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Your Impact

When you give a gift, you support a student's next steps.

Your impact is measured in more than the contributions that may come from your bank account. Gifts to Southeast Missouri State University support and strengthen the entire student experience — from scholarships to state-of-the-art facilities to outstanding faculty. 

More than 7,700 people made gifts to Southeast in the past year, totaling almost $8 million and funding more than 950 endowments. This money is put to use immediately to enhance the student educational experience. We couldn’t do it without you.  

Thank you.

Linda Wells wearing a baseball cap and glasses smiles into the camera.

Linda Wells

Class of 1972, Physical Education

I give partly to say thank you for everything I received at Southeast — great teachers and coaches; great teammates and friends; an opportunity to learn and grow as a person … and my ability to give back now to someone who can use support.
See Linda's Story

Your impact by the numbers

  • $2.5M

    Donated to endowed scholarships in FY25

    Scholarships play an important role in ensuring the high-quality education Southeast provides remains accessible to all. Thank you to our generous donors for transforming lives!

  • $3M+

    Awarded in endowed scholarships to Southeast students each year.

    The generosity of our community transforms the lives of our students. It’s because of these donors, alumni, and friends that we’re able to constantly enhance the opportunities available to current and future students.

  • 113

    Corporate Sponsors in FY25

    With the sudden disruption of life at Southeast Missouri State University and in communities around the world, our students were faced with uncertain times, new challenges, and, in many cases, unexpected costs. Because of our donors, Southeast has been able to provide more than $16,000 of COVID-19 relief.

  • 44

    Endowed Scholarships Established between FY23-25

    Scholarships are vital to ensuring education to Southeast students. Between July 2022 and June 2025, our alumni and friends have established 44 endowed scholarships. These annual awards allow our students to continue their education affordably!

Sydney Bedillion sitting on the ground smiling up into the camera.

Sydney Bedillion

Senior, Forensic Chemistry

The extreme generosity of scholarship donors has given me the opportunity to focus on my future educational goals without carrying forward a financial burden from my four years here at SEMO.

The generosity to give. The will to do.

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When it comes to supporting our fellow Redhawks, we do whatever it takes. Help advance the causes and mission of Southeast Missouri State University by supporting it with a gift.

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University Foundation

Contact Us

Location

Office

Wehking Alumni Center
926 Broadway
Cape Girardeau, MO 63701

Mailing Address

One University Plaza, MS 7300
Cape Girardeau, MO 63701