About SIUE

SIUE Points of Pride

We are proud to provide the following points of pride from our college, schools, and major units.

• SIUE celebrate its 50th Anniversary in 2007. SIUE has conferred more than 90,000 degrees in its history, with nearly 80,000 alumni. Since its inception, the institution has increased the number of individuals earning four-year degrees in the St. Louis Metropolitan area of Southern Illinois, up from three percent in Madison and St. Clair counties in 1957 to 20 percent today.
  
• The University’s Senior Assignment Program, an integrative learning experience required of all seniors prior to graduation, was ranked as a national model for learning assessment by the Association of American Colleges & Universities in January 2007.
  
• For the third consecutive year, America’s Best Colleges has named SIUE among America’s Best Colleges for our Senior Assignment Program, an integrative learning experience required of all seniors prior to graduation. SIUE ranks in the top ten among public master’s level universities in the Midwest region.
  
• SIUE has been named one of the American Institute of Architects’ 150 Illinois Great Places, a list of the greatest architectural sites in the state. This AIA recognition places the SIUE campus alongside structures designed by Frank Lloyd Wright as well as designers of the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and the University of Chicago Quadrangles.
  
• SIUE faculty members achieve national recognition and distinction as evidenced by their scholarly pursuits and accomplishments such as fellowships in nursing and history, national recognition as experts in their fields of study, and more than $27 million in faculty grants and contracts, excluding student financial aid, in fiscal year 2007.
  
• The Carnegie Commission on Higher Education has classified SIUE as a primarily residential university. SIUE opened its fourth residence hall in August 2007. University Housing was awarded the 2006 Commitment to Excellence Award by Educational Benchmarking, Inc. for demonstrated dedication to continuous quality improvement. 

• SIUE contributes roughly $356 million to its regional economy, according to an Economic Impact Study released in May 2006. More than 37,000 alumni live in the region and contribute to the economy.

• The SIUE College of Arts and Sciences combines foundational education with diverse and highly-specialized coursework. Faculty help students explore diversity of ideas, experiences and people while learning to think and live as fulfilled, productive members of a global society. The College offers 44 degree programs in the arts, humanities and social and natural sciences.

• Th SIUE School of Business alumni can be found leading corporations in the St. Louis region, nationally and around the globe. The School of Business has been accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business since 1975. Fewer than 15 percent of business schools worldwide have earned this prestigious seal of approval.

• The SIU School of Dental Medicine is rated among top dental schools in the nation in final scoring on national board dental exams. As the only dental school in Illinois outside Cook County, and the only dental school within 250 miles of the St. Louis Metropolitan Area, the School serves as a vital oral healthcare provider for Southern Illinois.

• The SIUE School of Education offers degree options in psychology, speech pathology/audiology, exercise/wellness and a variety of teacher preparation areas. Students blend their classroom experiences with field experience in rural, urban and metropolitan settings, all within 35 miles of campus.

• Industry-leading firms from around the region, nation and the world recruit School of Engineering graduates. With a state-of-the-art facility, highly qualified faculty, and active partnerships with area industries and agencies, students prepare for challenging careers in engineering, computer science, and construction management.

• The SIUE School of Nursing is a dynamic place to learn and prepare for a rewarding career in healthcare. The School is fully accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, the gold standard for baccalaureate and graduate degree nursing programs. Students have access to one of the most technologically advanced simulated learning centers in the region.

• As the only downstate Illinois Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) program, the SIUE School of Pharmacy is addressing the growing need in Southern and Central Illinois, as well as the nation at large, for well-trained pharmacists in a career field that is experiencing rapid and dramatic growth.

• The SIUE Graduate School offers master's and post-baccalaureate certificates in 30 different disciplines. Students prepare for the challenges of their profession in a rich, intellectual learning environment emphasizing research and practice. SIUE ranks among the top 25 master's only institutions in the U.S. in terms of the amount of federal research and development expenditures.

• University Park is an applied research and technology park located on the SIUE campus. It offers leading-edge research and technology-based businesses the resources and environment to improve their success and competitive advantage. There are currently 23 tenants in the Park, including the National Corn-to-Ethanol Research Center (NCERC). The only research center of its kind in the world, the NCERC facilitates the commercialization of new technologies for producing ethanol more effectively, resulting in improved ethanol yields and reduction in costs. The NCERC plays a key role in bio-fuel workforce training and contributes to investigation in agricultural science.

• With a focus on empowering people and strengthening communities, the SIUE East St. Louis Center is dedicated to improving the lives of families and individuals in East St. Louis and surrounding urban communities. Through the Center’s services— health care services, Charter High School, Head Start and other educational opportunities—individuals gain renewed hope and an opportunity to reach their potential and their educational and career goals. The East St. Louis Center symbolizes a positive future for area residents.

• SIUE is currently transitioning to NCAA Division I status. The softball team captured its first National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division II championship in May 2007. SIUE Intercollegiate Athletics won both the Great Lakes Valley Conference (GLVC) All-Sports Trophy and the Commissioner’s Cup for the 2006-07 season and placed 11th in the U.S. Sports Academy Directors’ Cup among NCAA Division II schools.
  
• SIUE Library and Information Services (LIS) is instrumental in supporting research and technological advancements; nationally-recognized LIS employees play a prominent role in the success of Illinois libraries. Home to Lovejoy Library and Academic Computing, LIS sets itself apart from its peers through its leadership in technology, impressive special and digital collections, and innovative services.