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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 friend and her godfather, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., in her coffee table pictorial “Partners To History, Martin...

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 Britt.

Southeast Missouri, looking for its third consecutive regular season title, was picked second with 28 points. Western ...

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 semester. 

“The Office of International Affairs has added more programming for students to encourage early involvement o...

University Music Department announces May 4 Celebration in her honor 

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville announces the 100th birthday of Ruth Slenczynska,  College of Arts and Sciences’ professor emerita and pianist. Slenczynska is the last surviving pupil of composer-pianist Sergei Rachmaninov. To honor Ruth Slenczynska's life, talent, and accomplishments, SIUE will host the Ruth Slenczynska Centennial Celebration Concert at Dunham Hall Thea...

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.

PHOTO: Ella Goodman

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 Kyle Hepburn’s stories are not just about sports but about finding a true home away from home.

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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 Hall Theater and will feature Chamber Project Saint Louis (CPSTL), with the University’s own Professor of Cello Marta Si...

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 marrow donor, Noel performed a selfless act of service when she donated her kidney to her colleague.

Noel noticed a post from ...

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.

SIU and GEI are partnering to provide the Anytown Campus Program to 100 students from SIU Carbondale and SIU Edwardsville, pl...

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 Professor of Chemistry. 

“I am thrilled to have been awarded the title of Distinguished Research Professor,”...

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 results, we do not take their accomplishments for granted," Director of Athletics Andrew Gavin said. "We're especially proud that t...

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 process, including admission requirements, transfer credits, student support services, and financial aid.

“Transfer Previe...

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 points, 6.0 rebounds per game, 2.0 assists and 2.0 steals in two games last week.

Taylor scored 23 points Thursday to lead SIUE p...

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 editor of Skeptical Inquirer magazine in 2023. Featured topics include the paranormal, fringe science and a number of “unus...

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Chancellor James T. Minor, PhD, conferred degrees upon 1,411 eligible graduates during December 2024 commencement exercises, held Friday and Saturday, Dec. 13-14 in the First Community Arena at the Vadalabene Center.

Led by Denise Cobb, PhD, provost and vice chancellor for academic affairs and respective deans, SIUE’s 132nd commencement celebration began at 2 p.m. Friday with the School of Nursing. Kassidy Nunn, Bachelor of Science, Nursing, gave ...