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The Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Meridian Society has announced the recipients of its 2025 awards, providing $22,794 in funding to seven innovative projects that serve the campus and broader Metro East community.

“The most distinctive aspect of our 2025 awards is that we go beyond donating to known community organizations,” said Marian Smithson,...

With networking support provided by the Illinois Small Business Development Center (SBDC) for the Metro East at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, the startup known as The Waters Institute is a cutting-edge organization revolutionizing the way businesses and professionals engage with artificial intelligence (AI). This company provides accessible education and imple...

The Franklins Read “Ella’s Sunday Song” to Audience at SIUE’s Lovejoy Library and Early Childhood Center

The reading voices ran the scale from sounding strong to resolute, excited to pensive, and were punctuated with masterful and melodious tunes along the way. They relayed an old, important American story with a new twist, as told through the wo...

On Tuesday, April 1, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville will host its first in a series of high-profile speakers on the Edwardsville campus. The inaugural keynote features author Amanda Ripley. Ripley will present her topic, “Breaking the Spell of High Conflict” on Tuesday at 7 p.m. in the Meridian Ballroom at the Morris University Center (MUC).

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Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Opera Theatre presents Gilbert and Sullivan’s comic operetta The Pirates of Penzance for their spring production. Producers promise "a night of swashbuckling fun and delightful mischief” in a lively evening of family entertainment. Performances will be held on Friday, March 28 and Saturday March 29 at 7:30 p.m. in ...

Recently, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Military and Veteran Services hosted its first MAVRC Show-and-Tell event, bringing together SIUE and local community members to celebrate hobbies while fostering connections.

The event was inspired by the Metro East Vet Center, which originally hosted a Hobby Expo and Craft Chili Cookoff in November in honor of V...

Alumni and friends of Southern Illinois University Edwardsville came together for a fun weekend at the ballpark in Florida. Coordinated by the SIUE Alumni Association, the two-day event celebrated Cougar pride while giving alumni a chance to connect, reminisce on good times and cheer on the St. Louis Cardinals.

The fun began Saturday, March 22 at the Homewood Suites in Pa...

SIUE junior Amelia Gorman earned her fourth nod as the Ohio Valley Conference Player of the Week. Gorman and Stefaniya Anikina also earned OVC Doubles Team of the Week.

Gorman (Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania) collected two wins at No. 1 singles and is 2-0 in conference play as well as 18-4 overall. She defeated Lindenwood's Fabiana Labrador 6-1, 6-1 and Southern Indiana's Ant...

Keynote Speaker, Dr. Mich Ciurria, Discusses Constructs and Contradictions of Moral Responsibility and Disability 

Ableist oppression is multifaceted and it can be compared to patriarchal domination, so says Mich Ciurria, PhD, philosophy adjunct professor at Washington University in St. Louis. Ciurria gave the keynote address on Friday, March 21 at the Midwest Societ...

SIUE junior shortstop Chase Bloomer (Ottawa, Kansas) has been named the Ohio Valley Conference baseball Player of the Week.

Chase Bloomer had a monster week for the Cougars, blasting four home runs and driving in nine runs over four games, while hitting .444 (8-18).

Last Wednesday Bloomer powered an SIUE comeback, leading the Cougars from down 10-0 to a 12-11 win over ...

Student Researchers Present Their Findings

The refreshments gave off the trappings of an afternoon chai, with an assortment of teas and specialty wafers and crackers. However, the presentations and conversations at the “Teaposium” dealt with less palatable subjects – field mice and pouched rats.  

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Southern Illinois University Edwardsville has named Christopher Slaten, PhD, as its new Associate Provost for Research and Dean of the Graduate School. A dedicated leader in graduate education and research, Slaten brings a wealth of experience in fostering academic belonging and faculty mentorship. As SIUE continues its trajectory of growth in graduate studies and research...

SIUE graduate guard Ray'Sean Taylor (Collinsville, Illinois) has been named to the Great Lakes Region All-District team as selected by the National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC). The All-District honors are voted on by NABC-member coaches across NCAA Division I.

Taylor was a second team selection in a district which included players from Illinois, Indiana, Mi...

SIUE Faculty, Staff and Students Receive ACCESS Awards

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Office for Accessible Campus Community & Equitable Student Support (ACCESS) hailed the late disability rights activist Ed Roberts as a hero and pioneering leader. ACCESS also praised SIUE faculty, staff and students for their part in moving access rights forward duri...

Stefaniya Anikina and Margaux Guibal Britt have been selected as the Ohio Valley Conference Doubles Team of the Week.

This is the second time in the last three weeks that the Cougar duo have been honored. It also is third time overall that Anikina has been selected for weekly honors.

Anikina and Guibal Britt were 2-0 last week in doubles matches. Playing in Hilton Head...

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville will welcome incoming students and their guests to Admitted Student Day, a premier event that introduces future Cougars to the academic, social, and residential aspects of university life. Admitted Student Day will take place from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Friday, April 4, on the SIUE Edwardsville campus.

“Admitted Student Day is ...

 Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Men's Basketball team went to the 2025 NCAA Tournament as 2025 OVC Champions and returned that night as Edwardsville's pride and joy. Members of the campus community and City of Edwardsville stayed up late to greet the team with a hearty welcome home. 

Watch as hometown fans celebrate the return of their SIUE Cougars....

Mike Hayes, Vice President of Planning, Design and Constructions, is the recipient of Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s 2025 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.

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On this day in March Madness history SIUE Cougar spirit carried the men’s basketball 2025 OVC Champions all the way from Edwardsville to Wichita, Kan. for their first appearance ever in the NCAA Division I tournament.

Fox 2 News broadcast the departure of the Red Storm who traveled on game day in time for the 1 p.m. tip off. Superfan Gabrielle Allen, secon...

SIUE Alumnus is Credited for Work at SIUE East St. Louis Charter High School 

For being a positive influence and giving students a good view law of enforcement officials, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Police Sgt. Kasey Hoyd received Fox 2’s “Proud to Serve” award. 

SIUE alumnus Hoyd, who serves as the resource officer at the SIUE E...

The Construction Leadership Institute (CLI) at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville celebrated 48 graduates of its program Friday, March 7 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...

Tedd Masiongale, MA CCC-SLP, clinical instructor at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, has been named a Distinguished Fellow of the National Academies of Practice (NAP) in Speech-Language Pathology.  This award is a high honor for NAP, which unites professionals in their commitment to transform health and well-being. Masiongale’s induction into the Class...

The Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Softball team is on fire, kicking off the season with an impressive 15-10 record, a perfect 6-0 in conference play, and an undefeated streak at home. Cougar fans have even more to cheer about as SIUE alumnus Matt Graifer (’10), Cast Director and Chief Potassium Enthusiast for the Savannah Bananas, returns to campus for a ...

SoCal Soul Plants & Gifts, a thriving plant shop and community hub in downtown Edwardsville, is celebrating its one-year anniversary March 22-23 with an exciting weekend of giveaways, discounts, and plant-themed fun. Since opening its doors in March 2024, the shop has blossomed into a beloved destination, offering not only a stunning selection of houseplants, succulents, a...

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Office of International Affairs is bringing back a beloved campus tradition, International Night, on Monday, March 17, at 5 p.m. in the Meridian Ballroom of the Morris University Center. This vibrant celebration of cultures will feature student and faculty performances, cultural booths, and a diverse global menu— offe...

Amelia Gorman was named the Ohio Valley Conference Player of the Week after collecting the winning team point over Illinois State.

This is Gorman's third Player of the Week honor. She also has been honored previously in doubles this season an OVC-leading five times.

Gorman came from behind to defeat Illinois State's Silvia Pomarolli 5-7, 6-4, 6-4 to record her 15th sin...

A decline in youth participation in organized sports disproportionately affects low-income and underserved communities, where financial barriers often limit access to structured athletic programs, according to a 2022 report from the Aspen Institute. Recognizing this challenge, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s STEM Center and Student Athletes Leading Tomo...

Ampadu’s Victories and Unyielding Support for the Diverse Students and the Community Earn her Accolades

“A relentless advocate for women and underserved populations,” Southern Illinois University Edwardsville School of Nursing’s (SON) Jerrica Ampadu, PhD, demonstrates what it means to be a “Woman of Distinction,” according to her nom...

What a whirlwind the past few days have been! I am sure like me, you are still beaming with pride and filled with excitement about what SIUE Basketball accomplished this past weekend in Evansville. The 69-48 victory over SEMO to win the Ohio Valley Conference Tournament is not just historic for our program, it is an achievement for our University and our community. ...

This is your chance to take in Selection Sunday with the Cougars!

Cougar fans can join SIUE men's basketball inside First Community Arena as the Brackets are revealed live on CBS Sunday evening.

Doors open at 4 p.m. and the program will feature performances by the SIUE Cheer Team and the E Band. Admission is free and food and drink will be available in Eddieville.

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The Wedge and Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE) are proud to announce a groundbreaking partnership that will transform the economic landscape of the greater Alton Metro Region. The collaboration, branded as "The Wedge Powered by SIUE," will create a dynamic ecosystem for innovation, education, and community development when The Wedge officially begins oper...

"SIUE is going dancing!" Joe Pott, "Voice of the Cougars," broadcasts Southern Illinois University Edwardsville men's basketball OVC championship win. For the first time in 17 seasons as Division I, the team advances to the NCAA tournament. #RollCougs

Photos by Howard Ash; Joe Pott play-by-play video clip courtesy of KSDK News

The Southern Illinois University (SIU) System Collaborative Grant is a research award given to promote the latest biomedical research. For the period of January 1 through December 31, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE) Industrial Engineering chair Sinan Onal, PhD, and Southern Illinois University Carbondale (SIUC) associate professor Cha...

SIUE men's basketball Head Coach Brian Barone has been named a finalist for the Skip Prosser Man of the Year Award.

The finalists were announced Thursday by CollegeInsider.com.

The award is presented annually to the Division I coach who wins with integrity on and off the court.

Barone has led the Cougars to 20 wins for the first time since transitioning to Div...

Honeybee Vintage, a thriving vintage and antique shop in downtown Alton, is celebrating its one-year anniversary this March. The establishment is a winner of the 2023 Metro East Small Business Startup competition, sponsored by the Illinois SBDC for the Metro East at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. Since opening its doors, the business has rapidly grown into a be...

SIUE graduate student Ray'Sean Taylor has been named the Ohio Valley Conference men's basketball Player of the Year.

The award marks the first time that a Cougar has claimed the league's top honor in any conference in school history. In his final season as a Cougar, he has scored 594 total points and his average of 19.2 points per game leads the OVC and ranks 37th in th...