know that choosing the right school can be even more difficult. When it comes down to making that final decision, you start to ask yourself questions like, “Is this school the right fit for me?” or  “Can I see […]

A Message from the President – Hurricane Ian

SEU Community, This morning I am incredibly grateful for God’s protection over our SEU community and Lakeland campus as we weathered Hurricane Ian. It’s during times like this that our faith is strengthened and we are truly reminded of what’s most important to us – the safety and well-being of our families and friends.  Although […]