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Eleven SIUE softball student-athletes have earned postseason honors as Easton/NFCA All-America Scholar-Athletes.

Sydney Baalman, Anna Henderson, Emma Henderson, Jenna Herron, Madison Kearns, Grace Lueke, Piper Montgomery, Kelsey Ray, Reese Ray, Kaylynn Salyers and Danielle Shuey earned All-America Scholar-Athlete recognition.

Grade point averages for scholar-athletes w...

Samuel Becker Grant, Jr., PhD, professor of history at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, died on Tuesday, July 2, 2024. He was 93.
Born in St. Louis, Mo. on August 12, 1930, to Sam and Natalie Grant, he grew up in Clayton, a St. Louis suburb. After graduating from Williams College, Grant taught English at Roberts College in Istanbul, Turkey. This inspired years of...

For the 14th consecutive year, SIUE golf has earned the Outstanding Team Academic Award from the Golf Coaches Association of America (GCAA).

The 14 consecutive seasons marks the longest streak among Ohio Valley Conference schools.

For the fifth season in a row, SIUE has earned Presidents Special Recognition for having a combined grade point average of at least 3.5. The...

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville earned a prestigious place among the best institutions for veterans, ranking 100th overall and 15th in the Midwest in the 2023 Best For Vets Colleges list. This recognition underscores the University's commitment to providing high-quality education and comprehensive support services tailored to military-connected students.

The U...

The Southern Illinois University Edwardsville School of Pharmacy (SOP) was recently awarded with the national Innovation in Teaching Award from the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy for their innovative project, "Making an ‘ImPaCT (Improving Patient Care for Tomorrow)’: A longitudinal, required innovation curriculum to address practice-based problems...

 
Alpha Sigma Tau’s Beta Eta Chapter at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville was recently recognized by the National Organization for demonstrating excellence within the 2022-2024 biennium. Awards were announced at Alpha Sigma Tau’s 45th National Convention in Portsmouth/Norfolk, Virginia, June 20-23, 2024.

The Beta Eta Chapter was recognized with t...

Ying offered insight for policy...

The recipients of the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Graduate School’s 2024 Research Grants for Research Doctoral Students (RGRDS) awards have been selected.

The RGRDS program awards grants of up to $1000 on a competitive basis to support research/projects initiated and conducted by students of the SIUE EdD program, PharmD program, DNP programs, and the c...

Five SIUE golfers have earned recognition as Cobalt Golf All-America Scholars by the Golf Coaches Association of America (GCAA). Anthony Ruthey, TJ Baker, Alex Eickhoff, Brady Kaufmann and Luke Ludwig have each been named a Cobalt Golf All-America Scholar.

Ruthey becomes the Cougars' first four-time honoree. Baker is receiving the award for the third time. Eickhoff...

Pearl Abredu, a second-year graduate student in Applied Communication Studies at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, embodies the spirit of determination and cultural adaptability. Hailing from Ghana, Abredu’s journey to SIUE is a testament to her commitment to personal and professional growth, driven by a passion for communication and teaching. 

Abredu&...

Jerry Weinberg, PhD, a computer science professor, associate provost for research, and dean of the Graduate School at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, recently celebrated his retirement. During his farewell celebration, Jill Smucker, director of graduate education, presented him with a special gift from the Graduate School staff: one of his photographs, "In the G...

The Southern Illinois University Edwardsville STEM Resource Center, located in Science East Room 1276, offers a wide range of resources, information, and tools useful for anybody at SIUE.

“Our goal is to be a main hub on campus and for the community to convey the excitement of STEM learning and discovery,” said Sharon Locke, PhD, SIUE STEM Center Director.

On...

Students from Across the Country Conduct Various Experiments During Residential Research Experience

Greenspaces are critical and the importance of understanding and enhancing them are equally significant, according to Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Shannon McCarragher, PhD. 

This summer, 10 students from universities across the country have been...

The Electrek American Solar Car Challenge (ASC) made an exciting pit stop at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville on Sunday, July 22. More than a dozen cars participated in a seven-state endurance rally, and prior to their arrival on the SIUE campus students from SIUE School of Engineering had the opportunity to proudly showcase the innovative designs and functional...

Program Helps Fill a Crucial Health Need in the Community

“More young people are needed to donate blood,” said 17-year-old Ashton Brazell, who sat with her right arm bandaged after giving blood on Friday, July 19. 

Brazell was one of 14 donors who participated in Southern Illinois University Edwardsville TRIO Upward Bound (UB) EC/MLC Programs’ 5^t...

Lindsay Ross-Stewart, PhD, associate professor in Applied Health at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE), was named the 2023-2024 recipient of the Ohio Valley Conference (OVC) Outstanding Faculty for Student Success Award. The award is granted to a faculty member at each OVC member institution, recognizing their impact on students, contributions to the departme...

SIUE Director of Athletics Andrew Gavin has been named to the Executive Committee for the Division I-AAA Athletic Directors Association. Gavin is entering his second full school year as the Cougars' Director of Athletics.

Division I-AAA represents non-football playing Division I institutions.

Gavin is an at-large representative, representing not only SIUE, but also the...

SIUE Athletics is excited to announce that the internship program is open for the 2024-2025 sport seasons! An internship in SIUE Cougars Athletics provides a fun and high-energy environment where you will learn and apply what goes on behind the scenes in a NCAA Division I game day.

Internship opportunities fall under many areas in athletics, including marketing, communi...

At the July 11 Southern Illinois University Board of Trustees meeting, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Chancellor James T. Minor, PhD, reported on the University’s record fundraising year, spurred on by the annual ONE DAY, ONE SIUE fundraiser, which raised $2,344,574 from more than 2,000 donors. The total amount of the April 18 event surpassed the...

Mallory Steele, Cougar Village resident at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, has been selected as the recipient of the 2024 - 2025 James R. Anderson Housing Scholarship.

Steele hails from Pacific, Mo. and is entering her third year as a Speech Language Pathology major. After graduation she is hoping to attend a graduate program to pursue a master’s degree. ...

St. Clair County Intergovernmental Government Grants Department Offer Resume and Interview Workshop

“Only list the most relevant skills pertaining to the position you are applying for. Make sure your email address is appropriate. Research the business before the interview. Be aware of your body language and tone of voice.” 

These were just a few points...

In a momentous celebration at the 2024 FDA Awards Luncheon in Orlando, the Florida Dental Association (FDA) named Christopher Bulnes, DMD, of Tampa as the Dentist of the Year. This prestigious honor highlights his exceptional dedication and transformative contributions to the dental profession, marking a significant milestone in his illustrious career. 

A dedicated l...

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville associate professor of political science Timothy E. Lewis, PhD, appeared on KMOV’s First Alert 4 to offer context for reporter/anchor David Amelotti’s story on U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R.-Mo.) and his recent comments on Christian nationalism. 
 
“In the U.S. according to our First Amendment, we have ...

SIUE outfielder Lucas Spence (Beecher, Illinois) has signed a free agent deal with the Houston Astros.

A First Team All-Ohio Valley Conference selection, Spence led the OVC in hitting with a .385 average in his lone season for the Cougars. His average ranks second in a single season in SIUE's Division I era.

"I'm excited for Lucas to get the opportunity to continue his...

Enables seamless STLCC student transfer to BSN program at SIUE

St. Louis Community College (STLCC) and Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE) have established an articulation agreement to create a seamless transfer pathway for students pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN). This collaboration aims to enhance educational opportunities for nursing studen...

The SIU School of Dental Medicine (SIU SDM), in partnership with the BESt Healthcare Institute, was pleased to host Pre-Dental Day at the School’s Alton Campus. Collaborating with the BESt Healthcare Institute, SIU SDM students and faculty invited local underrepresented in medicine students to the School to encourage them to consider dentistry as a career p...

This year marks the 60th anniversary of the publication of Elliott M. Rudwick’s seminal work, “Race Riot at East St. Louis, July 2, 1917.” First published in 1964 and written while Rudwick was a sociology faculty member at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, this book is known as the first to comprehensively document the tragic events of that day.

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville's Cougar Cupboard recently received a substantial $1,000 donation from the Metro East Community Rotary Club. The contribution, generated through the club's Empty Bowls fundraiser, will significantly bolster the cupboard's efforts to combat food insecurity among students. 

The Empty Bowls fundraiser, a community even...

This week marks a year since Texas installed 1,000 feet of bright orange buoys in Eagle Pass, along the Rio Grande, with the goal of curbing migrant crossings. However, according to Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Adriana Martinez, PhD, associate professor in geology and environmental sciences, the buoys are causing more harm than good to the river’...

On July 1, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville appointed Marlee Graser, Master of Science in Library and Information Science, to Dean of Library and Information Services. Graser has worked as an instructor with the award-winning Eugene B. Redmond Collection and Learning Center, a tenure-track associate professor, a metadata librarian, and, since June 2022, has served...

ESLCPA Students Perform to the Thrill of Family and Friends

The Southern Illinois University Edwardsville East St. Louis Center for the Performing Arts (ESLCPA) hosted its annual Summer Recital on Friday, July 12 in the Multipurpose Room of Building D on the Wyvetter H. Younge Higher Education Campus.  

ESLCPA students, ages 7-17, performed a series of dance ...

Lathan Says Patience and Hard Work Will Pay Off

Life will bring a mixed bag of surprises, challenges, failures and opportunities. The important thing is to remain on the “road” to arrive at a place of satisfaction and sought-after achievements, according to Southern Illinois University Edwardsville alumnus Ahmad Marcus Lathan. 

Lathan, a news reporter fo...

Hill Lauds Program and Program Director for Preparing Her to Follow Her Dream 

Thanks to Southern Illinois University Edwardsville East St. Louis Center’s Building Futures (BF) Program, the next stop for Annabelle Hill is a nursing education. 

Hill, a recent Cahokia High School graduate, has her sights set on a career in nursing. 

“I started p...

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville has secured the prime viewing spot and layover for the seven-state Electrek American Solar Challenge 2024. In July, up to twenty solar vehicles in an endurance rally, will travel more than 1500 miles along portions of seven national history trails, from Bowling Green, Ky. to Casper, Wyo. When the route winds through Edwardsville,...

The Latino Roundtable of Southwestern Illinois (LRT), The Illinois Small Business Development Center (SBDC) for the Metro East at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, SIUE’s Office of Online Services and Educational Outreach, and various community sponsors, along with additional partners will host a conference on Friday, August 9: “Immigrants in Our Mid...

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville welcomes incoming Dean of the School of Business, Mario Hayek, PhD. Hayek, an entrepreneur, accomplished professor, and administrator, assumed his responsibilities on July 1. 
 
“I am deeply honored to join Southern Illinois University Edwardsville as the Dean of the School of Business,” said Hayek, who holds a ...

Student Volunteers Work to Bring Life-Saving Project to the Area 

Students from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s TRIO Upward Bound (UB) EC/MLC Programs are stepping in to help meet a critical healthcare need in their communities.

Students will participate in the SIUE Upward Bound Program’s 5^th Annual Blood Drive from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Friday, July...

University Police Recognized for Outstanding Work by Leading Program in Policy and Training   

The Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Police Department recently achieved Gold Level in the Lexipol Connect Program, for the fourth year in a row. The recognition honors the department’s work in establishing and implementing up-to-date policies. 

Dong, One of 31 Researchers, Hailed for His Work in Biochemistry and Fermentation Chemistry   

Among the many universities across the state of Illinois, Jie Dong, PhD, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s associate professor in the Department of Chemistry, and fermentation scientist at the National Corn-to-Ethanol Research Center (NERC) at SIUE, is ...

Innovative Training Prepares Individuals to Improve Health of Illinois Residents  

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville and the Illinois Public Health Association (IPHA) are proud to announce a new partnership. Together, they have created a digital credential for Community Health Workers (CHWs). This initiative aims to enhance public health services by equipping...