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Dear Colleagues, 

And so, we reach the end of a busy semester, within an extraordinary year following a most unusual spring 2020 semester. Thank you to all who helped us complete the term, as well as the commencement celebrations this past week. 

Our Golden Grads, who completed their degrees in 1971 and were part of a virtual ceremony last Thursday, reminded me of how SIUE changes lives, including mine. In reflecting on former SIUE personnel that were here in the ‘70s, several ...

January 20, 2021

Faculty, Staff and Students,

The SIUE community’s thoughts and prayers continue to be with junior nursing student Moneer Damra, who was seriously injured in a random act of gun violence off campus Thursday night, Jan. 14. Moneer continues to receive treatment at a regional hospital.

University administration continues to be in contact with Moneer’s family in support of their needs during this difficult time and is also providing assistance to the other student inv...

In the following video message, SIUE Chancellor Randy and Mary Jo Pembrook express their appreciation and gratitude to the SIUE community during this Holiday Season.

"What a year..."

"What a year..."

In the following video message, SIUE Chancellor Randy Pembrook provides perspective on the fall 2020 semester, and expresses appreciation and gratitude to the SIUE community.

"Greetings..."

"Greetings..."

In the following video message, SIUE Chancellor Randy Pembrook hosts a Q & A with the East St. Louis Center. Vice chancellors Denise Cobb, Rachel Stack, Morris Taylor and Jeffrey Waple also addressed the audience via Zoom. A variety of topics were discussed including, but not limited to, ongoing research and pending actions related to recommendations from the Anti-Racism Task Force, weather advisories, the recent visit of System President Dan Mahony to the Center, and enrollment initiatives...

SIUE is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion and anti-racism (DEIA). We know that words alone are not enough. We must act with purposeful intention to integrate diversity and equity into our institutional structures, cultivate a sense of belonging for all campus community members, and act to dismantle racism. Our efforts must be rooted in humility, truth-telling, critical self and collective reflection and accountability. 

Commitment to Anti-Racism

In the following video message, SIUE Chancellor Randy Pembrook shares his appreciation for a successful, grace-filled start to the fall 2020 semester, and underscores his support for faculty and staff during challenging times. He shares a quote from Coretta Scott King, “The greatness of a community is most accurately measured by the compassionate actions of its members.”

Our Cougar Commitment

During the COVID-19 pandemic, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is focused on preserving the health and safety of our community while serving our students with excellence. We want our community to thrive, our institution to remain open, and our students, faculty, and staff to remain healthy.

Whether on-ground or remotely, we are providing information on our plans to Shape a Changing World with safety as a priority.

COVID-19 Information

Much has changed at SIUE and in the state of Illinois since the launch of the University's 2013 Strategic Plan. Currently, a group of 120 people from across campus is reviewing and revising an initial draft of the Plan’s six goal statements. Committee feedback will then be submitted for review and input by the campus community. The Plan will go into effect during the 2019-2020 academic year and will remain valid until 2025.

• Goal 1 Open Forum
• Goal 2 Open Forum
• Goal 3 Open Forum
• G...

The Innovation Grant supports concepts and proposals submitted by SIUE faculty and staff that explore new possibilities for long-term benefit to the University community. Funds are awarded each spring and annual progress reports are solicited for multi-year proposals.

Innovation Grant

SIU - Informal RFP Allocation Budget Study

AGB - RFP Response