SEMO Spotlight

Adriana is the third student to start the new Bilingual journalism program with Southeast Missouri State University and KFVS12. She is completing a major in Journalism and a minor concentration in Production TV/Radio at Sacred Heart in Puerto Rico.

Lana Esaid is a Freshman, double-majoring in Business Administration and Marketing. She is an International Student from Sudan.

Tanya Maswera is an international student from Harare, Zimbabwe studying nursing at Southeast Missouri State University. She is the president of the African Student Organization, a student orientation leader, and a resident's assistant on campus.

Mekylla Bico is pursuing a Bachelor's Degree in Digital & Integrated Marketing Communications, with a minor in Interactive Design at Southeast. She is an SEMO Creator and a coordinator for the Jane Stephens Honors Program Council.

Paxton DeLaurent is a senior at SEMO majoring in physical education. He is in his third year as starting quarterback for the SEMO Football Team.

Dr. Sarah Dietrich has been teaching in the English Department at SEMO since 2017. She also serves as the co-coordinator for the Teaching English as a Second Language (TESOL) Program at Southeast.

Lydia Pobst is a junior majoring in Communication with a double minor in Business and Business Law at Southeast Missouri State University. She was selected by the student body as Woman of the Year 2024 at SEMO's Homecoming.

Jonathan Davis and Hunter Myer are Army veterans attending Southeast Missouri State University. Jonathan served as an Army Combat Medic and Hunter as an Army Cavalry Scout.

Liam White is a freshman at Southeast Missouri State University majoring in Vocal Education. He performed with the Southeast Marching Band at the 2024 Bands of America competition.

Adit Das is a sophomore at Southeast Missouri State University majoring in Mathematics. Outside of academics, he serves as the ambassador for the math department, a campus tour guide, and the secretary of the Bangladeshi Student Association.