School of Education, Health and Human Behavior

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville will honor nine remarkable graduates at the 2021 SIUE Alumni Hall of Fame ceremony, A Night Among the Stars, on Thursday, Sept. 23. The impressive alumni have made exceptional contributions in their chosen fields, in their communities and at SIUE through their leadership, character and hard work.

 “Those selected for the Alumni Hall of Fame represent the best of SIUE,” said Andrew Ravanelli, PhD, SIUE Alumni Association president. &#822...

The DREAM (Dismantling Racism through Education, Advocacy and Mobilization) Collective at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s “Blacktivism in the Academy” podcast will spotlight the prestigious and incredible careers of three Black women educators. 

“Six Degrees of Mary Howard-Hamilton” airs Thursday, July 15 on Spotify, Apple and Stitcher. In the season two finale, the podcast will feature Mary Howard-Hamilton, PhD, Coffman distinguished research prof...

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville graduate student Zoe Barnes has received the National Association of School Psychologist’s (NASP) 2021 Student Leader Champion Award for her work to advance social justice for students, families and schools within the local and broader community.

“After a careful review of nominations, and with great pleasure, the NASP Graduate Student Committee has chosen to honor Zoe Barnes as one of two 2021 Student Leadership Champions,” wrote the ...

The Higher Learning Commission (HLC), has approved Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Quality Initiative (QI) Proposal. SIUE’s QI is an institutional change effort focused on improving retention and graduation rates of Black students, and will launch during the fall 2021 term.

As part of HLC accreditation requirements for universities, SIUE is required to identify and implement a large-scale quality initiative between years five and nine of the decennial accreditation cycle...

The DREAM (Dismantling Racism through Education, Advocacy and Mobilization) Collective at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s “Blacktivism in the Academy” podcast will drill down further on what it means to be “professional.” 

“The Professionalism Trap Part 2” airs Thursday, June 24 on Spotify, Apple and Stitcher. 

Program guests are Candace Hall, EdD, lecturer in the Department of Educational Leadership and co-director of the College...

The Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Office of Military and Veteran Services is honoring the contributions of women’s service to the United States through military service this month in conjunction with Women Veteran’s Day, which is annually recognized on June 12.

“The contributions of women can often be forgotten or overlooked,” said U.S. Navy veteran and SIUE Coordinator of Military and Veteran Services Telisha Reinhardt, “even more so when it comes to m...

Two Southern Illinois University Edwardsville students agree that the summer semester is a great time to pursue educational goals, thanks to their SIUE Staff Senate Summer Scholarships. 

“I’m thankful to my parents, especially my mom, for helping me obtain this scholarship and for being supportive throughout my academic journey,” said Abigail Ermer, a senior majoring in Art and Design with a concentration in textiles and psychology minor. “I am grateful for this sch...

When faced with challenging circumstances, it is not the time to falter or double down. On the contrary, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville School of Education, Health and Human Behavior (SEHHB) Dean Robin Hughes, PhD, believes it is the time to ramp up efforts. 

In light of varying economic fallout because of the COVID-19 pandemic, Hughes (accompanied by the School’s associate and assistant deans) led the charge to increase the number of scholarship awards given to SEHHB stud...

The DREAM (Dismantling Racism through Education, Advocacy and Mobilization) Collective at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s “Blacktivism in the Academy” podcast will frankly discuss the varying outcomes of doing work in diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI). 

“Ride or DEI” airs Thursday, May 27 on Spotify, Apple and Stitcher. 

Host and DREAM Collective member J.T. Snipes, PhD, will be joined by Marcelle Mentor, Hadya Sow and Nkosi Anderson. The...

In five years, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville School of Education, Health and Human Behavior’s College Student Personnel Administration (CSPA) program will be one of the premiere social justice-based programs in the country. 

This is only part of the vision and goal that CSPA Program Co-Directors J.T. Snipes, PhD, assistant professor, and Candace Hall, EdD, lecturer, are working toward. Snipes and Hall were re-elected the end of April to serve as CSPA program directors.&#1...

The DREAM (Dismantling Racism through Education, Advocacy and Mobilization) Collective at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s “Blacktivism in the Academy” podcast will discuss the 1921 Massacre in Tulsa, Okla. 

“Everything is Us” airs Thursday, May 20 on Spotify, Apple and Stitcher. 

Stevie “Dr. View” Johnson will join host and DREAM Collective member J.T. Snipes, PhD. Johnson is the hip-hop scholar/artist/organizer/DJ/producer/educat...

Shouts of jubilance and victory could clearly be heard through the masks of parents, family and friends as the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville East St. Louis Charter High School (CHS) Class of 2021 marched, socially distanced, down an outdoor red carpet and to their awaiting seats in the middle of the East St. Louis Higher Education Campus.  

“Today is a miraculous day. We are here to witness and celebrate the class of 2021,” said CHS Director Gina Jeffries, EdD....

The Emeriti Faculty Association (EFA) has provided more than $10,000 in grants to Southern Illinois University Edwardsville tenure/tenure-track faculty for projects that strengthen the academic quality of programs and that enhance the reputation of the University. 

The 2021 proposals were reviewed by awards committee members David Ault, Dick Brugam, and Rich Keating and approved by the EFA board of directors. 

Within the College of Arts and Sciences (CAS), Department of Social Work c...

The DREAM (Dismantling Racism through Education, Advocacy and Mobilization) Collective at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s “Blacktivism in the Academy” podcast will discuss support for Black students on campus during the pandemic. “Students in the Panorama” airs Thursday, May 13 on Spotify, Apple and Stitcher.

The guest speakers will be students from the Contemporary Issues in Higher Education-Blacktivism in the Academy course, taught this past spring se...

When it comes to finding topics of discussion concerning Blacks in higher education, the DREAM (Dismantling Racism through Education, Advocacy and Mobilization) Collective at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville thought it a good idea to ask students. 

Students from the Contemporary Issues in Higher Education-Blacktivism in the Academy course, taught this past spring semester by Candace Hall, EdD, lecturer in the Department of Educational Leadership and co-director of the College Stud...

They’ve graduated some time ago, but keep coming back to reminisce about good times, re-establish connections and rally behind the mission and vision of their alma mater. Southern Illinois University Edwardsville welcomed its 2021 Golden Graduates during the fourth annual reception and commencement ceremonies, held virtually on Thursday and Friday, May 6-7, respectively. 

“We are pleased to honor and celebrate all SIUE alumni who graduated more than 50 years ago,” said Ca...

In order to graduate, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Master of Public Health (MPH) students must complete a community-based capstone project that emphasizes public health core competencies while demonstrating student leadership skills. By teaming up with local partners, May 2021 graduates Clare Schroeder and Aly Siglock, both of Edwardsville, dedicated their final projects to giving back to their community. 

Schroeder conducted an evaluation of the Mobile Market Program ...

The Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Schools of Education, Health and Human Behavior, and Engineering concluded the SIUE commencement season Sunday, May 9, at First Community Arena at the Vadalabene Center as Chancellor Randy Pembrook conferred degrees upon the Class of 2021.

To return to in-person commencement exercises during the COVID-19 era, Pembrook oversaw a series of 10 smaller ceremonies for 2,325 eligible graduates during the first two weekends in May at both outdoor and indoo...

Like countless of other students across the nation, attending school in-person is something that Southern Illinois University Edwardsville East St. Louis Charter High School (CHS) student Bryce Shanklin has wanted to do for more than a year. 

Shanklin, along with 39 other CHS scholars, began in-person instruction on April 5. 

“I missed being in school. I wasn’t doing good online,” said Shanklin, a junior. “I like coming, because I get one-on-one help. I also w...

The DREAM (Dismantling Racism through Education, Advocacy and Mobilization) Collective at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s “Blacktivism in the Academy” podcast will resume its discussion on “The Great Eight,” the story of eight Black women who completed their doctorates at the same time and at the same institution. The episode, part two, will be aired Thursday, May 6 on Spotify, Apple and Stitcher. 

The guest speaker is Idalia Wilmoth, a researcher,...

Working on the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville campus during the spring semester has been enjoyable, engaging and educational, according to Southern Illinois University System President Dan Mahony, PhD. 

Mahony brought the SIU System business to SIUE in January to better gain understanding and obtain first-hand knowledge of the campus. Mahony plans to leave the University in mid-June, when he and his wife, Laura, will move to Springfield for permanent residency. 

“SIU...

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s first Master of Public Health (MPH) cohort has spent the spring semester working diligently to complete mandatory community-based capstone projects. Despite pandemic-incited challenges, students Stephanie Bargiel, Kyana Nunnally and Aldara Henderson creatively adapted their projects in collaboration with an approved community partner.

“The students in our first MPH cohort tackled timely topics that truly reflected the challenges of these...

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Stacie Kirk, PhD, professor of special education in the School of Education, Health and Human Behavior, joined KMOX’s Megan Lynch on the podcast, Total Information Weekend, which aired Saturday, April 24.

Kirk spoke about the benefits of unstructured play for children. Listen here.

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Chancellor Randy Pembrook will oversee a series of 10 outdoor, in-person ceremonies at Korte Stadium for 2,325 eligible graduates at the University’s 2021 Spring Commencement exercises during the first two weekends in May. The School of Pharmacy will begin at noon Saturday, May 1.

To adhere to the state’s Restore Illinois Plan, as well as local health and safety protocols, SIUE split ceremonies into smaller groups of approximately 150 gradua...