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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 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...

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville and the 375^th Air Mobility Wing (375 AMW) at Scott Air Force Base marked the start of an exciting new collaboration with the official signing of an Educational Partnership Agreement on Thursday, June 24 in the Engineering Building Atrium on the Edwardsville campus.

The three-year agreement was signed by SIUE Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Denise Cobb, PhD, and Col. J. Scot Heathman, 375^th Air Mobility Wing commander. Its primary goals ...

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...

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville has announced the creation of the Jim and Julie McPike Scholarship Endowment with an initial gift of $432,000 to support students in STEM.

The scholarship will cover one year of tuition and fees for junior or senior students, with preference given to qualifying women, majoring in math, science or engineering within the College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) or the School of Engineering (SOE).

McPike, who earned a master’s in economics at SIUE in 1974...

After a break in 2020 due to COVID restrictions, the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville School of Engineering (SOE) resumed its annual Engineering Summer Camp this June. The popular camp is known for its engaging, challenging and thought-provoking activities that draw student participants from across the nation.

This year’s camp featured two identical sessions held daily from June 7-11 and June 14-18 with 15 participants in each. Morning and afternoon sessions introduced campers to...

SIUE alumnus Scott Slemer is the new public works director for the Village of Glen Carbon. Slemer earned a bachelor’s of civil engineering from SIUE in 1998. 

He will be sworn in at the June 8^th trustee board meeting. Details on Slemer’s appointment and professional background are available in the Edwardsville Intelligencer.

Army Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) is an elective program that prepares university students with the tools, training and experiences to help them succeed in any competitive environment. Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s ROTC Cadet Oluwatobiloba Adeniyi is a first-generation student dedicated to learning these skills while furthering his career in both engineering and business.

Adeniyi, of Nigeria, serves as an SMP (Simultaneous Membership Program) Cadet in the Illinois N...

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville faculty members are teacher-scholars who strive to remain at the forefront of a fast-moving industry and translate that into theoretical and applied classroom learning. Their guidance ensures students have the skills, knowledge and versatility needed to thrive in the workforce and make industry advancements.

The SIUE School of Engineering (SOE) has created the Faculty Advancement Endowment to provide teacher-scholars in the Department of Construction wi...

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...

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...

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...

TheOther40 business plan competition offers Southern Illinois University Edwardsville students the opportunity to take a business idea through the stages needed to launch a product or service.

The SIUE School of Business hosted its 11^th competition in 2021, which concluded on April 26 with an online video pitch. More than $10,000 in cash prizes were awarded to the finalists.

School of Engineering senior Timothy Nodorft and his team achieved first place and $5,000 with BambAI. BambAI is a remot...

“Don’t be afraid to fail.” The advice may sound cliché and surely, it’s easier said than done, but it may be just the life lesson needed to keep someone motivated to turn their dreams into reality.  

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville School of Engineering’s (SOE) Leanne Montgomery is living proof that failure does not mean an end to something. Rather, it’s often a growth moment, an opportunity to reassess and strive for more.

Montgomer...

The Southern Illinois University Edwardsville School of Engineering’s (SOE) Cougar Rockets enjoyed a strong showing in the team’s first national competition, placing fourth at the 2021 Argonia Cup.

The Argonia Cup, held in late March, is an annual competition that challenges collegiate teams to design, construct and execute a multi-disciplined rocketry project through innovative engineering and technology concepts.

“Cougar Rockets is a relatively recent addition to our studen...

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...

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville researchers are leading and supporting collaborative projects that aim to develop robotic technologies to support the state of Illinois’ specialty crop industry, and quantify perfluorinated compounds (PFCs), so that groundwater testing can be performed.

They are among eight research teams to have received seed funding, totaling $229,000 from the Illinois Innovation Network’s (IIN) Sustaining Illinois program. The program is designed to incre...

Sustainability projects, achievements and plans were shared at the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville School of Engineering’s (SOE) third annual SIUE Energy Symposium on Wednesday, April 21. 

The conference theme was Sustainable Campuses, and featured national and internationally known sustainability experts. 

“This symposium originated from a senior-level alternative energy class. I was taken with the passion and excitement from the students,” said Serdar Ce...

The Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Graduate School is pleased to announce the spring 2021 Research Grants for Graduate Students (RGGS) award recipients.

The awards, valued at up to $500 each, will support the research and creative activities of 28 graduate students studying in the College of Arts and Sciences, and Schools of Engineering; Pharmacy; and Education, Health and Human Behavior.

“Graduate students at SIUE engage in their profession through the creation and publicatio...

The Southern Illinois University Edwardsville School of Engineering (SOE) is hosting its third ‪‪SIUE Energy Symposium at noon Wednesday, April 21. This year’s theme is Sustainable Campuses.

“We have focused on creating an annual event to become the top-of-mind institution when people talk about energy, climate change, and sustainability topics in the region” said Serdar Celik, PhD, professor and graduate program director in the SOE Department of Mechanical and Mec...

Each semester, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Undergraduate Research and Creative Activities (URCA) program recognizes outstanding faculty mentors and student researchers through four awards.

The URCA program encourages, supports and enables undergraduate students of all disciplines to participate in research and creative activities under faculty mentorship. These experiences allow undergraduate students opportunities to engage in scholarship, interact with faculty, and fully...

The Construction Leadership Institute (CLI) at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville celebrated 23 graduates on Friday, April 2 as a part of the CLI Graduation celebration. Catherine Taylor Yank, chief executive officer of Taylor Roofing Company, received the Alumni Leadership Award.

Developed by the SIUE Schools of Business and Engineering, the CLI provides the knowledge, skills and strategies that individuals and companies need in today’s challenging construction industry.

Program ...

The Southern Illinois University Edwardsville School of Engineering (SOE) celebrated distinguished students and shared its gratitude for donor support during its annual Honors Day program held Sunday, March 28.

At the virtual event, 62 scholarships totaling nearly $70,000 were awarded to 53 students. The SOE recognized students who achieved the fall 2020 Dean’s List. It also honored its 2020 Outstanding Teachers and Researcher who were previously awarded for their exceptional efforts du...

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville summer session 2021 offers a quality education that features flexibility and convenience. SIUE offers nearly 1,000 summer classes, including online and on-ground options.

Registration begins Monday, March 29 at siue.edu/summer/apply-or-register.

A variety of introductory general education, required upper-division classes and graduate seminars are offered during summer session. Classes begin Monday, May 10.

“SIUE’s summer session courses re...

Reaching and keeping Black students in a comprehensively supportive academic community in which they can flourish is entrenched into Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Quality Initiative (QI) goal of becoming an anti-racist institution. 

The University’s QI, an important part of its reaccreditation process with the Higher Learning Commission (HLC), was the backdrop of SIUE’s 2021 Virtual Diversity and Inclusion Spring Summit, “The Fierce Urgency of Now: Rec...

Fascinating research projects and excellent creative endeavors will be featured during the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Graduate Student Research Symposium to be held virtually Tuesday, April 6.

Hosted by the SIUE Graduate School, the annual symposium is a much-anticipated event for graduate students to share their research and creative projects with the campus community. And, thanks to a positive outcome of the need to go virtual, broader community members can explore their presen...

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is adopting the Common Application, joining all 12 of Illinois’ public universities in utilizing the application to attract students to the array of academic opportunities available on their respective campuses.

As prospective students apply through the Common App, they will choose from a list of colleges and universities that are part of its system. The common application is used by more than 900 colleges and universities, and more than 1 million...

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Graduate Admissions will host its spring open house and visit program virtually at 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. Thursday, March 25. Prospective students are invited to explore the possibilities of an advanced degree.

Each one-hour virtual session will include:

• A brief overview of graduate studies at SIUE
• Information about the admission process and financial support, including scholarships and graduate assistantships
• The opportunity to talk to faculty and lea...