"Then & Now," a special edition commemorating 125 years of history at Southeast Missouri State University, appears in today's Southeast Missourian.

Stories look at students, degree programs and campus life over the years.

The 40 stories and dozens of historic photos were written and compiled by students from the university's department of mass communications. Students' educational levles range from beginning newswriting students to senior journalism and public relations students.

Much of the information was obtained from Southeast Missouri State University Regional History Archives.

The special package is part of a month of activities planned by the university to celebrate the 125th anniversary. The theme is "honoring yesterday, creating tomorrow."