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 Students’ Performance Received with Joy and Glad Tidings; Program Director Homer Simmons Bids Farewell

Joyful musical and vocal renditions of seasonal favorites, festive costuming and feet dancing and prancing transformed Southern Illinois University Edwardsville East St. Louis Center for the Performing Arts’ (ESLCPA) stage into a holiday treat. 

This year’s Vaughnie Lindsay New Investigator Award recognizes Candace Hall, EdD, assistant professor in the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville School of Education, Health and Human Behavior’s Department of Educational Leadership and program director of Higher Education and Student Affairs.

"I am elated to have my work recognized with the...

For the third consecutive season, SIUE will welcome a national television audience inside First Community Arena.

The first televised matchup of the 2024-25 Ohio Valley Conference ESPN basketball schedule will feature Western Illinois at SIUE on Thursday, January 2 and will air on ESPNU. Tipoff time has been moved to 8 p.m. to accommodate the network.

To help ensure a f...

First Baptist Church of Chesterfield Donates New Coats to Students

The surprise, smiles and squeals from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Project Success students occurred because of the kindness and generosity of the East St. Louis Fire Department (ESLFD) Local 23, the First Baptist Church of Chesterfield and surrounding organizations and members.&#160...

SIUE women's track and field Payton Carter has been selected as the Ohio Valley Conference Freshman of the Week.

Carter placed second in pole vault during the Saluki Fast start, her first ever indoor collegiate meet.

She recorded a new program record of 3.65m in the women's pole vault event. This placed her ahead of Dana Fischer who recorded a height of ...

 
Edwardsville native and  Southern Illinois University Edwardsville second-year vocal performance student Benjamin Moore will take the stage on Thursday, Dec. 19, as part of Edwardsville’s opera signature holiday concert at Wildey Theatre. This festive evening will feature Moore alongside professional artists, offering a unique opportunity to showcase loc...

Two Southern Illinois University Edwardsville research centers received a total of three grants under the Illinois Innovation Network (IIN) Sustaining Illinois seed grant program. Each project will receive $40,000 in funding, marking the first cycle under INN’s new annual structure. The program is designed to increase collaborative research among Illinois’ pu...

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Riza Demirer, PhD, professor and graduate program director in the Department of Economics and Finance, has been featured in WalletHub’s latest analysis on debt consolidation loans. Demirer provided expert insights on the pros and cons of debt consolidation, offering valuable guidance for individuals considering this f...

For the fifth time in program history, the SIUE volleyball team earned the Ohio Valley Conference's Team Sportsmanship Award, as announced by the league Monday morning.

Voted on by the student-athletes and coaches of the respective sports, the team awards are bestowed upon the Conference squads deemed to have best exhibited the standards of sportsmanship and ethical beh...

As Seen on Socials covers SIUE Stories and Events You Don't Want to Miss!

Fall 2024 graduates of Southern Illinois University Edwardsville were picture perfect during University commencement exercises on Dec. 13 and 14. The SIUE social media team is sharing the highlights. 

See the recap of commencement weekend on SIUE socials.

Congratulations, Cougars!

Never miss...

Oberweis Incorporates her Research on Criminal Justice Responses to Violence in the Classroom  

The impressive work of Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Trish Oberweis, PhD, professor in the College of Arts and Sciences’ (CAS) Department of Criminal Justice Studies, has earned her the 2025 Paul Simon Outstanding Teacher-Scholar Award.&...

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville honored its graduating students in style at the biannual Always a Cougar celebration on Thursday, Dec. 12. Held the day before commencement weekend, the festive event welcomed the newest cohort of fall graduates into the SIUE Alumni Association while providing a well-deserved break after final exams.

Hosted by the Office of Alumni...

IHOP, the popular breakfast chain known for its pancake stacks and all-day breakfast menu, joins the Cougar community at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville by way of discount dining and free all-you-can eat pancakes for one year, recently claimed by some lucky SIUE winners.

SIUE students and staff can now enjoy exclusive savings at IHOP, which has reopened at 4233 ...

Brandi Spann, a graduating senior at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, will receive her Bachelor of Arts in English with a double minor in Creative Writing and Women’s Studies on Saturday, Dec. 14.

Spann’s time at SIUE took her across an ocean, which helped shape the English major she will be earning on Saturday. Her journey is so extraordinary, that ...

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Office of Human Resources (HR), in its ongoing quest for excellence, has been working to provide stellar service as a collaborative business partner to its customers that will re-establish the University as a “best-in-class employer of choice” in the region, according to Director of Human Resources Carl Chambers...

Student parents on Southern Illinois University Edwardsville campus have the option to study without interruption from their youngest family members during finals week thanks to a couple of hours of free childcare. Study Tables are just one of the many resources offered by SIUE’s Student Parent Support Group. The after-hours support has been in place at The Early Chi...

Brittany F. Peterson, PhD, associate professor in the Department of Biological Sciences and Acting Director of the Center for Faculty Development and Innovation at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, is a featured expert in the newly released three-part docuseries titled “Why studying locusts requires integrative approaches.” The topic is locusts an...

SIUE men's soccer is once again well represented on the North All-Region teams as announced today by the United Soccer Coaches.

Rob Gjelaj (First Team), Nic Muench (Second Team) and Yasha Schaerer (Second Team) have each been selected.

Gjelaj's selection makes the second straight year SIUE has had a first team pick. He is the eighth first team All-Region selection sinc...

Christopher Cooper Sr., Jasmeen Finn and Jurre Loveless Apply their Education in their SIUE Jobs  

With their commitment to assisting students to advance academically, it is not surprising that these staff members, working in a program designed to empower students, are doing the same. Three employees of Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s TRIO Upward ...

Recently, URCA student and third year environmental science major Emma Prott spent time on the Rio Grande along with Adriana Martinez, PhD, Full Professor in Geography & GIS and Environmental Sciences at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. Martinez is continuing her research along the Texas border, and enlisted the assistance of Prott who joined Martinez during the ...

As Seen on Socials covers SIUE Stories and Events You Don't Want to Miss!

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville holds its commencement exercises on Dec. 13 and 14. The SIUE social media team is sharing highlights from early graduation celebrations in honor of Gateway, international students, military and veteran, and affinity groups.

The number of students registered...

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s faculty and research centers shined bright at the 2024 SIU Technology and Innovation Expo (TIE), held Thursday, Dec. 5 at the Dunn-Richmond Economic Development Center at Southern Illinois University Carbondale. The event featured presentations with cutting-edge research and innovation across the SIU System, with notable ...

Two Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Department of History professors were consulted in the writing of the Wall Street Journal’s article, “America’s Role Reversal: Working-Class Blacks Make Gains While Whites Fall Back.” 

Jeffrey Manuel, PhD, and Jason Stacy, PhD, were consulted about the economic and industrial history of the region....

International Storyteller, Educator and Author Brings African American and African Folklore Traditions to Life  

With a cast of voices, an assortment of sounds and a body in motion, the award-winning, international storyteller and author Bobby Norfolk masterfully weaved a web of tales, folklore and history around his audience on Tuesday, Dec. 3 at Southern Illinois...

The Edwardsville Intelligencer covered the annual Turkey Trot 5k fundraiser in the recent article “Turkey Trot brings out more than 1,700 runners to SIUE campus.” On Thanksgiving morning, a crowd of runners gathered on Lot F, the starting line on the campus of Southern Illinois University Edwardsville.

After a Kids Fun Run, the 5K began, which benefited t...

Hands, hearts, squares and inspirational, call-to-action messages make up the colorful quilt, created in part, by students in the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville East St. Louis Center’s Project Success Program. 

The completed quilt was unveiled to the public on Tuesday, Nov. 26 in the Multipurpose Room on the Wyvetter H. Younge Higher Education Campus...

Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri (GSEM) announced a new memorandum of understanding agreement with the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, providing educational opportunities and holistic support for GSEM active girl members. This memorandum of understanding marks the fourth agreement in the past eight months to be included as part of the Girl Scouts of Eastern Misso...

  
The environmental and water resources engineering faculty members of the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Civil Engineering Department organized the 2024 Mid-American Environmental Engineering Conference (MAEEC) on October 19 at SIUE. Graduate students and their faculty advisors attended a day-long conference, where students presented their r...

The Alestle, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s student publication, took home 33 awards from the Associated Collegiate Press (ACP)/College Media Association Convention in New Orleans. Among their numerous awards, The Alestle won the Associated Collegiate Press Best of Show first place trophy for four-year schools with enrollment of 15,000 or less.

The publ...

The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers’ (IEEE) St. Louis Section Blackbox competition was held on October 26 at Washington University in St. Louis. Participants from Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri University of Science and Technology, and Southern Illinois University Edwardsville School of Engineering (SOE) participated in the comp...

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville hosted its third annual Future Teacher Conference on November 15. This event welcomed nearly 300 high school students aspiring to be teachers. The Future Teacher Conference has grown from 100 attendees in its first year to nearly 300 this year, reflecting the rising interest in educational careers as well as a testament to this eve...

This Native American/Indigenous Heritage Month, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville unveiled an encased display of indigenous art during the University’s presentation of its Land Acknowledgement. The art, created by alumna Susan Bostwick, MFA, and husband and wife artists Kilan Jacobs (Osage) and Mary Jacobs (Quapaw) is located at the nort...

During this fall semester Southern Illinois University Edwardsville has been the location for a number of groundbreaking initiatives and important dialogues involving state and federal officials. News coverage throughout the region has featured these events on both Edwardsville and Alton campuses.

Gubernatorial Tour in Alton

On November 14, Gov. JB Pritzker, along with...

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is proud to announce the appointment of Sydney Greenwalt, PhD, as Director of Counseling Services. Greenwalt begins her role on December 16. Rony Die, Associate Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs and Dean of Students, selected Greenwalt following an extensive national search.

“We are thrilled to welcome Dr. Greenwalt back t...

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville celebrated International Education Week (IEW) beginning with the Flag Ceremony which opened up the festivities on Monday, Nov. 18. IEW, a joint initiative of the U.S. Department of Education and the U.S. Department of State, aims to observe the benefits of international education and exchange worldwide. IEW supported several addi...

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Chancellor James T. Minor, PhD, shared financial information that touted the University’s remarkable influence in the Southern Illinois region and St. Louis Metropolitan area, such as the more than $1.3 billion of economic impact that includes the benefits of 12,178 jobs, the generation of $144.4 million in taxes and the alum...

Six SIUE women's soccer players have been honored for their work on the field and in the classroom.

Taylor Babb, Calli Chiarelli, Savannah DeFini, Matea Diekema, Grace Ferguson and Mary Fetter have been named to the 2024 Academic All-District® Women's Soccer Teams as selected by College Sports Communicators (CSC). The CSC recognizes the nation's top student-athlete...

Nick Deiters, an entrepreneur, and client of the Illinois Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, is thrilled to announce the grand opening of his new auto car wash business. With the invaluable support and guidance of the SBDC, Deiters has successfully turned his entrepreneurial dream into reality. The car wash opened it...

SIUE is once again Illinois’ top public institution in graduating student-athletes and is tied for second nationally among public schools, according to the Graduation Success Report published Wednesday by the NCAA.

Seven SIUE programs earned a perfect score of 100 in the latest Graduation Success Rate (GSR) figures, with baseball, golf, men’s cross country/t...

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Chancellor James T. Minor, PhD, has named Miriam Roccia, MPA, as Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs. Roccia’s appointment is effective November 25, 2024. Roccia has served as Interim Vice Chancellor of Student Affairs since December 2022, navigating the complexities of post-COVID challenges while reinforcing the University&#...

Southern Illinois University School of Dental Medicine (SIU SDM) proudly supported 84 veterans last week with their annual Veterans Dental Care Day, which offered free services provided to local area veterans on Thursday, Nov. 14. Dental care included cleanings, fillings, extractions and imaging, free of charge. According to Katie Kosten, DMD, director of Community Dentist...

Phillips and Wahome Welcomed Monetary Awards for the Fall 2024 Semester  

For mother of three, full-time nurse and student Destiony Phillips, time and money can sometimes be in short commodity. That is why the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville senior was thrilled when she was awarded a Donald M. Suggs Scholarship. 

Phillips, who is majoring in nursing, ...

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s very own alumna Kimberly Gray (‘94), a rising star in the grocery retail sector, has recently been hired as Chief Merchant at Schnucks. Gray brings more than 20 years of leadership and experience to the retail powerhouse. She has already begun leading efforts to improve customer experience.

Gray’s career began ...

SIUE men's soccer secured its second consecutive Ohio Valley Conference Tournament Title and the league's automatic NCAA bid after defeating Houston Christian 3-2 in two overtimes Saturday at Korte Stadium.

The Cougars will make their 25th NCAA Tournament appearance and their 17th Division I appearance. It is the first time since 2005 and 2006 that SIUE has made consecu...

The world premiere of the film “TEN YEARS – Michael Brown, the Ferguson Uprising and The Impact on a Generation” by Southern Illinois University Edwardsville professor Geovonday Jones will screen at the St. Louis International Film Festival (SLIFF) on Sunday, Nov. 17 at 4 p.m. Jones, MFA, is an assistant professor of performance in the Departmen...

Explore the Spectrum of Dance: A Celebration of Choreographic Expression

The Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Department of Theater and Dance is thrilled to announce its upcoming production, "Dance in Concert," under the artistic direction of Kristin Best Kinscherff, associate professor and head of dance. Performances will take place in Dunham Hall on the SIUE ca...

On Friday, November 8, 2024, Kia Noelle Johnson, PhD, CCC-SLP, visited Southern Illinois University Edwardsville to present “Get Your House in Order: Strengthening Cultural Responsiveness through DEI” to program students, faculty, and staff in the speech-language pathology and audiology professions. 

Johnson is Director of The University of Texa...

Donors Are Members of Generational Family Insulation Business and Mentors of SIUE Construction Management Students

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s School of Engineering (SOE) held a room dedication and unveiling in honor of The Goley Companies. The family-owned company donated a $110,000 endowed gift to mark the company's 50th anniversary. SOE students a...

The Effects of Black Studies Can Be Felt, Seen Worldwide

The rich, vast and multifaceted aspects of Black scholarship should be taught, investigated and celebrated inside and outside of the classroom, according to Timothy E. Lewis, PhD, the new Director of Black Studies at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. 

“I want to take Black Studies out of the c...

Bill Schnarr Takes Personal Struggles and Adapts them to Assist Vets

Coming from a family tradition of military service, outfitted in a soldier’s work ethic of tenacity and grit, and armed with a personal duty to support veterans, William “Bill” Schnarr is providing assistance for vets through Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Veterans U...

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, Southern Illinois University (SIU) School of Medicine and SIU Carbondale alumni and friends joined SIU System President Dan Mahony, PhD, and Chancellors Austin A. Lane, EdD, and James T. Minor, PhD, for an evening at Third Degree Glass Factory in St. Louis, Mo.

“It was a great evening of connection and creativity, bringin...

Following a second consecutive Ohio Valley Conference Regular Season title, SIUE men's soccer has been awarded with three major postseason awards and seven total selections to All-OVC teams.

Goalkeeper Rob Gjelaj was selected as the OVC Goalkeeper of the Year, Yasha Schaerer was named Midfielder of the Year and Head Coach Cale Wassermann was tabbed as the OVC Coach of t...

Michael (Mike) Slaton, a client of the Illinois Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at SIUE, is the founder of a new business, a 1-800-STRIPER franchise, preparing to launch and serve the St. Louis Metro East area. This franchise offers professional services like parking lot striping, sports court markings, and more. Slaton, an active military member, dreams of buil...

For the second month in a row, SIUE has a Golfer of the Month in the Ohio Valley Conference. Alex Eickhoff has earned co-Golfer of the Month honors for October.

Eickhoff played in a pair of tournaments in October. He finished seventh at the Grier Jones Shocker Invitational while leading SIUE with a 215 (-1). Eickhoff led the Cougars again at Little Rock's Everett Buick ...

SIUE freshman Drew Davis has been named the Mid-American Conference West Division Wrestler of the Week.

The 125-pounder opened his collegiate career with a victory over a nationally-ranked wrestler, defeating No. 13 ranked Illinois' No. 17-ranked Ramazan Attasauov 8-5 at 125 pounds. His winning move was a takedown as time was about to expire in the third period.

The East...

Black Greek Step Show, a Highlight during CHS Homecoming 2024 Activities

A week of excitement, high spirts and friendly competition was punctuated with foot-stomping, explosive energy during Homecoming 2024 activities for students at the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville East St. Louis Charter High School (CHS). 

The school began its festivities on Friday...

There's a new way to follow SIUE men' and women's basketball on the road.

Beginning with SIUE men's basketball's game at Indiana Wednesday night, Cougar fans can tune into road games by way of Mixlr.com. All SIUE men's and women's road games will stream live at siue-cougars.mixlr.com.

Fans are able to access the SIUE Cougar Network online or by downloading the mixlr app ...

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Department of Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineering celebrated its 35th anniversary on Thursday, Oct. 24 with a memorable gathering of alumni, faculty, students and supporters. Held in the School of Engineering’s (SOE) Enterprise Holdings Foundation Atrium, the event honored the department’s legacy, recogniz...

SIUE Faculty Members Talk of Civil Rights Future Needs, Framing it by Former Deeds

The ebb and flow of political ramifications due to racial and economic equity gains following 1964 Landmark Civil Rights legislation, inform the need for ongoing, diligent work for civil liberties, as the country braces for the 2024 Presidential Election. 

The above view was held by...

November 1, 2024 The Illinois SBDC for the Metro East at SIUE announces the winners of its 11th Annual Metro East Startup Challenge. The 2024 business plan competition attracted around 35 entrepreneurs to compete for a portion of a $28,000 prize package.

Moxie Pelvic Health and Wellness, of Maryville was awarded the first-place prize of $10,000. Dr. Amber D. Da Gama Rose ...

SIUE men's soccer claimed its second consecutive Ohio Valley Conference regular season championship with a 2-1 come-from-behind win at Southern Indiana Thursday.

The Cougars' win coupled with a tie by Houston Christian at Liberty secured the title, the number one seed and a first-round bye in the OVC Tournament which begins Nov. 10 in Edwardsville.

SIUE scored a pair o...

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville welcomed nearly 500 prospective students and guests to campus on Saturday, Oct. 26 for Preview SIUE. A second Preview SIUE event is scheduled for Monday, Nov. 11.

The day-long program, coordinated by the Office of Undergraduate Admissions, gave high school students, transfer students and their guests the opportunity to experienc...

Hundreds of SIUE Cougars were on the prowl on the haunted streets of downtown Edwardsville. A joyous time was had by all during the annual Halloween Parade!

Watch the spooky sights and sounds as SIUE ghouls and goblins take over Main St. for a night of family fun. #RollCougs

Photos by Howard Ash. Video by Bikash Pokharel.

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville has announced the 2025 Alumni Hall of Fame inductees, honoring distinguished alumni who have made exceptional contributions in their careers, communities and to the University. This year’s Alumni Association honorees are Brian J. Henry, Charles O. Myer, Christopher Larsen, DMD, Jonathan Fowler, Jacquelyn Clement, PhD, FNP, ...

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s surveying and geomatics program has raised $520,000 to market their program to high school students. The four-year bachelor’s program is new to SIUE and is a collaboration between the School of Engineering (SOE) and the Department of Geography and Geographic Information Sciences.

This program has a strong advisory ...

SIUE Joins Community Groups to Provide Screenings, Education, Food and Clothing

Metro East residents were grateful for the free health screenings, clothing, haircuts and more provided at the first Fall Community Health Festival on Saturday, Oct. 26 at the Alpha Complex in East St. Louis. Approximately 200 people participated. 

Southern Illinois University Edwards...

Madison County Transit (MCT) held a ribbon-cutting ceremony the morning of October 29 on the newly opened MCT Yellowhammer Connector, a picturesque bike path, bridging the gap between the scenic MCT Trails and the campus of Southern Illinois University Edwardsville.

Watch Chancellor James T. Minor bicycle the new pathway.

“Madison County is one of the most bik...

SIUE men's soccer graduate forward Jacob Bilyeu was named as the newest recipient of the prestigious Jack Blake Award.

Bilyeu is the 25th recipient of the award, named for SIUE Hall of Famer Jack Blake. Leading into the regular season home finale, Bilyeu has appeared in all 14 games, making four starts this season.

Despite a rash of injuries and other setbacks during his...

The Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Meridian Society partnered with the Department of Music for “There Will Be Light,” a performance and reception featuring SIUE’s Choral Union, Treble Choir and Concert Chorale.

The evening program began after The Meridian Society, an auxiliary organization of the SIUE Foundation promoting women’s leade...

The nursing advocacy organization RegisteredNursing.org released its 2025 Rankings of the Best Online Nurse Practitioner Programs in Illinois and Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s School of Nursing (SON) took second place. 

The web platform's rankings act as a guide for subscribing nurse practitioners to discover the top online programs in the state. ...

“Delivering on Promises: The Legacy of the Civil Rights Act and Economic Opportunity Act of 1964, and the 2024 Presidential Election” will be the next topic of discussion for the Southern Illinois University (SIU) System’s Conversation of Understanding (COU), scheduled from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 30 in the Morris University Center’s Legacy R...

On Friday, October 18, Southern Illinois University School of Dental Medicine (SIU SDM) recognized the progression of 51 first-year students (Class of 2028) and seven international advanced placement program students (IAPP, Class of 2026) to the role of student practitioners at the traditional White Coat Ceremony. In attendance to honor the dental students were Chancello...

SIUE Alumna Spent her Life Championing Diversity Efforts

Thelma Watershed Wair, one of the historical Little Rock Nine who integrated an Arkansas high school in 1957 amidst an angry mob of white separationist and who later graduated from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, has died. She was 83. 

Wair’s sister, Grace Davis, confirmed to The Associated P...

The Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineering Department is preparing for its 35th anniversary celebration. This anniversary is not just a celebration but a chance to reflect on the department’s achievements since its inception in 1989.  The event will be held in the Enterprise Holdings Foundation Atrium in the Engineeri...

Ashley Baugh, entrepreneur and client of the Illinois Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, has successfully turned her lifelong dream into reality by launching Embody Balance this past June. With more than 20 years of experience as a holistic health practitioner and licensed massage therapist, Baugh has now created ...

Chancellor James T. Minor, PhD, and several faculty members of Southern Illinois University Edwardsville have contributed to both regional and national news coverage this fall semester on multiple fronts.

Mina Sumita, PhD, associate professor of biochemistry and her chemist counterpart Mohtashim Shamsi, PhD, PDF, associate professor at Southern Illinois University ...

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Jie Ying, PhD, assistant professor in the SIUE School of Business, provided expert commentary on two articles in a recent edition of MoneyGeek, the online personal finance publication.

For the first article, Ying offered alternatives in car rentals in the article Expert Insight on Rental Cars and Insurance. In the sec...

The Southern Illinois University Edwardsville community gathered Wednesday, Oct. 16, to participate in Break the Silence, an initiative recognizing Domestic Violence and Substance Abuse Awareness Month. Hosted by the Office of Equal Opportunity, Access & Title IX Coordination in partnership with the SIUE Police Department and the Department of Social Work, the second annua...

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville student Darren Luchetti, a recent Fontbonne transfer student studying applied mathematics, and the University’s transfer program were recently featured on Fox 2 News St. Louis. KMOV First Alert 4 also provided coverage of the program. The news broadcasts shared SIUE’s commitment as a designated teach-out institutio...

Graduate guard KK Rodriguez and junior Macy Silvey have earned Preseason All-Ohio Valley Conference honors and SIUE women's basketball has been picked to finish eighth in the league. The OVC released a full announcement earlier this morning. The OVC will be holding a full media day online October 17.

Last season, Silvey tied for sixth in the Ohio Valley Conference ...

School Provided $113,530 of Free Dentistry to Alton-area Children

The Southern Illinois University (SIU) School of Dental Medicine (SDM) in Alton once again opened its doors to the community on Monday, Oct. 14, for its annual Give Kids a Smile Day (GKAS) clinic, offering free dental care to children in need over the October school holiday. The clinic served 190 children, ...

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is stepping up to support students from Fontbonne University as they navigate the transition following the announcement of Fontbonne’s closure after the summer 2025 term. SIUE is waiving the $40 application fee and offering a 50% tuition discount for up to six semesters for former Fontbonne students in good academic standing,...

On Friday, October 11, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville hosted a public dialogue that explored the 2014 commitment signed by more than 60 First Nation North American Tribes titled The Buffalo: A Treaty of Cooperation Renewal and Restoration. Featured guests Roxann Smith, M.Ed. and Jonny BearCub Stiffarm, JD, of the Assiniboine and Sioux Tribes of the Fort Peck Ind...

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s online Winter Session enables current and visiting students to continue their path toward graduation by enrolling for one of the many accelerated, three-week courses taught entirely online.

Registration for Winter Session opens Monday, Oct. 28. Classes begin on Monday, Dec. 16, and will conclude on Jan. 5, 2025. ...

Fox 2 News meteorologist Haley Fitzpatrick visited Southern Illinois University Edwardsville prior to Hurricane Milton’s Florida landfall to film simulated high winds manufactured by the School of Engineering’s wind tunnel.

Fitzpatrick interviewed Michael Denn, PhD, instructor of Mechanical Mechatronics Engineering, and Alan Black, PhD, associate professor in ...

Paul Rose, PhD, professor of psychology and associate dean in the School of Education, Health and Human Behavior at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, recently lent his expertise to WalletHub’s Credit Cards Comparison guide. Rose provided insights on how consumers can make smarter decisions when evaluating credit card options.

Rose’s responses to Walle...

The Meridian Society invites the community to “An Evening of Harmony: There Will Be Light,” an inaugural choral concert celebrating the power of music and the spirit of giving. The event will be held on Tuesday, Oct. 22, in the Dunham Hall Theater, starting with a cocktail and networking reception at 6:30 p.m., followed by the choral concert featuring the Sou...

SIUE graduate student Wes Gibson (Morton, Illinois) has earned recognition as the Ohio Valley Conference men's soccer Defensive Player of the Week after helping SIUE to a pair of wins.

Gibson anchored a defense which picked up two more shutout of the year. Gibson played all but eight minutes, keeping Eastern Illinois and Southern Indiana off the scoresheet despite 20 to...

The Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Concert Jazz Band is thrilled to announce its upcoming concert, “Ritmo y Jazz: A Celebration of Latin Music,” featuring accomplished percussionist Matt Henry. The performance will take place on Tuesday, October 15 at 7:30 p.m. in Dunham Hall Theater.

The concert set pays homage to the rich traditions of Latin music...

The need to amplify and listen to student voices was one of the most critical points of the third annual Illinois Higher Education Equity Symposium, according to Jessica C. Harris, PhD, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Vice Chancellor for Anti-racism, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.  

Harris was a panelist at the Southern Illinois University (SIU) S...

Four individuals and one team, representing five different sports will make up the 18th SIUE Athletics Hall of Fame class. They will be inducted Friday, Jan. 10 in a joint ceremony with the SIUE Alumni Hall of Fame honorees. More details about the event will be released in the coming weeks.

This year's honorees include Darin Hendrickson (baseball), Mia Smith (women's ba...

At Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, military-affiliated students are met with a comprehensive support system designed to ensure they thrive academically and personally. Whether transitioning from military life to the classroom or balancing family and studies, SIUE Military and Veteran Services (MAVS) stands ready to offer personalized assistance.

"We start assis...

Audience members in attendance for the October 7 public forum, Congress to Campus at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, included everyone from constituents to SIUE Chancellor James T. Minor, PhD, Southern Illinois University System President Dan Mahony, PhD, and esteemed members of SIUE student government. Organized by Former Members of Congress (FMC), former ...

Our cameras were everywhere during SIUE Homecoming & Family Weekend 2024. Captured having a great time:  a nation of Cougars!

Tune into our YouTube channel for a recap.

Roll Cougs!

Photos by Howard Ash. Video by Bikash Pokharel.

After taking home weekly honors in each of the first three weeks of the golf season, SIUE junior Brady Kaufmann has been named the Ohio Valley Conference men's Golfer of the Month for September.

The award is the first monthly award of the year, and the first of Kaufmann's career.

In three tournaments in September, Kaufmann earned an Individual Medalist honor, and colle...

In the final week of Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s public programming in collaboration with the Smithsonian Community Curation 2024: St. Louis event series, attendees were treated to an SIUE community engagement project, the “Miles Davis: Modes and Modalities, 1935-1990” exhibit at the St. Clair County Historical Society (STCCHS).

Five area institutions collaborate to dialogue with Native American and Native Canadian specialists on the Buffalo Treaty, habitat restoration, food security, economics, sovereignty, and culture 

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville hosts its second Indigenous Knowledge and Sustainability forum on campus and throughout the City of St. Louis with a focus on the B...

The Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Office of Undergraduate Admissions invites prospective students—including high school and transfer students—to take advantage of one of two Preview SIUE events.

The day-long programs, slated to take place on Saturday, Oct. 26 and Monday, Nov. 11, will provide attendees the chance to explore SIUE’s array of ac...

Mont Everett “Flea” Bodine IV, of Alton, died Tuesday, Oct. 1. He was 58. 

Bodine attended SIUE in his younger years. He began working at SIUE in the Morris University Center Bookstore on Sept. 3, 2002, and was employed as a retail associate until his death. 

Visitation will be from 3-6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 5 at Gent Funeral Home, 2409 State St. in A...

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is proud to be part of a paired double degree program that makes for an educational opportunity and cultural exchange that spans two countries. 

SIUE and the Hochschule Mainz- University of Applied Sciences of Germany (HS-Mainz) are in partnership to both offer civil engineering degrees, according to Nader Panahshahi, PhD, pr...

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s WSIE 88.7 will wrap up its 2^nd Annual WSIE Music Series with Deacon Dan: A Tribute to Steely Dan from 4-6 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 6 at the Old Herald Brewery and Distillery in Collinsville. 

The 2024 WSIE series closeout was rescheduled from Sept. 28 due to weather conditions.    

The series has provided gre...

The SIU System is pleased to announce that both SIU Carbondale and SIU Edwardsville are the recipients of the 2024 Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award from Insight Into Diversity magazine, the oldest and largest diversity-focused publication in higher education.

“The SIU System is very committed to making progress with our work in anti-ra...

  
An $18,395 gift from the Southern Illinois Builders Association (SIBA) and the Southern Illinois Construction Advancement Program (SICAP) has been donated to the Department of Construction at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s School of Engineering. This contribution is set to make a difference in the way the Department of Construction can prov...

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville student-athletes recorded a 3.259 GPA in the 2024 spring semester. The cumulative 3.0 GPA stretches the streak to 36 straight semesters in which student-athletes have posted a 3.0 GPA or better.  The women's athletic programs recorded a 3.427 GPA for the 2023-2024 school year with the women's tennis team contributing the hi...

As talking heads bloviate about bipartisanship and educate our kids about civics, the organization Former Members of Congress (FMC) has walked the walk for more than 40 years, through the landmark “Congress to Campus” program. Now, FMC, brings a team of former members to Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. Former U.S. Reps. Sam Coppersmith (D-AZ) and Joh...

High school students, transfer students and their guests are invited to explore the next steps in their academic career as Southern Illinois University Edwardsville hosts the Illinois Regional College Fair (IRCF) from 6-7:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 28, in the Morris University Center on the Edwardsville campus.

The event, sponsored by the Illinois Association for College Admiss...

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE) leadership, the Illinois Capital Development Board (CDB), design-build firms Clayco + Poettker, and city and state officials gathered this morning to celebrate a significant construction milestone. A “final pour” ceremony marked the last structural concrete pour on the new $105 million health science building at ...

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s month-long series of community curation wraps with a special presentation from award-winning Illinois historian Charlotte E. Johnson.  Mrs. Johnson has spent more than 50 years collecting, researching, and documenting local history, which has resulted in numerous family revelations, museum holdings and exhibits, presen...

Instructors to Enrich SIUE’s Objectives

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville has selected its inaugural cohort for the Chancellor’s Postdoctoral Fellowship Program, according to Vice Chancellor for Anti-racism, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Jessica C. Harris, PhD. 

In efforts to enhance its mission, vision and values, SIUE launched the Chancellor...

Chief David Goodwin of Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is one of sixty law enforcement executives from across the state to participate in the course “Enduring, Surviving and Thriving as a Law Enforcement Executive” hosted by the Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board Executive Institute.  The orientation for new police chiefs was h...

 
Last Friday, SIUE School of Pharmacy hosted its 20th White Coat Ceremony.  All 62 student members of the Class of 2028, family and friends gathered in the Meridian Ballroom of Morris University Center to uphold the tradition that marks the start of their professional journey. More than 450 people attended. Sara Buehnerkemper, PharmD, (‘...

 
The 21st Annual Spirituality and Sustainability Leadership Awards were held in the Fuller Dome on the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville campus, on Saturday, Sept. 21. These dual leadership awards are presented annually by the Center for Spirituality and Sustainability in furtherance of their mission to promote humanity’s sacred connection to the earth...

An exhibit featuring one of the most recognizable and talented trumpeters in the world, Miles Davis, will open to the public at the St. Clair County Historical Society on October 2, from 4-6 p.m. The “Miles Davis, Modes, and Modalities, 1935-1990” exhibit offers community members the chance to learn more about the jazz legend with roots in southern Il...

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is leading a campus-wide effort to make voter registration easier for students, faculty, and staff. The Kimmel Belonging and Engagement Hub (K-Hub) is spearheading the initiative, providing resources to ensure that the SIUE community can register or update their voting status ahead of the 2024 election.

Ashley Jones, Community Eng...

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville has received national attention on radio airwaves as the University continues its month-long collaboration with Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC) Community Curation 2024 program.

In partnership with the Center for the Digitization and Curation of African American History, also known ...

Nathalia Garcia, DDS, MS, Assistant Dean for Career Development at SIU School of Dental Medicine (SIU SDM), was recently nominated as one of five finalists to receive this year's Esperanza Award. The 2024 Esperanza Awards, hosted by the Hispanic Leaders Group of Greater St. Louis, is a signature event celebrating the achievements and contributions of the vibrant Hispanic c...

Industrial Engineering students from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville were given an exclusive, hands-on learning experience during a recent tour of Wieland's Alton facility. Wieland, a global leader in semi-finished copper and copper alloy products, welcomed the students for an educational visit aimed at bridging the gap between classroom learning and re...

SIUE Athletics is excited to launch the Cougars Champions Fund, an unrestricted fund in support of the continued growth, sustainability, and competitive excellence of Division I athletics.

"We have reached a point in our history at SIUE where incredible opportunity and ambition at our institution is intersecting with unprecedented change in our industry," said Andrew Ga...

Get ready to “Rock the Quad” as COUGARFEST returns to Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Homecoming & Family Weekend, promising an even bigger and better event for its second year. The fun begins at 7 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 4, on the Stratton Quad, offering live music, family-friendly activities and a food truck festival— all for free.

COU...

On Tuesday, September 10, 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 meaningful conversations with faculty and staff early in their transition to campus lif...

SIUE women's tennis collected two singles titles and a doubles title Sunday at the conclusion of the first-ever Ohio Valley Conference Fall Invitational.

Margaux Guibal Britt and Amelia Gorman earned singles titles at No. 1 and No. 2 singles, respectively.

Guibal Britt bested Fabiana Labrador of Lindenwood 6-4, 4-6, 10-4 and then defeated Paige Grice of Western Illinois ...

An article published in the Edwardsville Intelligencer named Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Samantha Quigley-Smith, women’s basketball head coach, as a local hero. In a Wednesday, Sept. 18 article, Quigley-Smith is credited along with three other humanitarians for saving the life of a motorcyclist on Father’s Day. Quigley-Smith was presented ...

State, local and community leaders and officials, along with educators and religious leaders, convened during a forum aimed at addressing child poverty in East St. Louis, held at the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville East St. Louis campus. 

More than 100 educators attended the discussion, hosted by Children’s Advocates for Change, a Chicago-based nonpro...

Robert Eckman, an entrepreneur and client of the Illinois Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, is excited to announce the grand opening of his new business, Belleville Books. In business partnership with his husband, Steve Mathews, and the support and guidance of the SBDC, Robert has turned his entrepreneurial dream into ...

In a time when conversations may quickly escalate to divisive and explosive confrontations, Southern Illinois University (SIU) System’s Conversation of Understanding (COU) presents its next topic of discussion. “The Power of Civil Discourse: Strategies for Productive Dialogue” seeks to champion considerate and beneficial discourse in today’s polariz...

Four faculty members from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE) and Southern Illinois University Carbondale (SIUC) were awarded the Southern Illinois University System’s 2024 Faculty Collaboration Award at the SIU Board of Trustees meeting on September 12, 2024.

“The SIU System Faculty Collaboration Award was created to highlight and encourage facul...

Cougars men's and women's cross country wrapped up their night at the Illinois State's Redbird Invitational. The men's team placed sixth out of eight team, while the women's team placed fifth out of 11 teams.

The women's top five runners averaged a 23:27. Leading the pack was freshman Erica Woodard (Philo, Ill.) who placed 11 out of 89 runners finishing with a time of 2...

Individuals interested in continuing their education at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville are invited to attend one of its virtual Open House events on Thursdays this October. 

"Graduate programs at SIUE are designed with the student in mind,” said Jill Smucker, director of graduate education. “Whether a prospective student is considering one of o...

News outlets across the country were focused on Tuesday’s presidential debate between former President Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris. Illinois Public Media’s program, “The 21st Show” joined the conversation. Host Brian Mackey led the discussion with fact checking experts, among them was Timothy Lewis, PhD, associate professor of political s...

The Edwardsville Intelligencer reported on Military and Veteran Services’ 80th Anniversary of the GI Bill Celebrations at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. In a Tuesday, Sept. 10 article, reporter Scott Marion covered the reception in the Legacy Room of the Morris University Center, which took place on Wednesday, Sept. 4. Editor Jason Koch also featured Mari...

In her first semester as faculty, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s newest assistant professor in the Department of Theater and Dance, Adrianna Jones, MM, is also making another debut: starring in the latest production of The Saint Louis Black Repertory Theatre titled “Blues In The Night.” The show marks her first as a performer with the company...

The ninth annual SIUE Cougars Unleashed 5K/10K Run and Pancake Breakfast, a hallmark of Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Homecoming & Family Weekend, is set to take place at 9 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 5. Organized by the SIUE Alumni Association, the event invites runners of all ages and skill levels to lace up their shoes and enjoy a morning of fitness, co...

The OVC has announced the first golfers of the week today.

After his performance at SIUE's Dolenc Tournament, Junior Brady Kaufmann (Jacksonville, Ill.) receives Ohio Valley Conference Player of the week.

Kaufmann finished second out of 99 competitors at the Dolenc Invitational, an event that included seven total OVC teams. The junior carded rounds of 68-68-67 to finis...

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is included in the WSJ College Pulse Ranking 2025. This prestigious list, which names the top 500 colleges in the country, is presented by The Wall Street Journal, College Pulse and Statista, the leading statistics portal and industry ranking provider. The award list was announced on Wednesday, Sept. 4 and can be viewed on the WSJ ...

For the second year in a row and the sixth time in 13 years, SIUE golf is champion at its own home tournament. The Cougars finished at 837 (277-276-284) to best a field of 18 teams at Gateway National Golf Links.

Wichita State finished four strokes back of SIUE at 841 (-11). Bradley was third at 846 (-6).

Brady Kaufmann finished second of 98 golfers, earning the highes...

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s WSIE 88.7 The Sound continues to celebrate its 54^th birthday during the month of September with the 4^th Annual Fore the Love of Golf Tournament. The event will be held Saturday, Sept. 21 at the Cardinal Creek Golf Course on Scott Air Force Base. 

The annual golf tournament is being held by a group of retirees of Scott...

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s WSIE 88.7 The Sound will be on site with Music At The Intersection (MATI) for the fourth year in a row, to help usher in some of the greatest musical entertainment from around the world. MATI will take place from Saturday-Sunday, Sept. 14-15 in the Grand Center District in St. Louis, Mo. 

WSIE continues as one of the ...

The Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Department of Music, in collaboration with the Office of Online Services and Educational Outreach (OSEO), hosted the Summer Orff Institute, a specialized training program rooted in the Orff-Schulwerk educational philosophy.

Developed by German composer Carl Orff and Gunild Keetman, Orff-Schulwerk is a creative approach to musi...

Southern University Illinois Edwardsville University Housing is excited to announce the launch of "I'm First," a new housing affinity group created to support first-generation college students. The group was the idea of Bailey Bible, a Housing Resident Assistant, who dedicated significant time and effort throughout academic year 2023-2024 and summer to bring this initiativ...

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Upward Bound program and Christopher Cooper, program director for the SIUE East St. Louis Center’s East St. Louis Upward Bound (UB) Programs, were mentioned during the episode “How a St. Louis teacher uses Black history to make math less daunting” on “St. Louis On the Air,” hosted by Elain...

Just one year after Serdar Celik, PhD, a professor in the Department of Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineering at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, released his groundbreaking textbook “Sustainable Energy: Engineering Fundamentals and Applications,” the book has earned widespread recognition, solidifying itself as a cornerstone for both students and p...

The Bronze Boot is staying in Edwardsville. SIUE men's soccer blanked No. 19 Saint Louis 1-0 at CITYPARK Sunday to win the Joseph Carenza, Sr. Trophy for the second consecutive year.

The Cougars improved to 1-2-1 with the win. Saint Louis also is 1-2-1.

Yasha Shaerer's 62nd minute penalty kick goal was the lone score as the Cougars have won back-to-back games in the se...

University also Sees Record Enrollment of International Students, and Enrollment Gains in Dual Credit and Early College Programs

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s fall 2024 enrollment stands at 11,893 a 1.26% decrease compared to the previous fall term. Our student body for fall 2024 comprises scholars from diverse backgrounds, representing 45 U.S. state...

Nineteen Southwestern Illinois-based entrepreneurs and their innovative business concepts have been selected to move into the second round of the 11th annual SIUE Metro East SBDC business plan competition.

The Metro East Startup Challenge welcomes entrepreneurs and new businesses from a nine-county area of Southwestern Illinois with further expansion into Fayette, Montgom...

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Office of Military and Veteran Services honored the 80th anniversary of the Serviceman’s Readjustment Act of 1944, widely known as the GI Bill, during a commemoration on Wednesday, Sept. 4 in the Morris University Center. The celebration brought together students, veterans and faculty to reflect on the GI Bill&#8217...

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE) is proud to be the focus of a recent KSDK 5 On Your Side segment highlighting the upcoming Bronze Boot soccer match. The event, set for Sunday, September 8th, at CITYPARK, promises to be a showcase of top tier collegiate soccer.

The day will feature two matches, starting with the women's game at 3:30 p.m., followed by the...

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Kimmel Belonging and Engagement Hub hosted its fall affinity welcome receptions for students from  Monday-Thursday, Aug. 26-29. 

Each semester, The Kimmel Belonging and Engagement Hub holds gatherings to greet students from traditionally underrepresented populations to campus. The Student Welcomes ...

A dazzling, unique display of theatrical performances are lined up for Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s 13^th Xfest from Monday -Thursday, Sept. 9-12. 

Xfest is a five-day festival in September featuring alternative theatre and dance that brings to campus an array of performing artists, who are nationally and internationally renowned, as well as regio...

The National Corn to Ethanol Research Center (NCERC) at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville welcomes two new visiting research fellows: Andrew Platto and Elijah Switzer. Funded by the Illinois Corn Marketing Board, NCERC’s nine-month fellowship program provides training and hands-on experience to prepare the next generation of engineers and scientists for work ...

Susan Kooiman, PhD, Department of Anthropology at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, is the 2024 recipient of the Vaughnie Lindsay New Investigator Award. This prestigious award celebrates her significant advancements in her field of archaeology, including her impactful research on the Great Lakes and Midwest regions. Kooiman’s impact has not only enriched ac...

Stephen Duda, MS, PE, instructor in the Department of Construction in Southern Illinois University Edwardsville's School of Engineering, has been honored with the Exceptional Service Award (ESA) from the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE). This award recognizes individuals who have continued to serve ASHRAE with exemplary d...

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville invites prospective students to learn more about its opportunities in the Schools of Nursing, Pharmacy and Engineering at its upcoming fall Explore Days.

Explore Days allow students and their families to interact directly with faculty, staff and current students as they learn more about an academic area of interest and the benefit...

Jie Ying, Ph.D., assistant professor in the School of Business at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, recently contributed expert advice to FinanceBuzz, a personal finance website. Ying participated as part of a panel of industry experts, offering insights in two articles: "Best Car Insurance Companies" and "Best Cheap Car Insurance."

Ying answered questions relati...

When the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted their long-awaited graduation plans, the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville School of Pharmacy (SOP) Class of 2020 did not just adapt—they innovated. Forced to move their commencement to a virtual platform, these resilient graduates turned their disappointment into an enduring legacy by creating the School of Pharmacy Schol...

SIUE women's soccer junior Savannah DeFini (Gretna, Nebraska) earned Prairie Farms Cougar of the Week honors after scoring her first career hat trick during SIUE's 6-1 home opener against Chicago State.

DeFini started the scoring spree against Chicago State at the 8:26 marker. She scored her second goal at the start of the second half. Her final goal came from a penalty...

As the GI Bill marks its 80th anniversary this year, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Military and Veteran Services is celebrating with a series of events reflecting on how the landmark legislation has transformed veterans’ lives and reshaped higher education. The opening event is a celebration on Wednesday, Sept. 4 with a presentation from Kevin W...

A pair of SIUE men's soccer players are among the honorees as the Ohio Valley Conference announced its Players of the Week following the season's first week.

Nic Muench (Heidelberg, Germany) was chosen as the Offensive Player of the Week while Rob Gjelaj (Romeo, Michigan) was selected as the Goalkeeper of the Week.

Muench played all 90 minutes for the Cougars, beginnin...

Approximately 90 attendees – dressed in business attire and armed with resumes, profile pitches, hope and determination – approached the multitude of tables of employers at a Free Jobs Fair, made possible by State Rep. Kevin Schmidt, R-Millstadt, on Friday, Aug. 23. 

Schmidt’s legislative office held its second annual free jobs fair that was availab...

Public programming to include gOD-Talk Documentary Screening and Miles Davis Exhibit & Project 

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is set to become a center of cultural and historical exploration this September as it hosts the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC) Community Curation 2024 program. This series of events i...

As the fall season approaches, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is gearing up for an exciting Homecoming & Family Weekend, October 2-5. This year’s theme, Celebrate Cougar Nation, emphasizes the outstanding contributions of SIUE’s students, faculty, staff and alumni, all of whom have made a significant impact on the University and community.

“...

The Cougar Cupboard, a nonprofit food pantry dedicated to serving the students, faculty and staff of Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, celebrated its grand opening in a new location on the lower level of the Morris University Center (MUC). The Office of Student Affairs marked the occasion with a ceremonial ribbon-cutting, drawing visitors from departments across...

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville welcomed students with a lively start to the fall semester on Monday, Aug. 19 with the annual Cougar Welcome celebration. This year’s theme, “School House Rock,” brought an energetic mix of music, snacks and free t-shirts to the Stratton Quad, creating a vibrant atmosphere for students to begin the new academic ...

As the new school year at SIUE starts this week, I am blessed to be starting my second full year as the Director of Athletics.

The start of a new year brings excitement, energy, new faces, opportunity, and the dreams of what we will accomplish this year. What trophies will we win? What championships will be claimed? Who will experience the NCAA Tournament? What records ...

Joe Kohlburn, MA-ISLT, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville assistant professor and OER and Scholarly Communications Librarian, has been awarded along with his fellow members of the Missouri Library Association Intellectual Freedom Committee (MLA-IFC) the 2023 Robert B. Downs Intellectual Freedom Award.

According to the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign School ...

Before retiring this month and after a more than 30-year career at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, Catherine Santanello, PhD, professor of Pharmaceutical Sciences received this year’s Paul Simon Outstanding Teacher-Scholar Award.

Santanello began her career at SIUE as an instructor of biological sciences in 1993; she then moved to the Office of the Provos...

As SIUE welcomes our campus community to the fall semester’s first day of classes, August 19, 2024, we share some scenes and moments of gratitude from Welcome Weekend and Convocation.

“Welcoming and supporting our new students from around the globe, across the river, or down the street during Welcome Weekend is critical to the development of their sense of b...

Convocation complete.

SIUE welcomes Class of 2028!

Incoming nursing students in Southern Illinois University Edwardsville School of Nursing’s direct entry program started their academic journey on Friday, Aug. 16 with a Basic Life Support (BLS) course. Nearly 150 students participated in the energetic and lively training as part of their Welcome Weekend activities at SIUE.

The American Heart Association certified ...

The Southern Illinois University School of Dental Medicine (SIU SDM) begins its celebration of 50 years by starting the new academic year with a series of exciting events.

First, the annual orientation experience and a fall welcome event marked the arrival of first-year dental students and the return of continuing students. On July 31, the incoming SDM Class of 2028 arr...

Free Programs, Services and More Made Available    

A small army of providers, offering jobs, services, free clothing, door prizes and more assembled on Wednesday, Aug. 14 at John F. Kennedy Community Center in Florissant, Mo., to support men and women who have been in service to their country. Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Veterans Upward Bou...

The fall semester at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is promising to be one of it’s most diverse yet. SIUE welcomed nearly 400 newcomers to the campus community on Wednesday, Aug. 15, one of its largest cohorts of international students, at its biannual International Student Orientation. These newly enrolled students bring the total number from abroad to ...

CHS Students Enter the First Day of School to Much Fanfare   

Some walked down the long red carpet with much excitement and flair. Others cruised along quickly, hoping to pass by without much attention. But that didn’t happen, because the order of the day was for the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville East St. Louis Charter High School (CHS) to gi...

John Ziebka's professional journey is a testament to the power of diverse experiences and strategic leadership. As the newly appointed Assistant Director of Labor and Employee Relations at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, Ziebka brings a wealth of knowledge from his previous roles at SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital.

In this interv...

The Program Welcomed its Largest Class of Incoming First-Year College Students

The message that Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Chancellor James T. Minor, PhD, shared with students of the SIUE Summer Success Program (SSP) during the program’s sixth Annual Closing Ceremony on Friday, Aug. 9, was one filled with affirmation and hope. 

“We expe...

The Ukrainian government recognized Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Sophia Wilson, PhD, associate professor in the Department of Political Science, at an academic diplomacy event titled “The U.S.-Ukraine Partnership in Education: Stronger Together,” held in the District of Columbia on July 10, during the NATO summit.

Wilson was honored, &#822...

Tickets are now available this fall for the 2024 home athletic events.

Tickets for adults start as low as $8, and youth under 17 starts at $5. Groups of 10 or more reserve block seats by emailing SIUE Athletic Ticket Office at SIUETickets@siue.edu.

Men's and Women's soccer kick off their home season on Thursday, Aug. 22.
Volleyball opens with the Cougar Classic on Frid...

The Mellon Foundation has awarded Southern Illinois University Edwardsville a grant of $1 million from their Higher Learning program. The award will support the expansion of CODES (Community Oriented Digital Engagement Scholars), a novel general education pathway grounded in community engagement, digital humanities, and social justice at a regional public university.

Ac...

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville School of Pharmacy (SOP) has been awarded two prestigious R-16 grants from the National Institutes of Health (NIH), totaling nearly $1.3 million. These grants will support cutting-edge research in Alzheimer’s disease and cancer treatment, reinforcing the school’s commitment to advancing medical science.

Ken Witt, PhD, ...

SIUE (Southern Illinois University Edwardsville) Housing will welcome nearly 2800 residents to on-campus housing communities this week. Nearly 1000 first-year students will move into Bluff, Prairie, and Woodland Halls on Wednesday, August 14 and Thursday, August 15.  Visit the calendar of events for Welcome Weekend Activities including First Year First Night and New...

Here are some of the stories published this summer featuring Southern Illinois University Edwardsville faculty.

RiverBender.com Features SIUE’s Laurie Rice for Analysis of Trump Nomination 
Alton-based news outlet RiverBender.com featured SIUE’s Laurie Rice, PhD, professor of political science, in an article covering Donald Trump’s official nominatio...

The Ohio Valley Conference has announced the recipients of the 2023-2024 Commissioner's Honor Roll. The OVC has recognized more than 1,630 students-athletes, including 132 SIUE student-athletes.

To be listed, recipients must have achieved at least a 3.25 grade point average, have been eligible and on the team throughout the competitive season in their chosen NCAA-sponso...

On July 26, 2024, the Environmental Resources Training Center (ERTC) at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville celebrated the graduation of 11 students from its Water Quality Control Operations Program. With 91% of the class passing water certification exams in Illinois, the ERTC continues to be a significant force in training and educating the next generation...

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...

Area veterans will be the recipients of free clothing, door prizes, employment, community and educational resources and services, and will have the opportunity to be interviewed on site by employers during the upcoming Resource and Job Fair, co-hosted by Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Veterans Upward Bound (VUB). 

VUB, in partnership with the City of Flori...

Garrison Works to Make LGBTQ and Other Students Feel “Honored”

Since coming to Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, fourth-year John Martinson Honors Program student Maisy Garrison has worked to respect and support students, especially those who identify as LGBTQ. 

“In the SIUE Honors Program, I have been working on a project called #SIUEHon...

University Communications Intern Ashlyn Cross Went Behind the Cougar Theater Camp Curtain

"Junie B. Jones is Not a Crook,” Disney's “The Lion King JR.,” and “Alice in Wonderland" were the exciting summer musicals on stage for the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Cougar Theater Camp. The Cougar Theater Camp allows children to gain te...

The Southern Illinois University Edwardsville School of Pharmacy (SOP) research team placed third place at the Clinical Pharmacy Research Challenge this past June. The competition features 87 teams from colleges around the country. Each team features students in their first two years of the professional program. The SIUE research team, led by John Ruscin, PharmD, FCCP, B...

The Office of Admissions at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville announced today that the fall 2025 admission applications are open. Undergraduate and graduate students may apply online at siue.edu/apply.

"Students and families continue to seek out SIUE as a top-quality choice for higher education in Illinois and the Greater St. Louis area," said Sa...

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...

The Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Police Department proudly participated in the annual Law Enforcement Special Olympics Torch Run, which passed through their campus on Monday, June 3. This event, a staple for the SIUE PD for over 15 years, saw the addition of a Special Olympics athlete joining the officers, adding a special touch to the day. The Torch Run is ...

Ford Plans to Work as a Bridge Builder and More    

Promotion and unification are two things at the top of Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE) graduate student Kaia Ford’s list as she becomes a Southern Illinois University (SIU) Board of Trustee member.

“I will advocate for staff on campus,” said Ford. “I will make my rol...

On June 6th the Edwardsville Fire Department and the Madison County Technical Rescue Team partnered with Southern Illinois University’s Environmental Health and Safety Department to engage in a training inside the SIUE School of Engineering Building for a Structural Collapse Exercise Simulation. The drill focused on constructing a permanent shore to stabilize a beam ...

Gonzalo “Gonz” Jove had the opportunity to put his imagination to work when he was asked to paint a mural for St. Louis City SC, a professional soccer team in St. Louis. Gonz graduated from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville in 1979 with a degree in sculpture, and extensive studies in painting and mathematics. The mural sits atop the building on the co...

Thirty Students Participate in Numerous Hands-On Nursing Activities During Residential Camp   

 
It is possible that future nurses in the fields of critical care, community health, and mental health attended Southern Illinois University Edwardsville School of Nursing’s (SON) IMAGINE (Increasing Mentorship and Graduation in Nursing Education) Summer Suc...

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville and Saint Louis University Men’s and Women’s Soccer Face Off in NCAA Division I Soccer Doubleheader on Sunday, September 8

CITYPARK, St. Louis CITY SC’s Major League Soccer stadium, is set to host one of the country’s most storied collegiate soccer rivalries for the second consecutive year.

On Sunday, Se...

Interfaith America has awarded Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE) with a $15,000 Advancing Campus Pluralism Grant in support of SIUE’s continued efforts to enhance pluralism and cooperation across deep differences on campus. To align with its request for proposals, Interfaith America sought campus partners “who recognize that American colleges and...

 

The Southern Illinois University Edwardsville School of Engineering (SOE) hosted its annual Engineering Summer Camp, a longstanding tradition for high school students passionate about STEM. Throughout two separate week-long sessions from June 3-7 and June 10-14, campers explored the world of engineering through various hands-on activities and challenges from every ...

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Geovonday Jones, assistant professor of performance in the Department of Theater and Dance, stars in The Black Rep’s theatre production of August Wilson’s “King Hedley II.” This play is the ninth installment in playwright Wilson’s renowned American Century Cycle of ten plays about the Black E...

Entrepreneurs and new business startups are invited to compete in the 2024 Metro East Start-Up Challenge (MESC), Southern Illinois University Edwardsville's 11th annual regional business plan competition.

The MESC is organized by the Illinois Small Business Development Center (SBDC) for the Metro East at SIUE. The purpose of the Challenge is to identify, encoura...

The Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Club Ice Hockey team is thrilled to announce the appointment of Darin Kimble as their new head ice hockey coach. Kimble brings a wealth of experience, passion, and a proven track record to the SIUE Club Ice Hockey program. His commitment to developing players both on and off the ice is crucial as SIUE continues to elevate the d...

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology graduate students are partnering with the St. Louis International Institute to provide free hearing screenings for immigrants and refugees. This partnership will help these graduate students meet their requirements for hearing screenings and introduce them to overcoming cultural barriers in t...

The Southern Illinois University School of Dental Medicine (SIU SDM) has announced the recipients of the 2024 spring scholarship awards. This spring, the School was excited to present eleven deserving D3 dental students with generous scholarship awards, ranging in value from $2,500 to $10,000, and a total value of $72,500.

SIU SDM recognized Omar Albayati, William ...

The Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Archaeology Field School is uncovering exciting discoveries right on its own campus. The Gehring Site at SIUE is located between Cahokia Creek and the bluffs, approximately 10 miles north of the Cahokia Mounds.  The field school, led by Susan Kooiman, PhD, assistant professor of anthropology, is a biennial course where ant...

The Illinois Small Business Development Center (SBDC) International Trade Center (ITC) at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville announces the successful completion of a highly productive trade and educational mission to Lima, Perú. Co-led by Laura Wolff, instructor in the SIUE School of Business, and ITC Director Silvia Torres Bowman, who hails from Perú, t...

Amie Spangler, an entrepreneur and client of the Illinois Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, has achieved a significant milestone in her career. In March 2024, Spangler successfully finalized the purchase of Rising Stars Boutique & Greek, a beloved local business that has been serving the community since 2003.

Spangler...

On the mornings of April 13 and April 20, a large group of students, staff, alumni, faculty, retired faculty and future Cougars from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville School of Pharmacy (SOP) pitched in to clean and beautify the yards of 12 area senior citizens. The work ranged from small projects to large. After each shift, all homeowners were left with beautiful ...

Southern Illinois University School of Nursing (SON) has announced a new partnership with Touchette Regional Hospital of Centreville. The joint venture provides eligible employees the opportunity to earn the Bachelor of Science in Nursing with online courses and services that allow nurses to juggle busy schedules and be successful in the virtual classroom.

“We&#8217...

Incoming SIUE men's basketball player Myles Thompson (Hutchinson, Kansas) has been honored as the NJCAA Foundation Champion Award Winner. The Champion Award was established to honor a member of former member of the NJCAA community who exemplifies resilience, excellence and passion.

Thompson signed with SIUE in May.

The 6-7 forward, who led Barton Community College to t...

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Chancellor James T. Minor, PhD, conferred Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) degrees upon 55 graduates of the Southern Illinois University School of Dental Medicine (SIU SDM) during their commencement ceremony held Saturday, June 1 at the First Community Arena at the Vadalabene Center on the Edwardsville campus.

The Class of ...

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is proud to announce the forthcoming EPIC-N Conference, hosted by the Educational Partnerships for Innovation in Communities – Network (EPIC-N), a nonprofit association with members around the globe. Dedicated to uniting the human capital of universities with local governments and communities, EPIC-N and its member pr...

SIUE softball standouts Grace Lueke, Sydney Baalman, Anna Henderson, Jenna Herron and Kelsey Ray were named Academic All-District as selected by College Sports Communications, which recognizes the nation's top student-athletes for their combined performances on the court and in the classroom.

All individuals had to have competed in at least 50 percent of games and achie...

When the NASCAR Cup Series heads to Enjoy Illinois 300 at World Wide Technology Raceway the weekend of June 1 and 2, three competitive cars from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville School of Engineering (SOE) will be on display on the Raceway’s STEM Lane. NASCAR fans and race attendees will experience up close the award-winning vehicles and the stu...

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville alumna Katherine Ealey is assisting in the development of grant writing and helping other college students navigate the mechanics of grant writing. It is an opportunity she credits by being a student at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. 

“SIUE is a great place for education and development,” said Ealey, a...

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is located in the city of Edwardsville that just received a high ranking for being most affordable and safe. As mentioned by both KMOV’s First Alert 4 news broadcast and the Belleville News-Democrat, the report in the finance publication GoBankingRates ranks the Midwestern city third in its list of top 15 safest and afforda...

 
Fifty Golden Graduates crossed the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville commencement stage on Friday, May 3 in the First Community Arena at the Vadalabene Center. During this special occasion at the 131st commencement, the Class of 1974 wore golden regalia and received gold-plated medallions in a celebration led by Chancellor James T. Minor, PhD, Dan Mahony, P...

“I thought it was really inspiring to see so many women creating such incredible things,” said one of the many attendees of the 12th annual Introduce a Girl to Engineering Day. “It is great that SIUE is promoting girls in engineering.”

On February 14, the Society of Women Engineers (SWE) at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville continued to d...

The Construction Leadership Institute (CLI) at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville celebrated 34 graduates of its program Friday, March 8 as a part of the CLI Graduation celebration. 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 constr...

Tyler Unterbrink, Vice President of Operations at the Korte Company, is the recipient of Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s 2024 Construction Leadership Institute (CLI) Alumni Leadership Award.

The CLI Alumni Leadership Award recognizes an outstanding graduate who has demonstrated exceptional leadership and service to the St. Louis area building community.

The Metro Area Professional Organization (MAPO) held its 14th annual Honors Awards Banquet last Saturday in the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Meridian Ballroom at the Morris University Center. Lealia Williams was honored with a Serving Humanities award for her efforts in education and Cougar Cupboard. Williams received her bachelor’s in sociology from SIU...

The 2023-2024 Southern Illinois University Edwardsville academic year was an award-winning occasion for University Housing.

Early in the spring semester, the Of The Month (OTM) Regional winners were announced by the National Association of College and University Residence Halls (NACURH) for February and March. Five of University Housing’s nominations received region...

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Veterans Upward Bound (VUB), in partnership with the City of Florissant, The Kaufman Fund and Florissant area veterans service organizations, will host a Resource and Job Fair from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 14 at the John F. Kennedy Community Center, 315 Howdershell Road, St. Louis, Mo. 

More than 40 vendors will be avai...

Four SIUE Cougars have landed on the All-Ohio Valley Conference baseball team.

Lucas Spence picked up a First Team selection as an outfielder while infielder Ryan Niedzwiedz, outfielder Daniel Gierer and pitcher Joseph Martin each earned spots on the All-Freshman team.

Entering the OVC Championship, Spence leads the league in hitting with a .382 batting average, which ...

One lucrative workforce trend in the U.S. today is the demand for laboratory technicians, and several Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Upward Bound (UB) students have positioned themselves to take advantage of it. 

Five seniors from the SIUE East St. Louis Center’s TRIO UB EC/MLC (East St. Louis, Charter/Madison, Lovejoy, Cahokia) program graduated o...

Bestselling author and commencement speaker, Nic Stone, gave the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville East St. Louis Charter High School (CHS) 2024 graduating class five words that could be fashioned into survival weapons:  gratitude, resilience, empathy, audacity and tenacity.

Stone addressed 22 seniors, their families and friends on Friday, May 17 in the mid...

The Southern Illinois University Edwardsville East St. Louis Center for the Performing Arts (ESLCPA) hosted its Spring Concert on Thursday, May 16 in the Multipurpose Room of Building D of the Wyvetter H. Younge Higher Education Center. 

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

Themed “A Spring Fling,” student da...

Fox 2 News correspondent Andy Banker interviewed Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Andreia Figueiredo Dexheimer, PhD, research assistant professor in the SIUE Center for STEM Research, Education, and Outreach for a story featuring the Cicada Safari app.

In addition to her interview, Figueiredo Dexheimer presented items available in the STEM Center ava...

The State Historical Society of Missouri awarded the 2023 Lewis E. Atherton Award for outstanding doctoral dissertation to Patrick Ayres, PhD, for his dissertation, “The Conservative Heart of the Nation: Political Conservatism in the Civil War Era West." Ayres completed his bachelor’s in history at SIUE in 2016 and master’s in history in 2019. Remarkably,...

Four SIUE women's tennis players were among the honorees today by College Sports Communications, which recognizes the nation's top student-athletes for their combined performances on the court and in the classroom.

Jill Lambrechts, Jordan Schifano, Amelia Gorman and Fabiola Perez were honored for SIUE. All individuals had to have competed in at least 50 percent of match...

Parents were recognized in various categories ranging from volunteering in the Head Start centers to participating in program governance during the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Head Start/Early Head Start (HS/EHS) 41^st Annual Parent Recognition Luncheon. Parents were presented with certificates of achievement, as well as a plethora of community resources.&#160...

The popular finance company, WalletHub, recently consulted Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Riza Demirer, PhD, professor in the School of Business, for a feature article about the best personal loans. Demirer advised readers about the importance of having a plan to pay the loan back. WalletHub sought his perspective on the adage that "Not having a person...

Members of the Alton Police Department, both human and four-legged, paid a visit to the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Cougars Hockey team for a very special check presentation and thank you. The newest K-9 officer, Odin, recently began his career with the department partially due to monies raised during a January 12 hockey match with Trine University. The Cou...

The Meridian Society, an auxiliary organization of the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Foundation that promotes women’s leadership, granted more than $16,000 in awards at their annual reception in April. The philanthropic group awarded four SIUE projects in the Department of Music, SIUE School of Education, Health & Human Behavior, School of Pharmacy and Ac...

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Chancellor James T. Minor, PhD, conferred degrees upon 2,228 eligible graduates during spring 2024 commencement exercises, held Friday through Sunday, May 3-5 in the First Community Arena at the Vadalabene Center. The SIUE spring commencement weekend included seven graduation ceremonies, led by Denise Cobb, PhD, Provost and Vice ...

Four SIUE softball players were honored by the Ohio Valley Conference Tuesday on the eve of the league's conference championship.

Paige Rocha (Platte City, Missouri) was selected as the co-OVC Player of the Year as well as first team All-OVC. Jenna Herron was named first team All-OVC as an outfielder. Anna Henderson and Emma Henderson both were selected to the OVC All-N...

 

Diners in the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Morris University Center (MUC) food court may have recently noticed a table of volunteers ready to lend a hand to those in need. The Helping Hands Program had its two-week trial run during the weekdays of Monday, April 15 through Friday, April 26 from 11 a.m.–2 p.m. Organizers were on a mission to gather...

In April, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s School of Nursing (SON) celebrated its Scholarship and Awards Luncheon. This year marked the 17th year of the annual ceremony, which recognizes the shared achievements and aspirations of nursing scholarship recipients and their sponsors. Faculty and staff in the SON welcomed guests in the Illinois/Mississippi Room...

In its ongoing mission to “prepare pharmacy professionals, scholars and leaders to improve the health and well-being of the region and beyond,” the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville School of Pharmacy (SOP) awarded more than $30,000 in scholarships this academic year, according to SOP Director of Development Nick Niemerg. 

The SOP gave 34 merit an...

The cost of a good education was lessened for many deserving students, thanks to the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville School of Education, Health and Human Behavior (SEHHB). The School awarded a record-setting $30,000 in scholarships this academic year, according to SEHHB Director of Development Nick Niemerg. 

“The School of Education, Health and Human...

With a pair of swift two-hit shutouts Saturday, SIUE softball has gained its position at next week's Ohio Valley Conference Championships in Peoria, Illinois.

SIUE defeated Morehead State 8-0 in five innings in both contests at Cougar Field. Kelsey Ray and Sydney Baalman each tossed two-hit shutouts, and the Cougar offense provided a walk-off hit in both contests.

"Wha...

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville commencement season began with five affinity graduation ceremonies of the following groups: Hispanic/Latin@/x, Black, Lavender, Asian, Asian American Pacific Islander, and Desi (AAPI/APIDA) and Non-Traditional. Students who were honored in front of family members, friends and administrators received signature stoles to wear ...

Joan Eikerenkoetter, of St. Louis, was bedridden with chronic pain, was taking more than 20 prescription pills daily, was struggling with her mental health, and once weighed more than 300 pounds. That was four years ago before she met Redina Medley, of East St. Louis. 

Medley, human movement instructor, life coach, self-ascribed “life practitioner” and lo...

An entrepreneur and client of the Illinois Small Business Development Center (SBDC) for The Metro East at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville has a new venture to captivate movie enthusiasts and collectors. Joe Wieneke is set to launch Thrills Ville in Edwardsville. The business melds a passion for cinema with a large collection of movie memorabilia.

Wieneke’s...

The most recent additions to the SIU School of Dental Medicine’s executive team are Barbara McCracken, PhD and Nathalia Garcia, DDS, MS. Both faculty members are originating the positions of Assistant Dean for Research and Assistant Dean for Career Development respectively. Saulius Drukteinis, DMD, MS, PhD, and Dean at SIU SDM noted that these positions will be criti...

For the parents, family, and especially the students, the thrill, the clapping and the adulation did not wane or grow weary until the last accolade was announced. The Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Upward Bound Scholars Academy (UBSA) at Collinsville High School (CHS) held its annual Awards Ceremony Thursday, April 25 at the CHS Auditorium. 

Awards were gi...

The Delta Delta Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority recently contributed diapers, training pants and diaper wipes to the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Head Start/Early Head Start (HS/EHS) program. 

The chapter members are alumnae of East St. Louis. The sorority sisters gave 13 cases of diapers, eight cases of training pants and two cases of diaper...

The Southern Illinois University Edwardsville School of Pharmacy (SOP) has reached a new milestone by matching 93% of graduates into residency programs during the formal match process. SIUE’s 2024 cohort has attained the number one match rate in the state of Illinois and 21st in the nation with this ranking. Two students received residency offers outside the match,...

Juneau Associates, Inc., P.C. donated $25,000 to Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Department of Surveying and Geomatics. The contribution was part of SIUE’s annual “One Day, One SIUE” fundraiser event. 

A link to the RiverBender.com article mention may be found here. 

Photo:
Representatives from Juneau Associates, Inc., P.C. b...

The second place winner in the 2023 Illinois Small Business Development Center (SBDC) for the Metro East at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Metro East Start-Up Challenge (MESC) is Toast & Table, a retail kitchen supply store and educational cooking space. The women-owned business, founded by Stacy Fangmeyer and Amanda Krause in 2022, will host a grand ope...

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Emeriti Faculty Association recognized the 2024 Emeritus College Award recipients at their annual Spring Reception on Wednesday, April 24 in Birger Hall.

Totaling $7700 in awarded grants, tenure and tenure-tracked faculty proposals were reviewed and selected by the Emeriti Awards Committee. This year’s committee wa...

Professors with real-world experiences, who are “hands-on” with their teaching, are the primary reason that senior Sarah McDaniel decided to attend Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. 

“Anytime I’ve had questions or needed help, my professors have gone above and beyond,” said McDaniel. “Whether that means doing Zoom calls la...

The Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Graduate School is pleased to announce the spring 2024 Research Grants for Graduate Students (RGGS) award recipients.

The awards, valued at up to $500 each, support the research and creative activities of 39 graduate students studying in the College of Arts and Sciences and Schools of Pharmacy, Engineering and Education, Hea...

A Southern Illinois University Edwardsville School of Dental Medicine (SIU SDM) faculty member and alumnus has participated in the development of a new over the counter treatment for cold sores, minor cuts, minor burns, and insect bites.

Alan Wickenhauser, DMD, assistant professor in the Department of Clinical Dentistry and SIU SDM class of '98, is a member of the team re...

“Water-Energy Nexus” is the theme of the upcoming Southern Illinois University Edwardsville ‪‪Water and Energy Symposium. The event will take place on April 23 from 1-4 p.m. in the Legacy Room at Morris University Center.

“The challenges and uncertainties in availability of water and energy can only be overcome with an initial ...

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville senior TJ Baker was named the Ohio Valley Conference Golfer of the Year, SIUE Head Coach Derrick Brown was named Coach of the Year and Brady Kaufmann, Luke Ludwig and Brent Reintjes all earned All-OVC honors as announced Sunday at the league's annual postseason banquet.

Kaufmann and Ludwig joined Baker on the First Team. Reintje...

Hundreds of Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s campus community members, alumni, corporate partners and donors witnessed tonight’s annual ONE DAY, ONE SIUE fundraiser exceed its $1.3 million goal.

“We established a very ambitious goal. Can you imagine $1.3 million dollars in one day? We have completely exceeded and crushed that goal to th...

On the afternoon of April 15 at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville campus, parking lot 8, a Mass Casualty Simulation took place.

As part of the Care of Populations course, the community health students in collaboration with the mental health students and Mass Communication Department joined Edwardsville Fire/EMS, Air Evac Helicopter and other emergency response v...

The open, inviting wooden floor, the beckoning hand rails and the watchful, supportive eyes of instruction. Jay’Kayla Winford knows them especially well. As a six-year-old, she started dancing in the studios of the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville East St. Louis Center for the Performing Arts (ESLCPA). 

Nineteen years later, Winford is teaching ESLCPA ...

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is extending an open invitation to Fontbonne University of St. Louis students, offering a vibrant community, diverse educational opportunities, and a seamless continuation of their degree path for degree completion. 

Detailed information is available at the University’s Transferring to SIUE webpage.   

Specif...

On February 1, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville appointed Mary Zabriskie, JD, as director and Mindy Kinnaman, EdD, as assistant director of the Equal Opportunity, Access, and Title IX Coordination office.

Zabriskie comes to role after more than 15 years of leading diverse teams, at multiple institutions, locally and nationwide, on the collaborative development an...

In a recent survey on the campus of Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, nine percent of SIUE students admitted to the inability to afford a meal, which meant not eating for an entire day. The 2023 Basic Student Needs Survey with nearly 2400 respondents provided the data that affirmed the expansion of SIUE’s nonprofit food pantry known as the Cougar Cup...

On April 11, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville School of Business awarded 165 students more than $366,000 in scholarships. Janice Joplin, PhD, interim dean of the SIUE School of Business, noted student awardees were chosen from more than 1,000 applicants, and the amount of financial support given to students hit a record.

“This is a special event for the S...

The Southern Illinois University System Board of Trustees and the Student Advisory Committee for the SIU System (SACSS) are honoring some outstanding students with the 2024 SIU System Distinguished Student Service Award. Eight students from our SIU campuses in Carbondale, Edwardsville and Springfield were recently honored at the SIU board meeting that was held in Carbondal...

The American Association of Geographers (AAG) held its 2024 elections and winning one of two open seats on the six-member National Council is Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Adriana E. Martinez, PhD, associate professor in the Department of Geography and Geographic Information Sciences (GIS), and in the Department of Environmental Sciences.

In her role o...

On March 18, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville hosted a regional workshop sponsored by the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO). The Department is in the process of updating the state of Illinois five-year economic plan and requested assistance from the Illinois Innovation Network (IIN) and its member institutions, such as SIUE.&#1...

The Southern Illinois University System (SIU) is not increasing undergraduate tuition rates at its Edwardsville and Carbondale campuses in the 2024-2025 school year. The SIU Board of Trustees voted to freeze undergraduate tuition rates at its meeting today in Carbondale.

SIU offers some of the lowest undergraduate tuition rates among state public universities in Illinoi...

It was a time of networking and fostering community while parents participated in an activity that benefited both their kids and their wallets. Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Early Childhood Center (ECC) co-hosted its first Children’s Clothing Swap on Tuesday, April 9 at its facility on campus. 

Visit this video link to learn more about ECC...

Two of Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s leaders and practitioners of inclusiveness were honored for their longtime efforts, in light of the work of Southern Illinois University (SIU) System’s architect of antiracism, diversity, equity and inclusion (ADEI) at the SIU School of Medicine. 

Venessa A. Brown, PhD, and Kathryn Bentley, MFA, each rece...

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville will honor the legacy of pioneering architect Louis Sullivan on the centennial anniversary of his passing with a two-day event. On Thursday, April 11 from 5-7 p.m. at the Noise Box Gallery in Art & Design East, The College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) and the Lovejoy Library will host an opening reception to kick off festivities. F...

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville East St. Louis Learning Resource Center (LRC) was cited in the Belleville News-Democrat as helping to coordinate a 2024 solar eclipse viewing. 

A link to the Belleville-News newspaper mention may be found here. 

Photo:
L-R: Three CHS students take in a pre-show of the solar eclipse: Anaya Jackson, T’Niyah Black an...

A community effort, led by Edwardsville High School junior Landon Dykes-Sadowski, brought in more than 300 items for the Cougar Cupboard program at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. Dykes-Sadowski worked with SIUE Police Department Sgt. Dave Baybordi and K9 Marshall to help combat food insecurity for SIUE students, faculty, and staff.

Read more about how their ...

Scenes from Stratton Quad viewing party on the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville campus. The crowd witnessed a partial solar eclipse with 99.07% percent obstruction of the sun at 2:01 p.m. 

Photos by Howard Ash 

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s School of Dental Medicine (SIU SDM) held its 2024 Research Day, featuring a keynote speaker from the National Institutes of Health and the annual student table clinic competition. This year’s student winner presented a Retrospective Study to Evaluate Survival of Single Versus Multi-Unit Implant-Supported Prostheses....

The Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Graduate School will announce the spring 2024 Research Grants for Graduate Students (RGGS) in mid-April. In anticipation of this announcement, SIUE is putting the spotlight on the outstanding students from the fall 2023 cohort.

The awards, valued at up to $500 each, support the research and creative activities of 20 graduate...

With the unofficial theme song of Bonnie Tyler’s “Total Eclipse of the Heart” blaring from speakers and enjoying cooler temperatures under a darkened sky, more than 100 people raised their shaded faces to the sky to view the area’s 2024 total solar eclipse. 

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville East St. Louis Center and Southwestern Illin...

 
On April 4, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s School of Engineering (SOE) held its 18th annual SOE Awards Reception. The more than 100 award winners included scholarship recipients, donors and student organizations. There were more than 250 in attendance.

“Today's celebration is not only a recognition of the achievements of the i...

SIUE shortstop Paige Rocha has been named the Ohio Valley Conference softball Player of the Week.

Rocha, who had her nation's best hitting streak halted at 29 games Saturday, hit .600 for the week. She recorded six hits, including a double and a triple with five runs batted in.

She leads the OVC in batting average (.455), hits (60) and doubles (15). Rocha is among the NCAA...

A great dental program and a reasonable proximity to home are the main reasons Syniah Saffold, a second-year-student in the College of Arts and Sciences (CAS), chose Southern Illinois University Edwardsville to begin her medical career. 

“I am majoring in pre-dental medicine,” said Saffold, a member of the Pre-Dental Association (PDA). “I researched...

Scenes from Admitted Student Day on the campus of Southern Illinois University Edwardsville.

“Admitted Student Day is a great time for students who have been admitted to the university but haven’t made their final college decision to get a feel for student life and the classroom experience at SIUE,” said Alicia Taylor, Assistant Director of Admissions ...

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s School of Business and School of Engineering (SOE) teamed up to host more than one hundred Illinois high school students for Cybersecurity Career Day on March 22. Teens were quickly able to put their skills to work to learn about cybercrime in team challenges, while learning of the numerous career opportunities avail...

The Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Office of Undergraduate Admissions hosted more than 100 students, parents and family members during its annual Admitted Student Visit Day for multicultural students on Monday, March 25. Chancellor James T. Minor, PhD, and SIUE admissions staff welcomed students from the Metro St. Louis area and from the Chicago ...

Jessica Elizabeth Prost, a student in the School of Nursing's anesthesia program, died following a year-long battle with brain cancer on Friday, March 29.

Jesssica's obituary is posted here.

The family will receive friends at the Schrader Funeral Home and Crematory, 14960 Manchester Road, Ballwin, Missouri, Friday, April 5 from 2-8 p.m. A funeral mass will be celebrated ...

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Chancellor James T. Minor, PhD, and Vice Chancellor for University Advancement and SIUE Foundation CEO Connie Collins, CFRE, will gather faculty and staff, students, alumni, friends and community partners for the third annual ONE DAY, ONE SIUE day of giving. The celebration that offers donors an opportunity to &#8...

Due to delays in Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) form availability, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is officially postponing the fall 2024 priority deadline for enrollment deposits for incoming first-year students from May 1 to June 1. Given the challenges students and families are facing accessing, submitting and correcting their 2024-2025 FAFSA, the deadlin...

SIUE Athletics Academic Advisor Lindsey Schmidt has been named one of the recipients of the 2024 Ohio Valley Conference Thurston Banks Award for Distinguished Academic Service.

Eastern Illinois' Faculty Athletics Representative Dr. Jim Davis is the other recipient.

The award, selected by the OVC Faculty Athletics Representatives (FARs), was established in 2013 to recogni...

Two of SIUE’s graduate school programs, MBA (master's in business administration) and Engineering were honored in Money Magazine for being top programs with the best value compared against schools around the nation.

For Money’s inaugural graduate school ranking, they partnered with College Factual to find the country’s top-value programs. With a focus ...

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville master's in healthcare informatics candidate Chase Horton has received the 2023-2024 Midwest Gateway Chapter of the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS) Chapter Scholarship. The Midwest Gateway Chapter of HIMSS is an organization of regional healthcare technology professionals. The Chapter awarded Horton a ...

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville East St. Louis Learning Resource Center (LRC) is hosting a moon watch in observance of the Solar Eclipse 2024 from 1:30-2:30 p.m. Monday, April 8 on the green space between Buildings B and D at the Wyvetter H. Younge Higher Education Campus in East St. Louis. 

U.S. Poet Laureate Ada Limón’s poem, “In Praise o...

The Center for Predictive Analytics (C-PAN) at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is offering data science workshops to the public, free of charge. 

The workshop series was created to democratize data science training, by providing free access to faculty, students and staff within the Southern Illinois University (SIU) System, which encompasses SIUE and Southe...

As seasonal enrollment beckons, first-year students’ excitement, and inevitably their anxieties, grow. At Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, the Cougar Connectors are there to ease transitions. The Cougar Connector program is a network of student-leaders who are boots-on-the-ground companions for new students.

“Cougar Connectors are orientation leaders...

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville mourns the recent loss of Anne Perry, RN, MSN, EdD, FAAN. Dr. Perry was a professor emerita from the School of Nursing and was also an SIUE alum receiving her EdD in 1991. Dr. Perry was a distinguished nurse and served the School of Nursing many years as a faculty member, chair, and Interim Dean.

Her obituary is posted in the St. ...

Five SIUE wrestlers were named NCAA Division I Men's Scholar All-America honorees by the National Wrestling Coaches Association.

Redshirt freshman Bradley Gillum, redshirt freshman Alec Peralta, freshman Braxton Strick, junior Caleb Tyus and freshman Brock Woodcock earned the award for demonstrating excellence in academics and athletics.

A total of 338 scholar-athletes fro...

Fans of the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Cheer and Dance Team are invited to come out and enjoy the routines the team has put together ahead of their trip to the National Cheerleaders Association/National Dancers Association College Nationals competition. The Showcase is at 2pm, April 7, in the Student Athletic Center (SAC) gym on the SIUE campu...

During a recent segment on “Great Day St. Louis” broadcast on First Alert 4, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Geovonday Jones, assistant professor of performance in the Department of Theater and Dance, appeared with Ron Himes, founder and producing director of the Saint Louis Black Repertory Company. Jones directed the company’s theatre p...

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Simone Williams, diversity and engagement librarian at Lovejoy Library and assistant professor, was part of a front-page article in the March 28-April 3 edition of the St. Louis American that featured the University event that brought Viola “Mother” Ford Fletcher, the oldest living survivor of the Tulsa Race Mas...

Admitted first-year and transfer students are invited to experience SIUE through a series of events on Admitted Student Day from 8:30 a.m.- 2 p.m., Friday, April 5 on SIUE campus.

“Admitted Student Day is a great time for students who have been admitted to the university but haven’t made their final college decision to get a feel for student life and the cla...

The recent Essentially Ellington Festival, co-sponsored by Jazz at Lincoln Center, was hosted for its tenth year on Southern Illinois University Edwardsville campus on March 22 at Dunham Hall Theater.

High school jazz ensembles had a full day of master classes with top clinicians Reginald “Reggie” Thomas, Christopher Dorsey, Tatum Greenblatt and Dr. Bennett...

The popular finance company, WalletHub, recently consulted Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Jie Ying, PhD, assistant professor in the School of Business, for an article about available credit cards for people with fair credit. Ying contributed by answering a series of questions which analyze fair credit and offered advisement on how to navigate credit ca...

Practicing elements of his major in real time, taking part in enriching volunteer opportunities and being able to pay for it all are reasons junior Mysaiah Chambers is happy to be at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. 

“I heard that SIUE had amazing social work and psychology departments that were easy to navigate,” said Chambers, who is majoring ...

On March 25, SIUE Athletics hosted the inaugural Cougars Career Networking Night, presented by Northwestern Mutual Fairview Heights-Clayton, in First Community Arena. This hybrid event included over 130 student-athletes and 40 business professionals and provided a platform where the high achieving student-athletes at SIUE had the chance to network with the companies that...

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville School of Nursing (SON) will host the IMAGINE (Increasing Mentorship and Graduation in Nursing Education) Summer Success Academy from Tuesday-Friday, June 11-14 for high school students aspiring to pursue an occupation in nursing. The summer camp will be a time for participants to enjoy taking part in activities related to their ca...

A dynamic one-woman performance that takes audiences on the poignant and powerful journey of a young girl’s self-discovery will unfold at 7 p.m. Thursday, April 4 at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Metcalf Theater. 

Dr. Juhanna Rogers will present “Shattering,” an acclaimed, poetic performance that gives clarifying focus to the lif...

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Head Start/Early Head Start’s most recent facility, the New Life Center, was featured on St. Louis Public Radio. 

Kathleen Appleby, Center coordinator, discussed both the Center’s and Head Start’s program offerings, requirements, benefits and challenges. 

“We’re helping out families. We&#82...

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Simone Williams, diversity and engagement librarian at Lovejoy Library and assistant professor, was featured in Riverbender.com for helping to bring Viola “Mother” Ford Fletcher, the oldest living survivor of the Tulsa Race Massacre, to campus. 

“If it wasn’t for Viola actually sitting down and...

The stage was electric with talent and cultural heritage in the First Community Arena at the Vadalabene Center on March 23 at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. The crowd-pleasing SIUE NPHC Marchdown, a step-show competition between the fraternities and sororities of the National Pan-Hellenic Council, was underway.

The event attracts current SIUE st...

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is now enrolling for Summer Session, the summer term that offers an array of diverse and foundational courses. Summer Session encompasses everything from core requirements to continuing education. Whether students are looking to learn in-person on the beautiful, park-like campuses, completely online or even in a blended setting, ...

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville School of Engineering’s Cougar Baja team earned a place on the podium at the 2024 Winter Baja hosted Saturday, Jan. 27 at the Range Snowmobile Club near Michigan Technology University. The Cougar Baja Team led by, Treasurer Dillon Halley, Secretary Aiden George, Vice President Carson Spies, and President Caleb Hildebra...

Since November, five individual Southern Illinois University Edwardsville staff members and three SIUE University Housing programs have been recognized as Of The Month (OTM) regional award winners. OTMs are campus nominated awards that are voted on across the country by the National Residence Hall Honorary (NRHH). NRHH is the recognition branch of the National Associatio...

On February 27, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s University Housing hosted a reception honoring University Housing residents who made the fall 2023 Dean’s List. More than 100 recipients and their families had the honor to attend this year’s reception.

Campus administrators, faculty members, and housing staff members were in attendance to sha...

Linda Colombara-Buffo, 63, of Troy, Ill., died on Tuesday, March 19 in Maryville, Ill. She was born September 22, 1960 in East St. Louis, Ill., the daughter of Joan (nee Jokerst) Colombara and Joseph Colombara of Troy, Ill. She was a loving companion to her husband, Robert “Bob” Buffo, for more than 20 years.

Linda was a long-time staff member of Southern...

Rosemarie Archangel, PhD, foundational faculty member, associate provost, and dean of the Graduate School, died Tuesday, March 19. She was 93.

Rosemarie was one of SIUE's pioneering members of the faculty. She earned her PhD in kinesiology and came to SIUE in 1962, establishing the Department of Physical Education. Additionally, Rosemarie served as the first female Presid...

The 109-year-old doesn’t sleep well at night. The atrocities and terrors of May 31-June 1, 1921, still seem as though they will engulf Viola Ford Fletcher, like the flames that burned down her home and others during the Tulsa Race Massacre on Black Wall Street in the Greenwood neighborhood of Tulsa, Okla. 

Fletcher, also widely known as “Mother” Fle...

First Alert 4 broadcast the March 20 grand opening of Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s New Life Head Start/Early Head Start Center in Lebanon.  The Center is the latest in a number of Head Start facilities, led by Carolyn Jason, SIUE Head Start/Early Head Start program director, who spoke on camera to First Alert 4’s Deion Broxton. Jason sh...

In a February CNN report by correspondent Athena Jones, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville was prominently featured as a learning environment with increases in African American retention rates of 10 percent and Hispanic retention of nearly four percent. The report examined how national universities are responding to anti-DEI proposals. According to Jones, South...

On the first full day of spring, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville officials, community partners, parents, staff and other well-wishers let the wind carry their cheers as the ceremonial ribbon was cut on Wednesday, March 20 at the front doors of the SIUE New Life Head Start/Early Head Start (HS/EHS) Center in Lebanon. 

“As SIUE Chancellor (James T.) Min...

The March 19 visit to Southern Illinois University Edwardsville by Viola Ford Fletcher was featured in a number of reports by KMOV News/First Alert 4 and St. Louis Public Radio’s Andrea Henderson. At 109 years old, “Mother” Fletcher traveled to the campus to continue her testimony documented in the book “Don’t Let Them Bury My Story: Th...

Showroom ready, designed with wellness in mind and manufactured to take  health on the road, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville School of Nursing’s (SON) WE CARE Clinic in East St. Louis displayed its new mobile health unit during a recent health fair. 

The Clinic teamed with Kappa Alpha Psi, East St. Louis Alumni to present their first joint health...

The St. Louis Post-Dispatch previewed the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville March 19 event, “Don’t Let Them Bury My Story: An Evening with Viola Ford Fletcher, the Oldest Living Survivor of the Tulsa Race Massacre."<  Viola Ford Fletcher will visit the campus for a conversation and book signing.

At 109 years old, Viola “Mother” Fletche...

Prospective college students are invited to learn about available higher education opportunities as Southern Illinois University Edwardsville hosts the Illinois Regional College Fair (IRCF) Fair from 6-7:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 20 in the Morris University Center.

The event is sponsored by the Illinois Association for College Admission Counseling (IACAC), in conjunction w...

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Human Resources department welcomes Ed Travis as Total Rewards-Benefits Manager. Travis joined the team Feb. 16. He received his bachelor’s in human resources management/personnel administration from SIUE, ‘07, and has since had a lengthy HR career with a number of corporations, which include the nonprofits...

WSIE 88.7 the Sound, St. Louis’ home for great Jazz, Smooth Jazz, Blues, Easy R&B and so much more, will feature its Second Annual Music Series on the fourth Saturday from April-September. The station broadcasts from the campus of Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. 

This year’s series lineup boasts, “An eclectic blend of music and artistry, ...

Wearing embossed, white-collar sashes and holding white candles, the inductees of Southern Illinois University Edwardsville East St. Louis Charter High School (CHS) Chapter of the National Honor Society looked out on a roomful of family, friends and staff. Thunderous applause and shouts were offered in celebration of the inaugural class. 

“You are making histor...

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Amy Kief, MSN, RN, instructor in Family Health and Community Health Nursing, SIUE School of Nursing (SON), is one of 50 nurses nominated for this year’s St. Louis Magazine Excellence in Nursing Awards, presented by BJC HealthCare and Barnes-Jewish College Goldfarb School of Nursing. Excellence in Nursing is supported ...

Melissa Bland, an entrepreneur and a client of the Illinois Small Business Development Center (SBDC) for The Metro East at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, plans to inaugurate her cherished venture, Honeybee Vintage with a Grand Opening and ribbon-cutting on March 18, 2024, 10 a.m. at 114 E Broadway, Alton. Fueled by her passion for antiquing and thrifting, Bland...

On Monday, March 11, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville welcomed United States Poet Laureate, Ada Limón, to the Morris University Center. In collaboration with the Lovejoy Library, Edwardsville Public Library and Edwardsville High School, SIUE hosted an evening of live poetry and in-depth discussion about Limón’s creative process. Limón was ap...

SIUE sophomore standout Amelia Gorman has been named the Ohio Valley Conference Women's Tennis Player of the Week.

The Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, native picked up a pair of straight set victories on the week playing at No. 4 singles. Gorman earned a point against Alcorn State after her opponent retired in the second set. Gorman won the first set 6-1 and led 3-1 in the seco...

With rapt attention and without partiality, these Southern Illinois University Edwardsville elementary education teacher candidates listen and record second and third graders as they read from such books as “Cow Up a Tree” by Joy Cowley and “Pancakes for Supper” by Cheryl Semple and Judy Tuer. 

More than 60 elementary education teacher candida...

For 21 high school students, their hard work and perseverance paid off in a big way when they learned they received Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s 2024 Meridian Scholarships. 

The Meridian Scholarship is the University’s most prestigious academic award. Designed for exemplary students, it covers four years of tuition, fees, housing, and meal ...

The Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Head Start/Early Head Start (HS/EHS) program will celebrate the launch of its newest facility, the SIUE New Life Head Start/Early Head Start Center. The grand opening will take place from 1-3 p.m. Wednesday, March 20. The location of the new site is 689 Scott Troy Road in Lebanon. 

Featured speakers for the event will inc...

Elyse Ibata, a second-year genetics and cell biology major in the College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, will present at the Central States Communication Association (CSCA) undergraduate honors conference as a Top Three Paper in their undergraduate honors research session. Ibata is an honors student under the guidance of Jessica Hutch...

The Emeriti Faculty Association of Southern Illinois University Edwardsville will host their annual Spring Reception on Wednesday, April 24, from 3:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m. in the Special Event Room of Birger Hall. The Emeritus College offers grants to SIUE tenure and tenure-track faculty for projects that strengthen the academic quality of programs and enhance the reputation of ...

The newest sergeant on the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville campus police force is SIUE alumnus Kasey Hoyd. Hoyd was promoted from detective to sergeant of the 45-member SIUE Police Department on Feb. 16. He is the first African American to hold the position on the SIUE campus.

Upon receiving word of the promotion from the role of detective in the investigations di...

After an evening of ceremony, two Southern Illinois University Edwardsville alumni and a legendary SIUE coach were inducted into the St. Louis Sports Hall of Fame. The non-profit organization celebrates the history of sports in the St. Louis region.

Dewayne Staats, ’75, current announcer for the Tampa Rays baseball team; John Simmons, ’91, philanthropist, es...

When the Colorado Supreme Court made a recent ruling on a candidate’s eligibility on the United States presidential ballot, 25 historians contributed to the amicus brief. Citing expertise on the historical references in the case, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Erik B. Alexander, PHD, associate professor of history, became a signatory. 

The hist...

April is Jazz Appreciation Month and WSIE 88.7 The Sound, broadcasting from the campus of Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, will celebrate by hosting “WSIE Jazzathon” Wednesday, April 17^th from 3 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. This event is a primary fundraiser for this heritage station.

WSIE made its on-air debut on Sept. 4, 1970 and has been a fertile trainin...

Heather Garrigus, a client of the Illinois Small Business Development Center (SBDC) for the Metro East at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, embarked on her entrepreneurial journey in 2021. Fueled by her love for yoga and following the tragic loss of her brother, Garrigus set out to fulfill her dream of owning a business. With unwavering determination, she launch...

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville student-athlete Alsadiq Hasan, midfielder/defenseman men's soccer, has signed with South Georgia Tormenta FC of USL League One, as announced by the organization on Saturday, March 2.

"I am thrilled for Sadiq," SIUE Head Coach Cale Wassermann said. "This year, Sadiq captained our team with unbelievable leadership, both on and off t...

Throughout the month of February, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville celebrated individuals in the campus community who enrich the supportive environment that SIUE curates. Nominated by their peers on the University’s social media platforms, “SIUE Difference Makers” range from students, faculty and staff. The tradition was born from sparks of grati...

Support staff, grow programs and expand impact and exposure are top priorities for the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville East St. Louis Center (ESLC) Deputy Director Mark Dochterman, PhD. 

“I am really excited to jump into this role and help the ESLC thrive,” explained Dochterman. “My past experience has provided me with an ability to manage...

Throughout the month of February, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville celebrates individuals in the campus community who enrich the supportive environment that SIUE curates. Nominated by their peers on the University’s social media platforms, “SIUE Difference Makers” range from students, faculty and staff. The tradition was born from sparks of grati...

Academically doing your best, utilizing campus resources, getting involved and finding support groups are behaviors that lead to student success, according to a panel of Southern Illinois University (SIU) System students. 

Seven students, undergraduates and graduates from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville and Southern Illinois University Carbondale, shared th...

During the third inning of the St. Louis Cardinals spring training opener against the Miami Marlins on Feb. 24, the host of KMOX radio’s “Sports Open Line,” Matt Pauley, interviewed Andrew Gavin, director of athletics at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. The setting, which included more than 150 SIUE alumni, was SIUE Day at Cardinals Spring ...

Research on the spiritual impact of Black women’s travel appears light, if not altogether absent in literature, despite the weightiness and significance of their contributions throughout history. To remedy this, Tisha Brooks, PhD, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville College of Arts and Sciences associate dean and associate professor, wrote her own book, "Spirit...

According to Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Climate and Sustainability Advisory Board (CASAB), 10 space heaters in major campus buildings can add as much as $2,500 to SIUE’s annual electric bill. Also of note, space heaters can contribute to fire risk. A single space heater running for just one hour can power a cell phone for a year. With these s...

Though Candace N. Hall, EdD, recently received an award designation of an “emerging scholar”, those who know the educator and her work have seen promise and brilliance since the very beginning of her career. Hall, assistant professor in the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville School of Education, Health and Human Behavior’s Department of Educational...

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville alumni were in full fan mode at SIUE Day at Cardinals Spring Training at the Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium on Feb. 24 in Jupiter, Fl. This was opening day for the St. Louis Cardinals in a match against Miami Marlins with Eddie the Cougar and more than 150 SIUE alumni in attendance. Featured in this profile are Cardinals’ str...

It’s a “line” that not everyone can cross. But for those who are able and willing, what causes them to do so? Is it the belief someone can leave behind adversity and bias to walk into a life of comfort and opportunities? Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Donavan L. Ramon, PhD, explores these questions and looks at various analyses and more...

After decades of ensuring program compliance, working with children, families, staff and more, longtime Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Head Start/Early Head Start (HS/EHS) staff member and interim program director Carolyn Jason was named HS/EHS Program Director. 

 “I am pleased and excited to continue to help the program that I love and that has...

Online Services and Educational Outreach is excited to bring a new set of programming to the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville campus focused on junior cougars. The new set of programming is for participants under the age of 18 and allows children to participate in offerings year-round instead of just for the summer camp season.  
 
“This new progra...

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville extreme weather expert Alan W. Black, PhD, assistant professor and Graduate Program Director in the Department of Geography and Geographic Information Sciences (GIS) is hosting storm spotter training in Morris University Center (MUC) Mississippi/Illinois Room, Wednesday, February 28 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Free parking w...

Throughout the month of February, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville celebrates individuals in the campus community who enrich the supportive environment that SIUE curates. Nominated by their peers on the University’s social media platforms, “SIUE Difference Makers” range from students, faculty and staff. The tradition was born from sparks of grati...

Rebirth is the theme of Nichlas Hart’s pencil drawing, which was one of 100 pieces of art selected to be showcased during Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Annual Regional High School Juried Art Exhibition, Feb. 8-16. A total of 200 pieces were considered for the show. 

Hart, a junior at the SIUE East St. Louis Charter High School (CHS), said hi...

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE) is now a host site for the Children’s Defense Fund (CDF) Freedom Schools®. Fifty middle school students from Metro East communities will have the opportunity to enroll in an educational model that identifies as “the intersection of well-being and racial justice for children and youth.” SIUE’s s...

The Southern Illinois University Edwardsville campus community extends our sincerest condolences to the family of Randy Paul Rock who died Wednesday, Feb. 14, at University Care Center in Edwardsville. He was 76.

Rock’s journey at SIUE started as a student. He earned a Bachelor of Science (1969) and Master’s in English and History (1979). He taught English 101 a...

Kathryn Bentley, associate professor of theater at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, director of Black Studies and director of IMPACT Academy has a big week ahead of her. The Black Theatre Workshop (BTW), for which she proudly serves as artistic director is presenting its annual performance beginning Tuesday, February 20. This year’s production, “Legac...

“Stretch your arms out wide. Now, take them and wrap them around yourself,” said Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Venessa A. Brown, PhD. 

Brown, associate athletics director for diversity, equity and inclusion, athletics chief diversity officer and professor of social work, spoke to a red, pink and white decorated roomful of SIUE East St....

In the busy world of entrepreneurship, where dreams are transformed into reality, the story of Alliance Counseling Services, PLLC (ACS) is a true inspiration. The owners, a dynamic power couple, not only embarked on a successful entrepreneurial journey but they also recognized the crucial need for mental health support, tackling behavioral challenges, and addressing clinic...

In 2016, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s School of Nursing alumna Jenny Decker, ’06, made history as the first female and first solo kayaker to circumnavigate the Big Island in Hawaii. Now, Decker has her horizons set on solo circumnavigating the globe. This is her third attempt at doing so, after a number of setbacks and the Covid pandemic deterred...

In fall 2023, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Office of Online Services and Educational Outreach added thirteen new alternative digital credentials to its offerings. Applicants can now choose from a wide array of credentials to best position themselves for optimal career success.

Carolyn Butts-Wilmsmeyer, PhD, director of SIUE’s Center for ...

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE) has announced the appointment of Tammy T. Moore, EdD, as the Manager of Federal, State, and Licensure Compliance in the Office of Educational Outreach. Moore officially assumed her new role on Jan. 8. 

In her capacity, Moore is entrusted with the responsibility of ensuring the University's adherence to both existing an...

In addition to its popularity as Black History Month, February is also recognized as National Cancer Prevention Month. Time to highlight a study that is “still in its infancy” but gaining traction in the area of cancer research.  
 
Last fall, Jeff Darabi, PhD, a professor in the department of mechanical and mechatronics engineering in Souther...

The list of accomplishments and contributions of the Hudlin Family from East St. Louis is remarkable. From purchasing their freedom from slavery, to serving as a conductor on the Underground Railroad, to being a tennis coach to the late great Arthur Ashe, to working as Hollywood film producers, the Hudlin family’s legacy is rich and substantial. 

Norman Ross, r...

SIUE freshman Brock Woodcock was honored this week as a Mid-American Conference Wrestler of the Week. Woodcock, who earned his second Wrestler of the Week award this season, turned in a phenomenal performance at the Greyhound Open, Sunday Feb. 4.

Woodcock won the 157-pound weight class a dominating performance beginning with a four minute, 41 second fall over Kentucky Wes...

KMOV news broadcast First Alert 4 featured Samantha Ray, director of undergraduate admissions, and students Ciaunna McCoy, Blake Rentz, Zach Cheun, Kaelyn Cupil and Jared Jess, who is also a veteran, in their Cover Story, "The Cost of College," on Wednesday, Jan. 31.

Reporter Caroline Hecker shared data on the rising costs of college and how the SIUE Commitment for Illino...

More than dribbling down the court, laying up a shot or jumping for a rebound, three Southern Illinois University Edwardsville East St. Louis Charter High School (CHS) seniors enjoy being part of their basketball team. The players’ love for the team, in large part, is because it brings them a sense of belonging. 

Tra’Veon Dennis, Chross Mister and La...

For nearly 50 years, Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville’s Environmental Resources Training Center (ERTC) has been the designated learning institution for the continuing education of personnel involved in the operation, maintenance and management of drinking water and wastewater treatment systems for the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA). Mor...

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s spring semester kicked off on Monday, Jan. 8, but not without the help of staff volunteers joining in a campus-favorite tradition. Ask Me is a biannual, beginning of the semester service where faculty and staff members volunteer at strategic areas around the Stratton Quad holding a sign that reads “Ask Me!” Th...

The soundtrack for musician Sylvester Donald’s life has been interspersed – and at times heavily so – with the “blues.” However, the 63-year-old gladly shares that the chords now in play are ones that are upbeat and uplifting, thanks in part to Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Veterans Upward Bound (VUB). 

“Besides my musi...

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s previous director of business affairs for the College of Arts and Sciences (CAS), Shavonda Mitchom, began her new role as Assistant Vice Chancellor for Administration on Tuesday, January 16.

Prior to joining SIUE as Assistant Vice Chancellor for Administration, Mitchom served for three years as the Chief Financial and Adm...

 LaRanda Parnacher Turner joined Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s human resources department as assistant director of Talent and Development on January 16. Parnacher Turner is an experienced recruitment marketing and talent development executive, as well as a leading consultant in marketing tailored to tribal communities.
“I am excited to welcome...

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is excited to announce an expanded version of the SIUE Commitment and SIUE Gateway Opportunity (SIUE GO), groundbreaking initiatives aimed at increasing college affordability and ensuring access to higher education for low and middle-income families. With the commitment to provide an extra boost to students and their fa...

Joyree H. Chura, 62, of Edwardsville, passed away at 9:09 p.m. on Wednesday, January 17, 2024, at her residence. She was born February 19, 1961, in Staunton, Ill., the daughter of the late Harry and Louise (Tagnani) Chura. She married Bradley Allen on October 6, 2000, in Edwardsville.

Joyree worked at SIUE for 30 years, most recently as an HR manager. She later worked par...

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville celebrated the 41^st annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. luncheon on Wednesday, January 17 in the Meridian Ballroom of the Morris University Center. Organized by the Kimmel Belonging and Engagement Hub, the ceremony began at 11 a.m. and opened with total praise for “Total Praise,” a hymnal sung by the SIUE Gospel Choir.

Riverbender.com published an article previewing the upcoming presentation, “Building Community Resilience to Radicalization to Violence” by Southern Illinois University Edwardsville's Laurie Rice, PhD, professor of political science and Suranjan Weeraratne, PhD, associate professor of political science. The event will be hosted by Edwar...

On January 8, the Tyson Foods, Inc. facility in Caseyville hosted a graduation ceremony for seven employees who earned alternative digital credentials, also known as digital badges, from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. Students began their on-site training for digital badges in Food Safety and Quality Assurance (FSQA) in October, just months aft...

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville School of Nursing (SON) Nurse Anesthesia Program held its sixth annual White Coat Ceremony on January 9, celebrating 32 members of the Class of 2026 entering the clinical arena. 

“The original symbolism of the donning of the white coat dates back to the nineteenth century, when physicians&#...

The latest collaborative work from a current and a former professor of Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) has earned the distinction of Choice Outstanding Academic Title for 2023. Laurie Rice, PhD, professor of political science, and Kenneth Moffett, PhD, former chair and former professor of political science, co-...

More than 20 years ago, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville alumnus Khari M. Garvin worked in the SIUE Head Start/Early Head Start program to help educate, strengthen and advance preschoolers, families and communities. Today, he is still a leader in Head Start – but on a national scale. 

Garvin, who earned a master’s in education in 2005 from SIUE, ...

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Eddie the Cougar is celebrating a major milestone on Saturday, Jan. 13. It’s the SIUE mascot’s birthday, and he’s celebrating by supporting the SIUE student-athletes and fans at a doubleheader basketball game against Morehead State. University Marketing and Communications was granted the rare opportunity...

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville alumni, families and friends will fill the Cassidy Cool Zone and stands along the first baseline as the St. Louis Cardinals take on the Miami Marlins during opening weekend of Major League Baseball Spring Training. The Cardinals play their Opening Day game at Roger Dean Stadium on Saturday, February 24 at 1:05 p.m. EST in Jupiter, ...

 On a frosty overcast January afternoon, the Meridian Ballroom in the Morris University Center at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville was all aglow with warm smiles, hot apple cider and an international spring cohort of over 200 students.

The International Student Welcome Party, a joint initiative between the Office of International Affairs and International ...

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE) Chancellor James T. Minor has named Connie Collins, CFRE, as Vice Chancellor for University Advancement (VCUA) and CEO of the SIUE Foundation. Collins will assume her new responsibilities on January 22, 2024, pending approval from the SIU Board of Trustees.

“SIUE continues to build a team positioned to markedly enhanc...

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Kimmel Belonging and Engagement Hub (the Hub) will celebrate the legacy of The Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on Wednesday, Jan. 17 at 11 a.m. in the Meridian Ballroom of the Morris University Center. SIUE has honored the dream of Dr. King with an annual luncheon for 41 years. This year’s theme evokes the revere...

Richard “Dick” Leroy Millett, PhD, faculty emeritus of history at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, died on December 25, 2023. He was 85.

Millett taught history and Latin American studies at SIUE for 33 years and retired as professor emeritus in 1999. He mentored scholars, and helped them establish professional contacts in the U.S. government and Latin...