University in talks to reopen in fall
Dylan Meche, Staff Reporter
June 9, 2020
As Governor John Bel Edwards continues to relax restrictions, the university has announced that it plans to resume in-person classes and campus operations in the fall semester. Dr. John L. Crain, university president, made the announcement in a video released on May 14. In the video, he noted tha...
North Oaks chief medical officer addresses coronavirus concerns
Dylan Meche, Staff Reporter
March 10, 2020
In order to ease concerns of faculty and students, a representative from North Oaks Health System discussed the global coronavirus pandemic. The university hosted two coronavirus discussion sessions on March 4-5 in the Student Union Theatre. Both sessions were led by Dr. Rob Peltier, chief medical...
New tuition fees raise concerns about Southeastern Promise
Dylan Meche, Staff Reporter
February 4, 2020
Recent fee adjustments for the spring 2020 semester have caused some students to have concerns about the Southeastern Promise. Starting this semester, students will be charged up to $150 per credit hour that is above 15 hours. According to the university, the net change to tuition charges will be $...
Nevers to receive honorary doctorate
Erica Welter, Staff Reporter
May 13, 2019
Ben Nevers, a former Louisiana House and Senate member, will be honored with a Doctor of Humanities degree during spring commencement. Dr. John Crain, president of the university, believes Nevers has worked tirelessly to support Southeastern. “Throughout Ben Nevers’ time in public office, he was a tre...
Ladner steps down
Gerard Borne, Staff Reporter
May 7, 2019
After five seasons as the head coach of men’s basketball team, Jay Ladner stepped down to lead a different team. Ladner resigned on April 18 to take the position of head coach at his alma mater, the University of Southern Mississippi. “I will always remember the opportunity I was given to be a Divi...
10 years with Crain
Jacob Summerville, Staff Reporter
February 19, 2019
On Feb. 17, 2009, the Board of Supervisors for the University of Louisiana System appointed Dr. John Crain as the president of the university. Serving at the university for a total of 32 years, Crain started as a faculty member for the College of Business, later becoming the department head. While s...
Student fees increase
Zachary Araki, A&E Editor
December 4, 2018
In the spring semester, the university will introduce a $5.30 per credit hour student fee increase in line with the University of Louisiana System decision. For a full-time student, or a student taking 12 credit hours, the total fee increase equals $63.60. The university is expected to raise about...
Busekist named faculty representative to athletics
Gerard Borne, Staff Reporter
October 24, 2018
Faculty Athletics Representative David Busekist received his title after the former representative, Joseph Morris, stepped down from the position. A long-time member of the Athletic Committee, Busekist has been working with athletes for many years now. President Dr. John Crain appointed him to the...
Crain’s presidential details
Jacob Summerville, Staff Reporter
September 19, 2018
The highest position someone can hold at the university is the position of president. It seems like a president is mostly in charge of looking over everyone else and having the final say in a decision. So, what does the university president, Dr. John Crain, actually do? All of the president’s...
