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1875

Originally known as Southeast Missouri State Normal School, the first classes were taught at the nearby Lorimier School until April 1875, when the first university building was completed.

1896

Missouri State Normal School Third District President John Sephus McGhee established the University Schools on June 15, 1896.

1903

Construction began in 1903, and this new hall was built in the classic style of architecture.

In 1903, as recent construction allowed for more space for university classes, the training school was able to expand its class sizes as well.

1904

The building would also be adorned with a copper dome (which students can still visit today and sign their names with chalk on the wooden support structure inside), and would benefit from Louis Houck's fixation with the World's Fair of 1904 held in St Louis.

Academic Hall was designed by Jerome Bibb Legg, who also designed the St Louis Exposition and Music Hall, and it includes light fixtures from the 1904 World's Fair.

1905

In 1905, the University’s Academic Hall was constructed, and it still stands today.

1972

Southeast Missouri State University was founded as a normal school and received university status in 1972.

Due to the expansion of curriculum and student body population, the college became Southeast Missouri State University in 1972.

1998

In 1998, the university acquired the former St Vincent's Seminary located in downtown Cape Girardeau on the Mississippi River.

2004

The Redhawks football team went 3-8 in 2004, with a record of 3-5 against Ohio Valley Conference opponents.

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