Southeastern Oklahoma State University

DURANT, Okla. – Two Southeastern employees have been selected for the Community-Oriented Digital Engagement Scholars (CODES) Fellowship Program. Rachel Childers, an Honors Program advisor, and Kyle Lincoln, director of study abroad and associate professor in the Department of Social Sciences, will participate in the program over the 2026-27 academic year.

DURANT, Okla. – Several faculty members from Southeastern Oklahoma State University recently attended the 2026 AI Symposium for Oklahoma Educators, representing the university in statewide discussions on the future of artificial intelligence in teaching, learning and institutional innovation.

The symposium was held June 8–10 at the Hard Rock Hotel ...

DURANT, Okla. – Southeastern Oklahoma State University will honor six Distinguished Alumni as part of homecoming festivities scheduled for October 23-24.

The 2026 Distinguished Alumni class consists of:

John Aldridge (‘82) has transformed the music industry as a musician, educator, drum historian, business mentor, and t...

DURANT, Okla. – Southeastern Oklahoma State University has named Janeva Maxson as director of the Aerospace Sciences Institute. Maxson brings nearly 30 years of leadership experience in aviation, logistics, and strategic management, including senior civilian leader roles with the U.S. Air Force and Department of Defense.&nbs...

DURANT, Okla. – Kasey Bennett, a two-time graduate of Southeastern Oklahoma State University and a K-4 STEM teacher at Northwest Heights Elementary in Durant Public Schools, has been named the 2026 Oklahoma Teacher of the Year.

Bennett received the state’s top teaching honor during a banquet on Friday, June 5. 

Kasey Be...