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Brown Declares, “The Work Continues Because We Are in It, to Win It!”  

A woman is someone who is courageous, strong and clear about who they are, according to Venessa A. Brown, PhD, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville emerita professor in the Department of Social Work. 

“She is in it to win it, no matter what!” Brown told an aud...

Detainees Echo in Sorrowful Chorus, “Jail is No Fun!”

He was dressed in a bright orange jumpsuit. She was clad in a gold one. Both, with their wrists and ankles chained together, sat under watchful eyes of armed law enforcement officers. 

Mr. Scott and Ms. McCottrell, detainees at St. Clair County Jail, spoke to Southern Illinois University Edwardsvill...

“Black Legacy: Embers of Resilience” is this Year’s Theme

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville concludes its annual Black Heritage Month (BHM) today. The month of February was amply seasoned with presentations, speakers, information, activities and events that challenged the mind, fed the soul and stirred the spirit. 

This year’s them...

When the Academy Awards air on Sunday, March 2, an actor cast in his first film role will be paying close attention to the double Oscar nominee, “Nickel Boys.” Southern Illinois University Edwardsville alumnus Trey Perkins (‘24) plays Chickie Pete in the feature, directed by RaMell Ross, nominated for both best picture and best adapted screenplay. Pe...

SIUE track and field closed out the final day of the Ohio Valley Conference Indoor Track and Field Championship on Wednesday at the Indiana State Fair grounds.

The event was highlighted by Tanner Emerson's first place finish in the men's 3000m with a time of 8:21.36, good for first in program all-time performances.

Throws
Gabby Yaccino placed eighth in the women's weigh...

The National Corn-to-Ethanol Research Center (NCERC) at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville appeared in the news for creating a Biomanufacturing Project Management Certificate Program in collaboration with Binghamton University. The WBNG 12 News story, published Feb. 20, mentions potential enrollment of 25 to 30 students in its first cohort for a six-month course o...

Craig Ohlau, a Southern Illinois University Edwardsville alumnus and former student-athlete, graduated with a bachelor’s degree in kinesiology in 2004 and later earned his master’s degree at SIUE in educational administration in 2014. Ohlau has gone on to make a lasting impact in the Edwardsville community as an educator, award-winning author, and as a highly d...

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s University Housing ranks among the top ten residence halls of Illinois institutions of higher learning in Canada’s University Magazine. Coming in at number eight out of the 30 housing options, SIUE’s “scenic campus near St. Louis” was also commended for “nurturing a supportive atmosphere.&#82...

Initiative Fights Violence through Problem Solving and Providing Positive Outlets   

How many points are the Queen worth? Can the Pawn move backwards? What happens when you capture the King? 

These questions are answered in swift succession by Southern Illinois University Edwardsville East St. Louis Center’s Project Success students. They have been...

This past Saturday, SIUE’s School of Engineering lit up with energy as more than 215 students (grades 6–12) dove into hands-on activities—from building spaghetti towers and balloon-powered cars to programming from scratch! A huge shout-out to keynote speaker Angela Heise, SIUE alumna and Microsoft Worldwide Public Sector CVP, for inspiring our f...

 
The documentary “Do You Know That You Have Black Friends?: A Re-education on Race for White Americans by Black Americans” headlined a night of BLACK—A Celebration of Black Research at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville on Wednesday, Feb. 19 in Morris University Center. Filmmaker, author and SIUE associate professor of political science...

Whether your academic journey is just beginning, or you are looking for a fresh start, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville invites you to plant the seeds for your future by attending one of this spring’s Preview SIUE events scheduled for Saturday, Mar. 22, and Saturday, Apr. 12, on the SIUE Edwardsville campus.

Hosted by the Office of Undergraduate Admission...

Mahony Talks with SIUE Chancellor James T. Minor and SIUC Chancellor Austin Lane

A doctor? A lawyer? A university chancellor? Though the third option is not one that most young people readily think of as a profession, Southern Illinois University (SIU) System President Dan Mahony, PhD, delved into the experiences and explored roads that led two successful men to their ...

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville mourns the passing of George Henderson, PhD, professor emeritus of physics, who died peacefully on Monday, Feb. 10. He dedicated more than 31 years of service to SIUE.

Henderson was born on August 22, 1940, in Charleston, W.Va., Henderson joined SIUE in 1970 and taught a wide range of physics courses, helping to develop general st...

The Southern Illinois University School of Dental Medicine (SIU SDM), in collaboration with the American Dental Education Association (ADEA) Gies Foundation and academic leaders from Rutgers School of Dental Medicine, hosted a two-day speaker series on February 13-14, 2025, to promote academic dentistry and professional development. The first day encouraged SIU SDM stude...

For the 10th time the Ohio Valley Conference will recognize men's and women's basketball legends from each of its member institutions during the OVC Basketball Tournament.

The legends will be recognized through video board recognition and P.A. announcements during the event.

With roots dating back to 1948, the OVC and its member institutions have produced many outstand...

SIUE softball standouts Juztyne Torres and Avery Arwood have been honored for their play at this past weekend's Lion Invitational as the Ohio Valley Conference Player and Pitcher of the Week, respectively.

Torres, a freshman from San Antonio, Texas, finished 4 of 8 for the weekend with three extra-bases hits. She made the most of her opportunities at the plate in helpin...

Book Features Experiences from Diverse Faculty; Foreword by Dr. Michael Eric Dyson

Presence does not constitute “belonging.” Belonging is a journey. It is part of one’s narrative, and in building the conditions of belonging, it starts with honoring people’s story, according to Terrell L. Strayhorn, PhD, one of the three editors of “Belongin...

Aiming to educate and inspire students, the annual Introduce a Girl to Engineering Day will be on Feb. 22 in the School of Engineering (SOE) building. The event is for students in grades 6-12 eager to learn more about engineering. Students will hear from a keynote speaker, as well as a panel of engineering students.

Presented by Ameren, Introduce a Girl to Engineering Day...

 
Fresh off opening night of the Jazz Alumni Concert on the campus of Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, the SIUE Concert Jazz Band traveled across the river to take center stage at Jazz St. Louis, a top performance destination providing exceptional entertainment in the St. Louis Metro Area for three decades. “An Evening with the Chancellor” on Th...

On Tuesday, February 11, the Edwardsville Community Foundation awarded Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Center for STEM Research, Education, and Outreach more than $2,000 for the Insight for All program. 
 
“With this funding, we are able to explore strategies for making STEM education more accessible through tactile models using th...

“WE BEAR WITNESS” Chronicles the Prosperity, Promise and Destruction of the Black Town

Margie P. Hollins’ sister called her hysterical and in tears. “They’re tearing down the church,” cried Marlene D. Peters. Hollins’ account of the heartbreaking scene is described in the story of the historic community in the documentary film, &...

Riza Demirer, PhD, professor and graduate program director in the Department of Economics and Finance at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, contributed expert insights to WalletHub’s recent article, “What Is a Budget” authored by WalletHub Financial Writer Adam McCann. The feature explores the importance of budgeting and practical strategies for c...

The Southern Illinois University Edwardsville community mourns the passing of Alice Prince, PhD, emerita professor of Health Education (now Public Health) in the School of Education, Health and Human Behavior. Born October 6, 1942, in Terre Haute, Ind., Prince dedicated more than 12 years of service to SIUE, inspiring students to pursue meaningful careers in health educati...

 The Southern Illinois University Edwardsville community mourns the passing of Paul Wanda, PhD, professor of Biological Sciences, who passed away on Sunday, Feb. 9, 2025.

Born October 18, 1951, in Chicago, Wanda retired in 2015 after a dedicated career mentoring students and advancing scientific inquiry. He joined SIUE’s faculty in 1982 and had more than 30 y...

On February 11, 2025, University Housing hosted a reception to recognize Southern Illinois University Edwardsville residents who achieved a place on the Fall 2024 Dean’s List. More than 70 recipients, along with their families, attended this year’s event. Campus administrators, faculty and staff were present to celebrate the students' academic accomplishments...

SIUE’s Dunham Hall Theater resonated with vibrant sound of jazz as the SIUE Concert Jazz Band welcomed four celebrated alumni for the 2nd Annual SIUE Jazz Alumni Concert on Wednesday, Feb. 5. The evening brought together past and present Cougars in a dynamic showcase of jazz artistry, featuring a rotation of guest performances from four nationally recognized musici...

SIUE's Lauryn Yslava was named the Ohio Valley Conference softball Player of the Week after leading the Cougars to a pair of victories this past weekend at the UTSA Tournament.

Yslava finished the weekend with a .471 batting average, hitting 8 of 17 mostly as the team's leadoff hitter.

Five of her eight hits went for extra bases, and she collected four multi-hit games....

Division of Student Affairs Awarded Illinois Board of Higher Education Grant

According to the American College Health Association, 76% of undergraduate students experienced moderate to serious psychological distress in 2024. Today, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is working to reduce that number among all its student population, with the help of a $290,000 Me...

The SIU System is pleased to announce that Moayad "Mo" Abuzaneh, a junior at SIU Edwardsville (SIUE), is the newest member of the SIU Board of Trustees. Abuzaneh was elected by the students of SIUE to serve on the board from January 27 – June 30, 2025. A special election was recently held after the previous SIUE student trustee resigned.

“As a board trustee, m...

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Police Department has expanded its team with two special recruits sporting wagging tails and boundless enthusiasm. Meet Chase and Max, the department’s first-ever K-9s to take on the additional role of therapy dogs for the SIUE campus. These four-legged K-9s are already making a difference, offering comfort, c...

Budzinski and NCERC Team Discuss Advancing the Bioeconomy by Expanding NCERC

On January 30, U.S. Rep. Nikki Budzinski of the Illinois 13th Congressional District visited the National Corn-to-Ethanol Research Center (NCERC) at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville to tour the ethanol research pilot plant that specializes in advancing biofuels. The Congresswoman met wit...

SIUE Chancellor James T. Minor Extols the Value of the Pathway Program and Shares the University’s Commitment   

Governor JB Pritzker and Illinois State Police (ISP) Director Brendan F. Kelly, alongside representatives from public Illinois universities, recently announced new partnerships that advance educational opportunities for troopers and officers a...

The SIUE community is saddened by the passing of Karen Kay Trone, former Lead Financial Specialist in Financial Affairs. Trone dedicated 15 years of service to the University, working from December 1996 until her retirement in 2011.

Born July 30, 1943, in Rushville, Illinois, Trone passed away on January 25, 2025, in Sudbury, Massachusetts. She was known for her kindness,...