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Dr. Jesse Snowden Named Interim President at Southeastern

Dr. Snowden currently serves as Vice President for Academic Affairs at Southeastern, a position he has held since 1999. Read More…

Press Release Date: 12-08-2006

SOSU Musical Arts Series hosts Manhattan Brass on January 11, 2007

The Southeastern Oklahoma State University Musical Arts Series will host the nationally known brass quintet, Manhattan Brass, for a concert and masterclass on January 11, 2007 at 7:30 in the Fine Arts Recital Hall. Read More…

Press Release Date: 12-08-2006

Glen D. Johnson Named Chancellor

The Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education today announced the selection of Dr. Glen Johnson as chancellor of the Oklahoma State System of Higher Education. Read More…

Press Release Date: 12-05-2006

Eddie Harbin Named Director of SOSU Physical Plant

Harbin, a 21-year employee of SOSU, has served as interim director since January 2006. Previously, he served as assistant director of the physical plant. Read More…

Press Release Date: 11-29-2006

Southeastern President Inducted Into Oklahoma Hall of Fame

Southeastern Oklahoma State University President Dr. Glen D. Johnson joined an elite group of Oklahomans Nov. 16 when he was inducted into the Oklahoma Hall of Fame. Read More…

Press Release Date: 11-27-2006

SOSU Celebrates Holiday Season with Candlelighting and Concert

Southeastern Oklahoma State University will celebrate the holiday season with Candlelighting 2006. Read More…

Press Release Date: 11-22-2006

Top 10 Freshmen Honored at SOSU

Each year, the Academic Advising and Outreach Center and Office of Freshman Programs at Southeastern Oklahoma State University recognize the Top 10 Freshmen from the previous year. Read More…

Press Release Date: 11-15-2006

SOSU Music Professors to Attend Artist Series in United Kingdom

Southeastern Oklahoma State University music professors Dr. James and Betty Wintle will attend the Weymouth International Artist Series in the United Kingdom next week. Read More…

Press Release Date: 11-15-2006

SOSU Professor Awarded Academy of Television Arts & Sciences Fellowship

Dr. John Hendricks, professor of communication at Southeastern Oklahoma State University, has been awarded a Fellowship from the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (ATAS). Read More…

Press Release Date: 11-15-2006

SOSU Flight Team Advances to National Competition

Southeastern Oklahoma State University will have the only Oklahoma flight team in national competition next spring in Ohio. Read More…

Press Release Date: 11-14-2006

SOSU Opera Group to Perform Mozart Work

The Southeastern Oklahoma State University Opera Theater Ensemble celebrates the 250th birthday year of W.A. Mozart with its production of “The Magic Flute.” Read More…

Press Release Date: 11-10-2006

SOSU Commencement—December 16

The Honorable Mike Morgan, President Pro Tempore of the Oklahoma State Senate, will be the guest speaker for Fall Commencement at Southeastern Oklahoma State University. Read More…

Press Release Date: 11-09-2006

“Oklahoma Balladeer” to Perform at SOSU Arts Gala

Les Gilliam—the “Oklahoma Balladeer”—will perform at the 2007 Southeastern Oklahoma State University Arts Gala, scheduled for Thursday, March 1, 2007, at the Visual and Performing Arts Center at SOSU. Read More…

Press Release Date: 11-08-2006

SOSU Musical Arts Series Presents November 17 Concert

The Southeastern Oklahoma State University Musical Arts Series presents the Steger International Artist Series featuring the Long Sisters Piano Duo on November 17 at 7:30 P.M. in the Fine Arts Recital Hall. The duo will conduct a masterclass for area pianists on November 18. Read More…

Press Release Date: 11-06-2006

Southeastern Selected for President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll

Southeastern Oklahoma State University recently earned distinction as one of only three Oklahoma four-year public universities to be selected to the President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll. Read More…

Press Release Date: 11-06-2006

Mattie McClenny Named Coordinator of Southeastern at Grayson Program

Southeastern Oklahoma State University has announced the hiring of Mattie McClenny as the Coordinator of the Southeastern at Grayson Program. Read More…

Press Release Date: 11-01-2006

Southeastern Unveils Centennial Logo

Southeastern Oklahoma State University is continuing to make plans to celebrate its centennial in 2009. University President Dr. Glen D. Johnson recently announced the formation of a Centennial Committee, comprised of University faculty, staff and administrators, alumni and community members. Read More…

Press Release Date: 10-31-2006

Southeastern Chorale to Perform November 7

The Southeastern Oklahoma State University Chorale, under the direction of Dr. Stacy Weger, will perform at 7:30 p.m. in the Fine Arts Recital Hall. The concert is free and open to the public. Read More…

Press Release Date: 10-26-2006

SOSU Career Fair Set for November 2

Southeastern Oklahoma State University’s Career Fair is scheduled for 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Thursday in the old Student Union Ballroom. Read More…

Press Release Date: 10-26-2006

SOSU Presents Native American Symposium

Southeastern Oklahoma State University’s Native American Symposium Committee has scheduled “Insights 2006” for this Wednesday. The symposium will be held at 11 a.m. in the Native American Room in the Henry G. Bennett Library on the SOSU campus. Read More…

Press Release Date: 10-26-2006

SOSU Jazz Band to Present Struttin’ With Some Barbecue

The Southeastern Oklahoma State University Jazz Ensemble will present its annual Struttin’ With Some Barbecue concert at 6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 26, in the Amphitheater on the Durant campus. Read More…

Press Release Date: 10-11-2006

Southeastern Announces “Centennial Committee”

Southeastern Oklahoma State University will celebrate its centennial in 2009 and preparations for this historic event are now under way. Read More…

Press Release Date: 10-10-2006

Al White Named Walter O. Mason Award Winner

Al White was recently presented with the Council for Opportunity for Education’s Walter O. Mason Award at the COE Silver Anniversary Conference. Read More…

Press Release Date: 10-10-2006

Billie Letts to Hold Book Signing Friday at SOSU

Oklahoma native and former Southeastern Oklahoma State University English Professor Billie Letts will help celebrate Homecoming 2006 with a book signing. Letts will also be honored Saturday as one of the three Distinguished Alumni for 2006. Read More…

Press Release Date: 10-09-2006

SOSU Musical Arts Series Presents October 17 Concert

Southeastern Oklahoma State University's Musical Arts Series will present Soprano Loraine Sims with pianist Jan Grimes in recital on October 17 at 7:30 PM in the Fine Arts Recital Hall. Dr. Sims will conduct a masterclass for SOSU voice majors on October 18, also in the Fine Arts Recital Hall. Read More…

Press Release Date: 10-09-2006

Homecoming Tickets Now on Sale

Southeastern’s Homecoming 2006 is less than two weeks away, and tickets for individual events are now available at the Alumni Association office in the Welcome Center on the SOSU campus. Read More…

Press Release Date: 10-03-2006

OU Marching Band to Perform at Southeastern

The University of Oklahoma’s Pride of Oklahoma Marching Band will be making one stop en route to the Red River Shootout in Dallas—that being a stop over at Southeastern Oklahoma State University on Friday, Oct. 6 for a performance at Paul Laird Field. Read More…

Press Release Date: 09-29-2006

SOSU hosts John Parnell Memorial Band Contest Saturday

Southeastern Oklahoma State University proudly presents the second-annual John Parnell Memorial Marching Band Contest Saturday, Sept. 30, at Paul Laird Field.Read More…

Press Release Date: 09-26-2006

Mascot Competition

Southeastern Oklahoma State University is offering a prize of $500 for the winning proposal for a new mascot for its sporting events and athletic teams. Read More…

Press Release Date: 09-21-2006

Southeastern Musical Arts Series to Present September 28 Concert

Southeastern Oklahoma State University’s Musical Arts Series, in conjunction with the Red River Arts Council, will present Piffaro, The Renaissance Band, in concert Thursday, September 28. Read More...

Press Release Date: 09-21-2006

Southeastern to Honor Two Former Faculty Members During Homecoming

Southeastern Oklahoma State University will honor two former faculty members during Homecoming 2006 activities.

Dr. Edwardine Cordell McCoy Fox and Dr. Paul Mansur will be recognized as Distinguished Former Faculty members at the Homecoming Alumni Luncheon October 14 in the Student Union Ballroom. Read More...

Press Release Date: 09-14-2006

Government Class Features Distinguished Lecturers

Southeastern Oklahoma State University will present a number of distinguished guest lecturers who will participate this fall in the “Aspects of State Government” class on the Durant campus. Read More…

Press Release Date: 09-12-2006

Three Distinguished Alumni To Be Honored at Homecoming

Southeastern Oklahoma State University will honor Dr. Jimmy Ballard, Billie Letts and Dr. Joe Wiley as Distinguished Alumni during Homecoming 2006 weekend (Oct. 13–14). Read More…

Press Release Date: 09-08-2006

Homecoming Scheduled for October 13–14, 2006

The ribbon-cutting and dedication of the new $14.3 million Student Union Building will be featured prominently in Southeastern Oklahoma State University’s celebration of Homecoming 2006 Friday and Saturday, October 13-14. Read More…

Press Release Date: 09-01-2006

Behavioral Sciences Workshop — September 22

The Southeastern Oklahoma State University Department of Behavioral Sciences and Continuing Education Department are gearing up for the 4th annual Behavioral Sciences Workshop, to be held on Friday, September 22. Read More…

Press Release Date: 08-30-2006

Southeastern Selects New Fight Song

The Southeastern Savage Storm and their fans have a new fight song. Read More…

Press Release Date: 08-28-2006

SOSU Ranks Number 1 In Affordability According To National Magazine

TAre you looking for a quality college education at an affordable cost? Then look no further than Southeastern Oklahoma State University. Read More…

Press Release Date: 08-18-2006

Unveiling of the New “Savage Storm” Logo

The wait is over and the tradition continues at Southeastern Oklahoma State University. Read More…

Press Release Date: 08-15-2006

SOSU, Choctaw Nation Team Up To Receive $800,000 NSF Grant

The Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma and Southeastern Oklahoma State University have once again teamed up to meet the needs of students.

Press Release Date: 08-04-2006

SOSU Freshman Convocation set for Aug. 13

Southeastern Oklahoma State University’s Freshman Convocation has been scheduled for 4:30 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 13, as part of “Move-in Day.”

Press Release Date: 08-04-2006

Nolbert Reyna Named Student Activities Specialist at SOSU

Southeastern Oklahoma State University has named Nolbert Reyna as the Student Activities Specialist at the University.

Press Release Date: 07-20-2006

Trey Reed Named Sports Information Director at Southeastern

Trey Reed has been named Sports Information Director at Southeastern Oklahoma State University. He began his duties July 5.

Press Release Date: 07-05-2006

SOSU Opera Director Makes European Singing Debut

Dr. Steven W. Emge, director of opera and associate professor of voice at Southeastern Oklahoma State University, will make his European operatic singing debut this summer in Mozart’s famous opera, Die Zauberflöte. Read More…

Press Release Date: 06-20-2006

Southeastern President Glen D. Johnson To Be Inducted Into Oklahoma Hall Of Fame

Press Release Date: 05-08-2006

SOSU Flight Team To Compete In National Competition

Press Release Date: 05-04-2006

Southeastern Student Union Receives $700,000 Gift From Choctaw & Chickasaw Tribes

Press Release Date: 04-28-2006

Faculty, Staff Members Honored At SOSU Recognition Banquet

Press Release Date: 04-27-2006

Judge Robert Henry To Address SOSU Graduates On May 13

Press Release Date: 04-06-2006

President Glen D. Johnson Golf Classic Set For June 9

Press Release Date: 04-05-2006

SOSU Flight Instructor Earns “Master” Accreditation

Press Release Date: 03-23-2006

SOSU Hosts Oklahoma Opera Festival April 20–22

Press Release Date: 04-10-2006

SOSU Theatre Director Awarded Prestigious Kennedy Center Fellowship

Press Release Date: 03-23-2006

State Senate Majority Leader Ted Fisher To Be Guest Speaker At Massey Lecture

Press Release Date: 03-10-2006

Judge Lee West Keynote Speaker at SOSU’s E.T. Dunlap Program

Press Release Date: 02-24-2006

Maynard Ferguson To Perform At April Jazz Festival

Press Release Date: 02-23-2006

Southeastern Seeks Input On New Logo And Mascot

Press Release Date: 02-14-2006

SOSU Set To Host Symposium For Undergraduate Students In Mathematics

Press Release Date: 02-08-2006

Jason Meadows To Perform At SOSU Arts Gala

Press Release Date: 01-25-2006

Southeastern’s New Nickname: “Savage Storm”

Press Release Date: 01-20-2006

Wesberry, Imotichey Head New Native American Education Project At SOSU

Press Release Date: 01-17-2006

Southeastern Offers College Payment Education to Students & Families

Press Release Date: 01-13-2006