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Dec. 11, ahead of this weekend’s commencement ceremonies. The semiannual Always a Cougar Celebration welcomed members of the Class of ’25, along with their families and alumni, for an evening reception and champagne toast in the Meridian Ballroom of the Morris University Center.

Chancellor James T. Minor, PhD, faculty, and staff met with graduating students ...

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville announced two Fall 2025 URCA Research Assistant and Creative Activities Assistant of the Semester awards: Emma Prott who graduates this December with a degree in environmental toxicology, and Ella Young, a senior double majoring in English and Anthropology. 

Prott was interviewed previously about her work studying b...

On Dec. 9, 125 students in the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville CODES (Community Oriented Digital Engagement Scholars) program hosted their end-of-semester showcase in Lovejoy Library. The CODES curriculum combines small research teams with a faculty member and a community organization in order to consider how the wor...

On Wednesday the Ohio Valley Conference announced that the SIUE volleyball program earned the 2025 Team Sportsmanship Award.

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 behavior as outlined by the OVC and NCAA. ...

In celebration of the centennial of Route 66, SIUE Athletics is proud to announce the department's first alternate identity. At various times during the 2026 calendar year, beginning on New Year's Day with men's and women's basketball, SIUE will compete as the SIUE 66ers.

The SIUE 66ers will compete with a new logo and color scheme including red, grey, and yellow. Each ...

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville staff served 535 students in under an hour during a late night breakfast to fuel up for finals. The annual tradition took place the night of Sunday, Dec. 7 in Morris University Center.

Make it a great finals week, Cougars!

Photos by Howard Ash

Nearly 100 Southern Illinois University Edwardsville students participated in the Fall 2025 Affinity Graduation Celebrations this commencement season. Hosted by the Kimmel Belonging and Engagement Hub, the ceremonies honored the academic achievements, cultural identities and lived experiences of SIUE’s graduati...

Military and Veteran Services (MAVS) at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville marked the 80th anniversary of the end of WWII this fall with a series of programs exploring the war’s lasting impact at home and around the world.

The first event of the series, “Women at War,” included a presentation and book signing from Tanya Roth, PhD, lecturer, local ...

SIUE senior forward Ring Malith has been named the Ohio Valley Conference men's basketball Player of the Week after a pair of standout performances.

Ring Malith was the offensive leader for the Cougars, and the catalyst in the comeback win Monday at North Florida. Malith recorded his first 30-point game with a career-high 31 points, while adding 10 rebounds for his seve...

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville students of African American literary studies professor Howard Rambsy, PhD, brought out their inner comic book fan to walk the runway in Afrofuturism fashion. The Comic Book and Afrofuturism Fashion Show took place on Dec. 3 at Lovejoy Library. Students mostly modeled their outfits after lead characters in the “Black Panthe...

Greece, Iceland, Guatemala, El Salvador. These are just a few of the remote locations available for Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s faculty-led travel study program. Locations such as Mexico City for sociology research and Peru for a course titled Honors, Business and International...

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Mechanical Engineering (ME) students Nikolai Careaga, Isaac Herrera, Joel Krueger, and Ethan Smith presented their senior cap-stone design project at the Harley-Davidson Product Development Center on Nov. 19 in Milwaukee, Wis. The senior design project was...

Proctor received Ohio Valley Conference freshman of the week honors for her first time this season.  

In her game against Evansville, she recorded 16 points on 6-12 shooting adding four rebounds, four assists and three steals going 2-2 from the free throw line. 

The Cougars take on Calumet College Thursday at 6 p.m.

Southern Illinois University School of Dental Medicine (SIU SDM) established an international partnership with UIC Barcelona/Universitat Internacional de Catalunya. By signing a strategic agreement with the Faculty of Dentistry in Spain, both Schools intend to strengthen international cooperation in dental education.

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville has been recognized as one of the top institutions in Illinois for online nursing education. EduMed.org, a leader in independent, data-driven evaluation of healthcare education, announced their annual institutional rankings of high-value, career-driven healthcare programs. SIUE is highlighted among the best in the state in three ...

 
“Whenever someone will tell you something that's impossible, always look for an opportunity to say I’m possible anyway.” Keynote speaker and Southern Illinois University Edwardsville alumna Leslie Hardin (’19) shared her road toward entrepreneurship with dozens of SIUE East St. Louis Charter High Schoo...

SIUE freshman Lauren Miller has been named the Ohio Valley Conference women's basketball freshman of the week for the second time this season.

Miller had 17 points with seven rebounds and five assists over the last two games. She recorded a career-high four rebounds for the Cougars in their game against Indiana State.

The Cougars take on Evansville tonight at 6 pm in F...

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville welcomed approximately 400 high school students and visiting Illinois legislators on Tuesday, Nov. 18, for the fourth annual Future Teacher Conference, a signature outreach effort designed to inspire the region’s next generation of educators. Hosted by the School of Education, Health and Human Behavior (SEHHB), the event co...

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville has once again been recognized as a Bronze-level Bicycle Friendly University℠ (BFU) by the League of American Bicyclists, reaffirming its commitment to sustainable transportation, student wellbeing and an accessible campus experience. SIUE is one of only 204 universities nationwide to receive a BFU distinction.

This rec...

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Department of Construction and the American Concrete Institute (ACI) Student Chapter proudly represented at the Fall 2025 ACI Concrete Convention, held Oct. 26–30 in Baltimore, Md.

The semiannual ACI Concrete Convention brings together professionals, researchers, and students from across the concrete industry to exchange k...

 
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s International Education Week began on Nov. 17 with an opening flag ceremony, representing 25 countries, launching a celebratory sequence of cultural appreciation and fellowship. The international student experience was on full display through multiple performances, henna art, games, a study abroad showcase and Thanksg...

SIUE Women's Basketball delivered both a win and a memorable community moment on Wednesday, Nov. 19, defeating Indiana State 81–71 in front of a packed arena full of more than 1,500 local students for SIUE’s annual Education Day game.

With the stands overflowing with young fans from 11 different schools, the Cougars were powered by a remarkable perfo...

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Undergraduate Research and Creative Activities (URCA) program has announced Jason Finley, PhD, and Markus Nauroth, PhD, as its Fall 2025 URCA Vaughn Vandegrift Research Mentors. Nominated by the URCA students, mentors Finley and Nauroth each received a certificate and a $100 deposit into a university account of their c...

The Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Graduate School is pleased to announce the fall 2025 Research Grants for Graduate Students (RGGS) award recipients.

The awards, valued at up to $500 each, support the research and creative activities of 37 graduate students studying in the College of Arts and Sciences and Schools of Education, Health and Human Behavior, Phar...

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville School of Pharmacy (SOP) hosted their Career Fair and Residency Showcase on Nov. 19. Thirty-four agencies met students at this annual showcase for Employers and Pharmacy Residency Programs, the final career fair of the semester from SIUE’s Career Development Center.

Throughout the academic year, SOP works with...

SIUE sits atop all NCAA Division I athletic programs for Graduation Success Rates (GSR), ranking #1 nationally among public institutions in the annual report released by the NCAA on Wednesday. In the metric that tracks academic success among Division I student-athletes, SIUE is tied for first among public instit...

 
Fighting the war in Vietnam, being deployed to armed conflict in Bosnia and training in Fort McClellan as a woman medic in the first integrated unit are just a handful of stories shared by patients who arrived at Southern Illinois University School of Dental Medicine (SIU SDM) Veterans Dental Care Day. On Thursday, Nov. 13, 112 third and fourth-year dental students...

On November 17, Gov. JB Pritzker and the Illinois Board of Higher Education (IBHE) announced that Illinois public universities have reached their highest enrollment level in ten years, referencing the IBHE annual report, “First Look Fall Enrollment, 2025-26 Illinois Public Universities.” The report highlights historic momentum in Illinois higher education where...

Rocky Garrison, PhD, nationally recognized psychologist and leading Adlerian practitioner, visited Southern Illinois University Edwardsville on Wednesday, Nov. 12 to deliver the 2025 Dr. Rudolf Dreikurs Visiting Scholar Lecture. His keynote, “Healing Mistakes: A Practical Guide to Forgiving Yourself and Others,” drew a full audience to the Morris University Cen...

The IL SBDC for the Metro East at SIUE is happy to announce the winners of its 12th Annual Metro East Startup Challenge. The 2025 business plan competition attracted around 35 entrepreneurs competing for a share of a $28,000 prize package.

Beyond Creative AI, of Alton, Illinois, was awarded the first-place prize of $10,000. Founder Tyler Duty laid the foundation for Bey...

A signature event of SIUE’s 50th Anniversary Golden Season, the concert showcases the department’s legacy of innovation in dance.

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Department of Theater and Dance continues its 50th Anniversary Golden Season with “Timeless Reflections: Performances in Dance,” a concert that transforms memory into m...

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s School of Engineering unveiled its newly created Wall of Fame on Wednesday evening, honoring Hall of Fame alumni whose achievements have shaped industries, strengthened communities and advanced the engineering profession. The installation, located along the curved inner wall of the Engineering Building atrium, features fr...

Members of the Illinois Heartland Library System (IHLS), which includes Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Learning Resource Center (LRC) on the Wyvetter H. Younge Higher Education Campus, participated in a “Name the Machine” contest. IHLS Institutions were offered an opportunity to name the Automated Materials Handling System (...

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville welcomed a record crowd of prospective students and their guests to campus for Preview SIUE, providing an engaging and hands-on introduction to academic programs, student life, and the vibrant Cougar community.

Hosted by the Office of Undergraduate Admissions, the event, held on Saturday, Nov. 8, drew more than 100 additional st...

SIUE freshman Lauren Miller has been named the Ohio Valley Conference women's basketball freshman of the week after scoring 44 points over the Cougars last three games. 

Miller had a career-high 25 points and nine rebounds in the game against Eastern Kentucky, and led the team in both categories.

She also had a strong game against Northwestern with 11 points and s...

The Surveying and Geomatics program within Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s School of Engineering (SOE) hosted its annual New Surveyors Awards Luncheon on Friday, Oct. 24, in the Morris University Center’s Hickory/Hackberry Room. The private event brought together students, faculty, industry sponsors, and campus leaders to celebrate and officially ...

Here are some of the recently published stories featuring Southern Illinois University Edwardsville students, alumni, faculty and broader initiatives showcasing SIUE’s regional impact:

1. KSDK Archives Highlight Muhammad Ali’s 1971 Visit to SIUE
   
   Muhammad Ali at SIUE
   
   KSDK News revisited a historic moment from June 1, 1971, when boxing legend Muhammad Ali spoke at...

  

On Monday, Nov. 3, the National Corn-to-Ethanol Research Center (NCERC) at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville hosted the NCERC Illinois Ethanol Research Advisory Board Meeting and distributed its annual report to the Board and stakeholders. Chairman of the Illinois Ethanol Research Advisory Board and SIU System&#16...

Four SIUE men's soccer players have been named to All-Ohio Valley Conference teams announced Friday by the league.

Wes Gibson, Evan Howard and Carles Zomeño have each earned First Team honors while Howard joined freshman goalkeeper Noah Scheidweiler on the All-Newcomer team.

For Gibson the honor marks the third consecutive All-OVC selection. Gibson played all but ...

Four students from the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Department of Computer Science have been selected to present their research at the 14th International Conference on Complex Networks and Their Applications this December. The annual conference is one of the premier international gatherings in the field, bringing together researchers who study how systems in...

On September 16, 2025, the Construction Department at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville hosted its Annual Construction Networking Night in the Morris University Center Ballroom — and it was one for the record books! With more than 200 attendees and 38 sponsoring companies, this year’s event was the largest on record, bringing together students, faculty...

School communities throughout the United States recognize the contributions of school psychologists November 3–7, 2025.

Throughout the week of November 3–7, 2025, the Clinical Child and School Psychology graduate program at SIUE will join thousands of other communities in celebrating National School Psychology Week (NSPW), with the theme “Finding Your Pa...

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville alumnus Cole Milam, CFP, MBA, (’20, ’24), has built an impressive career defined by determination, discipline, and a drive to help others succeed. A former standout pitcher for SIUE Baseball, Milam’s journey from the Cougar mound to professional baseball and now to successful entrepreneur and wealth planner exempl...

SIUE women's cross country finished in fifth place out of 11 teams in the Ohio Valley Conference Championship. This is the highest the women's team has ever placed since joining the OVC in 2012.

Christy Muldrew finished the women's 6k in third place with a time of 21:11.42, setting a new program record and beating her previous personal best (21:31.60).

This third-place...

Assistant Majority Leader Katie Stuart, who chairs the Illinois House Higher Education Committee and represents the 112th District, returned to her alma mater Southern Illinois University Edwardsville on Wednesday, Oct. 22 to talk about college affordability, student access and the state’s role in sustaining public higher education.

The presentation was part of the ...

SIUE women's soccer standouts Sarah Bozeman and Claire Nieroda earned All-Newcomer awards Wednesday from the Ohio Valley Conference.

Bozeman, a junior goalkeeper from O'Fallon, Missouri, was among OVC leaders in saves with 89 and posted a 2.10 goals against average in 17 contests. During OVC play, she posted four shutouts and grabbed 40 saves.

Nieroda, a freshman midfi...

On Tuesday, August 26th, more than 60 students, faculty, staff, and administrators gathered in Lovejoy Library to celebrate the launch of the Hansen Humanities Network established by a generous endowed gift from Julia Y. and Stephen L. Hansen to the College of Arts and Sciences.

Highlighting  the Hansen’s many contributions to the College and University, Dean o...

A remarkable collection of photographs capturing life in Madison County from the 1890s through the 1930s is now accessible to the public, thanks to the collaborative efforts of Southern Illinois University Edwardsville history students and staff from SIUE’s Louisa H. Bowen University Archives and Special Collections.

Students in the digital archives class with pro...

 
The Alestle, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s student news organization, recently won 18 national awards during MediaFest 25, the annual convention for student journalists and industry professionals sponsored by the Associated Collegiate Press and College Media Association, held this year in Washington, D.C.

The Alestle won first place in five CMA...

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Department of Mass Communications is lighting up new opportunities in the state’s growing film and television industry. With a supporting grant from the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO), the Department of Mass Communications is launching a Film and TV Workforce Training Program to prep...

The SIUE Graduate School held their annual Fall Awards Reception on Tuesday, Oct. 21, honoring recent graduate student awardees as well as faculty excellence in supporting graduate students.

Graduate student awardees included the 2025 recipients of the Outstanding Teaching Assistant Award and the Outstanding Thesis Award. Maria Zahoor, current student in the Master of A...

Individuals interested in advancing their education or taking their careers to the next level are invited to explore Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s wide variety of graduate and professional programs at its upcoming, in-person Open House event.

Hosted from 4-7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 17, in the Morris University Center’s International Room on the SIUE ...

The Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE) School of Business recently hosted a dynamic Advisory Board Meeting and Social, bringing together members from across the School’s various advisory boards for an evening of collaboration, networking, and celebration. The event, held at The Wedge—one of the University’s newest and most innovative space...

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville will open registration for Winter Session and Spring 2026 later this month.

Registration for Spring 2026 will roll out by class level beginning Monday, October 27, and continuing into early November. Registration opens for all students, including visiting students, Thursday, November 6. Registration begins each day at 10 a.m. Fo...

Isabella Robinson is a first-year student at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. She joined the SIUE East St. Louis Center’s Building Futures (BF) Program while in foster care. She looks forward to graduating and a career in healthcare. 

Why did you or your family choose the Building Futures Program? 

I was recommended to the Building Futures Progr...

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s music ensembles, comprised of talented SIUE students and faculty, have scheduled a month of October performances.

Conducted by Michael Mishra, DA, Director of Orchestral Studies, this past Friday evening at Dunham Hall Theater, the SIUE Symphony Orchestra performed works by Sibelius and Rachmaninov. Angela Kim, DMA, asso...

SIUE men's soccer redshirt junior midfielder Zach Renz was named as the newest recipient of the prestigious Jack Blake Award.

Renz is the 26th recipient of the award, named for SIUE Hall of Famer Jack Blake. Renz has appeared in 41 career games, including all 33 over the last two seasons.

Thursday, Renz netted his first career goal, the game-winner, in a 1-0 win over H...

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s School of Nursing welcomed U.S. Rep. Nikki Budzinski (IL-13) on Monday, Oct. 13, for an engaging roundtable discussion with nursing students focused on workforce challenges, medical access and the future of the profession. The event allowed emerging nurses who are already shaping the healthcare landscape in the Metro East...

Here are some of the recently published stories featuring Southern Illinois University Edwardsville students, alumni, faculty and initiatives that highlight SIUE’s excellence and influence across the region and beyond: 

1. Friends of Art Annual Auction to Benefit SIUE Art & Design

RiverBender.com highlighted SIUE’s annual Friends of Art Aucti...

“They cleaned my teeth really good, and now they feel a lot better,” said eight-year-old Kazan Mohammad who visited Southern Illinois University School of Dental Medicine (SIU SDM) during Give Kids A Smile (GKAS), a day of free comprehensive dental care for children aged three to 13. This day of care, which involved all D1 through D4 students, many graduate s...

On Sunday, October 12, Tandra Taylor, PhD, assistant professor in Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Department of History and SIUE's Interim Director of the Institute for Community Justice and Racial Equity (ICJRE) at the Southwestern Illinois Justice and Workforce Development Center on SIUE’s Belleville campus was recognized with the 2025 Educat...

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Chaya Gopalan, PhD, a professor in both SIUE’s School of Education, Health and Human Behavior (SEHHB) and School of Nursing (SON), leads a partnership between STEM faculty of collaborating four-year and two-year institutions awarded $2 million from the National Science Foundation (NSF). The grant, titled "Developing S...

On Oct. 1, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville welcomed Speaker of the Illinois House of Representatives Emanuel “Chris” Welch and State Rep. Katie Stuart (Edwardsville, 112th District) on campus for a showcase of SIUE’s innovative programs, community partnerships, and research facilities.[HJ1]  They were joined by SIU System President Dan Ma...

During the recent Homecoming and Family Weekend, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville proudly welcomed the newest class of Meridian Scholars, the University’s most competitive and prestigious award recipients. These students, selected through a rigorous process, represent outstanding academic achievement, leadership, and potential for impact. They were formall...

Eighteen Southwestern Illinois-based entrepreneurs and their innovative business concepts have been selected to move into the second round of the Metro East’s 12th annual business plan competition.

The Metro East Startup Challenge, a product of the Illinois SBDC for the Metro East at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, welcomes entrepreneurs and new businesse...

This past weekend SIUE welcomed nearly 600 prospective undergraduate students and family members to campus for Preview Day.

Attendees included students from surrounding high schools as well as a group from Big Brothers Big Sisters of Eastern Missouri. Andy Benoit, EdD, Vice Chancellor for Enrollment Management, met students and families and said, “The energy was i...

With pearls gleaming, jazz humming and flappers dancing on the balcony, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Meridian Society ushered in a night to remember with A Golden Age Celebration and a sold-out opening of the play “The Great Gatsby,” honoring 50 years of SIUE’s Department of Theater and Dance.

The Dunham Hall Lobby and Theater shim...

The Illinois Small Business Development Center (SBDC) for the Metro East at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is proud to announce the appointment of Schneidine Louis as the new Director of the International Trade Center (ITC).

Louis brings a wealth of international experience to the role, having served as a diplomat and holding a master’s degree in internat...

Cougar fans can get their first look at the SIUE women's basketball team at an open practice Friday October 17 at First Community Arena.

Fans can view one of the final workouts for the Cougars as well as hear from Head Coach Samantha Smith and select players during the practice.

Doors open at 5 pm with practice beginning at 5:30 p.m. and last until approximately 6:30 p...

SIUE Alumni Hall of Fame Inductee Gives Keynote Address 

On Friday, Oct. 3, Southern Illinois University School of Dental Medicine (SIU SDM) recognized 50 first-year students (Class of 2029) and seven international advanced placement program students (IAPP, Class of 2027) during the traditional White Coat Ceremony. Hundreds of family members, friends, classmates an...

SIUE men's basketball will kick off the 2025-26 season with a special exhibition game on Sunday, October 26 at 1 PM, at First Community Arena. The contest against St. Ambrose marks the Cougars' first appearance of the new campaign and a historic moment as SIUE raises its first Ohio Valley Conference Championship banner. 

The celebration honors the Cougars...

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville will host the Illinois Association for College Admissions Counseling Illinois Regional College Fair (IRCF) from 6-7:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 27, in the Meridian Ballroom at Morris University Center. This event, held on the Edwardsville campus, is free and open to all high school and transfer students, along with their families and gu...

A new era in higher education admissions has arrived in Illinois with the launch of the One Click College Admit program, and Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is proud to be among the first universities to participate.

Governor JB Pritzker and state education leaders announced the initiative on August 19, offering Illinois students a simpler, barrier-fre...

Gable Makes Urgent Call for Enhanced Mental Health Care Access   

The Journal of Patient Experience features an article that covers a treatment breast cancer survivors may not even know they need: behavioral health care. Authored by Kelly Gable, PharmD, BCPP, FAAPP, professor and director of Well-being and Resilience at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Sc...

With more than 20 events that included live music, food trucks, games, vendors, college sports, an NPHC Yard Show, more than 620 runners and a petting zoo, the 2025 Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Homecoming & Family Weekend proved to be a tremendous success.

Families such as those of lifelong friends and nursing students Jessica Gutierrez and Danna Rivera-Cor...

Nearly 50 years after leading Southern Illinois University Edwardsville men’s soccer to its first national championship, Cougar legend Chris Carenza is preparing for a different kind of finish line. The 1972 national title hero, SIUE Athletics Hall of Famer and lifelong Cougar supporter will run the TCS New York City Marathon in support of Team For Kids, a youth runn...

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Housing hosted its annual Homecoming Trivia Night during Homecoming and Family Weekend, drawing a crowd of over 140 participants, the largest turnout the event has seen in years. Now in its 20th year, Homecoming Trivia Night continues to be a very popular University Housing tradition.

This year’s event featured a variety o...

Free Athletic Wear and Sport Equipment Giveaway Received Well by Students

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville wants students to not only benefit from its many recreational and sporting activities, but to look and feel good while doing it. 

More than 50 students attended the Athletic Wear and Sports Equipment Giveaway on Tuesday, Sept. 23 at the SIUE We...

Margaux Guibal Britt and Stefaniya Anikina teamed up to win the A Flight final Sunday at the Ohio Valley Conference Fall Invitational.

The duo's 6-3 victory over Bryant's Natalie Vela and Maria Jose Diaz won the title and punched their tickets to San Diego, California, for the ITA Conference Masters Championship (Nov. 6-9) at the Barnes Tennis Center.

"M...

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) has opened ahead of schedule for the 2026-2027 academic year and Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is encouraging all current and incoming students to file their application early in order to maximize potential financial aid and not miss out on time-sensitive funding.

The FAFSA determines federal, state, and ...

State Representative Jay Hoffman Discusses Pension Inequities and Reform Efforts

State Rep. Jay Hoffman (D-Swansea, 113th District) spoke to the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Chapter of the State Universities Annuitants Association (SUAA) regarding the longstanding inequities in the pension system for public sector employees hired after 2011. He emphasized t...

SIUE wrestling is preparing for a new era as Vice Chancellor / Director of Athletics Andrew Gavin announced that Daryl Thomas will be elevated to head coach beginning in the 2026-27 season. Thomas, currently the program's associate head coach, officially will take the reins of the program on April 1, 2026.

Thomas will take the helm of the program from Jeremy Spates, who...

Boyce Receives African American Radio Pioneer Award

With her silken-polished voice, commitment to news, dedication to community building and love for music – especially the jazzy kind – Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Robin Boyce graced the St. Louis airwaves in 1980 during a time when Black voices and views were a “low frequency&#822...

Mindfulness Workshops at SIUE’s Learning Resource Center Invite the Community to Slow Down, Stretch, and Heal 

On any given afternoon this fall, visitors walking through the Wyvetter H. Younge Higher Education Campus—a long-standing hub of learning and service in East St. Louis—may notice something unexpected taking place: People quietly stretc...

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville has received reaffirmation of accreditation from the Higher Learning Commission (HLC), following a rigorous, University-wide review process including a successful on-site evaluation earlier this spring. The HLC visiting peer-review team found no areas of concern and affirmed that SIUE meets all five Criteria for Accreditation, in...

Throwing the first pitch at the St. Louis Cardinals home game on Sept. 17 at Busch Stadium is none other than Andy Benoit, EdD, Vice Chancellor of Enrollment Management at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. 

Benoit leads SIUE’s enrollment team which is celebrating several accomplishments this fall semester: 

• SIUE’s overall enrollment incre...

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville invites prospective students—including high school and transfer students—to experience campus life during two Preview SIUE events on Saturday, Oct. 4, and Saturday, Nov. 8, on the Edwardsville campus.

Preview SIUE helps future Cougars envision themselves thriving in the dynamic University community by showcasing acad...

Legislators Give Updates on Water Infrastructure Improvement Projects   

Flooded neighborhoods and sewage backed up in homes were a few project updates that U.S. Sen. Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) and U.S. Rep. Nikki Budzinski (D-IL-13), along with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), spoke about during a Community Day on Friday, Sept. 12 at the Southern Illinoi...

On Tuesday, September 9, faculty and staff from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville visited first-year residents in Bluff, Prairie, and Woodland Halls, as well as transfer students in Cougar Village Apartments.

The House Calls program is designed to foster meaningful conversations between students and faculty/staff early in their transition to campus life. The initi...

The Southern Illinois University Edwardsville East St. Louis Center’s Building Futures (BF) Program is helping 18-year-old Somarie Chanice Rose Robinson get closer to what she wants most to do in life. 

Robinson is studying to pass her General Equivalency Diploma (GED). To enroll in the GED course, participants go through Southwestern Illinois College at the Ea...

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville School of Pharmacy (SOP) proudly welcomed its newest class of student pharmacists into the profession during its annual White Coat Ceremony on September 12, 2025, at the Morris University Center.

Receiving the White Coat were 84 new pharmacy students who comprise the Class of 2029. These students began classes in August 2025 and...

Director Kimberly Allen Strategizes for a Successful Year and Beyond   

Weeks into the start of the new year, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville East St. Louis Charter High School’s (CHS) New Director Kimberly Allen shares her vision, along with goals for students, faculty and the school. 

SIUE alumna Allen, who worked at the CHS for four year...

Individuals interested in continuing their education at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville are invited to attend a Graduate School Virtual Open House event in October.

The SIUE Graduate School offers than 150 master’s programs, post-baccalaureate certificates, doctoral degrees, and cooperative doctoral programs in areas ranging from business to pharmacy to he...

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville kicked off National Consent Awareness Week with its first-ever “Break the Ice with Consent” event on Wednesday, Sept. 10, in the Stratton Quad. Hosted by the Office of Equal Opportunity, Access & Title IX Coordination (EOA), the event featured free shave ice from Edwardsville-owned Mahalo Shave Ice, interactive peer-l...

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Chancellor James T. Minor, PhD, wove the official green flag to NASCAR’s top drivers today at World Wide Technology Raceway (WWTR) to start the Enjoy Illinois 300.

Chancellor Minor was invited to signal the start of the nationally televised NASCAR Cup Series race, which followed the famous call of “Gentlemen, start y...

With the publicity still fresh surrounding Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s fall enrollment growth despite challenging national trends, SIUE Chancellor James T. Minor, PhD, gave an encouraging address, thanking students, faculty, staff, and administrators for achieving the monumental feat.    

Minor delivered the University Budget Update on...

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville will “Unleash the Spirit” during Homecoming & Family Weekend, Sept. 24–28. The annual celebration invites alumni, students, families and community members to reconnect, recharge and enjoy a weekend packed with high-energy events and time-honored traditions.

“Homecoming & Family Weekend is one of my favori...

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s enrollment is growing in the face of changing demographics and increased competition for new students. Fall 2025 undergraduate degree-seeking enrollment increased by 5.7%. SIUE’s overall enrollment increased by 7.7% to 12,813 when including continuing, first-time, transfer and early college students. SIUE has outlin...

Here are some of the recently published stories featuring Southern Illinois University Edwardsville students, alumni, faculty and initiatives highlighting SIUE’s regional and global impact:

1. SIUE Researchers Tackle Emerging Water Contaminants
KMOX interviewed Carrie Butts-Wilmsmeyer, PhD, Director of SIUE’s Center for Predictive Analytics and associate profess...

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville continues to foster future leaders through outstanding academic programs and dedicated faculty. Each semester, undergraduate students who achieve remarkable academic performance are recognized on the Dean’s List.

To qualify, students must complete at least 12 graded credit hours and earn a semester grade point average of 3...

SIUE senior forward Evan Howard has been named the Ohio Valley Conference men's soccer Player of the Week after scoring his first two goals as a Cougar this past weekend.

Evan scored in each of SIUE's two weekend games, a 2-1 win at Air Force and a 2-1 loss at No. 21 Denver.

He scored the first goal of the game at Air Force, before the Cougars took a 2-0 lead in the ev...

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is mourning the loss of alumnus, philanthropist and construction innovator Ralph F. Korte, a 1968 business graduate, who died Tuesday, Aug. 26, at the age of 90.

Korte, the namesake of SIUE’s Ralph Korte Stadium, was a pioneering figure in the design-build industry and the founder of The Korte Company, a nationally recognize...

The best way to imagine your future as a Cougar at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is to see it for yourself.

SIUE invites prospective students, their families, and guests to discover what the University has to offer by scheduling a campus visit this fall.

“Finding the right university starts with a campus visit,” said Alicia Taylor, associate direc...

SSP Welcomes its Largest Incoming SIUE First-Year Students

The largest student cohort to date of the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Summer Success Program (SSP) took one more step toward degree completion when they celebrated the ending of their summertime academics.

“You have so much to be proud of and to be in anticipation of, because you all...

The Illinois Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at SIUE has been narrowing the digital divide in St. Clair and Madison Counties by partnering with the Tech Access Group, (TAG). Founded as a social enterprise with a mission to provide digital access through refurbished devices, broadband connectivity and digital skills training—TAG is set to open its new Belle...

Elizabeth “Liz” Barnes, MHS., community outreach navigator at the Southwestern Illinois Justice & Workforce Development Campus of Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, has been selected for the 2025-26 Leadership Belleville class. Hosted by the Greater Belleville Chamber of Commerce, the distinguished nine-month program brings together top professionals to...

CHS Welcomes New Director Kim Allen; CHS Students Enjoy Full Day of School Orientation   

To enter the building, there was no escaping it – the hip-hop tunes playing from the speaker, amplified personal messages, supporters lined up cheering, shaking pom-poms and holding signs and finally – the long red carpet. On Monday, Aug. 18, Southern Illinois...

Veterans Offered Free Programs, Services and More    

A command control of sorts was set up on Thursday, Aug. 14 at the John F. Kennedy Community Center in Florissant, Mo., to support members of the military who served their country. Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Veterans Upward Bound (VUB) co-hosted the annual Florissant Veterans Resource and...

Underrepresented youth – with an interest in college and those who are already there – have a tireless advocate and committed champion in Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Darryl C. Cherry. 

This sentiment was celebrated and underscored as being resoundingly true when Cherry, coordinator of Student Retention and Academic Advisor for Studen...

An SIUE-led research team is taking a statewide look at what lingers in the tap—measuring and mapping potential contaminants in Illinois drinking water using advanced chemical and geospatial analysis. The initiative, “Sustaining Illinois through Safe Drinking Water for All: A Detailed Chemical and Geospatial Analysis of Agricultural and Pharmaceutical Contamina...

As Southern Illinois University Edwardsville kicks off the 2025–26 academic year, we celebrate the beginning of the fall semester and the Cougar pride that fills campus during Welcome Week and Convocation.

“Supporting the meaningful transition of new students from around the corner, around the globe, and every point in between is what SIUE is all about,&#822...

The Gardens at SIUE have been recognized with the City of Edwardsville’s prestigious Green Thumb Award. This honor highlights the Gardens’ natural beauty, thoughtful design, and strong volunteer commitment on the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville campus. 

Spanning across 36 acres of university grounds, The Gardens are a public oasis featuring wi...

Eights SIUE softball student-athletes have earned postseason honors as 2025 Easton/NFCA All-America Scholar-Athletes.

Avery Arwood, Raegan Duncan, Kaylin Fahy, Emma Henderson, Piper Montgomery, Reese Ray, Kaylynn Salyars, and Kiana Villaearned All-America Scholar-Athlete recognition.

SIUE also was honored as a team with a 3.413 cumulative grade point average.

Grade po...

Here are some of the recently published stories featuring Southern Illinois University Edwardsville students, alumni, faculty, and broader initiatives:

1. CNN Highlights SIUE’s Partnership with Illinois State Police on Cold Case Investigations; KMOX Radio Airs Coverage the Following Day

SIUE is receiving both regional and national attention for its innovative...

On Friday it was announced that 349 Ohio Valley Conference student-athletes, including 31 SIUE student-athletes, have earned the OVC Academic Medal of Honor for the 2024-25 academic year.

It marks the second-highest total in league history (trailing only the 356 winners in 2020-21). The total was 37 honorees higher than a year ago.

The OVC Academic Medal of Honor is gi...

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville has a new class of recipients of the Graduate School’s 2025 Research Grants for Research Doctoral Students (RGRDS). The RGRDS program awards grants of up to $1000 to support research and projects initiated and conducted by students of the SIUE EdD program, PharmD program, DNP programs, and the co-operative PhD programs to enh...

Both the men's and women's soccer programs at SIUE have been honored for their academic performance by the United Soccer Coaches.

The College Team Academic Award recognizes exemplary performance in the classroom during the 2024-25 academic year.

The SIUE women's soccer team, under the direction of Head Coach Derek Burton, completed the 2024-25 academic year with a...

Entrepreneurs and new business startups are invited to compete in the 2025 Metro East Start-Up Challenge (MESC), Southern Illinois University Edwardsville's 12th 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...

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville has announced the 2025 recipients of the Seed Grants for Transitional and Exploratory Projects (STEP), a prestigious internal funding initiative that supports faculty members pursuing bold, early-stage research and creative activity. Eleven scholars representing a wide range of disciplines were selected for their innovative proposa...

The Office of Admissions at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville announced today that the fall 2026 undergraduate admission application is open. The graduate admission application will open on August 25. Undergraduate and graduate students may apply online at siue.edu/apply.

All undergraduate and graduate students in the U.S. pay in-state tuition. SIUE undergraduat...

Race riots were a form of nationwide terrorism against Black people, according to Southern Illinois University Edwardsville alumna and filmmaker Tiffany B. Lee, CEO of Think Black Cultural Media Group and Executive Director of Heritage Programs, Inc. 

Lee, who earned a bachelor’s in psychology from SIUE in 1998 and holds a master’s in communications,...

Three SIUE golfers have been recognized as Cobalt Golf All-America Scholars by the Golf Coaches Association of America (GCAA).

Preston Bily, Alex Eickhoff and Brady Kaufmann each earned the honor.

Eickhoff and Kaufmann are each three-time winners. Bily earned the award for the first time.

Since SIUE first became eligible for the Division I award, 29 Cougars have been ...

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Military and Veteran Services welcomed Francis Gary Powers Jr. to campus on Thursday, July 17, as part of its Author Talk series.

Powers Jr. is the co-founder of The Cold War Museum, located in Vint Hill, Va., and the son of renowned U-2 pilot Francis Gary Powers. During the event, Powers Jr. centered the discussion on &#8...

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Illinois Small Business Development Center for the Metro East is excited to partner with the Illinois APEX Accelerator at WIU, Metro East Realtist Collective (MERC) and FCB Banks to provide an informational seminar to local small businesses and individuals.

The event aims to educate attendees in the Metro East on how to ...

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville has been awarded a $1.6 million grant from the Mellon Foundation through its Public Knowledge program. The award will support the expansion of the Black Lit Network, a digital resource dedicated to African American literary studies. The project includes a podcast series, data visualizations, a literature search tool, and additional...

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Environmental Resources Training Center (ERTC) proudly celebrated the graduation of its 44th class from the Water Quality Control Operations Program during a ceremony held Friday, July 25. The class of 2025 included 22 students who completed the intensive, hands-on program designed to prepare them for careers in water and w...

Children to Learn about Animal Care through Virtual Reality    

Imagine a setting that sparks children’s natural curiosity – even when it involves serious, real-world challenges. The Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Center for Crime Science and Violence Prevention (CCSVP) is turning that spark into learning by teaming up with the St. ...

 
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville alumna Halie Hebron earned the title of First Runner-Up at the Miss Missouri 2025 competition receiving multiple honors recognizing her excellence, leadership, and artistry. 
  
Hebron, from O'Fallon, MO, is the first recipient of both the Simone Esters Mentor Award, voted on by teen contestants, and the P...

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville has once again earned Gold Tier recognition as a 2025-2026 Military Friendly® School, placing the University among the top 10% of institutions nationwide for its commitment to serving military-affiliated students, including active-duty service members, veterans, and military-connected families.

The prestigious designation is ...

On July 21, Chancellor James T. Minor, PhD, welcomed the 2025 Beep Baseball World Series to the Glen-Ed West Soccer Complex. The annual event offers competition and camaraderie through the game of beep baseball for the blind and visually impaired. 
  
The first of these games was held in September 1975 in St. Paul, Minn. The National Beep Baseball ...

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Makayla “Mak” Mallon, currently pursuing her graduate degree in African American Literature, has spent this summer as a Servant Leader Intern for the Children’s Defense Fund (CDF) Freedom Schools® hosted on SIUE’s campus. Mallon graduated SIUE with a bachelor’s in history (&#8217...

The Savannah Bananas brought their world-famous baseball entertainment to St. Louis for the first time, and Southern Illinois University Edwardsville fans of Banana Ball were right in the middle of the action. With two sold-out nights at Busch Stadium and more than 90,000 fans in attendance, the SIUE Alumni Association hosted a memorable gathering for hundreds of alumni ...

The 2025 SIUE women's tennis team is being honored for its performance in the classroom. The Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA) released its Division I All Academic Teams and ITA Scholar-Athletes Monday.

For the seventh consecutive season under Head Coach Adam Albertsen, the Cougars were named an All-Academic Team.

In addition to the team award, Chloe Koons,...

Women in Jane Doe Cases Associated with a Serial Killer Identified; First-Degree Murder Charges Filed in 14-Year-Old Case

A partnership between Southern Illinois University Edwardsville and the Illinois State Police (ISP) is offering real world experience for the next generation of criminal justice students and is aiding ISP Division of Criminal Investigation Zone 6 spe...

One element in the fight against crime is being able to promptly and accurately access and record the related data. The Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Center for Crime Science and Violence Prevention’s (CCSVP) recent creation of an extraction tool will help police departments across the country do just that. 

“The extraction tool is a piece of ...

Cougar fans can get their first look at the defending Ohio Valley Conference champions at an open practice Wednesday July 30 at First Community Arena.

Fans can view one of the final summer workouts for the Cougars as well as hear from Head Coach Brian Barone and select players during the practice.

Doors open at 5 p.m. with the workout beginning at 5:30 p.m. and last un...

Here are some of the recently published stories featuring Southern Illinois University Edwardsville students, alumni, faculty, and broader initiatives showcasing SIUE’s regional impact:

1. Dr. Tandra Taylor Profiled as a St. Louis Character
   St. Louis Business Journal
   
   SIUE’s own Tandra Taylor, PhD, historian and director of the Institute for Community Justice and...

Students Perform to a Jam-Packed Crowd; Receive Awards

From beginning to end, students in the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville East St. Louis Center for the Performing Arts (ESLCPA) showed up with their “boots on the ground” and did not let up on their dazzling, impressive talent until the crowded audience rose to its feet in applause of the sensat...

Camp season is alive with energy at SIUE! This week’s social spotlight features smiling faces and hands-on fun as campers dive into science, creativity, and community on campus.

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Never miss out on what’s happening at SIUE. 

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On Thursday, July 10, the Southern Illinois University School of Dental Medicine (SIU SDM) students, faculty, staff and administrators hosted a Dentistry Day for student participants in the BESt Healthcare Institute 2025 Summer Program. The Institute, a four-week summer intensive for area high school students interested in healthcare careers, is a collaboration b...

The Wedge + SIUE is lighting up July with a lineup of entrepreneurial events designed to energize the region’s thinkers, makers, and changemakers.

From expert-led business courses to rooftop networking and storytelling labs, The Wedge is building momentum for bold ideas and regional transformation. Whether you're a small business owner, a creative problem solver, ...

SSP Helps Incoming SIUE First-Year Students Get Acclimated to College

Last weekend marked an exciting milestone for Southern Illinois University Edwardsville as some of the newest Cougars move onto campus for the 2025 Summer Success Program (SSP). 

“The five-week residential initiative is designed to help incoming first-year students make a smooth transition...

The Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Club Ice Hockey team will present a donation check to the Alton Police Department K-9 Unit at a special ceremony at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, July 11 at Department headquarters, located at 1700 E. Broadway in Alton. The donation was made possible through the team’s Annual Teddy Bear Toss Game and Silent Jersey Auction, events ...

Local entrepreneur and fitness advocate Heather Greenwood, owner of Raise the Bar—a 24-hour gym that has served the Hillsboro community since 2016—is thrilled to announce the upcoming launch of a complementary business venture: a state-of-the-art wellness spa, which opened on Monday, July 7. The new spa opened with assistance from the Illinois Small Business ...

The Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Office of the Provost announced that Sinan Onal, PhD, an associate professor in the School of Engineering (SOE), and Elizabeth Cady, PharmD, in the School of Pharmacy (SOP), are the recipients of the annual Teaching Excellence Award. Onan is recognized as a tenure-track faculty member and Cady as non-tenure track faculty. This ...

Thanks to a groundbreaking statewide initiative, SIUE students now have access to a powerful academic advantage including unlimited free Kaplan testing preparation.

Offered through the Prepare for Illinois’ Future Powered by Kaplan’s All Access License™ and administered by the Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC), this program is designed to sup...

Job interviews, employment opportunities, a plethora of services, free clothing, door prizes and more will be available to former service personnel at the St. Louis Metro Veterans Resource and Job Fair from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 14 at the John F. Kennedy Community Center, 315 Howdershell Road in Florissant, Mo. 

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Veter...

From June 16–19, 2025, the IMAGINE Summer Success Academy welcomed 60 high school students for an unforgettable four-day, overnight experience at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. With more than 350 applications, this year’s academy doubled in size from the previous year, highlighting growing enthusiasm for the program.

Students from 25 different sc...

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Department of Mass Communications wrapped up another successful Mass Comm Week this spring, with a full schedule of speakers and sessions focused on the changing media landscape.

“The twentieth annual Mass Comm Week continues to connect the classroom with the communications industry,” said Mass Communications...

Leading Program in Policy and Training Recognizes University Police for Exceptional Work    

The Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Police Department has hit yet another bull’s-eye in excellence and distinction. The Department recently achieved Gold Level in the Lexipol Connect Program – for the fifth year in a row. 

Lexipol is a le...

 
Something electric is happening in downtown Alton. The Wedge, powered by SIUE, is turning up the energy this July with a lineup of dynamic events that bring together entrepreneurs, visionaries, and changemakers from across the region.

On Sunday, June 29, the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Solar Car Racing Team headed to Bowling Green, Ky. for the Electrek Formula Sun Grand Prix 2025 competition at the National Corvette Museum Motorsports Park. This competition marks the debut of the Team’s new vehicle—SIUE’s first new solar vehicle to participate in competitio...

Marcella Lees, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s inaugural visiting digital archivist, is bidding farewell after a year and a half of meaningful contributions to Lovejoy Library. As she prepares for her next chapter at the Art Institute of Chicago, Lees reflected warmly on the connections she has made and the legacy she leaves behind.

“SIUE...

Local favorite Tropical Sno Caseyville, founded by Beth Schwarz and Jeff Schwarz with assistance from the Illinois Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, is celebrating its fifth anniversary on July 2 with community festivities, customer giveaways, and the exciting debut of its newest offering—Rolling Roast Cold Brew.

On Tuesday, June 24, Ready Readers, a St. Louis nonprofit with the mission of expanding literacy for early readers, planted pages of the children’s picture book, “Shhh! The Baby’s Asleep” by author JaNay Brown-Wood and illustrator Elissambura, in The Gardens at SIUE. Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is one of 14 locations this June taking...

Here are some of the recently published stories featuring Southern Illinois University Edwardsville students, alumni, and initiatives:

1. WGEL: Clinton County 4-H Foundation Awards Scholarships to SIUE Students
    WGEL Radio highlighted the Clinton County 4-H Foundation’s 2025 scholarship recipients, including two SIUE students recognized for academic achievement...

On Wednesday, June 18, 2025, the Learning Resource Center on SIUE’s Wyvetter Younge Campus hosted a powerful Juneteenth celebration titled “We Are East St. Louis: Stories of Legacy and Liberation.” Organized by Learning Resource Center Coordinator Amber Davis, LSW, in partnership with the East St. Louis Historical Society and community activist Ms. Hattie...

 
For the third consecutive summer, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville hosted members of the Madison County Technical Rescue Team and their life-saving training exercises. On Wednesday, June 18 and Thursday, June 19, the team, composed of firefighters from departments across the County, performed a rope rescue training exercise in the elevators of Lovejoy...

Students Listen to Chamber Project Saint Louis, Participate in Music and Dance Workshops

For the first time, the live sounds of classical composer Johann Sebastian Bach floated through the air in the Multipurpose Room of Building D on the Wyvetter H. Younge Higher Education Campus (WHYHEC).

Bringing the melodies of the German composer to life at 12 p.m. Wednesday, June 1...

SIUE Project Success, SIUE East St. Louis Charter High School and the Illinois Community College Board Collaborate to Support Community Gardening  


The children made it look easy. They hustled and bustled without any talking – only intense concentration – as they industriously pulled weeds, removed brush, sticks and other debris from the over-run Community ...

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville brought science and justice to life during the inaugural Forensic Murder Mystery Camp, held June 9–13 at the Southwestern Illinois Justice & Workforce Development Campus in Belleville. The immersive summer program welcomed high school students to explore the real-world intersection of forensic science an...

The Southern Illinois University School of Dental Medicine (SIU SDM) recently announced the recipients of their 2025 spring scholarship awards, ranging in value from $2,500 to $15,000. The School presented 11 deserving D3 dental students with 13 scholarship awards, with a total value of $117,500. Donors boosted their spring 2025 scholarship support by $45,000 compar...

 
Students from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville won top awards at the second edition of the Wildey Short Film Competition, held April 17 at the historic Wildey Theatre located in downtown Edwardsville.

“I am incredibly proud of our students. Their creativity, dedication, and storytelling talents stood out in their films,” said Suman Mishra, PhD, ...

Six SIUE student-athletes were named to the Academic All-District® At-Large team Tuesday by College Sports Communicators, which recognizes student-athletes for their performance in competition and in the classroom.

SIUE golfers Preston Bily, Alex Eickhoff and Brady Kaufmann along with wrestlers Bradley Gillum, Danny Martinez and Hayden Whidden were honored.

To be ...

The NTT INDYCAR Series returns to the St. Louis region Friday and Saturday, June 14-15, for the Bommarito Automotive Group 500 at World Wide Technology Raceway (WWTR) in Madison, Ill. Among the many attractions at this major motorsports event, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Formula SAE team will be featured on STEM Lane, showcasing their student-built ...

Fresh off the 2025 Spring Legislative Session, State Senator Erica Harriss (56th–Glen Carbon) proudly presented Senate Resolution 112, honoring members of the State Universities Retirement System (SURS) and the State Universities Annuitants Association (SUAA) at an appreciation event today. Members of the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Chapter of the Sta...

 
During the recent recording of “Listen, St. Louis with Carol Daniel,” an Emmy-nominated PBS podcast produced by St. Louis broadcast station Nine PBS, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Tandra Taylor, PhD, appeared as a guest expert on African American culinary history. Host Carol Daniel featured Taylor on a special Juneteenth broadcast se...

SIUE women's soccer standout Mary Fetter has been named a recipient of the 2024-25 Ohio Valley Conference Community Service Award.

The award recognizes outstanding student-athletes for the contributions they make away from the playing surface, both on campus and in the community. This is the third year of honoring OVC student-athletes for their commitment to their respe...

SIUE baseball has won the 2024-25 Ohio Valley Conference Team Sportsmanship Awards for baseball, as announced Monday by the OVC.

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 behavior as outlined by the OVC and NCAA. I...

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Denise Cobb, PhD, conferred Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) degrees upon 55 graduates of the Southern Illinois University School of Dental Medicine (SIU SDM). The commencement ceremony was held Saturday, June 7 at the First Community Arena at the Vadalabene Cent...

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Director of Athletics Andrew Gavin will serve as this year's Grand Marshal of Glen Carbon's "Village of Rock N' Coal Homecoming" Parade Sat., June 14 beginning at 5 p.m.

The Homecoming celebration takes place over two days with carnival rides, great music, food and fun for the entire family.

"My family and I are proud reside...

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is the home of many Cougars who hail from the St. Louis Metro Area. Relief efforts continue for victims of the May 16 tornado that damaged thousands of homes, displaced residents and caused fatalities.

As seen on socials, SIUE’s Kimmel Belonging and Engagement Hub recently coordinated on-the-ground volunteers to travel to th...

As long as there are instances of people dealing with post-traumatic stress, depression and more becoming increasingly intertwined with responses from law enforcement, then it will remain critical for police officers to be properly trained in sensory inclusivity, according to Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Dominic Dorsey. 

Dorsey, Director of SIUE ...

Although they were familiar with the essence of the subject matter – the nobility of the mission and nuances of the methodology – Illinois Department of Children and Families Services (DCFS) caseworkers participating in Southern Illinois University Edwardsville East St. Louis Center’s Foster Care Programs attended a special training session focused on men...

On Tuesday the Ohio Valley Conference announced that the Eastern Illinois men's program and the SIUE women's program are the recipients of the 2024-25 Team Sportsmanship Awards for Outdoor Track & Field.

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 standar...

June Lineup Features Free Legal Support, Networking Events, and Community Collaboration Sessions Focused on Digital Equity 

The Wedge Powered by SIUE, announces its June programming lineup designed to empower small businesses, foster community connections, and drive regional economic development. The events offer practical tools, expert insights, and collaborative ...

For the 38th consecutive semester SIUE student-athletes have achieved a departmental grade point average better than a 3.0. The student-athletes remain consistent and earned a 3.325 this spring, which marks the second semester in a row at or above 3.3.

"We are proud to celebrate the academic achievements of our student-athletes," Director of Athletics Andrew Gavin ...

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville nursing student and Illinois Army National Guard combat medic Sgt. Luke Birtch has been named the Noncommissioned Officer (NCO) of the Year following the 2025 Best Warrior Competition.

Birtch outperformed a field of elite soldiers and NCOs from across the state in a grueling multi-day competition testing physical endurance, tactic...

Students Say Goodbye to Preschool; Parents Thanked for Support

It was a day to look ahead. A day to celebrate. A day of moving up! More than 100 preschoolers experienced their first graduation during Moving Up Days on Tuesday, May 20-Wednesday, May 21 at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Head Start/Early Head Start (HS/EHS) Centers throughout the Metro East.&#16...

Here are some of the stories recently published featuring Southern Illinois University Edwardsville faculty and students:

1. WalletHub: Best Credit Cards to Build Credit
   
   WalletHub featured Riza Demirer, PhD, Graduate Program Director and professor at SIUE, in a guide to credit-building. Demirer emphasized the value of responsible credit card use, smart budgeting, and util...

Dr. Denn Receives the 2025 Faculty Award from the St. Louis Chapter of American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics  

From a young age, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Michael Denn, PhD, has loved aviation and rocketry. Denn, instructor in the SIUE School of Engineering’s Department of Mechanical Mechatronics Engineering, has taken his p...

SIUE graduate guard Ray'Sean Taylor, the most successful and most decorated player in SIUE men's basketball program history is adding another honor. Taylor was selected as the Ohio Valley Conference Male Athlete of the Year, announced Thursday by the Conference.

Taylor becomes SIUE's first-ever OVC Athlete of the Year selection and is the 50th selection since the first ...

Seven SIUE baseball players earned All-Ohio Valley Conference honors, including an OVC-best four first team selections.

Chase Bloomer, Daniel Gierer, Mack Mitchell and Ryan Niedzwiedz were named to the first team while pitchers Liam McKillop and Spencer Stearns were each named to the second team. Tim Teixeira earned selection to the All-Freshman team.

Bloomer is tied f...

“I wouldn’t be where I am right now if it wasn’t for SIU,” said Major Elester Latham (’75). “SIU was everything to me.” Latham, who graduated 50 years ago with a degree in theatre  was one of more than 40 Golden Graduates at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s 2025 spring commencement exercises on Saturday, May 1...

Situated quite fittingly in the Center for Spirituality and Sustainability, Fuller Dome at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, energy specialists convened for a “Energy Water Food Nexus” during an afternoon symposium on April 24. The SIUE School of Engineering’s Serdar Celik, PhD, professor in the Department of Mechanical and Mechatronics...

SIUE baseball has earned the No. 2 seed in the 2025 Ohio Valley Conference Baseball Championship presented by SERVPRO. The event will be held May 21-24 at Mtn Dew Park in Marion, Illinois. This year marks the 46th OVC Baseball Tournament (the first elimination style event was held in 1979).

The venue opened in 2007 and was previously known as Rent One Park. It is now...

SIUE sophomore Daniel Gierer (Glen Carbon, Illinois) has been named the OVC co-Player of the Week Monday following an outstanding final week of the regular season. Gierer shared the award with Tennessee Tech's Jackson Green.

Gierer was the driving force behind an SIUE offense that hit .355 over the final three games of the regular season, hitting .615 (8-13) with four h...

Messages of girl power, positive self-esteem, healthy body image, community activism and more were packaged in sparkly, eye-catching motion and decorative costuming during the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville East St. Louis Center for the Performing Arts’ (ESLCPA) 2025 Spring Dance Recital. 

Students took to the stage at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, May 15 in...

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville has been nationally recognized by Money.com, with its School of Engineering (SOE) ranking among the top 50 master’s programs in the country. Highlighted for its academic excellence and exceptional value, SIUE’s SOE stands out for providing students with strong career outcomes and affordability. This recognition reflec...

Burgess Interested in Majoring in Mechanical Engineering at SIUE

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville East St. Louis Center’s Building Futures Program student Keshon Burgess graduated from high school this month and wants to eventually attend SIUE. Burgess lives in East St. Louis and has an interest in obtaining a bachelor’s in mechanical engineering from...

The Illinois Invent2Prevent statewide partnership between Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, EdVenture Partners, and the Illinois Emergency Management Agency-Office of Homeland Security will convene to establish the Invent2Prevent program in Illinois. This inaugural Illinois Invent2Prevent statewide symposium and competition that highlights interventions by hi...

 Parents and Friends of Collinsville High School Students Applaud Successes   

“This was the best decision of my life,” said 16-year-old Collinsville High School (CHS) sophomore Lillian O’Donnell. O’Donnell won medals and trophies at the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Upward Bound Scholars Academy’s (UBSA) annual A...

Friends and Family Cheer for Graduating Students During the School’s Commencement Ceremony   

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville East St. Louis Charter High School (CHS) provided pomp, circumstance and a chance for graduating seniors to revel, strut and shine during the school’s 2025 Commencement Ceremony. 

CHS graduated 28 seniors on ...

 
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville and Universidad Central del Ecuador (UCE) have formalized a strategic academic partnership aimed at expanding international collaboration and advancing global graduate education. The signed Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) establishes the foundation for a dual Master of Business Administration (MBA) program, enabling stude...

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville conferred degrees upon 2292 eligible graduates during May 2025 commencement exercises, held Friday and Saturday, May 9-10 in the First Community Arena at the Vadalabene Center. The SIUE spring commencement weekend included six graduation ceremonies, led by Denise Cobb, PhD, Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs and res...

Matthew Jacquot from Bloomington is graduating from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville this spring with degrees in both PharmD and Master of Public Health. He describes himself as “passionate about helping people live healthier lives.” During his training while at SIUE, he focused on providing patient-centered care, especially for vulnerable populat...

Faculty and Staff on all SIUE Campuses Enjoy Good Fellowship, Good Food, Good Times  

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville honored faculty and staff members on all its campuses during its annual observance. Employees on the Edwardsville, East St. Louis and Alton campuses embraced the occasion and enjoyed one another.

Each celebration offered food, games and g...

There’s no better way to get to know Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE) than by seeing it for yourself, and summer is the perfect time to do just that. Prospective students and their guests are invited to schedule a relaxed, personalized campus visit that will give them a real feel for life as a Cougar.  

“Summer is a great time to vi...

Bruce Holland, founder and CEO of Holland Construction Services (HCS), has been named the 2025 recipient of the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville School of Engineering Distinguished Service Award. Holland will receive this prestigious award for decades of dedication to the Metro East region and the SIUE community.

Holland’s leadership in construction, local ...

 
The three-day symposium of the Ruth Slenczynska Centennial Celebration came to a close on Sunday, on Sunday, May 4, with a signature concert at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Dunham Hall Theater. Preceding the closing event were retrospective lectures, a piano masterclass and an exhibit, “Ruth Slenczynska: Her 100 Musical Years,” whic...

Originally from Ghana, Akosua Cobbina, is graduating with a Master of Science degree in Industrial Engineering this spring. She describes herself as an engineer motivated by "innovation, strategy, and making ideas happen." Cobbina has led award-winning research, built AI tools to detect brain injuries, and developed marketing skills expanding upon her technical prowes...

Last Thursday evening, as the calendar flipped to May 1, our athletics staff and coaches convened in the Cougar Pavilion to celebrate the 62 student-athletes that are graduating from SIUE in 2024-25. Our inaugural Student-Athlete Graduation Ceremony provided an opportunity to celebrate both our legacy of student-athlete graduation success and the individual and collectiv...

SIUE student-athletes continue to progress academically according to the NCAA Academic Progress Rate (APR) scores released Tuesday.

SIUE programs combined for an average APR score of 987, which is higher than the national average of 984.

"Our student-athletes continue to achieve excellent results in the classroom and in competition," SIUE Director of Athletics Andrew G...

 It's finals week! The Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Sunday night tradition of late-night breakfast continues! You've got this, Cougars!

Photos by Howard Ash

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

In a week in which the Cougars went 3-1 and moved into sole possession of first place in the OVC, Bloomer led SIUE with eight hits and eight RBIs.

He started the week going 3-6 with an RBI and three runs in a blowou...

SIUE Students Reflect on Good Times at SIUE and Look Toward the Future  

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville was a place of refuge that made for a tremendous experience, with warm faculty, interdisciplinary coursework and a beautiful campus, according to several graduating seniors. 

Students reminisced about their experiences and academic careers at the...

SIUE softball will be the No. 2 seed for the upcoming Ohio Valley Conference Championships after a Sunday sweep over UT Martin.

The Cougars improved to 29-20 overall and 19-6 in the OVC after a 4-0 win in game one and a 6-5 victory in 11 innings in the nightcap. UT Martin, which is the No. 8 seed for the OVC Championships, fell to 16-30 and 8-17 in the OVC.

SIUE's Emma...

Three standout students from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Public Health program have received national recognition from Eta Sigma Gamma (ESG) and the National Commission for Health Education Credentialing (NCHEC). Abigale Kambarian, Maryam Musa, and Glory Omole's contributions to public health education and leadership exemplify Cougar excelle...

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Kashish Tandon will graduate with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with Specializations in Cybersecurity and Management during spring commencement exercises. The international student is originally from Punjab, India and plans to apply her SIUE experience toward “Building Tomorrow’s Digital Defen...

SIUE redshirt sophomore Bradley Gillum has been named a 2025 NCAA Division I Men's Scholar All-American by the National Wrestling Coaches Association.

As a team, SIUE finished 29th nationally this past season with a 3.388 grade point average. It was SIUE's best finish nationally since placing 27th in 2018.

Gillum, a geography education major from DeKalb, Illinois, was ...

SIUE Athletics is accepting nominations for the 2026 Hall of Fame class of inductees.

Anyone can nominate former student-athletes, teams, coaches, administrators, and friends of the program for induction. All nominations received by May 31st will be considered for the 2026 class.

SIUE Athletics Hall of Fame bylaws state a student-athlete becomes eligible for considerat...

 
 The Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Orchestra and Choirs and Opera Edwardsville will wrap a week-long residency with a concert performance of Cavalleria Rusticana by Pietro Mascagni. The performance weekend is a co-presentation with SIUE’s Arts & Issues. Guest soloists from Opera Edwardsville will join SIUE student performers in both the orchest...

Free Information, Screenings and Prizes; Fraternity Gives Clinic $7,000  

Metro East residents received valuable information, participated in health screenings, enjoyed free haircuts, beauty services, clothing, lunch, and major door prizes during the Spring Forward Health and Wellness Fair, co-hosted by the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville School of Nursin...

Fourth Annual Fundraising Celebration Exceeds $2.5 million Goal and Sees Significant Contribution from Local Employer

The much-anticipated countdown by Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Chancellor James T. Minor, PhD, at the motor-sport themed One Day, One SIUE led to a grand slam. Surrounded by SIUE Cheer and Dance Team, Minor prepared the big reveal: &...

Lynne Miller, PhD, associate professor in the Department of Chemistry at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, has been named a recipient of the 2025 Ohio Valley Conference (OVC) Outstanding Faculty Award for Commitment to Student Success.

The OVC’s annual award celebrates faculty across the conference who make a lasting impact on students both inside and outsi...

SIUE men's basketball Head Coach Brian Barone has been selected as an Illinois Basketball Coaches Association Co-Coach of the Year.

After leading SIUE to its first 20-win regular season at the Division I level, Barone guided the Cougars to their first-ever Ohio Valley Conference Championship when SIUE defeated Southeast Missouri in the OVC Championship game. The Cougars...

Tells of a College Journey that was Informative, Interesting and Inspiring

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville mass communications major Oliver Brammeier is receiving his bachelor’s degree during SIUE’s spring commencement exercises. Originally from St. Louis, Mo., Brammeier now lives in Edwardsville. As he is interested in creating content of his own an...

SIUE Athletics hosted the 2025 Red & Black Benefit presented by Simmons Hanly Conroy at the Hilton at the Ballpark in St. Louis Saturday, March 29. The Red & Black Benefit is SIUE Athletics' largest annual fundraiser, and this year's successful celebration generated meaningful dollars in support of the 270+ Division I Cougar student-athletes. 

The night featured so...

The Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Graduate School is pleased to announce the spring 2025 Research Grants for Graduate Students (RGGS) award recipients.

The awards, valued at up to $500 each, support the research and creative activities of 44 graduate students studying in the College of Arts and Sciences and Schools of Nursing, Pharmacy, and Engineering.

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On April 22 at 9:30 a.m., the planting of an American Sweetgum seedling at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville made for a very special Earth Day in Edwardsville. The Gardens at SIUE crew of master gardeners and naturalists became stewards of an Artemis Moon Tree as a result of a winning application by associate director of admissions Alicia ...

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville applied communication studies major Catherine Don is receiving her second master’s degree during SIUE’s spring commencement exercises. Originally from Nairobi, Kenya, where she has an extensive background in the public relations department at two different universities, Don is looking forward to a career that involves h...

Members of Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s GeoPrediction chapter took home the first place Mohr Circle Trophy at the GeoFrontiers 2025 competition. GeoInstitute advisor and assistant professor Saad Ullah, PhD, PE, said this is the first time the team has won a national competition during his tenure as an advisor. He said the organization has helped studen...

Support the Region’s National Public Radio Music Station

WSIE 88.7 The Sound’s Jazzathon fundraiser (the Spring Edition) will broadcast from 3-7 p.m. Wednesday, April 23.^.Tune in to hear performances from some of St. Louis’ finest musicians, along with conversation about the importance of WSIE and other special events. While WSIE is located on the ...

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville sophomore Aman Pai has been appointed to the National Collegiate Honors Council (NCHC) Board of Directors.  The NCHC is dedicated to supporting honors education throughout universities across the globe. Pai is the only current SIUE representative that has been selected for this honor.

Pai is currently a civil engineering majo...

On March 19th the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Student Parent Support Group hosted Planetarium Night.  This event welcomed 63 student parents and their families for an evening of fun, learning and shared community at the Commons in Cougar Village.

The SIUE STEM Center’s portable planetarium was the night’s centerpiece, delighting ch...

Three SIUE golfers, Brady Kaufmann, Alex Eickhoff and Will Simpson, have earned All-Ohio Valley Conference honors as announced ahead of the OVC Championship.

Kaufmann and Eickhoff were each named to the All-OVC first team. Simpson earned second team honors and also was named to the All-Newcomer team.

Entering the Championship, Kaufmann is the scoring leader in the OVC ...

Framing his remarks with a grateful glance to the past, a resolute look to the present and a hopeful glimpse into the future, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville student Nicholas Young will participate in the upcoming Southern Illinois University (SIU) System’s Conversation of Understanding (COU). 

“From SIU to the World: Insights from the Class of ...

  

As of April 17, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE) is offering the Geographic Enhancement Opportunity Plus (GEO+) Award to continuing degree-seeking international undergraduate students who have successfully completed at least 24 credit hours at SIUE while enrolled on an F-1 or J-1 visa. Now, international students, regardless of household incom...

Students from SIU Campuses, including Edwardsville, Celebrated for their Service

Four Southern Illinois University Edwardsville students were among those honored for their campus contributions during the Southern Illinois University (SIU) System’s Board of Trustees (BOT) meeting on Thursday, April 17 at SIU Carbondale. 

The System’s Student Advisory Com...

Three SIUE women's tennis players earned All-Ohio Valley Conference honors Wednesday, including Amelia Gorman as the league's Player of the Year.

Gorman became the second SIUE player in school history to be named the league's Player of the Year after Jill Lambrechts(2022). Gorman was tabbed first team All-OVC and as one half of an All-OVC doubles team with Stefaniya Ani...

The Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Graduate School celebrated the achievements of graduate students and faculty scholars at the annual Spring Research Symposium on April 8th.

Students from graduate programs across SIUE presented their research, scholarship, and creative activities during the Student Symposium portion of the event in the Morris University Cent...

The Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Graduate School has awarded the inaugural Graduate Faculty Mentor Award to Valerie Griffin, DNP, associate professor and program director in the School of Nursing.

The purpose of the Graduate Faculty Mentor Award is to recognize graduate faculty who have demonstrated excellence in supporting the success of graduate studen...

 
Ruth Slenczynska, the last surviving pupil of composer-pianist Sergei Rachmaninoff, will be honored by Southern Illinois University Edwardsville during the upcoming three-day Ruth Slenczynska Centennial Celebration. The weekend begins with a series of presentations about the renowned pianist's life, a piano master class and culminates with the celebration concert at ...

SIUE right-hander Avery Arwood has been selected as the Ohio Valley Conference Pitcher of the Week after posting two shutouts this past week.

Arwood, a freshman from St. Joseph's, Michigan, finished with three wins overall. She blanked Southern Indiana and Tennessee State last week while adding a win in relief Sunday against Tennessee State.

For the week, she recorded ...

Just in time for Earth Day, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville will become an official steward of an Artemis Moon Tree. The Liquidambar styraciflua (American Sweetgum) seedling is scheduled for public viewing and planting on Tuesday, April 22, otherwise known as Earth Day. SIUE was one of three locations in the state of Illinois to be awarded the 50 to 60-inch seedl...

National Week of the Young Child Closes Out with Family and Fun  

While it was great to see preschool instruction highlighted during the National Association for the Education of Young Children’s (NAEYC) Week of the Young Child (WOYC), Southern Illinois University Edwardsville early childhood experts say every day is a day they are working to instill educatio...

SIUE will host its fourth annual One Day One SIUE celebration on Thursday, April 24. The event, which combines the University's day of giving with a vibrant outdoor celebration, will take place on the Stratton Quadrangle and feature music from the Red Jackets Band, a BBQ buffet, and an INDYCAR showcase presented by World Wide Technology Raceway (WWTR) in a fun ra...

Ground-breaking Research, Significant Student Mentorship and More Than $7M in Grant Funding Positions Tucker Among Prestigious Group   

The Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Graduate School has presented its 2025-26 Hoppe Research Professor Award to Kevin R. Tucker, PhD, associate professor in the College of Arts and Sciences’ Departmen...

The National Corn-to-Ethanol Research Center (NCERC) at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville was honored at the Leadership Council of Southwestern Illinois’ Annual Dinner “Strengthening Our Roots: Growing our Future” on March 26. NCERC received the 2025 Salute to Southwestern Illinois Award in recognition of its exceptional contributions to biofuel...

On Wednesday, April 9, 2025, Mallory Sidarous, Director of University Housing, and Kim Watson, Associate Director of University Housing Facilities Management at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, were recognized with the prestigious Patriot Award from the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR), a program of the U.S. Department of Defense.

This distinguis...

The SIU School of Dental Medicine (SIU SDM) hosted its Annual Research Day on Tuesday, April 8 on the Alton Campus of Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. The event offers the School the opportunity to highlight the exciting research endeavors taking place by students, residents and faculty at SIU SDM.

Barbara McCracken, PhD, Assistant Dean for Research at...

Dr.  Rebecca Swartz Teaches Through Song; SIUE Early Childhood Center and SIUE Head Start/Early Head Start Programs Take Part  

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is working with area early childhood agencies to take part in the annual Week of the Young Child (WOYC), which runs from Saturday-Friday, April 5-11, and is sponsored by the National Associati...

The Fuller Dome Presents Five-Day Conference, 90^th Day Programs  

The man with an ingenious ecological and humanitarian idea that became a movement, caused his concepts to travel around the world and earn him the title, “Father of the Modern Sustainability Movement.” The pioneering legacy of the renowned visionary inventor R. Buckminster Fuller was appl...

Two athletes from SIUE are recognized as OVC Athletes of the week. Gran Milbrath was named the male field athlete of the week, and Vashanti Reynolds was named co-female track athlete of the week.

Reynolds ran the 100m hurdles at the SLU speed / power festival (Mar. 28) where she finished first out of 14, crossing the finish line at 14.08. She placed first out of 25 in t...

On Monday the Ohio Valley Conference announced that the Tennessee Tech men's program and the SIUE women's program are the recipients of the 2024-25 Team Sportsmanship Awards for men's and women's basketball.

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 sta...

The greater Alton/St. Louis Metro Region took a bold step into the future today as community and regional leaders gathered to celebrate the grand opening of The Wedge Powered by Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. The ribbon-cutting ceremony officially launched the 55,000-square-foot soc...

College students, learners of all ages, and professionals seeking to develop their careers can take advantage of a plethora of online or in-person learning opportunities this summer at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville.

“There are a multitude of people who spend their leisure time at SIUE learning something new,” said Mary Ettling, director of Online...

It was a Time of Information to Inspiration, Engagement to Enjoyment  

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville concluded its annual Wom*n’s History Month (WHM) on Monday, March 31. This year’s theme was Moving Forward Together! Wom*n Educating and Inspiring Generations.  

Speakers, presentations, activities, observances and more were woven ...

Dr. Kelly Gable is Part of AAPP’s First Fellows Program

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville School of Pharmacy’s Kelly N. Gable, PharmD, is among the inaugural class of the 2025 American Association of Psychiatric Pharmacists (AAPP). 

“I am definitely excited and quite honored to be on a list with some phenomenal psychiatric pharmacists from...

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).

Ripley ...

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.

Mi...

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.

The...

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...

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.

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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.

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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,...

Through a grant from the Faculty Emeriti Association, the Schools of Nursing and Pharmacy collaborated to host a Symposium on disparities in Maternal Health. With the screening of the documentary “Aftershock” and an interdisciplinary panel discussion, participants gained valuable insights into real-world challenges and evidence-based solutions to disp...

Month-long Observances Include Thought-Provoking, Creative, Fun-Filled Events   

Engaging and educational programming that acknowledges Black Heritage, Black History and Black Excellence will be celebrated during the month of February at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. Black Legacy: Embers of Resilience is this year’s theme. 

SIUE’s ...

Division of Student Affairs Focuses on the Harm to Students’ Academics, Mental Health and Well-Being   

In Spring 2023, food insecurity, housing insecurity and/or homelessness were reported among 52% of Southern Illinois University Edwardsville students who responded to a national Basic Student Needs Survey, conducted by the Hope Center at Temple Universit...

Survey Gives Coaches Insights on how to Better Help Athletes  

Most people would agree that there is more to an athlete than what meets the eye, and Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Josh Wooten, PhD, professor and chair of the Department of Exercise, Sport, and Nutrition Sciences, has been working to quantify that information and parlay it into a mor...

SIUE women's track and field freshman Teagan Sullivan (Dunlap, Ill.) has been selected as the Ohio Valley Conference Field Athletes of the Week.

Sullivan had a standout performance at the Bob Teel Invitational Jan.25. She competed in both the women's long jump and women's high jump events.

For long jump Sullivan claimed first out of 35 competitors at 5.77m (18-11). Thi...

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville will host storm spotter training on Tuesday, February 4th, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the Morris University Center (MUC) Oak/Redbud Room. The event is free and open to the public, with free parking available in Lot B starting at 6 p.m.

Led by SIUE’s extreme weather expert Alan W. Black, PhD, assistant professor and Graduate P...

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville hosts the debut screening of the documentary film “We Bear Witness:  The African American Legacy of Hadley Township, MO” at Dunham Theater on Thursday, Feb. 6 at 6 p.m. Veteran journalist and WSIE 88.7 The Sound’s Robin Boyce, associate director of underwriting, will moderate the esteemed panel.

The fil...

Donzaleigh Abernathy, acclaimed activist and author, goddaughter of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., delivered a heartfelt keynote at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s 42nd annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration Luncheon on Wednesday, Jan. 22. The celebration included the presentation of SIUE’s Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Awards, moving performance...

Jazz Artists from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Concert Jazz Band and four featured SIUE alumni will take the stage in both Edwardsville and midtown St. Louis in February for two stellar evenings. Opening night on the Edwardsville campus will precede “An Evening with the Chancellor at Jazz St. Louis.” The Edwardsville concert will also featu...

Director Dominic Dorsey and Staff Broaden Services for Greater Impact   

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Office for Accessible Campus Community and Equitable Student Support (ACCESS) has successfully completed a four-month-long certification program on how to create mentoring programs, activities and events that are inclusive to youth, voluntee...

The SIUE Office of Undergraduate Admissions will host virtual information sessions highlighting two programs that help incoming first-year students thrive at SIUE.

Newly admitted first-year students and family members are invited to learn more about the Student Success Program and the Community-Oriented Digital Engagement Scholars (CODES) Program at one of two informati...

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville alumni and friends are meeting in Florida for an exciting weekend at the ballpark this March. The SIUE Alumni Association is hosting a two-day event that will bring Cougars together to celebrate its community and to create memories.

The event kicks off Saturday, March 22 from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Homewood Suites in Palm Beach Gard...

The Southern Illinois University Edwardsville School of Nursing proudly hosted its 7th Annual Nurse Anesthesia White Coat Ceremony on Tuesday, Jan. 14, welcoming the Class of 2027 into the next phase of their rigorous academic and clinical training.

Held in the Meridian Ballroom, the event marked a significant milestone for the nursing anesthesia students as they transi...

Initiative Revived to Combat Violence in East St. Louis and Beyond  

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is one of many partners working with the 40 Days of Nonviolence and Beyond initiative in its ongoing mission to deter and ultimately eliminate violence in the East St. Louis area. The committee kicked off its campaign with a press conference, that included...

The Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE) Alumni Association and Athletics joined forces for an extraordinary evening of recognition and celebration for the 2025 Hall of Fame induction on Friday, Jan. 10. The event, held as part of the 2025 Alumni Weekend, highlighted the remarkable achievements of distinguished alumni and outstanding athletes, bringing togeth...

The actress-author and her siblings grew up with the King children and the Roberts family of actors 
 
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville welcomes actress and author Donzaleigh Abernathy as the keynote speaker at the 42nd Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration Luncheon. Abernathy features her father Reverend Doctor Ralph David Abernathy and his best frie...

In a vote of Ohio Valley Conference head women's tennis coaches, SIUE has been picked as the preseason favorite for the 2025 season.

The Cougars earned six of the seven first-place votes (teams could not vote for themselves) to receive 36 total points. The defending tournament champions look to repeat behind two-time All-OVC selections Amelia Gorman and Margaux Guibal B...

SIUE Welcomes more than 140 New International Students

A total of 140 new international students enrolled in the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville spring session, according to Cheryl Borowiak, interim executive director of the Office of International Affairs. To date, SIUE has 825 international students, representing 69 countries, enrolled for the spring semeste...

University Music Department announces May 4 Celebration in her honor 

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville announces the 100th birthday of Ruth Slenczynska, music professor emerita and pianist. Slenczynska is the last surviving pupil of composer-pianist Sergei Rachmaninoff. To honor Ruth Slenczynska's life, talent, and accomplishments, S...

SIUE women's track and field Ella Goodman (Taylorville, Ill.) has been selected at the Ohio Valley Conference Freshman of the Week.

Goodman made her debut for the Cougars at the Alexis Jarrett Invitational on January 11. During the indoor meet she ran the 800m taking third place with a time of 2:25.40.

This also places Goodman at fourth in the OVC women's indoor 800m.

At Southern Illinois University Edwardsville athletes from all around the world with varying backgrounds and experiences come together to pursue both academic and athletic success. As part of our You Belong Here series, we are diving into the journey and success of three standout Canadian students. SIUE baseball players Duncan McLaughlin, Mackenzie (Mack) Mitchell, and Kyl...

Expanding on its previous and current dramatic offerings and education, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville will present the inaugural SIUE Performing Arts Initiative on Wednesday, Jan. 22, according to Marc Schapman, DMA, professor of voice and chair of the Department of Music. 

The new series of performances and workshops will begin on Jan. 22 in the Dunham H...

Lindy Noel is a corporate communications specialist for the Columbus Blue Jackets hockey team in Ohio. Noel earned both her bachelor's degree in communication studies  (‘11) and her master’s degree in public administration and policy analysis (‘14) from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. Then, in 2024, blood donor and, eventually, a bone ma...

The SIU System is pleased to announce that both SIU Carbondale (SIUC) and SIU Edwardsville (SIUE) are engaging in a new partnership with the Gateway Equity Institute (GEI), a St. Louis based organization dedicated to advancing equity and justice. GEI empowers leaders to drive change, provides transformative training and engages youth through impactful diversity programs.

Lu’s Work in Enzyme Mimetic Chemistry is Acclaimed Nationwide

For his impressive and impactful research, teaching and mentoring in the area of enzyme mimetic chemistry, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Yun Lu, PhD, professor in the College of Arts and Sciences’ Department of Chemistry, has been promoted to the rank of Distinguished Research P...

For the 37th consecutive semester, SIUE student-athletes have earned a cumulative grade point average of better than 3.0. During the fall 2024 semester, the Cougars earned a 3.320. For the third time since transitioning to Division I, all 14 sports earned a team average GPA above 3.0.

"While we expect our student-athletes to prioritize academics and achieve these result...

The Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Office of Undergraduate Admissions invites students who are interested in transferring to SIUE from a community college or another university to attend Transfer Preview.

Designed specifically for prospective transfer students and their guests, the event, slated for Friday, Feb. 7, will provide insights into the transfer proc...

SIUE graduate guard Ray'Sean Taylor (Collinsville, Illinois) has been named the Ohio Valley Conference men's basketball Player of the Week after leading SIUE to two wins last week.

On the same weekend Taylor became SIUE's Division I career scoring leader, he also led the Cougars to a pair of wins, which moved the team back to .500 in OVC play. Taylor averaged 20.5 point...

As part of his duties as editor-in-chief of a national magazine that promotes scientific inquiry, critical investigation, and the use of reason in examining controversial and extraordinary claims, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Stephen Hupp, PhD, meets some interesting characters. Hupp, a professor in the Department of Psychology, landed the role of edit...