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Welcome to the Southeast Missouri University Foundation
Wayne Smith"What an exciting time it is for the Southeast Missouri University Foundation! This year marks the 25th anniversary since our founding in 1983. We have had some major successes in that time and helped Southeast make great strides toward becoming ‘The University of First Choice.' It is only through the generous support of alumni and friends like you that we have been able to continuously reach our goals. While we have accomplished much in the past 25 years, there is much more to be done. Thank you for your continued support and commitment to Southeast Missouri State University!"


Wayne Smith
Vice President for University Advancement
Executive Director of the Foundation




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