College of Arts and Sciences

CHS Students Get “On-Camera” Media Lessons during SIUE Mass Communication Dept. Visit

21 September 2023, 1:05 PM

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville East St. Louis Charter High School (CHS) students eagerly participated in hands-on lessons that demonstrated the hard work that comes with informing and entertaining the public. 

The CHS Media Literacy class visited SIUE’s Department of Mass Communications on Thursday, Sept. 7. Students toured the University’s television broadcasting studios, WSIE FM 88.7 The Sound Radio Station and the Alestle newspaper. 

“We wanted to show student...

SIUE Student Named Golden Opportunity Scholar

19 September 2023, 8:50 AM

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s senior biological sciences student Mary-Margaret Benware has been named a Golden Opportunity Scholar. This international recognition is given to 20 students to encourage each individual to continue to pursue their passion to enter the agronomy, crop, soil or environmental sciences professions.

"I am overjoyed and honored to be selected to be a part of a network of talented agronomists, crop scientists and environmental scientists,” sai...

Cougar State of Mind: SIUE Homecoming and Family Weekend

18 September 2023, 8:40 AM

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is thrilled to announce the fusion of two beloved traditions, Homecoming and Family Weekend, that promises to captivate alumni, families and community members alike. Under the theme "Cougar State of Mind," this year's celebration will take place Wednesday-Sunday, Oct. 11-15.

“The traditions surrounding Homecoming at SIUE are continuing to grow,” said Maggie Krumwiede, PharmD, board president of the SIUE Alumni Association. “This yea...

Voyager Scholarship Awarded to SIUE Student

15 September 2023, 8:50 AM

Lauren Morgan, a junior, criminal justice major at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, has been named a recipient of the Voyager Scholarship. The scholarship, created by Barack and Michelle Obama and Brian Chesky, co-founder and chief executive officer of Airbnb, help shape young leaders in public service.

Morgan has reassurance and confidence of her educational and career goals as a recipient of this award. She aims to represent marginalized groups by opening a pro bono practice and...

SIUE Faculty and Staff Welcome Residents During House Calls

14 September 2023, 3:40 PM

On Tuesday, Sept. 12, faculty and staff members from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville visited first-year residents in Bluff, Prairie and Woodland Halls and transfer students in Cougar Village Apartments.  House Calls is designed to engage first-year and transfer students in conversation with faculty and staff early in their transition to campus.

“House Calls is a valuable opportunity staff and faculty have to connect with residents in their living spaces,” said Mallory ...

Empowering Women in STEM: SIUE Alumna Chanté Summers

14 September 2023, 9:45 AM

Grey Matter Marketing, a woman-owned category design firm that partners with life science companies, runs a monthly Woman In Science campaign on their social media channels. One of their summer spotlights was on Southern Illinois University Edwardsville alumna Chanté Summers, a synthetic medicinal chemist at Pfizer’s Oncology Unit of Medicine Design.

Summers earned her bachelor’s and master’s in chemistry at SIUE in 2015 and 2016 respectively. Her exposure as an ambassador...

SIUE Welcomes the Class of 2027 with Spirited Start to the Fall Semester

18 August 2023, 7:15 PM

Filled with Cougar pride, the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville campus exudes vibrancy, with anticipation growing for the start of the fall 2023 semester. The Class of 2027 kicked off SIUE’s Welcome Weekend celebrations with the University’s traditional greeting and new student convocation. 

“Every new student comes to SIUE expecting to succeed,” said Miriam Roccia, interim vice chancellor for student affairs. “This weekend will start them on that path ...

Excitement Radiates Throughout SIUE for First-Year Move-In

16 August 2023, 3:00 PM

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville celebrated the arrival of first-year students as they moved into their residence halls on Wednesday, Aug. 16. Move-in marks the beginning of their journey pursuing higher education at SIUE.

"We are thrilled that these students have chosen to come here and that we get to be part of the beginning of their journey as they work toward graduation,” said University Housing Director Mallory Sidarous. “It is a joy to be a welcoming face to our s...

SIUE Grad School Presents Research Grants to Doctoral Students

10 August 2023, 9:00 AM

The recipients of the Graduate School’s 2023 Research Grants for Research Doctoral Students (RGRDS) awards have been selected. The RGRDS program awards grants of up to $1,000 on a competitive basis to support research/projects initiated and conducted by students of the SIUE EdD programs, DNP programs, and the co-operative PhD programs to enhance their academic progress. The purpose of this program is to support the research of doctoral students under the guidance of faculty advisors.

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SIUE’s Martinez Furthers Field Knowledge through Immersive River Trip in Utah and Arizona

9 August 2023, 10:20 AM

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Adriana E. Martinez, PhD, associate professor in the College of Arts and Sciences’ Departments of Geography and Geographic Information Sciences and Environmental Sciences, participated in the River-based ImmersiVe Education & Research (RIVER) Field Studies Network river rendezvous this summer along the San Juan River in southern Utah.

“The RIVER Rendezvous was a great opportunity to further develop my skills regarding field educat...

Regional Teachers Learn Rocketry at Professional Development Session Hosted by SIUE

7 August 2023, 9:15 AM

With school starting right around the corner, 14 regional high school teachers are prepared to implement their newly learned skills in rocketry thanks to a professional development session held at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville earlier this summer.

“The objective of the professional development session was to train the teachers on single-stage rocket kit and how to implement the project in their own classes,” said Michael Denn, PhD, instructor in the Department of Mech...

SIUE’s Wilson Featured Speaker at Harvard Public Lecture Series

3 August 2023, 10:20 AM

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Sophia Wilson, PhD, associate professor in the Department of Political Science and president of the American Association for Ukrainian Studies, was a featured speaker at the Harvard Ukrainian Summer Institute’s (HURI) Public Lecture Series on Wednesday, July 26. Wilson spoke of her forthcoming book “Maidan: Ukraine’s Democratic Revolution”.

“Despite the attention Ukraine has received since the full-scale Russian ...

American Association of Geographers Names SIUE’s Martinez to First Cohort of Public Scholars

1 August 2023, 8:45 AM

The American Association of Geographers (AAG) has announced its first-ever cohort in the new Elevate the Discipline program, which will train and showcase geographers in action, in the media, as voices for public policies and in advocating for change, on this year’s theme of Climate and Society. The AAG has selected Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Adriana Martinez, PhD, associate professor in the Department of Geography, Geographic Information Sciences and Environment...

"Segue" Radio Program is Now “The SIUE Beat”

28 July 2023, 8:55 AM

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s public affairs radio program, “Segue,” will be reintroduced as “The SIUE Beat” on Sunday, July 30 during the 601^st episode of the program. From its beginning in 2011, the show focused on faculty and ideas from the SIUE College of Arts and Sciences. Since then, the show has developed and explored ideas that speak to the campus as a whole.

“Segue” began as a radio program on jazz and blues station WSIE 88.7FM...

SIUE's Mares Featured on WalletHub and St. Louis Public Radio

24 July 2023, 2:10 PM

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Dennis Mares, PhD, professor in the Department of Criminal Justice and director of the Center for Crime Science and Violence Prevention, has recently been featured on WalletHub and the St. Louis Public Radio for his expertise in criminal justice. Read the full WalletHub article here and the St. Louis Public Radio article here.

SIUE Announces the Center for Crime Science and Violence Prevention

10 July 2023, 8:30 AM

The Illinois Board of Higher Education has approved Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Center for Crime Science and Violence Prevention (CCSVP) at the Southwestern Illinois Justice and Workforce Development Center in Belleville. The Center is a first in the region and will strive to strengthen evidence-based practices in criminal justice with a focus on violence reduction.

“The CCSVP will develop strong partnerships between academics and practitioners to improve the way ...

Forensic Sciences Program Added to SIUE’s Graduate Degree Offerings

21 June 2023, 8:15 AM

The Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Graduate School and College of Arts and Sciences have announced a new forensic sciences master’s program. The curriculum is designed to meet the Forensic Science Education Programs Accreditation Commission (FEPAC) standards.

“The Master of Forensic Sciences is a unique program built in collaboration with the Illinois State Police and designed to train scientists to pursue careers in a variety of professions related to forensics,”...

SIUE Geography Students Experience Unique Performance Learning through Storm Chasing

8 June 2023, 9:50 AM

Geography students at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville enhanced their knowledge of meteorology and climatology with a unique learning experience through storm chasing. Students and faculty traveled over 3,000 miles in six days tracking and chasing storms in Oklahoma and Texas as part of the GEOG 429 Storm Chasing and Assessment field course.

“The course consists of several days of classroom instruction on severe weather forecasting and storm spotting, and then the field compo...

Two SIUE Professors are Recipients of CARLi SCOERs Grant

25 May 2023, 8:55 AM

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Chaya Gopalan, PhD, professor in the Departments of Applied Heath, Nurse Anesthesiology, and Mark Poepsel, PhD, associate professor in the Department of Mass Communications, have both received the Consortium of Academic and Research Libraries in Illinois (CARLi) Support for Creation of Open Educational Resources (SCOERs) grant. The grant is awarded to develop, improve and expand open educational resources by focusing on “The Human Cond...

PharmD/MPA Concurrent Degree Now Offered at SIUE

24 May 2023, 9:00 AM

The School of Pharmacy and the College of Arts and Sciences at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville have announced a concurrent Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) and Master of Public Administration (MPA) program, providing students an avenue for increased opportunities in the fields of pharmaceuticals and healthcare policies and systems.

PharmD students who are admitted to the MPA program will use selected pharmacy courses to meet requirements within the MPA curriculum and use selected MPA c...

SIUE’s Dean’s List Announced for Spring 2023

23 May 2023, 8:00 AM

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville has announced the names of students qualifying for the Spring 2023 Dean’s List. To qualify, a student must maintain a grade-point average of 3.5 or better and have 12 hours calculated (B is equivalent to 3.0; A to 4.0).

View the list at siue.edu/news/deanslist/2023-spring-illinois.shtml.

Photo: SIUE cougar statue.

Metro-East Students Awarded SIUE Department of History Future Historian Award

10 May 2023, 2:40 PM

The Department of History at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville awarded the inaugural Future Historian Award to two Metro-East high school students: Artemis Nuckolls, Mascoutah High School, and Tamira Towns, Cahokia High School.

In conjunction with Black History Month, students from Belleville West High School, Cahokia High School, Edwardsville High School, and Mascoutah High School were presented with a list of prominent Black activists from the 18^th through the 21^st century and aske...

SIUE Distinguished Service Award to Stephen Hansen

9 May 2023, 8:05 AM

Stephen Hansen, PhD, has been a steadfast supporter of Southern Illinois University Edwardsville and the surrounding communities since joining the University in 1984 as associate dean of graduate studies and research and associate professor in the Department of History. Over the course of his career, Hansen has served as dean of graduate studies and research, interim dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, and interim chancellor.  

Hansen was presented with the Distinguished Service Award ...

SIUE Wraps Up 2023 Spring Commencement Celebrating its Graduates

7 May 2023, 11:30 AM

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville wrapped up spring 2023 commencement honoring the School of Education, Health and Human Behavior (SEHHB) Sunday, May 7 at 10 a.m. The SEHHB ceremony concluded SIUE’s seven spring commencement ceremonies celebrating over 2,400 eligible graduates. 

Gireesh Gupchup, PhD, vice president for academic innovation, planning and partnerships for the Southern Illinois System, and professor in SIUE’s School of Pharmacy, addressed the Class of 2023....

2023 Spring Commencement Ceremonies Continue for SIUE

6 May 2023, 6:05 PM

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville continued its commencement exercisesSaturday, May 6 with ceremonies honoring graduates from the School of Pharmacy (SOP), College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) and the School of Engineering (SOE). Chancellor James T. Minor, PhD, led the conferral of degrees.

The 10 a.m. ceremony honored the SOP graduates. Cayden Miller, who earned a Doctor of Pharmacy, served as the student speaker. Eric Yurcisin, PharmD, SIUE SOP alumnus, Marine Corps veteran and olde...

SIUE Confers Degrees Upon More than 2,400 Graduates

5 May 2023, 6:05 PM

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville launched a series of commencement ceremonies on Friday, May 5 celebrating the momentous achievement of more than 2,400 eligible graduates in the Vadalabene Center’s First Community Arena. Ceremonies will continue on Saturday, May 6 and Sunday, May 7.

SIUE Chancellor James T. Minor conferred degrees upon the Class of 2023 in the School of Business, School of Nursing and the Graduate School. 

“The magnitude of this moment is indeed cause f...

SIUE’s Dr. Timothy Lewis is First Black Tenured Professor in Department of Political Science

3 May 2023, 8:50 AM

He’s described as being a first-rate educator, a superb faculty member and an exceptional mentor by his department chair, and now Timothy E. Lewis, PhD, is the first Black professor to receive tenure in the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Department of Political Science. 

“Dr. Lewis will become the Department's first Black tenured faculty member in its history,” said Ken Moffett, PhD, chair and professor. “This is a significant achievement that recognizes th...

SIUE to Honor Graduates During Spring Commencement, May 5-7

3 May 2023, 8:05 AM

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville will host its 2023 Spring Commencement exercises for more than 2,400 eligible graduates on Friday-Sunday, May 5-7, in the First Community Arena in the Vadalabene Center on the Edwardsville campus.

The first of seven ceremonies will be held at 10 a.m. Friday with the School of Business. Kelly Cruise, who is earning a bachelor’s in economics and psychology, will serve as the student speaker. The School of Nursing will honor graduates during a 2 ...

SIUE Senior Fulgenzi Cultivated Keen Sense of Leadership at SIUE

28 April 2023, 8:35 AM

Prior to enrolling at SIUE, Anne Fulgenzi, political science and mass communications senior at SIUE, nursed ambitions of studying on a relatively larger campus. Coming to SIUE felt like merging into the background and missing out on life-changing opportunities.

But four years later it turns out she was laboring under a misapprehension because it is at SIUE that her star sharply rose, she admits, not only as an exceptional student, but also as a promising future leader with a deep appreciati...

Land Surveying and Geomatics Program Added to SIUE’s Engineering Offerings

24 April 2023, 9:10 AM

In response to the increased demand and limited number of individuals entering the professional surveying workforce, the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s School of Engineering (SOE) is announcing the formation of a new four-year degree in land surveying and geomatics. This is the only four-year degree for land surveying that offers a direct pathway to professional licensure in several Midwestern states.

“This program is offered to a broad base of students as it has in...

SIUE Raises More Than $1.23 Million During One Day, One SIUE Event

21 April 2023, 12:00 AM

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville lit up red with Cougar pride Thursday, April 20 in celebration of its second annual One Day, One SIUE Day of Giving. Raising more than $1.23 million exceeding the fundraising goal of $1 million dollars, SIUE set a new standard for alumni engagement and community partnership as the University defines its future. 

“On behalf of the entire University, I want to thank you for your generosity and continued partnership,” said SIUE Chancellor ...

Sociologist Dr. Bobby Smith II Discusses Food Inequities and More with SIUE ESL Charter High School Students

19 April 2023, 2:06 PM

The harsh reality is that all grocery stores are not created equal – even when they are part of the same chain. This is part of the broad, bleak and ugly scope of food inequities, according to Bobby Smith II, PhD, interdisciplinary sociologist and food justice advocate, who visited the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville East St. Louis Charter High School (CHS) on Thursday, April 13. 

Smith, an assistant professor in the Department of African American Studies at the University of...

SIUE’s College of Arts and Sciences Outstanding Students Draw Praise During Honors Day

18 April 2023, 1:20 PM

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) presented nearly 360 different scholarships and awards to more than 300 students during the College’s annual Honors Day, the largest event that recognizes and celebrates student achievement at SIUE.

Held Sunday, April 16, the colorful event attracted the larger SIUE community of award sponsors, family and friends, faculty and staff, and outstanding students from the various departments in CAS.

“...

SIUE Alumnus and MTV Correspondent Dometi Pongo Closes Out SIUE’s Arts and Issues’ Season

17 April 2023, 4:10 PM

MTV correspondent and host Dometi Pongo, a 2011 alumnus of Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, gave details of his experiences and pursuit of an exciting and fulfilling career during a presentation for the SIUE College of Arts and Sciences’ (CAS) Arts & Issues series. 

Pongo, an economics and finance major, spoke on Wednesday, April 12 at the Lovejoy Library’s Friends Corner. He started out working at the Target headquarters in Minneapolis, Minn. It took him a year to real...