College of Arts and Sciences

SIUE alumnus Christian K. Lee has a photo essay entitled “Cancelled Prom” featured in Rolling Stone Magazine. See the photographs in this slideshow.

Lee earned a bachelor’s in mass communications from the College of Arts and Sciences in 2018.

See an interview with Lee regarding this project on youtube.com.

Lee’s work first drew public acclaim in February 2015 when he displayed his exhibit “Ferguson Unrest” following the fatal shooting of Michael Brown. The ...

Despite people’s best efforts, sometimes mistakes happen. Unfortunately, that was the case when the names of approximately 70 Southern Illinois University Edwardsville graduates were inadvertently left out of the May 2020 Virtual Commencement ceremony.

Understanding the disappointment those students felt, SIUE administrators took it upon themselves to divide and conquer, traveling across Illinois and Missouri dressed in full regalia to personally deliver those students’ diplomas t...

If you can’t go there, we will bring it to you. A temporary virtual study abroad option is among the many ways Southern Illinois University Edwardsville faculty and staff have gotten creative to ensure meaningful international learning opportunities for students amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

“There are some students who can’t delay their study abroad requirement without also delaying graduation plans,” said Sorin Nastasia, PhD, director of the College of Arts and Science...

Listening, learning and planning how to undo racial power structures and replace them with equitable systems has been the focus this week for several Southern Illinois University Edwardsville faculty, staff and community partners. 

SIUE members of the Truth, Racial Healing, and Transformation (TRHT) team participated in the Expanding TRHT Campus Centers to Dismantle Racial Hierarchies and Build Equitable Communities online conference from June 16-19, hosted by the Association of Ameri...

From being a crucial sustainability resource to sponsoring and supporting sustainable partnership projects, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Successful Communities Collaborative (SSCC) is a leading force in the region.  

Connie Frey Spurlock, PhD, SSCC director and associate professor in the Department of Sociology, was one of several panelists in a webinar on Wednesday, May 27, entitled “Community Resilience through Local Investment and Funding Strategies.&#822...

Racial and ethnic minorities are underrepresented in the field of environmental health sciences, despite the need for diverse perspectives to ensure human health and well-being throughout all communities. To help address this disparity, the National Institute of General Medical Sciences of the NIH has awarded Southern Illinois University Edwardsville a five-year, $1,337,855 grant from its Science Education Partnerships Award (SEPA) program.

Through the project, “Environmental Health Inv...

The New York Times has published Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Jocelyn DeGroot’s, PhD, op-ed “What Should You Say When Someone You Know is Grieving?”

DeGroot is an associate professor in the College of Arts and Sciences’ Department of Applied Communication Studies. In the article, posted Thursday, May 28, she shares her research expertise on grief and offers advice on what to say on digital platforms to those experiencing loss. Read it here.

The Rhesus Monkey (Macaca mulatta) colony at Cayo Santiago, Puerto Rico is one of the world’s most useful primate resources in biomedical and anthropological research. Established in 1938, the colony provides a unique opportunity to study health history, and genetic and environmental effects on bone and tooth development, aging, and pathology.

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Luci Kohn, PhD, professor in the Department of Biological Sciences within the College of Arts a...

The cancellation of all Southern Illinois University Edwardsville-sponsored events through Saturday, Aug. 8 amid the COVID-19 pandemic means a slew of arts, science and sports camps are off the calendar for many families.

But, a couple SIUE camps, including Writing Camp (July 6-17) and String Development Camp (July 13-17), have been able to reimagine their offerings and will occur in a virtual format.

“We feel it is imperative that all students can continue to grow and be inspired during...

Four SIUE alumnae are among the 2020 Alton YWCA Women of Distinction honorees. According to the YWCA, Women of Distinction are “dynamic women leaders who are making a difference in the Riverbend and embody our mission to eliminate racism and empower women.”

SIUE alumnae included:

• Wendy Adams, EdD, completed a bachelor’s and master’s in elementary education in 1998 and 2005, respectively. She later earned an education specialist degree in 2017 and a doctor of education...

The Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Office of the Provost, the academic deans, and Emeriti Faculty Association (EFA) have selected Steve Hansen, PhD, as the inaugural speaker for the “One More Thought …” lecture series. Hansen will present a campus lecture in conjunction with a fall semester reception for new faculty hosted by the EFA and the academic deans.

Hansen and his wife, Julie, have been a part of the SIUE community since their arrival in 1984. During his ten...

The thought-provoking and eye-catching works of Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) and Master of Fine Arts (MFA) candidates are now on display in the College of Arts and Sciences’ Department of Art and Design’s MFA and BFA Virtual Exhibition.

Each spring, the creative talents of BFA and MFA candidates are showcased in the Art and Design West Gallery, culminating years of hard work and dedication. This year, event cancellations caused by the...

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Chancellor Randy Pembrook conferred degrees upon more than 2,400 graduates during the spring 2020 commencement exercises held virtually Saturday, May 9. Commencement is available at siue.edu/virtual-commencement.

Pembrook welcomed the graduates to the more than 112,000 SIUE alumni. “You represent a wide array of backgrounds, experiences and perspectives, and you’ve made SIUE a stronger institution,” he said. “Thank you for making...

Among the major challenges educators across the country are facing are the inability to connect with students face-to-face and transitioning hands-on learning assignments to fit the virtual classroom.

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville alumni Marie Gipson and Benjamin Scamihorn are among the numerous educators creatively adjusting their communication and teaching to maintain relationships with their students and ensure positive learning experiences.

“I spend so much time with my s...

SIUE’s Musonda Kapatamoyo, PhD, associate professor and chair of the Department of Mass Communications, has partnered to create Madison Curbside, an online app that connects users with businesses offering curbside pick-up services during Illinois’ Stay-at-Home order.

Now available for use, the app features multiple Edwardsville locations and a few in Alton. Its creators are working to add locations in other localities throughout Madison County. 

Details on Madison Curbside are...