Southeastern Oklahoma State University Alumni

Exciting news for the Southeastern family!
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Please join us in welcoming Dr. Shelly Mencacci back to Southeastern Oklahoma State University as our new Vice President of Advancement.

A proud Southeastern alumna, Dr. Mencacci brings more than 20 years of higher education leadership experience. Her journey began at Southeastern as a student and graduate assistant, and we're excited to see her return to help lead the university she proudly calls her alma mater.

Congratulations, Dr. Mencacci! We are excited for the future and look forward to the impact your leadership will have on our students, alumni, and the entire Southeastern community.

Learn more ➡️ https://bit.ly/

Dr. Shelly Mencacci named Vice President of Advancement at Southeastern Oklahoma State University | Southeastern Oklahoma State University DURANT, Okla. – Southeastern Oklahoma State University is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Shelly Mencacci as Vice President of Advancement, effective this summer. Dr. Mencacci currently serves as Vice President of Academic Affairs at Northern Oklahoma College and brings more than 20 y

Congratulations to these SE alumni who have officially joined Envoy! We are proud to see your hard work and dedication take flight, and we can’t wait to see where this journey leads you next! ✈️💙

Our newest Envoy pilots are ready to soar.✈️ Welcome to the team!

🎓️ All smiles because Graduation is HERE! 🎓️

In just a few hours this weekend's graduation festivities will begin!

Graduates, enjoy everything these ceremonies have to offer. The Alumni Association is proud to welcome you as an official alumni of Southeastern Oklahoma State University!

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So excited to welcome a new class into the SE Alumni family! See you this weekend!⚡️🎓

🗞️NEWS: Southeastern to hold Spring 2026 commencement ceremonies on May 8 & 9
On Friday, May 8, master’s degrees and certificates will be conferred at 6 p.m., and Saturday, May 9, baccalaureate degrees will be awarded at 9 a.m.

The Spring 2026 graduating class will see 843 total students graduating – 336 baccalaureate degree recipients, 446 graduate degree recipients, and 61 certificate recipients. There are representatives from 43 states and U.S. territories, seven countries, and 15 sovereign tribal nations.

See more information: ➡️ https://bit.ly/498iOXb

✈️ Aviation Fish Fry Weekend is almost here! ✈️

The Aviation Alumni Association and Aerospace Sciences Institute are so excited to welcome alumni, friends, and family back to campus for the annual reunion. This year marks an extra special milestone, as we are celebrating 60 Years of Excellence of the Aviation Program at Southeastern Oklahoma State University!

There is still time to grab your tickets and sign up for all of the fun happening this weekend!

Check out ➡️ SE.edu/fishfry to register!

The late Gail Gorski is a 2012 Distinguished Alumni of Southeastern Oklahoma State University.

In 1969 only three schools in the country offered a degree in aviation: Purdue, Parks College, and Southeastern Oklahoma State University. After graduating in 1974, Gorski went on to break barriers for women in aviation. She was the first female VIP pilot for the FAA and the first FAA Flight Inspection Pilot and was hired by United Airlines in 1978 as their first female pilot.

Do you know a Southeastern alumnus with outstanding achievements? Nominate them for the 2026 Distinguished Alumni Award by APRIL 30! Nomination packets and more information can be found at https://buff.ly/pJtrE37 .