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Southern Illinois University Edwardsville East St. Louis Charter High School student Keya Anderson received the Racial Harmony Award from the Center for Racial Harmony, recognizing her character, leadership and commitment to fostering understanding within the community.

Anderson received the award during the Center for Racial Harmony’s annual gathering held Sunday, ...

On Wednesday, March 18, the Illinois Small Business Development Center (SBDC) for the Metro East at SIUE is partnering with the Monroe County Economic Development Corporation to host a high-impact "SBDC Day" specifically designed to help local business owners navigate the complexities of securing business financing and scaling operations.

As small businesses fac...

Women’s health access and policy were the focus at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville on Monday, March 2, as the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) partnered with State Rep. Katie Stuart to host a community information session highlighting resources and legislative initiatives supporting women across the state.

Held in the Morris University Center, t...

SIUE right-hander McKayla Anderson has been selected as the Ohio Valley Conference Pitcher of the Week.

Anderson threw 5 1/3 scoreless innings in SIUE's 6-4 win Saturday at Tennessee Tech. Her pitching picked up the Cougars after falling behind in the second inning.

The sophomore from Algonquin, Illinois, has thrown seven innings this season and has not allowed a run.

Nicholas Walker, Vice President of Project Development and Strategy of IMPACT Strategies, is the recipient of Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s 2026 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...

The Construction Leadership Institute (CLI) at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville celebrated 39 graduates of its program Friday, March 6 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 construc...

Cambridge University Press is reporting the book “Sustainable Energy: Engineering Fundamentals and Applications” authored by Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Serdar Celik, PhD, a professor in the Department of Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineering, is now adopted as a textbook globally distributed to univers...

SIUE wrestling placed third at the 2026 Mid-American Conference Championships, its best-ever finish.

SIUE, which took seventh as its best previous team finish in 2017, collected a school-record eight placewinners at the MAC Championships.

Caleb Tyus and Brock Woodcock earned automatic bids to the NCAA Championships, which will be held March 19-21 in Cleveland, Ohio. Ty...

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s State Universities Annuitants Association (SUAA) chapter hosted State Rep. Kevin Schmidt, of the 114th district, who provided legislative updates from the 104th Illinois General Assembly, including a tour of the University’s new Health Sciences Complex on Wednesday, March 4...

On Saturday, Feb. 28, Society of Women Engineers (SWE) at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville hosted IGE Day for students, grades 6-12. Keynote speaker Cathleen Gotsch, Air Dominance Development Excellence Focal, was one of the industry professionals who offered insights into career paths and opportunities in STEM. Introduce a Girl ...

The Graduate and Professional Programs Open House at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is the perfect opportunity for individuals interested in furthering their education or advancing their careers to take the next step.

The event will be held on Monday, March 23, from 4-6 p.m. in the Morris University Center’s Legacy Room on the SIUE Edwardsville campus. ...

On Thursday, March 19, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Department of Educational Leadership in the School of Education Health and Human Behavior (SEHHB) is hosting a documentary screening titled “Things We Imagined: Black Futurity and Academic Life,” celebrating the latest work from the nationally recognized Imagined F...

When water flows cleanly from a tap, it carries with it the expertise of professionals trained for a job most people never see but upon which everyone depends. Illinois policymakers had the opportunity to see that infrastructure in action while touring Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Environmental Resources Training Center (ERTC).

ERTC welcomed Illinois ...

Kiyoko Proctor is names the Ohio Valley Conference Freshman of the week for the fourth time this year.

Just last week she was named both the freshman and player of the week. Proctor continued her strong scoring stretch, averaging 21.5 points per game over the final two regular-season contests. She scored 24 points against Western Illinois and added 19 against Eastern Il...

SIUE junior first baseman Ryan Niedzwiedz (North Aurora, Illinois) has been named the Ohio Valley Conference baseball Player of the Week after leading the Cougars to three wins during the week.

Niedzwiedz amassed an OPS of 1.447 for the week, including a slugging percentage of nearly .950. He hit .421 in five games with three home runs and nine runs batted in.

He was 1...

On Saturday, Feb. 28, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville concluded its celebration of Black History Month with a journey through Black fashion, hosted by Black Girls Rock. February's "Keeping It 100: Commemorating A Century of Black History" consisted of nearly 20 events where the SIUE community presented and participated in culturally infused performance, educati...

 
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville's National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC), members of the "Divine Nine" Black Greek Letter Organizations, traveled to the SIUE East St. Louis Charter High School (CHS) on the Wyvetter H. Younge Higher Education Campus and gave a presentation during the CHS Black History Assembly on Friday, Feb. 27.

CHS Princi...

Ricky Lallish has been named director of the Environmental Resources Training Center (ERTC) at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, assuming leadership of Illinois’ primary training facility for drinking water and wastewater treatment technology. He succeeds longtime director Matthew Maas.

Located at the north end of the SIUE campus, the ERTC partners with the...

On Feb. 25, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville students partnered with Southern Illinois University Carbondale students for an annual student-led lobby day at the Capitol building in Springfield. Students had the opportunity to connect with the legislators, express their appreciation for highlighting the im...

In celebration of Black History Month, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Learning Resource Center (LRC) located at East St. Louis Center on the Wyvetter Younge Higher Education Campus, welcomed Lauren Parks of House of Miles East St. Louis for an engaging, hands-on learning experience with Uni-Pres Kindercottage students. The program introduced young learners to th...

When Natalie Rosales-Hawkins returned to the Emerging Recreational Sports Leadership (ERSL) Conference this February, she did so not only as an experienced professional, but as someone whose career was first shaped in the very rooms she now helps lead.

Rosales-Hawkins, associate director of Recreational Programs in Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Campus Recreati...

Junior Grant Milbrath highlighted day two of the Ohio Valley Conference Indoor Championships with a first-place finish in the men's shot put at 1.65m (54-3.25).

Tyler Bell in a record-setting performance in the men's 60m hurdles, finished second in 7.96. He also placed seventh in the men's 60m dash (7.47). On the women's side, Mia Jackson earned a third-place finish in th...

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville faculty, students and programs continue to gain regional and national media coverage for their expertise, innovation and community engagement. Recent coverage highlights faculty thought leadership, alumni achievement, student opportunity and the University’s growing role as a civic and cultural anchor across the region.

Jessica Harris, PhD, has been appointed Executive Vice Chancellor and Chief of Staff following a national search. Dr. Harris’ appointment is effective March 2. Harris has served as Vice Chancellor for Anti-Racism, Diversity,  Equity,  and  Inclusion (ADEI) since March of 2021. Prior to that role, she served as Assistant Provost for Academic Equity...

Honoring Legacy. Celebrating Leadership. Inspiring the Next Generation.

During Women's History Month, communities across the country reflect on the women who have shaped institutions, movements, and futures. This March, the Learning Resource Center (LRC) at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s East St. Louis Center on the Wyvetter H. Younge Higher Education...

SIUE's freshman Kiyoko Proctor has been named the Ohio Valley Conference Player and Freshman of the week.

Proctor caught fire during the two-game road swing, averaging 23.5 points per game. She knocked down 23 points at Tennessee Tech and followed with 24 at Tennessee State, shooting 48.6 percent from the field and 50 percent from three-point range.

She knocked down ni...

SIUE freshman Mia Volpert has been selected as the Ohio Valley Conference Pitcher of the Week.

Volpert, a right-hander from Springfield, Illinois, did not allow a run over her 12 innings of work at this past weekend's Lion Classic.

She began the weekend with a shared shutout with Avery Arwood in a 3-0 victory over St. Thomas on Friday. Volpert struck out four during th...

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Assistant Vice Chancellor for Assessment and Planning and Director of University Housing Mallory Sidarous has received the Robert P. Cooke Talking Stick of the Year Award from the Association of College and University Housing Officers – International (ACUHO-I), a leading organization for campus housing and residence life...

SIUE students, faculty and staff celebrated Valentine’s season with moments of kindness and connection across campus. 

During “Take a Rose, Give a Rose” participants picked up a rose to share with someone who brightened their day, or kept one as a reminder of self-love. Each exchange reflected the power of simple gestures to create meani...

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs, Miriam Roccia, has named Angie Royal, EdD, as Associate Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs. Royal’s appointment begins April 7. Royal joins SIUE from Culver-Stockton College where she served most recently as Vice President for Student Experience. “Angie’s more than 20 ...

After a national search, Tandra Taylor, PhD, is Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s new Assistant Vice Chancellor for Educational Pathways and Community Engagement. In this role, Taylor will be based at SIUE East St. Louis Center on the Wyvetter H. Younge Higher Education Campus. Provost Denise Cobb expressed ...

On Feb.19, members of Southern Illinois University Edwardsville faculty joined Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker for the ribbon-cutting of Teklab’s newly expanded laboratory facility in Collinsville. Teklab is a veteran-owned laboratory established in 1982, renowned for its analytical services in te...

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Chancellor Emeritus and Former First Lady, philanthropists David and Kay Werner, have donated $100,000 to establish an endowed scholarship in SIUE's School of Education Health and Human Behavior (SEHHB). The first $5,000 award will be announced this semester.

“We...

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville continued its annual honors recruitment tradition this February, welcoming high-achieving students to campus for Honors Scholarship Day before traveling to high schools across the region to personally surprise select incoming students with the Meridian Scholarship, the University’s most prestigious award.

Honors Scholarshi...

SIUE track and field's Grant Milbrath had received Ohio Valley Conference Male Field Co-Athlete of the week for the second time ths season. He previously won the award Jan. 14 after his performance at the Alexis Jarrett Invitational. 

Milbrath led SIUE track and field in day one of the Russ Jewett Indoor Gorilla Classic (Feb. 13). He finished first o...

Margaux Guibal Britt has been named the Ohio Valley Conference women's tennis Singles Player of the Week.

Guibal Britt finished 2-0 on the week in leading the 5-1 Cougars to victories over Bradley and Maryville.

The senior from Rossville, Tennessee, picked up a win at No. 2 singles and one at No. 1. She provided a crucial point in the Cougars' 4-3 win over Bradley with...

Kiyoko Proctor has received Ohio Valley Conference freshman of the week honors for the second time this season.

Proctor paced SIUE offensively over the two-game homestand, averaging 15.0 points per game. She scored 18 points against Southeast Missouri and followed with 12 against UT Martin, finishing the stretch with 30 total points. Proctor knocked down three three-poi...

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is recognizing Black History Month throughout February with a series of campus events celebrating Black history, culture, and community.  

 This month’s programming includes performances, presentations, discussions, and community-centered activities hosted by campus organizations and depa...

 
On Feb. 10, University Housing hosted the Housing Dean’s List Reception to recognize Southern Illinois University Edwardsville residents who achieved a place on the Fall 2025 Dean’s List. More than 90 recipients, along with their families and guests, attended this year’s event. Campus administrators,&#1...

In continuation of its celebration of the centennial of Route 66, the SIUE 66ers and head men's basketball coach Brian Barone participated on Monday, Feb. 6, in a State of Illinois press conference in Granite City, Illinois. Governor J.B. Pritzker hosted the Route 66 Centennial press conference at the It's Electric Neon Park Sign, hig...

SIUE junior guard Tyler King (St. Louis) has been named the Ohio Valley Conference men's basketball Player and Newcomer of the Week after leading SIUE to a pair of wins this past week.

King led the Cougars with a strong offensive week. He knocked down 50 percent of his shots and averaged 20.5 points in wins over Lindenwood and Little Rock. He scored 22 points Tuesday to...

U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth of Illinois met with Metro East child care providers, families and child care provider leaders from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Early Childhood Center, Brightpoint, Michelle’s Place Cahokia Heights, Early Explorations and Early Explorations Too Childcare Centers, Step by Step, Uni-Pr...

SIUE men's basketball's Feb. 21 contest on the road at Tennessee State has been selected for national television. The Cougars and Tigers will meet on ESPNU with an adjusted tipoff time of 1 p.m.

For the fourth straight year the League is utilizing a Wild Card selection process to determine the linear broadcasts, with selections determined and announced approximate two w...

Two distinguished faculty members have been honored by the Southern Illinois University System for their longtime efforts to advance antiracism, diversity, equity and inclusion (ADEI).

Marc E. Morris, PhD, JD, and Howard Rambsy II, PhD, each received the prestigious Dr. Wesley G. Robinson-McNeese ADEI Lifetime Achievement Award during the SIU Board of Trustees meeting F...

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Chancellor James T. Minor, PhD, recently appeared on “Listen, St. Louis with Carol Daniel.” His in-depth interview was the opening episode of the show’s Black History Month programming and is distributed by Nine PBS. 

Minor and Daniel discussed&#160...

Tremolos flared brilliantly at the Annual Jazz Alumni Concert performance in Dunham Hall Theater, Feb. 4. The Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Concert Jazz Band welcomed back star alumni bassist Carlos Henderson (’96), and trombonist Chris Leach (’96), to fill the theater with lively performances of reworked favorites and a touching tribute to former...

 
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s student government held its second Annual State of the Student Body address on Monday, Feb. 2, at the Morris University Center.

Student Body President Jenna Nestor, a third-year marketing and management major, led presentations of the various committe...

On Jan. 31, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville School of Pharmacy (SOP) hosted a Diabetes Patient Education Symposium in Morris University Center. Attendees were provided information and counseling about diabetes management, current treatment topics and available health resources.

The symposium included ...

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, Dining Services and the Morris University Center/Student Success Center announces the grand opening of Chimega Mart, a cutting-edge, cashierless convenience store located on the second floor of the Student Success Center. Chimega Mart is the newest addition to the Student Success Center and represents an innovative step forward ...

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville will host the 62nd Annual Lincoln Laureates Convocation and Investiture, where Governor JB Pritzker will confer the state’s highest civilian honor for professional achievement and public service to five distinguished Illinois residents. Hosted by the Lincoln Academy of Illinois, the next cohort of Lincoln Laureates will recei...

Alexis Yociss, a graduate student in nutrition and dietetics at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, has won the title of Outstanding Student of the Year for the Nutrition and Dietetics Coordinated Program from the Illinois Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Yociss will be recognized at the awards ceremony during the Illinois&...

This February, the United States tradition of recognizing Black history during the second month of the year turns 100 years old. In 1926, historian and educator Carter G. Woodson, PhD, founded Negro History Week to celebrate African American achievements on a national scale. Decades later, educators proposed expanding the week to Black History...

For the third consecutive term, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville has posted an enrollment increase. SIUE’s overall enrollment for spring 2026 increased by 6.5% to 11,932 when including continuing, first-time, transfer and early college students. This is SIUE’s highest overall enrollment for spring since the Spring 2022 semester.

Through inte...

 
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s presentation of “DANCE BREAK: Fancy Footwork” on Wednesday, Jan. 28, was a collaboration between University Dance Company and Chamber Project Saint Louis. The vibrant stage show celebrated the powerful partnership between live music and dance.

Inviting a...

On Friday, Jan. 16, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Military and Veteran Services (MAVS) partnered with The Wounded Warrior Project (WWP) to provide resources to veterans at a Southern Illinois Veterans Lunch. The WWP is recognized as one of the nation’s leading veteran’s organizations, freely assisting post 9/11 wounded, ill, injured veterans...

SIUE freshman Lauren miller has earned Ohio Valley conference women's basketball freshman of the week honors for the fifth time this season. She is the first student-athlete in SIUE women's basketball program history to receive the award more than four time in a single season. 

Miller was one of two scoring leaders against Tennessee State (Jan. 22) with 15 points, ...

SIUE baseball junior Ryan Niedzwiedz(North Aurora, Illinois) has been selected as the Ohio Valley Conference Preseason Player of the Year by D1Baseball.com as part of its OVC Season Preview.

The college baseball news outlet also tabbed SIUE for a third-place finish in the OVC.

Niedzwiedz was an All-OVC first team selection as a sophomore in 2025 after finishing the sea...

SIUE women's tennis swept the first week of play and earned Ohio Valley Conference honors for singles and doubles.

Elena Palioura was named the OVC Singles Player of the Week. Margaux Guibal Britt and Cydney Rogers were selected as the OVC Doubles Team of the Week.

Paliouri, a sophomore from Thessaloniki, Greece, was 2-0 for the week with No. 2 singles victories over I...

Students, faculty, staff and community members gathered Wednesday, Jan. 21, in the Meridian Ballroom at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville for the 43rd Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration Luncheon, highlighted by a keynote address from Dr. Ilyasah Shabazz, award-winning author, educator and global voice for human rights. The event blended artistic perfor...

SIUE wrestling made a big leap in the Mid-American Conference rankings this month.

Provided by WrestleStat, the team and individual rankings will continue throughout the season.

As a team, SIUE moved into the No. 3 spot in the 12-team conference after previously being ranked sixth.

Three SIUE wrestlers lead their respective weight classes. Marcel Lopez (133), Caleb Ty...

On Jan. 13, Illinois State Rep. Kevin Schmidt, of the 114th district visited Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s WE CARE Clinic on the Wyvetter H. Younge Higher Education Campus (WHYHEC) in East St. Louis to explore its holistic healthcare services, including its community outre...

On Jan. 15, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Cougar Cupboard hosted its third annual winter clothing giveaway, drawing more than a hundred students in the SIUE community. The “Sharing the Warmth at SIUE” donation and giveaway took place in the Goshen Lounge in Morris University&...

SIUE softball's Avery Arwood has been honored by D1Softball.com as a member of the 2026 Preseason Mid-Major Top 100 Player Rankings.

Arwood, a sophomore right-handed pitcher from St. Joseph, Michigan, was named the 2025 Ohio Valley Conference Freshman of the Year and was a first team All-OVC selection.

She led the 2025 Cougars in victories (11) and earned run average (...

The Ohio Valley Conference announced their track and field indoor watch list Tuesday. Tanner Emerson returns as the reigning OVC Men's 3000m indoor champion after winning the title last season with a personal best time of 8:21.36.

SIUE also had four athletes named to the OVC Indoor Track and Field Athletes to watch list.

Konrad Sacha was named the men's indoor track at...

It’s time for prospective students and their guests to experience life as a Cougar this spring at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. Two Preview SIUE events, slated for Saturday, Feb. 21, and Saturday, March 28, give students the opportunity to see everything the University has to offer.

Designed for high school and transfer students, Preview SIUE events...

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville has hired Bill Cross, MBA, as the new Facilities Management Director, effective January  20. Cross is an alumnus (‘09) who earned his bachelor’s degree in computer management information systems. He comes to the role with extensive experience as a leader in executive-level fa...

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s School of Nursing (SON) held its annual White Coat ceremony for 39 Nurse Anesthesiology practitioners on Jan. 13 in the Meridian Ballroom in Morris University Center. Members of this cohort, who graduate in 2028, have completed one year of didactic education and...

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Amari’ah Carter received the John Lewis Youth Leadership Award, a partnership between the National Association of Secretaries of State (NASS) and Illinois Secretary of State. Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias presented Carter the award during a ceremony at 2:30 p.m. on Jan. 7....

As the first week of classes marked the launch of the spring semester, several offices within the Enrollment Management division came together for a final day in the Morris University Center to offer services in a centralized location for students.

“We centralized enrollment services to create a single, coordinated point of contact for students — reducing th...

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville professor emeritus, jazz guitarist, recording artist and beloved colleague Rick Haydon died on Sunday, Jan. 11.  He was 75.

An SIUE alumnus (’82, ‘87), Haydon was the first to graduate from SIUE’s newly created Jazz Studies program in...

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is committed to developing future leaders through rigorous academic programs and dedicated faculty. Each semester, undergraduate students who demonstrate exceptional academic achievement are recognized on the Dean’s List.

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

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville faculty, students and programs continue to receive regional and national media coverage for their expertise, innovation and community engagement. Recent stories highlight SIUE’s presence in major news outlets, student-led initiatives, and applied learning with real-world impact.

1. SIUE faculty expertise cited by The New York...

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville has appointed Praveen V. Vadlani, PhD, MBA, as executive director of the National Corn-to-Ethanol Research Center (NCERC), effective Tuesday, Jan. 7. Vadlani will also hold a tenured faculty appointment as a professor in SIUE’s Department of Chemistry.

Vadlani’s work spans biofuels, b...

SIUE freshman Lauren Miller has received Ohio Valley Conference women's basketball freshman of the week honors for the fourth time this season. She is now one of three athletes that have received this honor four times in one season. 

Miller had a strong performance against both Lindenwood (Jan. 6) and Little Rock (Jan. 8), posting ten points in each game. Agai...

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Riza Demirer, PhD, was featured in Institutional Investor for his ongoing research in emerging topics that are shaping the future of business and finance. Demirer is a professor in the Department of Economics and Finance in the SIUE School of Busines...

SIUE men's basketball's Jan. 22 contest, where it will play host to Tennessee State at First Community Arena, has been selected for national television. The Cougars and Tigers will meet on ESPNU with a scheduled tipoff time of 8 p.m.

For the fourth-straight year the League is utilizing a Wild Card selection process to determine the linear broadcasts, with selections det...

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville has named Maurina L. Aranda, PhD, associate professor in the Department of Biological Sciences, as the recipient of the 2025 Paul Simon Outstanding Teacher-Scholar Award. The annual award recognizes tenured faculty who contribute original research or creative activities and integrate that research or creative activity into their te...

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville will reopen its Centralized Enrollment Services, a convenient one-stop option for students to finalize enrollment and get connected before classes begin. Dedicated SIUE staff will be stationed in Morris University Center (MUC) to offer support to ensure the continue...

As the New Year progresses, it’s time for prospective and admitted students to set goals and envision the next steps in their educational journeys. Southern Illinois University Edwardsville invites these individuals and their guests to add a campus visit to their calendars this spring.

“Whether you are just beginning the college search process or have alread...