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As part of a system-wide initiative, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville has partnered with Google and the National Association of Higher Education Systems (NASH) to provide Google Career Certificates to students as co-curricular offerings or embedded into academic programs. SIUE students, faculty and staff now have the opportunity to Grow with Google and earn no-cost training licenses in the form of Google Career Certificates and Specia...

On Saturday, March 7, SIU School of Dental Medicine hosted SIU SDM March Mimosas Brunch 2026 to introduce current students to members of the SIU SDM Alumni Association. The inaugural event brought together practitioners at all levels over chicken & waffles, fresh fruit and champagne.

The scene was set for a welcome break from classes and plenty of networking. 
 
“The SIU SDM March Mimosas Brunch 2026 was a great opportunity for r...

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, Feb. 22. The recognition celebrates individuals who demonstrate dedication to promoting respect, compassion and cooperation a...

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 face a rapidly evolving economic landscape, access to capital remains a top priority. National SBDC data shows that clients who ...

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, the event connected residents with information about state programs and services supporting women’s health. Presentation...

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.

SIUE's next action is tomorrow when it begins the 2026 home schedule with a 5 p.m. contest against Minnesota at Cougar Field...

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 building community.

At IMPACT Strategies, Walker plays a pivotal role in advancing strategic initiatives and guiding projec...

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 construction industry.

Program Co-Directors Chris Gordon, associate dean of the SIUE School of Engineering, and Kristine Jarden, dir...

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 universities in 14 countries.

This comprehensive guide to sustainable energy, that contains more than...

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. Tyus placed second at 149 pounds. Woodcock took third place but won a true second-place match over Northern Illinois' Brett Smi...

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.

The event kicked off with welcoming remarks from Keith Becherer, director of SIUE Campus Recreation&#1...

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 to Engineering Day provided hands-on interactive activities and challenges, tours of SIUE’s st...

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. Representatives from the SIUE Office of Graduate and International Admissions and the Graduate School will be on hand to disc...

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 Futures project. The documentary is produced by Candace N. Hall, EdD, SEHHB assistant professor and progra...