East St. Louis Center

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Head Start/Early Head Start staff members are creatively focusing on wellness as they navigate through the COVID-19 pandemic.

Recently, staff from each of the Head Start/Early Head Start Centers participated in a series of SIUE/STL Art Hives hosted via Zoom where they used artistic expression to connect, relax and decompress.

“It is important for SIUE Head Start/Early Head Start to continue to support wellness of staff, children and families, e...

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s School of Nursing (SON) has managed the WE CARE Clinic in East St. Louis for more than 20 years, with the mission of providing comprehensive evidence-based primary care services to people in the Metro East area.  

Longtime clinic contributor Jerrica Ampadu, PhD, RN, CCP, has been named the Clinic’s new director. Under her leadership, the Clinic seeks to improve patient access to care through increased connection with potential cl...

“Look for the helpers. You will always find people who are helping.” This portion of a Fred Rogers famous quote is as true now as always. Such helpers are making a dramatic positive impact as people join together, virtually or at appropriate distances, to get through the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Early Childhood Center (ECC) and the Head Start/Early Head Start Program are among the helpers. In cooperation with SIUE Dining Services, ...

Managing your emotions is not child’s play, but Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Head Start/Early Head Start is working to make the task simple enough for children to understand and apply, thanks to a $78,000 Violence Prevention grant from the Illinois Criminal Justice Authority. 

The SIUE Head Start/Early Head Start Program and Children’s Home & Aid Society in Belleville are partnering to provide social emotional classroom kits for students, which will include books t...

Courtney Parker, of Belleville, a mother of four children who is described as ambitious, courageous and compassionate, has been selected as the 2020 Illinois Head Start/Early Head Start Parent of the Year by the Illinois Head Start Association. 

Parker, president of the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Head Start/Early Head Start Belleville Center’s Parent Association, received the award during the Illinois Head Start Association’s (IHSA) Annual Conference on Thursday,...

Donned in white protective gear from head to toe, Dawn Huckelberry, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville integrative studies academic advisor, brought in an unexpected learning exhibit that was met with squeals of joy from students at the SIUE Head Start/Early Head Start Cahokia Center. 

Huckelberry, who is a part of the SIUE honeybee program and a member of the St. Clair County Beekeepers Association, visited the Cahokia Center on Monday, March 16. 

“We are currently stud...

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Office of Institutional Diversity and Inclusion is honoring 15 females as Phenomenal Women as part of its sixth annual observation in recognition of Women’s History Month. A closer look at this group reveals lives that are full of remarkable character, positive influence, tested strength and a commitment to a diverse and inclusive SIUE. 

“This year’s group represents women around the globe who are actively contributing to ...

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s student publication The Alestle won 15 awards at the annual Illinois College Press Association’s (ICPA) Convention in Chicago, including second place in the general excellence category in its division. The Alestle is in the most competitive division in the ICPA awards, with almost half of the total members competing as non-dailies with school enrollment of more than 4,000.

“I appreciate that our hard work was recognized in this way. ...

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville East St. Louis Charter High School (CHS) students welcomed an anonymous donor on Wednesday, Feb. 5 in their first gymnasium, which was made possible by a generous gift. 

“Your gift makes such a difference, and one thing we value at SIUE is partnerships,” said SIUE Chancellor Randy Pembrook. “You can see how the Multipurpose Room looks and feels different.” 

To better accommodate the physical needs of CHS students and t...

Kindred Hospital of St. Louis’ gift to keep children warm was something that warmed the hearts of staff and administrators at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Head Start/Early Head Start Discovery Center. 

Hospital representatives visited the Discovery Center on Thursday, Jan. 30 and donated 17 coats and three sets of gloves. 

“We operate by six core values at the hospital,” said Kindred CEO Kevin Shrake. “These values are important internally, but we...

More programming, resources and opportunities will soon be available to students in

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Upward Bound (UB) programs thanks to money provided by the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT). IDOT presented a $5,000 check to SIUE East St. Louis Center (ESLC) administrators, staff and students on Monday, Jan. 27. 

The $5,000 contribution was made possible by IDOT winning the grand prize last year in America’s Transportation Awards, the t...