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Welcome to the Southeast Missouri University Foundation
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"Greetings to all!"

"It is a privilege to serve as interim vice president for University Advancement and executive director of the Southeast Missouri University Foundation. As many of you know, Wayne Smith is pursuing new endeavors, and we wish him the best in the future. I am greatly looking forward to working closely with the Foundation's exceptional partners. Through your generous contributions and continued support, the Foundation will ensure that Southeast students always have the opportunity to experience success. It is truly our alumni and friends that make Southeast 'The University of First Choice.' If I can ever be of service or answer any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me at (573) 651-2332 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it "

Dr. Gerald McDougall,
Dean of the Donald L. Harrison College of Business
Interim Vice President for University Advancement




In celebrating our 25th anniversary, we would like to take a look at some of the things you have helped become a reality at Southeast, as well as some of the Foundation's future challenges.

Major Accomplishments

  • Over $60 million in gifts received
  • More than 425 scholarships made available to Southeast students
  • More than $13 million raised for the construction of the River Campus
  • Major donations acquired for the construction of Robert F. Dempster Hall and the Otto and Della Seabaugh Polytechnic Building

Future Challenges

  • 50 Years of Nursing Campaign
  • Kent Library - Completion of Information Commons
  • Perryville Higher Education Center Capstone Project
  • Naming opportunity for the University Farm
  • Southeast Missouri State University Symphony Orchestra's trip to China
  • Residence hall expansion to meet needs of growing enrollment
  • Science buildings and laboratories upgrade