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Experiential learning opportunities build on knowledge gained in the classroom to enrich the student experience and prepare future leaders to shape a changing world. But, these co-curricular activities come with associated costs that can make it difficult for students to participate and compete in national opportunities. 

Now, the Beetner family has contributed $35,000 to create an endowment that will provide additional resources for Southern Illinois University Edwardsville School of Engi...

For 30 minutes, with only a pen, a notebook and unbridled imagination, students at the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville East St. Louis Charter High School (CHS) brought to life aliens, vampires, lovelorn teenagers and more. 

CHS’s Creative Writing Club is in its second full year of operation, facilitated by Valerie Vogrin, professor in the Department of English Language and Literature, and Carolyn Kribs, CHS social studies faculty associate. After school, students assemble i...

Who says you can’t have the best of both worlds? Advancing in your studies and soaking in some summer sun are both possible via Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Summer Session.

SIUE offers nearly 1,000 summer classes, including more online courses than ever! Registration begins Monday, March 25 at siue.edu/summer/apply-or-register.

A variety of introductory general education and required upper-division classes are offered during summer session. Most courses meet for five...

The Southern Illinois University School of Dental Medicine (SDM) hosted its annual Women Dentists  Luncheon Panel on Thursday, March 14 in Roller Hall on the SDM campus. Sponsored by the SDM chapter of American Association of Women Dentists (AAWD), the event focused on navigating careers and family with the topic “Design Your Life.”

The 50 attendees listened to four panelists that included three SDM alumnae: Dr. Meg Bircher, who has a private dental practice in Smithton; D...

The Illinois Small Business Development Center (SBDC)/Procurement Technical Assistance Centers (PTAC) network is hosting an informational workshop from 9 a.m.-3:15 p.m. Tuesday, April 16 to promote, educate and provide resources to small businesses eligible to participate in the Small Business Administration’s (SBA) Historically Underutilized Business Zone (HUBZone) program.

In addition to the HUBZone seminar, the SBDC network is collaborating with the Greater East St. Louis Business Deve...

Prospective students and the general public are invited to learn more about graduate studies at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s joint Graduate Admissions Open House and Graduate School Research Symposium on Monday, April 1.

The Graduate Admissions Open House will be held from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. in the Pre-Function Room, adjacent to the Morris University Center’s Meridian Ballroom. The Graduate School Research Symposium will be held from 2:30-4 p.m. in the Meridian Ballroom.

Because hands can wield pain and destruction but can also bring comfort and love, celebrated fabric artist Edna Patterson-Petty led Southern Illinois University Edwardsville East St. Louis Center’s (ESLC) Project Success students in developing a work of art made out of decorated hands. 

The Pulitzer Arts Foundation of St. Louis commissioned SIUE alumna Patterson and her granddaughter, artist Eugenia Alexander, both of East St. Louis, to work in collaboration with the Project Success ...

The Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Graduate School has presented its 2020-22 Hoppe Research Professor Award to the School of Engineering’s Sinan Onal, PhD, an assistant professor in the Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering.

The Hoppe Research Professor Award recognizes and supports faculty members whose research or creative activities have the promise of making significant contributions to their fields of studies. The award supports a significant portion of a fac...

The room was full of excitement and energy of the learning kind, as groups of Southern Illinois University Edwardsville East St. Louis Charter High School (CHS) students gathered around tables with activities centered around pi. 

The William Graebe Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Lab at the CHS held its first Pi Day Festival on Thursday, March 14, the internationally known day of pi. 

 “Pi is the mathematical constant that has the worldwide symbol o...

American Water has named SIUE alumna Cheryl Norton as president of New Jersey American Water and senior vice president of its Eastern Division effective March 25. Norton replaces Deborah Degillio, who has been named chief customer officer of American Water.

Norton earned a bachelor’s degree in biology and a master’s degree in environmental studies from SIUE’s College of Arts and Sciences.

Norton has been president of Missouri American Water, the company’s thir...

The Missouri Historical Society named SIUE alumna Christina Renz as its chief financial officer. She succeeds Benjamin Washington, who left the organization in July.

Renz holds bachelor's and master's degrees in accountancy from the SIUE School of Business, where she serves on the Accounting Advisory Board.

Renz was assistant vice president of finance at St. Louis College of Pharmacy for the last three years. Prior to that, she was a senior manager at KPMG, focusing on audi...

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville School of Pharmacy (SOP) second-year student Brett Norvell, of Moro, has received the Pharmacists Mutual Community Pharmacy Scholarship from the American Pharmacists Association (APhA) Foundation.

The scholarship honors student pharmacists who have demonstrated academic excellence and a commitment to advancing the future of community pharmacy in the U.S.

“The Pharmacists Mutual Community Pharmacy Scholarship will help support my future personal o...

Can Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia be determined early? Can they be cured with a “multivariable” approach? Southern Illinois University Edwardsville alumnus John Q. Walker, PhD, examines these things and more during the Arts & Issues’ presentation of “Solving Alzheimer’s” at 7:30 p.m. Friday, April 12 in Morris University Center’s Meridian Ballroom. 

According to Walker, chief technology officer (CTO) and founder of uMETHOD Health in...

The Parker & Co. Boutique women’s apparel e-commerce business is expanding by selling clothing at Kindred in West County Mall.

Parker & Co. owner Sara Duguay has worked with the Illinois Small Business Development Center (SBDC) for the Metro East at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville since late 2018. She has consulted continuously with SBDC Director Jo Ann DiMaggio May to gain insights and guidance on running her business more efficiently.

Parker & Co offers a large variety of app...

Robert Warner, vice president of construction at Drury Development Corp., is the recipient of Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s 2019 Construction Leadership Institute (CLI) Alumni Leadership Award. The ceremony was Friday, March 8 as a part of the CLI Alumni Day and Graduation celebration.

The CLI Alumni Leadership Award recognizes an outstanding graduate who has demonstrated exceptional leadership and service to the St. Louis area building community.

“CLI’s mission...

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s new Master in Fine Arts (MFA) in creative writing program will host award-winning novelist Vu Tran and poet TJ Jarrett Friday and Saturday, April 5-6. Both authors will read in The Cougar Store at the Morris University Center (MUC) followed by lively question-and-answer sessions.

“Bringing visiting writers to campus is a hallmark of a vital MFA program,” said Professor Valerie Vogrin, one of the creative writing faculty organizing th...

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Andrew Greenwood, PhD, has been recognized with the Graduate School’s 2019-20 Vaughnie Lindsay New Investigator Award for his significant research contributions to his field, the College of Arts and Sciences (CAS), and the University as a whole.

Greenwood is an assistant professor of musicology and graduate program director in the CAS Department of Music. He will receive a combined $12,500 from the SIUE Graduate School and CAS to be used i...

Attendance at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Spring Previews for prospective students have administrators and admissions personnel optimistically looking at fall 2019 as a stabilizing impact upon overall enrollment.

Since the all-time enrollment of 14,265 in fall 2015, SIUE has dropped 984 students during the course of the state of Illinois budget crisis. However, the fall 2018 enrollment of 13,281 still ranks 17^th all-time at the University

Total attendance at Preview SIUE ...

Marvin Woods and Viola Pancratz, co-owners of Project Controls Group, Inc. in St. Louis, were encouraged by the contacts they made at the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Higher Education Diverse Business Fair on Wednesday, March 13. 

Woods and Pancratz were among the more than 60 vendors from Missouri and Illinois who attended the third annual Diverse Business Fair, “Making Connections,” hosted by SIUE in the Morris University Center’s Meridian Ballroom. Thirtee...

The Center for Spirituality and Sustainability at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is hosting its 16th annual Leadership Awards Dinner at 7 p.m. on Saturday, March 30 in the LeClaire Room on the N. O. Nelson Campus of Lewis and Clark Community College in Edwardsville.

Each year the Center bestows two awards, one for Spirituality Leadership and one for Leadership in Sustainability. These dual awards reflect the Center’s mission to “promote humanity’s sacred connection ...

For the second year in a row, an NCERC at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville student staff member was honored with scholarships from the agriculture and ethanol industries. NCERC Graduate Assistant Krista Russell was recognized twice in February, receiving the Renewable Fuels Association (RFA) National Ethanol Conference scholarship, as well as the National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) William C. Berg Academic Excellence in Agriculture award.

A Jerseyville native, Russell’s acad...

The Southern Illinois University Edwardsville School of Engineering Department of Computer Science hosted its 4^th annual eHacks competition March 8-9 at the T-REX Innovation Center in downtown St. Louis.

Nineteen projects, completed by approximately 80 participants, were created and judged. This year’s competition featured numerous game projects, as well as projects involving hardware, and one that included a robotic laser. 

Competitors came from collegiate institutions, including S...

When Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Department of Campus Recreation installed artificial turf fields on campus at the recreation complex, it planned on heightening engagement with the community and scheduling more events at the site. That vision is coming to fruition as external groups are signing up to utilize the state-of-the-art surface.

“With the installation of the turf last year, Campus Recreation was able to be more proactive looking at rental opportunities durin...

A Season for the Child (SfC), the family-oriented live theater season sponsored by the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Friends of Theater and Dance (FOTAD), will present its second production of the season: Myth, Mystique & Magic.

Myth, Mystique & Magic will be performed by StagePlay Learning at 2 p.m. Saturday, March 23 in Dunham Hall Theater on the SIUE campus.

Individual tickets are $7 for adults and $5 for children. They may be purchased through the Theater and Dance Box Office a...

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville School of Pharmacy (SOP) students continue to enhance their academic profile among the nation’s best in board pass rates and assessments.  

The SOP Class of 2018 North American Pharmacist Licensure Examination^® (NAPLEX) board pass rate was 97.3 percent, which was No. 1 in both Missouri and Illinois, and ranked 19^th nationally among 135 pharmacy schools. The NAPLEX exam measures a student’s knowledge of the practice of pharmacy.

Th...

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Student Opportunities for Academic Results (SOAR) Coordinator of Student Retention Darryl Cherry and Academic Advisor Efrosini Hortis have taken leadership roles in NACADA: The Global Community for Academic Advising.

Both will serve two-year appointments: Cherry as chair of the First-Year Students Advising Community, and Hortis as chair of the Global Engagement Advising Community.

“Serving as chairperson provides a wonderful opportunity for profe...

The City of Centralia is pleased to bring a valuable small business resource to the area. The Illinois Small Business Development Center (SBDC) for the Metro East will host local business owners and entrepreneurs from throughout the region for staff introductions and one-on-one counseling sessions.

The event will be held from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Wednesday, April 3 at City Hall, 101 S. Locust Street in Centralia. A 60-minute exclusive workshop, “Social Media Best Practices,” will be prese...

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville students and alumni once again had the opportunity to look for employment, internships, educational advancement and more during the SIUE Career Development Center’s (CDC) annual two-day spring Career Fair. 

“It is important to keep hosting the career fairs to connect our students and alumni with employers,” said Carrie Smolar, CDC assistant director. “This opportunity gives students and alumni a chance to network with employ...

Blossoming for the first time on the campus of Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is Orchid Ensemble, highly acclaimed and unique musicians who blend a variety of musical styles to produce an intriguing and delightful sound experience for audiences worldwide. 

Orchid Ensemble, nominated to receive the annual Canadian musical award JUNO, will perform at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, April 6 at the Center for Spirituality and Sustainability. 

The trio consists of Lan Tung (Taiwan/Canada) ...

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s college student personnel administration (CSPA) master’s program is the largest in the region, and among the fastest developing and most innovative with its continual expansion of external partnerships that add value for its students and those being served.

“SIUE’s college student personnel administration program focuses on social justice and student development, as we immerse future educational leaders in rigorous, high-qualit...

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s University Marketing and Communications Department received 13 awards in the 34th annual Educational Advertising Awards announced in early March. Higher Education Marketing Report sponsors the awards.

The Educational Advertising Awards is the largest, oldest and most respected educational advertising awards competition in the country. This year, over 2,200 entries were received from more than 1,000 colleges, universities and secondary schools fr...

The Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Center for Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Research, Education and Outreach will host 5-12^th grade students from across southern Illinois at the regional Science and Engineering Research Challenge on campus Saturday, March 23.

The 35^th annual competition will be held from 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. in the Morris University Center. The SERC will feature the finest STEM-focused student projects from a 10-county area. The general public i...

The Southern Illinois University Edwardsville School of Engineering’s Luke Snell Chapter of the American Concrete Institute (ACI) has been designated a 2018 ACI Outstanding University.

The award honors University student activities, using a point system based on participation in concrete-related activities and programs. SIUE joins 80 other institutions that received the Outstanding University award.

“The School of Engineering Department of Construction has always fully supported th...

College Factual’s 2019 Best Value Business Administration Schools report ranks Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s School of Business 25th among 711 programs nationally as “Best Value for the Money.” SIUE’s business administration program stands among the top five percent of all programs for value.

“We are pleased to see that the College Factual rankings recognize the tremendous educational value associated with our BSBA program,” said School of...

The Luke Snell American Concrete Institute (ACI) Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Student Chapter proved victorious in the ACI Illinois Chapter’s Fiber Reinforced Concrete Bowling Ball competition held Saturday, Feb. 9 in Elmhurst.

According to the ACI Illinois Chapter, the objective of the concrete competition is to demonstrate the benefits of fiber use in concrete, to facilitate interaction between industry professionals and student members, and to enable students to earn money...

Built By Battle, LLC (BXB) has been a client of the Illinois Small Business Development Center (SBDC) for the Metro East at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville since 2015.

Owner Danny Smith created BXB to offer quality t-shirts, baseball tees, tanks, and sweatshirts for both men and women. When an individual wears the BXB apparel, it’s a message that battles have been faced and life challenges have been tackled. The apparel reflects BXB’s optimistic messages “for the eve...

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville School of Engineering’s Dennis Bouvier, PhD, associate professor in the Department of Computer Science, is co-author of a computer science paper deemed #4 most influential in recent history by the Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) Special Interest Group on Computer Science Education (SIGCSE).

In celebration of the ACM’s 50^th annual SIGCSE Technical Symposium, the leading computer science education group highlighted research that has ...

When the book opened and the reader began, “From there to here, from here to there, funny things are everywhere . . .,” Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Head Start/Early Head Start preschoolers sat in rapt attention. 

In celebration of the nationwide Read Across America Day and Dr. Seuss’ birthday on Friday, March 1, SIUE Head Start and the Gateway Chapter of the Links, Incorporated promoted literacy with the reading of Dr. Seuss’ One Fish Two Fish Red Fish...

For the purpose of supporting and retaining black students, the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Black Faculty and Staff Association (BFSA) held its inaugural Scholarship Gala on Sunday, Feb. 24 in the Morris University Center’s Meridian Ballroom. The Gala raised more than $4,000. 

“The purpose of our Scholarship Gala was to engage black faculty, staff, alumni and community leaders in assisting to raise scholarship funds for black students in need,” said Lakesha ...

SIUE alumnus Jason Henderson has been named the new Edwardsville District 7 superintendent of schools.

Henderson currently serves as assistant superintendent of Triad Community Unit School District 2. He will assume his new role in Edwardsville following the retirement of Lynda Andre at the end of the school year.

Henderson earned a master’s in education, secondary education, from SIUE in 1998. He is slated to complete SIUE’s educational leadership doctorate program in May 2019.

T...

SIUE alumna Cathy Hamilton is the new economic development director for Granite City.

Hamilton earned a bachelor’s in speech communication, with a specialization in public relations, from SIUE in 1997. She also achieved a master’s in public administration from SIUE in 1998.

Details on her plans for Granite City were posted Thursday, Feb. 29 on AdvantageNews.com.

The SIUE American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) Student Chapter participated in the 2019 Saint Louis Science Center SciFest Engineering Expo on Saturday, Feb. 23. Chapter members demonstrated a small shake table model with instrumentation and described to visitors fundamental structural engineering concepts that engineers need to consider when designing buildings and bridges.

Visitors, especially children, were invited to build structural models which were then mounted to the shake table to...

SIUE Women’s Basketball and SIUE Pink Zone joined forces to raise awareness and funds for Susan G. Komen Missouri for the seventh consecutive year. This year’s effort raised $7,800 to fight breast cancer.

Fundraising events were capped by the women’s and men’s basketball teams as they played UT-Martin on Saturday, Feb. 16 in the Vadalabene Center. Breast cancer survivors were honored during the women’s game.

Other Pink Zone events held throughout January and Febru...

Collinsville Community Unit School District #10 has named SIUE alumnus Brad Skertich as its new superintendent of schools effective the 2019-20 school year.

Skertich earned a master’s in education/education administration from SIUE in 2001. Read more about Skertich in an Alton Telegraph story published Tuesday, Feb. 26.

From marching with Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and warning Malcolm X weeks before his assassination, to working with Nelson Mandela and the African National Congress, to helping illuminate and preserve black antiquity in his native town of East St. Louis, 83-year-old Reginald Petty is a seasoned civil rights leader, activist, educator, author, historian and former Peace Corp director worthy of his own acclaim. 

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville East St. Louis Center’s Learning...

Marvin Johnson, senior director of Integrated Services Management at Johnson & Johnson, Inc., spoke to an audience at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville on Tuesday, Feb. 19 and delivered a resounding message for African American men facing hardships and dilemmas in corporate America – adapt and overcome. 

It was the caveat around which Johnson measured out advice during his presentation of “The Plight of African American Male in Corporate America: A Political and Social ...

Southeastern Illinois College (SIC) and the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville School of Nursing (SON) have agreed to offer an accelerated path to a bachelor’s in nursing (BSN) that would allow students to complete their general education courses at SIC, earning an associate’s in nursing, then complete their baccalaureate nursing coursework online through SIUE.

Students can take classes at SIC for three years and begin a job in their profession, while working online to obtain...

Emmanuel Eneyo, PhD, joined the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville faculty in 1989 as an assistant professor in industrial engineering and advanced through the ranks. 

Eneyo served as the program director for industrial engineering from 1999-2005. In 2000, the manufacturing engineering program was added to industrial engineering, causing the unit’s title to be changed from Industrial Engineering (IE) to Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering (IME). 

He continued his te...

The Southern Illinois University Edwardsville online master’s in healthcare informatics has been ranked 18^th nationally by onlinemasters.com in its 2019 Best Online Master’s in Health Services Programs.  

Healthcare informatics professionals integrate the worlds of medicine and technology by combining their expertise in data management, patient care and information technology systems. The master’s in healthcare informatics emphasizes the application of state-of-the-a...

More than 100 people showed their various dance moves on Saturday, Feb. 23 for the purpose of raising money for Southern Illinois University Ewardsville’s seventh annual dance marathon. 

The University raised a total of more than $40,000 for the Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals in the St. Louis area, which is part of the nationwide “For the Kids” (FTK) movement. 

Dance Marathon is a student-driven, year-round effort to raise funds and awareness for the loc...

SIUE psychology professors Drs. Jeremy Jewell and Steve Hupp played a Myth vs. Truth game on Show Me St. Louis to promote their books Great Myths of Adolescence and Great Myths of Child Development.

The eye-opening books offer important guidance for teens, parents, psychologists, educators and others by shattering stereotypes and debunking widely held misconceptions related to adolescence and child development.

“This is the type of information we teach in SIUE’s Clinical Child and ...

What began as a random roommate pairing via Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s University Housing has transpired into a successful business venture for two sophomores pursuing bachelor’s degrees in computer management and information systems (CMIS) from the School of Business.

Julian Smith, of Anna, and Diego Espinoza, of Round Lake, connected quickly during an ice breaker session their freshman year. Realizing a shared interest in solving technology problems, Smith invit...

With a life goal of providing future generations with a better world, Ozge Ozisiklioglu consistently seeks global opportunities to prepare herself to achieve that mission.

A sophomore in the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville School of Engineering’s dual degree program with Istanbul Technical University (ITU), Ozisiklioglu calls herself privileged to have access to high-quality education in both Turkey and the U.S.

She visited New York University and the United Nations headquarter...

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s college student personnel administration (CSPA) graduate program, housed in the Department of Educational Leadership, will host a Visit Day on Friday, March 22 for prospective students considering a career in higher education.

Visit Day will begin at 8 a.m. with current CSPA students welcoming visitors in Parking Lot B and escorting them to Evergreen Hall for check-in. The event will include a continental breakfast; welcoming remarks from Vice C...

In a way to acknowledge the plethora of African Americans who have positively impacted and made invaluable contributions to the country, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Black Heritage Committee chose to highlight several great Americans, including renowned dancer, choreographer, educator, anthropologist and social activist Katherine Dunham. 

Dunham came to East St. Louis during the racial turmoil that gripped the nation in the 1960s, according to Dorian Brown, who receive...

The Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Center for Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Research, Education and Outreach is a national leader in developing and implementing transformative STEM education programming and community engagement initiatives.

By welcoming Henriette Burns, of St. Louis, to their expert team for a yearlong (with renewal option) fellowship, their valuable work has been further enhanced. Burns became connected with the SIUE STEM Center through the...

The Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Center for Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Research, Outreach and Education has announced the winners of its planetarium show essay contest.

The contest called for students grades 3-8 to answer the question: Should Pluto be reclassified as a planet? Three independent judges rated entries based on four categories, including science content, originality, enthusiasm and writing level.

The winner of the 3-5 grade category was Da...

Three Southern Illinois University Edwardsville School of Engineering students received $1,500 scholarships at the 62^nd annual Illinois Professional Land Surveyor’s Association (IPLSA) Conference Friday, Feb. 8 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Springfield.

Austin Mattingly, a junior from Marshall, is majoring in construction management with a land surveying specialization. He has completed three internships with the Illinois Department of Transportation, District 5. He plans to obtain a profe...

The Monroe County Economic Development Corporation (MCEDC) is pleased to bring a valuable small business resource to Southwest Illinois. The Small Business Development Center (SBDC) for the Metro East at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville will present a seminar on customer discovery and the competitive advantage from 5:30-7 p.m. Wednesday, March 13.

Local business owners and entrepreneurs are invited to attend the seminar at the Harvest Market, 125 N. Rapp Avenue, Columbia, Ill. 62236. R...

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s student newspaper, The Alestle, won 14 awards at the Illinois College Press Association’s Convention held Saturday, Feb. 16 in Chicago.

The awards spanned a range of categories, including in-depth reporting, design, multimedia, special supplements, photography, sports writing and headline writing.

“Earning awards in this broad range of categories is a testament to the overall excellence of The Alestle staff,” said Alestle Prog...

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Police Department has added four officers to increase its squad to 44. All of the new officers have direct ties to either SIUE or the Metro East.

The officers were sworn in Wednesday, Feb. 20 by Vice Chancellor for Administration Rich Walker. Chief of Police Kevin Schmoll also participated in the ceremony. 

“We are pleased to have these officers join a team of SIUE officers who are proud to serve,” Walker said. “We pledge...

Elaborate and meticulously crafted braids, cornrows, twists, “locs” and Bantu knots are just a few ways African women wore their hair in their native countries, according to Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Makesha Harris Lee, EdD, assistant director for Pre-Collegiate Programs. 

Harris Lee presented “Black HAIRitage” to SIUE East St. Louis Charter High School girls on Thursday, Feb. 14 at the East St. Louis Higher Education Campus. 

“In...

The Southern Illinois University School of Dental Medicine (SIU SDM) is hosting nearly 300 local children throughout February in honor of National Children’s Dental Health Month.

Every Monday and Friday, third-year students lead educational activities centered on proper hygiene and diet, while fourth-year students conduct screenings under the supervision of licensed dental faculty.

The SIU SDM is welcoming 268 kindergarten and second grade students from Roxana South Primary School, and...

SIUE School of Business alumnus Dion Joannou is the newly appointed chief executive officer of Accedian, the market leader in Network Performance Management Solutions. Joannou has also been named a board director.

Joannou earned a bachelor’s in business administration with a concentration in marketing from the SIUE School of Business in 1989.

While at SIUE, Joannou exceled as a student- athlete. A member of the SIUE Cougars Men’s Tennis team from 1984-89, he was named an All-Americ...

The Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Graduate School has announced the Rosemarie Archangel, Ellen Sappington, and Stephen L. and Julia Y. Hansen Innovation and Excellence in Graduate Education Endowment for the benefit of the School.

The endowment was established through generous gifts from Drs. Rosemarie Archangel, emerita graduate dean and professor emerita of kinesiology and health education, Ellen Sappington, emerita associate professor of kinesiology and health education, Stephen ...

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville invites businesses and agencies to participate in “Making Connections,” a higher education diverse business fair, from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Wednesday, March 13 in the Morris University Center on campus.

“Making Connections” will feature information on how to do business with SIUE, and other State of Illinois public universities and colleges. Participants also include prime contractors that want to partner with diverse businesses, as wel...

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Laura Wolff, instructor in the Department of Economics and Finance, was featured in a WalletHub article about credit card late payments. 

To read the article, click here.

Noted actor and activist Mike Farrell will portray the scientist whose research on carbon dioxide (CO2) gave the world its first early warnings of global warming, during Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Arts & Issues presentation of “Dr. Keeling’s Curve” at 7:30 p.m. Friday, March 1 at Dunham Hall Theater on campus. 

Farrell, who starred in the series “M*A*S*H” and “Providence,” will depict Dr. Charles Keeling. In this highly accla...

The Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Cougar Baja Team had one of its two cars make a successful run at Michigan Tech’s annual Blizzard Baja Saturday Feb. 16 in Houghton, Mich.  

Senior Joe Trautman, president of the SIUE Baja Team, combined with 11 teammates to see their No. 94 car finish 11th overall in a field of 36 cars.

“We had a full day of competition beginning Saturday morning at 6 with events until 5 in the evening,” Trautman said. “This was a non-...

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville alumnus Hank Niemerg is dedicating 10 months of service, relating to community and spirituality.

Augustinian Volunteers are recent college graduates who feel called to spend a year in service to others while living in an intentional community, and committing to personal and spiritual development.

“The Augustinian Volunteer experience centers on relationships with Augustinian friars, fellow volunteers, service site partners, program staff and God,...

The Southern Illinois University Edwardsville School of Engineering’s (SOE) Department of Construction is an award-winning program with a strong reputation for producing successful graduates prepared to shape an evolving industry with indelible global impact.

In 1979, the firm foundation of the program was set in stone, rather placed in concrete, by world-renowned concrete expert Luke Snell, PE, professor emeritus and founding chair of the SOE Department of Construction.

Snell has a stor...

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville has increased graduate student enrollment for the spring 2019 semester and recorded its best fall-to-spring retention rate for new freshmen. Other highlights include increased international enrollment and a record for online enrollment for a spring semester.

Graduate enrollment grew 177 students (10 percent) more than spring 2018 to reach its highest level in four years. Leading the growth were the School of Business increasing 70 students (40 percent) ...

Nursing School Hub has ranked the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville School of Nursing among its 2019 Top 25 nationally for both its online Accelerated Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science (RN to BS) and Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) programs.

SIUE is ranked 19th in the RN to BSN programs. See the complete rankings at nursingschoolhub.com/best-online-rn-to-bsn-programs.

“The SIUE School of Nursing is thrilled to have received such an honor,” said Sheri Compton-McBride,...

The Society of Women Engineers (SWE) at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville hosted more than 200 young girls at its seventh annual “Introduce a Girl to Engineering Day” Saturday, Feb. 16, in the SIUE School of Engineering building.

Girls from grades 5-8 attended the daylong event that offered exposure to the engineering field. Participants completed a total of five activities, covering the fields of civil, mechanical, electrical, industrial and computer science.

Small groups ...

After just over one year of its inception, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Successful Communities Collaborative (SSCC) captured the Illinois Council on Continuing Higher Education’s (ICCHE) Innovative Initiative Award. 

Mary Ettling, director of the Office of Educational Outreach, accepted the award Thursday, Feb. 7 at the ICCHE Conference at Eastern Illinois University in Charleston. 

SSCC is a program that establishes partnerships between the University...

The Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Marketing and Communications Department received seven awards in the 2018 Collegiate Advertising Awards competition. SIUE matched its standing from each of the past two years when it also received seven total awards.

Entries are judged on creativity, layout/design, typography, production, quality and overall effectiveness. SIUE earned gold awards in three categories:

• The Lovejoy Library website in the Website Design category  
• Men’s b...

SIUE alumnus Kurt Schroeder, P.C officer and attorney at Greensfelder, Hemker & Gale, is the Greater Belleville Chamber of Commerce 2018 Citizen of the Year. He earned a bachelor’s in business administration in 1980 and followed with an MBA in 1981.

The award recognizes an individual member of the Belleville community for outstanding contributions and service in education, charitable and voluntary service, fundraising, or any other area that contributes to the enrichment of the quality of...

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Department of Theater and Dance opens its 2019 spring semester performances with “DANCE IN CONCERT” at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 20 at Dunham Hall Theater on campus. The evening of dance continues at 7:30 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, Feb. 21-23 and at 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 24. 

Enjoy a night of new works created by visiting scholar Joy Davis, of Boston Conservatory at Berklee, and guest artists Alicia Guy, of Chapman University, and Ge...

Signature Medical Group (SMG) has appointed SIUE alumna Lisa Hearn as its new chief financial officer (CFO). She earned a bachelor’s in accountancy from the SIUE School of Business in 1990 and became a certified public accountant shortly thereafter.

Hearn joined SMG in November 2017, and has served as assistant CFO. In her new role, she will oversee SMG’s entire financial operation. Current CFO Martin Zaegel will retire later this year.

Before joining SMG, Hearn served as CFO of Ep...

The Southern Illinois University Board of Trustees today approved a tuition freeze for all new undergraduate students at SIUE, effective fall 2019. The board met on the Edwardsville campus.

Tuition for the 2019-20 academic year will remain $9,123 for new, full-time undergraduate students (15 hours per semester) entering fall 2019. Undergraduate students currently in a guaranteed tuition plan will also maintain their annual tuition rate.

“SIUE has traditionally been a leader among Illinoi...

The Southern Illinois University Board of Trustees today approved fee-related changes for the Edwardsville campus for the fall and spring terms of the 2019-20 academic year. The changes made during the board’s meeting on the Edwardsville campus involved raising the General Student Fee (GSF) by 2.9 percent.

Instituted during the 2018-19 fiscal year, the consolidated GSF charges a consistent amount per credit hour for undergraduate, graduate and professional students whether enrolled in on-...

The Southern Illinois University Board of Trustees, at its regularly scheduled meeting on the Edwardsville campus today, approved SIUE to renovate an aspect of its Student Success Center (SSC) and the Morris University Center (MUC) Starbucks.

The SSC’s $525,000 renovation includes expanding the Office for Accessible Campus Community and Equitable Student Support (ACCESS), formerly known as Disability Support Services. ACCESS needs to accommodate more than 700 students requiring assistance...

The annual Southern Illinois University Edwardsville University Housing’s Dean’s List Reception was held Tuesday, Feb. 5 in Evergreen Hall. The event recognized University Housing residents who made the fall 2018 Dean’s List.

Campus administrators, faculty members and housing staff members joined recipients and their families during the celebration of student success. The ceremony included remarks from Chancellor Randy Pembrook and Associate Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs...

A new, free resource at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is offering students access to professional attire to boost their confidence and support their success at career fairs and other business-related opportunities.

The Career Development Center’s (CDC) Cougar Career Closet is now available in the Student Success Center. After hosting annual events, the demand for the closet was apparent. Therefore, the CDC created a year-round space.

“We are super excited to have the ...

As a freshman at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, Hayley Smith’s attention was captured by an advertisement for an international travel-study in Ireland. However, due to financial restrictions, the Decatur native assumed such a study abroad experience would forever be out of reach.

But now a junior, Smith has proven herself wrong. She is one of five students nationwide to have received a $2,000 INSIGHT Into Diversity Global Engagement Scholarship. The scholarship will support a ...

The Society of Women Engineers (SWE) at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is hosting its seventh annual “Introduce a Girl to Engineering Day” from 7:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 16, in the SIUE School of Engineering building.

Approximately 250 girls from grades 5-8 are expected to attend the daylong event that offers exposure to the engineering field. Participants will complete a total of five activities, covering the fields of civil, mechanical, electrical, industrial and ...

Nine-year-old Coriana Lampkins, of East St. Louis, was shocked to see that a Hawaiian Punch soft drink had turned an eggshell bright red. Her surprise, turned curiosity, stemmed from an experiment she was conducting during the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville-led initiative, Exploring Global Challenges: A STEM+C Curriculum for Minority Girls.

The experiment aimed at demonstrating the amount of sugar in certain beverages and how teeth can be affected. It is one of many that 40 young gir...

The red carpet to success for Aristocrats Boutique owner Felicia Frey began when she joined the Illinois Small Business Development Center (SBDC) for the Metro East at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE) at the SBDC Day Open House in Highland in September 2018.

Frey attended the exclusive workshop of “Starting a Small Business in Illinois,” and she met with Business Specialist Marti Guntren to gather information on how to develop a business plan, financial referrals, an...

Madison Historical: The Digital Archive and Online Encyclopedia for Madison County will now be available on the Digital Public Library of America (DPLA), a massive national online archive of more than 33 million photographs, documents, videos, and audio recordings from hundreds of universities, libraries, and archives throughout the United States. SIUE’s Madison Historical project features materials from individuals, local museums and archives in Madison County.

“The history of Madi...

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville hosted approximately 15 teams during the Botball Workshop on Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 9-10 in the Morris University Center (MUC) on the SIUE campus.

The teams are preparing for the 17th annual Greater St. Louis Botball Tournament to be held Saturday, April 13 in the MUC’s Meridian Ballroom. The workshop is an opportunity for the teams to discuss the rules of this year’s tournament and to learn tips on building and programming their robots. ...

The Southern Illinois University Edwardsville School of Engineering will participate in the annual SciFest Engineering Expo at the Saint Louis Science Center Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 23-24 in celebration of National Engineers Week (EWeek). The event educates people about the diversity and importance of engineering by increasing understanding of and interest in engineering and technology careers.

The SIUE solar car and Cougar Baja car will be on display. Grade school and middle school age child...

As motivation for African Americans to engage in good health choices, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Goshen Lounge was transformed into an informational and recreational area of sorts, complete with yoga, double-dutch and strength training exercises. 

SIUE Black Heritage Month events continued Monday, Feb. 11 with a Health Awareness Fair. 

“We are also calling it our Health is Wealth Fair,” said Kimberly Pope, graduate assistant for the SIUE Campus Acti...

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Gerald O’Brien, PhD, professor in the Department of Social Work, is the recipient of the College of Arts and Sciences’ (CAS) 2019 William and Margaret Going Endowed Professorship Award.

The distinguished award honors faculty who fundamentally connect their scholarship to their teaching and transform students’ lives. O’Brien’s fascinating scholarly work centers on historical eugenics and contemporary bioethics, and b...

Four Southern Illinois University Edwardsville students were among six recipients of $2,000 scholarships in the 2018 Get to Know Metro East annual essay contest. Area college students were tasked with completing an essay outlining what they love most about the Metro East.

Three of the SIUE awardees are juniors: College of Arts and Sciences student Clayton Aden, of East Alton, social work major Louis Jones, of Swansea, and Waterloo native Madison Phelps, an elementary education major.

Manuel Go...

A group of veterans spent the morning at the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville East St. Louis Center (ESLC) learning about a host of educational opportunities available to them, how to obtain those benefits and how to best navigate their way to success. 

ESLC’s Veterans Upward Bound (VUB) program presented a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) and Veterans Educational Benefits Workshop on Tuesday, Feb. 5. 

“This workshop illustrates just a ...

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Black Theatre Workshop (BTW) celebrates its 20^th Anniversary with the opening of the “Black in My Day” production at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 8 at the Metcalf Theater on campus. 

“In recent years, the narrative in America has shifted dramatically,” said play director Greg Fenner, who received his bachelor’s in theater performance from SIUE in 2009. “We have gone from the promise of hope, change, and, &#8216...

A business expo and musical celebration kicked off Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Black Heritage Month on Friday, Feb. 1. 

This year’s theme is “Our Powerful Purpose.” Amelia Williams, a senior majoring in biological sciences, is the Black Heritage Month Campus Activities Board (CAB) chair. Kimberly Pope is the graduate assistant for the SIUE CAB Black Heritage Month committee. 

“I am very excited about all of the events that SIUE has planne...

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville will host Fresh Check Day to “check-in” on the mental health and wellness of its students from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 12 in the Morris University Center Goshen Lounge. The Jordan Porco Foundation created the concept designed to bring entire campus communities together to support student mental health.

The Goshen Lounge will be transformed into an expo-like atmosphere to bring together interactive exhibits combined with food, prizes ...

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) Dean Greg Budzban, PhD, is again demonstrating his strong support of faculty innovation by providing monetary support for 25 new faculty-proposed projects via the CAS Targeted Funding Initiative (TFI).

The CAS TFI utilizes funding acquired through the College’s Winter Session courses and is supplemented with other CAS internal funds. Since the initiative’s launch in 2015, Budzban has provided more than $600...

A Holistic Approach (AHA) in Glen Carbon provides the community and surrounding areas with methods to improve lives through stress reduction. Holistic means focusing on the client as a whole. It utilizes teamwork and taking a comprehensive look at how to support each individual through massage, oils, wellness education, yoga and meditation.

New owner Kendra Sweezey-Errar is a registered nurse and massage therapist, and is currently working as a hospice nurse. She is motivated to continue t...

The breadth and span of African American history is as old as the first civilizations and as current as the young faces listening to Eugene B. Redmond, PhD, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville emeritus professor of English and East St. Louis Poet Laureate. Redmond spoke about the brilliancy, beauty and battles of African Americans during SIUE’s Black Heritage Month Opening Ceremony on Monday, Feb. 4 in the Morris University Center’s Goshen Lounge.

“From Africa to East St...

A beloved educator in Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s art therapy counseling graduate program has never faltered from her mission of making a positive difference in the lives of students.

The program’s first director, now professor emerita, Patricia “Gussie” Klorer, PhD, ATR-BC, LCSW, LCPC, has contributed $25,000 to the SIUE College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) to create an endowment for the Art Therapy Founders Scholarship in support of students pursuing an a...

Queen Beedz, a client of the Illinois Small Business Development Center (SBDC) for the Metro East at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville since 2017, will now have its jewelry available at Restoration Alley DIY Studio & Handmade Market in Ellisville, Mo.

Queen Beedz owner Susan Hackney is thrilled to be able to work together with Restoration Alley owner Jennah Jahn, who is a like-minded, driven entrepreneur.

Throughout her relationship with the SBDC, Hackney has received consistent suppor...

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s commitment to service was again on display as the School of Nursing took a nine-person team comprised of students, faculty and an alumna to Costa Rica Jan. 5-12, where they saw nearly 1,000 patients in four clinic days at four locations.

Valerie Griffin, DNP, assistant clinical professor and director of the Family Nurse Practitioner Program (FNP), led the team that traveled in partnership with Central America Mission Projects (CAMP). In sev...

As a host institution of the Fulbright program, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville welcomed Visiting Fulbright Scholar Wajdi Balloumi, of Tunisia, to serve as a teaching assistant in the College of Arts and Sciences’ Department of Foreign Languages and Literature, and attend courses beginning in August 2018.

The Fulbright Foreign Language Teaching Assistant Program aims to increase Americans’ knowledge of other cultures and languages by supporting teaching assistantships in o...

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Athletics again offered thrilling basketball competition and interactive learning opportunities at its annual Education Day held Thursday, Jan. 31.

The event, sponsored by Phillips 66 Wood River Refinery, brought more than 1,700 students from Metro-East schools to the Vadalabene Center to cheer on the SIUE Women’s Basketball team as they took on Morehead State University. It also featured science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) act...

SIUE will host the Innovators Educational Foundation’s Solar Car Annual Conference Friday-Sunday, Feb. 1-3.

FOX2 News reporter Patrick Clark featured the SIUE School of Engineering's solar racing car ahead of the conference that will bring 20 teams from across the country and Canada to campus. View his report here.

Each year, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville recognizes one faculty member who demonstrates the humanitarian qualities and philosophy of nonviolent social change such as those enunciated and demonstrated by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. 

In honor of his scholarship and service, Myron W. Jones, PhD, assistant professor in the College of Arts and Sciences’ Department of Chemistry, received the Faculty Humanitarian Award at SIUE’s annual Dr. Martin Luther King Celebration on ...

To best discuss, learn and understand American history, the antiquity of African Americans is an undeniably vital and interwoven piece of the multi-fabric of this country, according to Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Timothy E. Lewis, PhD, assistant professor in the Department of Political Science. 

As Black History Month begins in America, SIUE celebrates its annual Black Heritage Month with an opening ceremony at 11:30 a.m. Monday, Feb. 4 in the Morris University Center...

Colorism: It is as old as colonialism, pervasive as racism and remains in effect today. The benefits and consequences of “passing as white” were illustrated and discussed during the closing of Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Week. 

Cassandra Medley presented a portion of her play, “Noon Day Sun,” Thursday, Jan. 24 during the Second Annual Playwright Festival, sponsored by SIUE’s Black Theatre Workshop, Department of...

The United Way of Greater St. Louis has named SIUE alumna Michelle Tucker as the organization’s next president and chief executive officer, effective April 2. The Edwardsville Intelligencer posted the story on Wed., Jan. 30. Read the story at Intelligencer.com.

An East St. Louis native, Tucker earned a bachelor’s in English from SIUE and a master’s in business from Webster University.

Tucker currently serves as president and CEO of Epworth Children and Family Services.

Southern Illinois University School of Dental Medicine (SIU SDM) alumnus Ron Riggins, DMD, has been named to the Delta Dental of Illinois Board of Directors.

Riggins earned a doctor of dental medicine from the SIU SDM in 2000. The Telegraph detailed his role as a board member in an article posted Tuesday, Jan. 29.

On her ascent up the corporate ladder, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville alumna Rebecca Cornatzer has never shied from taking opportunities. She emphasizes each experience’s ability to positively develop one’s character and career.

The director of human resources at S.M. Wilson & Co. is being recognized for her vital leadership and outstanding HR achievements as a recipient of the St. Louis Business Journal’s inaugural Human Resources Awards.

“My company has suc...

The Southern Illinois University Edwardsville School of Engineering (SOE) is hosting the Innovators Educational Foundation’s Solar Car Annual Conference Friday-Sunday, Feb. 1-3.

More than 190 students and advisors for solar car teams from around the United States and Canada, and possibly Australia, will attend. The conference focuses on the 2019 solar car competition regulations, and includes technical and other workshops for any teams interested in participating in upcoming competit...

The Greater St. Louis Area Council for the Boys Scouts of America will host its annual University of Scouting event at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Vadalabene Center (VC) on Saturday, Jan. 26. More than 500 scouts and 300 adults are expected to attend and receive training for all levels of scouting.

The University of Scouting is designed to provide knowledge about many areas of the Boy Scouts of America and its programs. “University of Scouting is a day-long event tha...

G. Christine Taylor, PhD, vice president and associate provost for diversity, equity and inclusion at the University of Alabama, witnessed a cross burning in her neighborhood, was among the first to integrate an all-white elementary school at the age of five, and was welcomed and empowered by her white first-grade teacher to learn and succeed. These experiences and more fueled her in becoming a champion of diversity, equity and inclusion, and positioned her to continue the work in today’s ...

The Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Interdisciplinary Research and Informatics Scholarship (IRIS) Center is advancing its valuable work in a new location on the second floor of Peck Hall (room 2226).

The Center specializes in helping students, faculty and community partners with digital humanities and social sciences projects and initiatives. Its new space is double the size of its former home, providing a better platform for collaboration and allowing more people to access its resour...

U.S. News and World Report has ranked the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville School of Nursing (SIUE SON) among the top 60 in its 2019 Best Online Master’s in Nursing Programs list released January 14. The SIUE SON improved 31 spots from a year ago to 53rd among 179 schools nationwide and is the top rated public institution in Illinois.

Along with master’s degrees in healthcare nursing administration (HCNA) and nurse educator (NE), the SON’s online graduate degree progr...

SIUE alumnus Tyler Yungck, BS exercise science 2014, has opened Revive Chiropractic in Edwardsville. Intelligencer reporter Julia Biggs profiled Yungck in this story posted Dec. 19.

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Cougar Fest: Merchant and Volunteer Fair connected area businesses and non-profit organizations with students on Tuesday, Jan. 22.

Students learned about the products and mission of area merchants, and engaged with representatives about volunteer opportunities.

“We’ve benefited from large groups of SIUE volunteers, as well as individuals who consistently give back through their involvement in our activities and events,” said...

The first Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. service project at the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville East St. Louis Center (ESLC) included a unity walk around campus, a call to action, and a poster contest illustrating influential and successful East St. Louisans. 

More than 50 SIUE students, including those from Collegiate 100, Black Girls Rock and Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, joined 120 SIUE East St. Louis Charter High School (CHS) students on Friday, Jan. 18 in recognizing King’s ...

The Carnegie Commission on Higher Education has upgraded Southern Illinois University Edwardsville to the newly created doctoral/professional universities category. SIUE was previously considered a master’s-large institution.

“This new categorization better reflects the powerful array of programs that SIUE offers and distinguishes it from many regional master’s comprehensive universities that were members of the previous Carnegie classification,” said Denise Cobb, PhD, p...

SIUE alumnus Brad Goacher, vice president and chief operating officer at Alton Memorial Hospital, has been named chairman-elect of the RiverBend Growth Association (RBGA) Board of Directors.

Goacher earned a master’s in business administration from SIUE in 1998.

The RiverBender.com detailed his professional career in an article posted Friday, Jan. 18.

The St. Louis Regional Chamber announced that Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s iCARE program is a finalist in the sixth annual Arcus Awards Ameren Corporate Citizenship Award category. The award is for enhancing the quality of life and making positive changes that impact St. Louisans across the social, cultural and economic spectrum through philanthropic giving, community involvement by employees, and/or partnerships with state and local governments.

iCARE is a multi-tiered col...

Do you know the journey, processing and environmental costs involved in getting the corn, green beans or carrots to your plate? Members of Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s new sustainability group, From the Ground Up, want to inform you. 

“People are becoming more aware of what they put in their bodies,” said Shea Walker, co-president with Catherine “Cat” Akley of SIUE’s From the Ground Up. “We want to spread awareness with what happens ...

For several parents and grandparents, it was as though the Christmas season was extended. Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Head Start/Early Head Start Discovery Center for Little Scholars gave free car seats to 16 preschoolers on Wednesday, Jan. 16. 

The gift was made possible by the Illinois State Police and two anonymous donors. 

“I’m so glad I came,” said Calvin Nichols, grandfather of five-year-old Tishay and four-year-old Tyshawn. “This is such a...

SIUE Director of Athletics Dr. Brad Hewitt has named Cale Wassermann as the eighth SIUE men’s soccer head coach in the program’s storied history. 

Wassermann comes to SIUE after serving as recruiting coordinator and assistant coach at Michigan State for the past four seasons. He assisted in all facets of the men’s soccer program, including summer camps and fundraising initiatives.

With Wassermann on staff, the Spartans reached the 2018 NCAA College Cup, falling to Akron ...

The SIUE School of Business Executive Education program has announced its 2019 professional development courses and workshops. 

To register, call Kristine Jarden at 618-650-2668 or Deanna Lotter at 618-650-5440 or visit: siue.edu/business/executive-education/index.shtml.

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SIUE alumnus Tom Emery is giving the public a fresh look at Abraham Lincoln by sharing lesser-known stories from the President’s life in his new book: “Moments in Lincoln’s Life.”

Emery earned a master’s in business administration from SIUE in 1995. He is a freelance writer and historical researcher.

Details on Emery’s book were featured in a Jan. 15 article in The Telegraph.

Two clients of the Illinois Small Business Development Center (SBDC) for the Metro East at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, Tech Fusion and JB’s Smartphone Repair, decided to share space for their respective businesses with a ribbon cutting on Friday, Jan. 4.

Tech Fusion owners Julian Smith and Diego Espinoza met JB Smartphone Repair’s Josef Bosnyak through a mutual friend in SIUE’s Information Technology Services (ITS). Smith and Espinoza contacted Bosnyak about ref...

Being an African American woman can be hard. But when burnout is added to the mix, it can seem even more so. Tiana Clark, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville assistant professor in the Department of English Language and Literature, shares her feelings and struggles of burnout from a black woman’s perspective. 

Read “This Is What Black Burnout Feels Like” in BuzzFeedNews.com.

The research title says it all: “Improve Remote Education Using Telepresence Robots with Social Capacities.” The associated possibilities for educational advancement are endless.

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville School of Engineering’s Mingshao Zhang, PhD, assistant professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering, continues his development of a remote educational robotic system that is easy-to-use and low cost for the benefit of learners worldwide.

“A tel...

Anyone connected with SIUE, who had to drive on area roadways during last Friday’s snowstorm, certainly has an opinion about St. Louis area drivers and their winter driving capabilities. KMOX Radio featured research from SIUE’s Alan Black, assistant professor of geography in the College of Arts and Sciences, who compared St. Louis to more than a dozen cities such as Minneapolis, Chicago, and Buffalo in the north, and southern cities like Little Rock and Atlanta. The results probably ...

SIUE basketball players Cam and Kelsie Williams are twins, and their story was featured on KSDK-TV Sunday, Jan. 13. They're both playing for the Cougars while remembering their late father. View Josh Helmuth’s report.

Two Southern Illinois University Edwardsville alumni are among the rising leaders named to the St. Louis Business Journal’s exclusive 40 Under 40 Class of 2019. The annual list showcases St. Louis area movers and shakers in both business and the community.

Among the honorees are alumni Lissa Johnson-Lewis and Ryan Perryman. Johnson earned a bachelor’s in business administration from the SIUE School of Business in 2010. She’s assistant brand manager for Nestle Purina Pet Care.

The Illinois Small Business Development Center (SBDC) for the Metro East at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville has equipped Empyre Laundry with the expertise to successfully launch its first laundromat in East St. Louis. Empyre Laundry’s ribbon cutting takes place from 9:30 -11 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 19 at 3600 State St.

Empyre Laundry owner Maria Jones has been passionately working on her business with guidance and support from SBDC graduate assistant Adrine (Renny) Krikorian for ...

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville students were greeted by friendly faces, offered direction to classes, assisted in finding their textbooks and surprised with delicious hot chocolate as the spring 2019 semester kicked off on Monday, Jan. 14. The Office of Student Affairs coordinated the warm welcome.

“Being greeted this morning really shows the warmth of the campus community,” said Justin Rosales, a freshman biological sciences major from Lake in the Hills. “I feel ...

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Marc Hohlt, a senior chemistry and international studies double major, will spend the spring 2019 semester in Heredia, Costa Rica thanks in part to a generous grant from the Benjamin Gilman Scholarship Fund through the U.S. State Department.

“As a Gilman recipient, I look forward to helping others realize their dreams of international studies,” Hohlt said.

Hohlt, of Greenville, will be studying conservation biology and Spanish ...

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville alumnus David T. Jones is changing lives by putting his education in clinical child and school psychology to important use as commissioner of the Department of Behavioral Health and Intellectual disAbility Services (DBHIDS) in Philadelphia.

Jones earned a bachelor’s in psychology in 1987, and a master’s in clinical child and school psychology in 1993, both from SIUE. In his current role as commissioner, he oversees the $1 billion healthcare ...

The St. Louis Sports Hall of Fame has announced legendary former SIUE softball Head Coach Sandy Montgomery will be inducted into the Hall of Fame in February at the Illinois Enshrinement Dinner.

“Sandy Montgomery is one of the four pillars that created the SIUE Athletics’ culture and tradition of excellence,” SIUE Athletic Director Bradley Hewitt said. “As an athletic department, we are successful both on and off the field because of Sandy Montgomery, the alumna, coach, ...

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Associate Provost and Graduate School Dean Jerry Weinberg, PhD, has named Jill Smucker as director of graduate education. Smucker assumed her new duties at the turn of the New Year.

 In her role, Smucker is responsible for administration of programs and services for graduate students, expansion of the master’s degree in healthcare informatics and integrative studies, management of graduate program assessment and review, and leading new initia...

The SIUE Suzuki program continues its positive national reputation as a premiere music program dedicated to string instruction for children ages 3-18.

The RiverBender.com recapped the program’s successful December Ensembles Concert and detailed the program’s history in an article posted Wednesday, Jan. 9.

In a new book dedicated to “teens everywhere who are working to understand who they are and how they fit in the world,” two Southern Illinois University Edwardsville psychology professors use evidence-based science to shed light on 50 widely held misconceptions related to adolescence.

Great Myths of Adolescence offers important guidance for teenagers, parents, psychologists, educators and others by shattering stereotypes and exploring myths related to sex, technology, drugs and self...

SIUE alumnus Gregg Korte is now president of Korte & Luitjohan, after having served as vice president of the family business since 1997.

He earned a bachelor’s in business administration from the SIUE School of Business in 1989.

Details on Korte’s career, and Korte & Luitjohan’s recent leadership transitions, are available in an article posted Dec. 4 in AdvantageNews.

Who better to share information on Southern Illinois University Edwardsville than those whose lives have been positively changed by their experiences as a student?

Through the SIUE Alumni Recruitment Ambassador Program, proud Cougar alumni are sharing their experiences and sparking interest in prospective students across the country.

“I had an awesome experience as an undergraduate at SIUE, and I want to help promote my school in the best light possible,” said Michael Yancey, who e...

SIUE alumnus John Huelskamp has been named executive director of the Beverly Farm Foundation. Huelskamp brings more than 20 years of leadership experience to his new post.

He earned a bachelor’s in political science in 1996 and a master’s of public administration in 2012, both from SIUE.

Additionally, fellow SIUE alumnus Eric Keith is now chief financial officer of Beverly Farm. Keith completed a bachelor’s in accountancy from the SIUE School of Business in 2001.

Details on ...

The Illinois Small Business Development Center (SBDC) for the Metro East at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is excited to be collaborating with accounting firm CliftonLarsonAllen LLP (CLA) and the Greater East St. Louis Business Development Association (GEBDA) to bring a specialized “Making Sense of the New Tax Law” workshop to Belleville from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 17. 

The session brings together local certified public accountants, Justin Price and other b...

The Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Center for Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Research, Outreach and Education has a new StarLab to share with area learners!

The STEM Center is hosting an essay contest for students grades 3-8 to win a free planetarium show in the new StarLab for their school. Students are invited to write an essay answering the question: Should Pluto be reclassified as a planet?

Essays are due by Monday, Jan. 21 at stemcenter@siue.edu. One wi...

SIUE School of Education, Health and Human Behavior Interim Dean Paul Rose, PhD, shared his scholarly expertise on consumer psychology in a WalletHub article posted Monday, Jan. 7.

In the article, entitled “2019 Post-Holiday Shopping Season Survey,” Rose talks about buyer’s remorse, overspending and consumer outlooks. Read the article here.

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Friends of Theater and Dance (FOTAD) will host a trivia night to increase support for theater and dance student travel.

The trivia night will be held at 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 2 at The American Legion, 190 S. Main St. in Glen Carbon. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m.

The cost is $10 per person, with up to eight people per table. There will be a cash bar, 50/50 raffle, cash awards, silent auction, snacks and more. Participants may bring outside food to the ev...

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Anni Reinking’s new memoir “Not Just Black and White” is being featured among Publishers Weekly’s New and Notable Titles of African American Interest.

Reinking, EdD, is an assistant professor in the School of Education, Health and Human Behavior’s Department of Teaching and Learning. In “Not Just Black and White,” the popular writer, speaker, teacher and workshop leader asks: What is race? How do we defi...

SIUE Athletics crossed the 2018 fall semester finish line in style, passing the 3.0 grade point average mark as a department for the 25^th consecutive semester.

“Academic success has become a regular expectation for SIUE student-athletes,” said SIUE Director of Athletics Brad Hewitt, PhD. “It is part of the culture that our staff, coaches and University created for more than a decade.”

The department completed the fall semester with a combined 3.309 grade point average. ...

A group of parents sat enraptured, commented favorably and cheered enthusiastically during the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville East St. Louis Center for the Performing Arts Program Holiday Recital on Wednesday, Dec. 19 in the Multipurpose Room at the East St. Louis Higher Education Campus.

Performing Arts student, ages 6-16, displayed their creative gifts in the form of dancing, drumming, piano and guitar playing, and performing in the chimes choir.

“I started this recital part...

The men of Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Collegiate 100 have boosted its membership, increased its collective GPA, participated in on-going personal, professional and leadership development opportunities, and engaged in more than 250 hours of community service on campus and in Metro East communities.

These are just a few reasons why the SIUE Collegiate 100 Chapter received the 100 Black Men of Metropolitan St. Louis Regional Chapter of the Year Award on Saturday, Dec. 8 at the 100 B...

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville East St. Louis Charter High School (CHS) students had a nice interruption to their classes Thursday, Dec. 20. CHS faculty and staff gave out Christmas presents that were made possible through the school’s Angel Tree giving campaign.

“This is the fifth year that the Charter High School has been able to bless our students in this way,” said CHS Director Gina Jeffries. “We love our students, and I’m so grateful to the SIUE com...

Wishing you and yours a very Happy Holidays from SIUE.

The offices of Southern Illinois University Edwardsville will observe winter break beginning Dec. 24 and continue through Jan 1. Offices will re-open Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2019. Students will remain on a semester break through Jan. 11, with classes resuming Monday, Jan. 14.

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville School of Engineering (SOE) is among Minority Engineer magazine’s Annual “Top 50 Universities Fostering Diversity & Inclusion.”

The readers of Minority Engineer magazine selected the top schools in the country, which they believe offer a diversified curriculum, student base and faculty, as well as foster a diverse and inclusive learning environment. This list is the result of an annual reader survey mailed each year to randomly selecte...

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville alumna Ashley Ho will see her artwork displayed in a scene on the CBS series “NCIS New Orleans.” The episode is scheduled to air on January 8, 2019 on local CBS affiliate KMOV-TV (Ch. 4).

As a group, SIUE art and design students put their talent to work in an interdisciplinary collaboration for International Studies Day coordinated by Sorin Nastasia, PhD, associate professor of public relations and director of internships in the Departm...

The International Trade Center at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (ITC at SIUE) is celebrating the success of its clients Sev-Rend High Performance Packaging and Smart Controls LLC, both of which were honored as successful exporters during the inaugural Mid-America Trade Summit held Nov. 14-15 at the University of Missouri.

The event drew approximately 90 exporters, trade assistance providers, trade professionals, educators and students from six states. It was hosted by the MU Interna...

More than 100 Southern Illinois University Edwardsville male students were dressed for success thanks to the Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. Alumni Chapter Epsilon Lambda Sigma of East St. Louis.

Students from SIUE’s Collegiate 100 Chapter and Goal-Oriented African American Men Excel (GAME) received a suit and/or dress shirt on Thursday, Dec. 6 in the Morris University Center’s University Club. The Teamsters National Black Caucus Chapter of St. Louis donated more than 300 business s...

Perhaps two of the most influential experiences a college student can have along their academic journey are to conduct research and attend professional conferences. Southern Illinois University Edwardsville senior speech-language pathology and audiology student Alyssa Groene had the opportunity to do both last semester, calling her attendance at the American Speech, Language and Hearing Association’s (ASHA) annual convention “one of the greatest experiences of my life.”

Groene...

Three-time SIUE alumnus Dr. Corey S. Bradford, Sr. is the recipient of the 2018 Service to NACUBO
(National Association of College and University Business Officers) Award.

Bradford earned a bachelor’s in math studies/statistics in 1993, a master’s in mathematics in 1995, and a doctor of education in 2008, all from SIUE.

Bradford is senior vice president for business affairs at Prairie View A&M University in Texas.

His latest achievement and “personal and professional philo...

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville School of Pharmacy (SOP) students have provided free influenza vaccine and flu education to underserved residents of St. Clair County at the St. Vincent de Paul Community Center in East St. Louis. On both Friday, Nov. 16 and Wednesday, Dec. 5, vaccines were provided at no cost through funding from the Southern Illinois Area Health Education Center (AHEC) Network. 

Lakesha Butler, PharmD, clinical professor in the SOP Department of Pharmacy Practice...

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s University Housing and Campus Recreation have partnered to open a fourth satellite fitness room in an on-campus residential community. A fitness room is now available in the lower level of the Cougar Village Commons Building. There are also fitness rooms in Prairie, Woodland and Evergreen Halls.

Finding time to exercise during college can be challenging for many students. University Housing and Campus Recreation understand the importance of easy...

The 2018 Fall Commencement exercises concluded today in the Vadalabene Center at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville as Chancellor Randy Pembrook, PhD, bestowed degrees upon 1,217 eligible graduates during three ceremonies over two days.  

Commencement Ceremony Videos“We are proud of our 2018 SIUE fall graduates, who no doubt will fulfill our University mission of shaping a changing world,” Pembrook said. “We congratulate them on their hard work and persistence, w...

SIUE School of Education, Health and Human Behavior’s Kathy Mora, PhD, RD, assistant professor of nutrition, shared a delicious array of “fancy” grilled cheese sandwiches with Show Me St. Louis viewers on Thursday, Dec. 13.

The inspiration behind the sandwiches came after Mora and her nutrition students visited Marcoot Jersey Creamery in Greenville. Examples she shared included fresh mozzarella with fig jam, heritage cheese with caramelized onions, smoked gouda with apples, qu...

The Southern Illinois University Board of Trustees, at its regularly scheduled meeting on the Carbondale campus today, approved an honorary doctor of humane letters to be bestowed upon former president Earl Lazerson at the SIUE 2019 spring commencement.

During his 25 years of service to SIUE, Lazerson held several positions: professor of mathematics, including service as chair of the department; dean of social science and technology; provost; and served as the longest tenured SIUE chancellor fr...

Technology is intertwined with most everything we do. That’s especially true for current college students, often referred to as digital natives, who have grown up with devices constantly at their fingertips.

This population’s media immersion prompts questions from academic scholars like Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Undrah Baasanjav, PhD, assistant professor in the College of Arts and Sciences’ Department of Mass Communications, who want to better understan...

Hospice work is not glamorous. However, it is vital to those in need. The Edwardsville Rotary Club recognized Southern Illinois University Edwardsville School of Pharmacy student Kayla Link, of Springfield, for her dedicated service as president of the University’s Hospice Volunteer Initiative and other community work. 

Link, a third-year pharmacy student, was chosen as the Edwardsville Rotary Club Student for November. 

“Kayla is a natural leader,” said Chris Hernd...

SIUE alumna Emily Dellamano has been promoted to director of quality improvement at Centerstone, a non-profit healthcare organization.

Dellamano earned both a bachelor’s and master’s in social work from SIUE in 2009 and 2010, respectively.

Details on her new leadership role are available in an article posted Sunday, Dec. 9 on RiverBender.com.

“You need to humble yourself to follow and learn from others before you can become a successful leader.”

The wise words of Southern Illinois University Edwardsville senior Yelana Moton demonstrate her modest and fiercely focused approach to life. The East St. Louis native will achieve a bachelor’s in construction management, with a minor in business administration, from the School of Engineering on Saturday, Dec. 15, with a full-time job already secured.

“A passion fo...

Finals week in college often brings increased stress as students strive to finish the academic semester strong. Bringing relaxed reassurance and a little lightness to Southern Illinois University Edwardsville students during the pressure-filled time of year are therapy dogs.

Studies show interacting with therapy animals increases oxytocin and reduces stress. On Monday, Dec. 10, students petted, hugged and visited with a couple sweet pups from CHAMP Assistance Dogs in the Morris University Cente...

The International Trade Center at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (ITC at SIUE) announces the 2019 Southwestern Illinois Trade Mission to Peru, Chile and Colombia from March 24-30, 2019.

The Southwest Illinois Trade and Investment Council (SWITIC) will lead the trade mission with the full support of the ITC at SIUE, the Office of Trade and Investment of the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity, and the U.S. Department of Commerce.

The trade mission is open to sout...

The Illinois Department of Human Rights recognized Southern Illinois University Edwardsville among six recipients of its Human Rights Day Award today at Harold Washington College in Chicago. Honorees were selected based upon their organizational work helping to affirm the values of fairness, equality and non-discrimination.

SIUE was selected for its inaugural Diversity Day event on Tuesday, Oct. 16, which was organized by Venessa A. Brown, PhD, associate chancellor for diversity and inclusion, ...

Nearly 700 Southern Illinois University Edwardsville students enjoyed a hearty breakfast Sunday night, served by SIUE administrators, faculty and staff.

SIUE Chancellor Randy Pembrook, Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs Jeffrey Waple, Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Denise Cobb, and Vice Chancellor for Administration Rich Walker joined several other campus leaders, faculty and staff members to dish out the delicious spread, and wish students well as the semester comes to an en...

Students, staff, faculty and children gathered Thursday, Dec. 6 for Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s campus-wide celebration of the African American holiday, Kwanzaa, to promote unity and culture, among other things. 

The SIUE Black Faculty and Staff Association (BFSA), SIUE Black Studies Program, the SIUE National PanHellenic and the Office of the Chancellor hosted the Kwanzaa observance at SIUE’s Center for Student Diversity and Inclusion (CSDI). 

Kwanzaa, a ...

When Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Office of Educational Outreach charted one of its new programs this fall, expectations were high. Still, while the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Remote Pilot Certification course was enthusiastically received, the office did not forsee an international award to land in its lap. 

SIUE received the 2018 The Learning Resources Network (LERN) International Award for Excellence in Programming for its FAA Remote Pilot Certification c...

Devoted employee Mary Rast’s dedication to biology students at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville continues through a newly endowed scholarship in her honor. 

Rast had been the laboratory manager in the College of Arts and Sciences’ (CAS) Department of Biological Sciences for 45 years at the time of her death in August 2016. She was known for her faithful friendship, genuine smile, great conversation and enthusiastic belief in students’ bright futures.

In honor of...

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Chancellor Randy Pembrook, PhD, will oversee the 2018 Fall Commencement exercises Friday and Saturday, Dec. 14-15. Ceremonies in the Vadalabene Center on campus for the 1,217 eligible graduates will be Friday at 2 p.m., and Saturday at 9 a.m. and 1 p.m.

SIU System Interim President Kevin J. Dorsey, PhD, MD, will address the School of Nursing (SON) at 2 p.m. Friday. Jessica Lohman, who earned a bachelor’s in nursing, is the student speaker.

The Sa...

Santa Claus stopped by the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Goshen Lounge Thursday, Dec. 6 to hear Christmas wishes, bring holiday cheer, and take selfies with students, faculty and staff.

The SIUE Black Faculty and Staff Association (BFSA) hosted Santa’s visit. SIUE’s personal contact with the North Pole was Dominic Dorsey II, director of Accessible Campus Community and Equitable Student Support (ACCESS).

“I want a black dump truck,” 4-year-old Charles...

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville senior Tiffany Williams has been awarded a $1,000 scholarship from the Illinois chapter of the Society for Public Health Education (ISOPHE). The competitive award is granted annually to three public health students from across the state.

The ISOPHE Student Scholarship honors those who demonstrate academic excellence in their ability to pursue studies and strong potential in achieving professional success in the public health field.

“This award so...

The big, beautiful eyes of Tyra Parker, of East St. Louis, filled with water as she talked about the horrifying experience of losing her home to a fire on the evening of Oct. 26. The pregnant woman’s tears remained there as she gave thanks for the lives of her four children, and the generosity of the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville community. 

 “I want to say thank you to everyone who contributed to me and my family. This school, and people I don’t even kno...

Judgments are often cast on who or what comprises the traits of a certain generation. But what if we rid ourselves of generalizations and pervasive stereotypes through the simple act of listening?

What if instead of perpetuating negative assumptions, we engaged in conversation and shared stories to gain a bit more clarity?

The scholarly work of SIUE’s Jessica DeSpain, PhD, is asking and answering such questions by coordinating intergenerational conversations and sharing them via digital ...

The tradition of bringing arts and crafts to the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville campus for the holidays is a long and treasured one. The University’s annual Holiday Arts and Crafts Fair was held Tuesday-Wednesday, Dec. 4-5 in the Morris University Center (MUC). 

“This fair is highly anticipated each year by the University community and the vendors,” said Alexa Bueltel, coordinator of Campus Life with the Kimmel Student Involvement Center. 

“I enjoy ...

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Stephen Hupp, PhD, is the recipient of the institution’s 2019 Champion for Diversity Award in honor of his exemplary level of dedication to SIUE’s mission of fostering equal opportunity, and his outstanding commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Hupp will receive the award from Chancellor Randy Pembrook during the 9 a.m. commencement ceremony Saturday, Dec. 15.

“Everything I do has been greatly influenced by my inspirational m...

The field of computer science is a rapidly growing field with a projected employment growth rate of 19 percent by 2026. The Southern Illinois University Edwardsville School of Engineering’s Department of Computer Science (CS) wants to ensure females are a part of the field’s surging growth and success.

The Department’s second annual SheCode event introduced high school girls, the majority of them freshman, to computer science and problem solving.

Approximately 30 participants...

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Prairie Hall Area Council hosted the 17^th annual Prairie Hall Haunted House on Thursday, Oct. 25. Under the theme The Prairie Penitentiary, the haunted house spooked more than 600 guests.

A kid-friendly walkthrough was added this year for families. It allowed families to walk through the haunted house with the lights on and participate in games afterward, giving children the opportunity to participate in this Halloween tradition.

Guests were ab...

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Cougar Village hosted the 13^th Annual Run Walk and Roll on Saturday, Oct. 20 at The Gardens at SIUE. Sixty participants helped raise breast cancer awareness. Proceeds were donated to the Siteman Cancer Center in St. Louis.

Every hour, 365 days a year, someone is affected by breast cancer. Despite years of research and many new medical breakthroughs, breast cancer is still a vicious killer that strikes women and men ...

With a smile so big you can barely see his eyes, three-year-old Princeton captures the heart and attention of anyone who has the pleasure of meeting him. If you’re lucky, you may hear a story or two from the imaginative preschooler who loves fire-breathing dragons, counting, kiwis, oranges and more.

Princeton’s personality and educational development are flourishing thanks to the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Early Childhood Center (ECC), and of course, his mom Melody Pe...

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville wishes students, staff, faculty, alumni and community members a Happy Thanksgiving!

Classes will resume on Monday, Nov. 26.

SIUE Athletics is Illinois’ top public institution in graduating student-athletes and tied for 11^th nationally, according to a report released Wednesday by the NCAA.

Five SIUE programs earned a perfect score of 100 percent in the latest Graduation Success Rate (GSR) figures. The men’s golf and women’s basketball, softball, tennis, and volleyball teams all earned perfect scores.

“SIUE continues its excellence on and off the field,” said Director of Athletics Brad H...

The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA) has renewed its $1.23 million grant with the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Environmental Resources Training Center (ERTC). The continued funding will support ERTC operational costs, drinking water and wastewater operator certification exam programs, and other ERTC projects.

“The ERTC provides a high level of service to the IEPA, as well as the operators and plumbers throughout the state,” ERTC Director Matt Maas said. &...

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s School of Business has opened registration for its 2018 Project Management Symposium. The event is 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Friday, Nov. 16 at the Morris University Center on the SIUE campus. The annual one-day event focuses on cultivating the art and science of project management.

Project management professionals from more than 120 different companies in the St. Louis metropolitan area will participate.

The day will open with panelists Bruce Hauks from A...

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s collaboration with the City of Alton underscores the University’s commitment to high impact community engagement practices (HICEP). SIUE Successful Communities Collaborative (SSCC) and Alton announced its partnership during a kickoff event Thursday, Sept. 20 at the Cougar Pavilion in SIUE’s Vadalabene Center. 

“I want to thank Alton for partnering with us,” said SIUE Chancellor Randy Pembrook, “and challenging ...

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s International Trade Center (ITC), Small Business Development Center, and College of Arts and Sciences (CAS), along with TheBANK of Edwardsville and additional partners will host a conference on Friday, Oct. 5: “Immigrants in Our Midst,” that focuses on how to better serve U.S. immigrants’ financial, legal and social needs. The event will take place from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. in SIUE’s Morris University Conference Center.

SIUE alu...

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Successful Communities Collaborative (SSCC) is partnering with the City of Alton, for its inaugural year launch.

The project is driven by the 15-year comprehensive plan of public improvements in Alton. The SSCC’s Alton project will run for a year, starting fall 2018 through spring 2019. SIUE and Alton officials signed a partnership agreement Wednesday. Sept. 12 at Alton City Hall.

SSCC is a project that partners with local communities in Illinois...

The Southern Illinois University Edwardsville School of Business Executive Education program is offering professional development courses and workshops throughout fall 2018 and into spring 2019.

Fall 2018 Foundations of Project Management-PMP Prep

5 Fridays, Sept. 14, 21; Oct. 5, 12, and 19

8 a.m.- 4:30 p.m., SIUE Main Campus – Morris University Center

Learn the basics and best practices of project management and prepare for the PMP® certification.  Successful completion awar...

The SIUE School of Business Executive Education program has announced its upcoming professional development courses and workshops.

Fall 2018 Foundations of Project Management - PMP Prep

Five Fridays, Sept. 14, 21 and October 5, 12 and 19

8 a.m.-4:30 p.m., SIUE Main Campus – Morris University Center

Learn the basics and best practices of project management and prepare for the PMP® certification.  Successful completion awards the 35 educational hours required for the PMP® ...

It is a Facebook following that Southern Illinois University Edwardsville students worked hard for and are proud of, because they educated and aroused interest in recycling among many Godfrey residents. 

“Facebook is a great way to reach a large amount of people,” said Abbigayle Riedisser, a senior public health major. “We had initially wanted to reach 50 people, but when our project ended, we had 151 Facebook followers on the Greener Godfrey page. 

The students&#82...

The Southern Illinois University Edwardsville School of Pharmacy (SOP) will engage 5^th and 6^th grade students in discussions about prescription drug abuse and the associated dangers during a free overnight education event.

“Locked in to Stay Out” will take place from 8 p.m. Saturday, April 21 until 7:30 a.m. Sunday, April 22 in SIUE’s Vadalabene Center. Registration is available through Tuesday, April 10 at siue.edu/pharmacy/events.

“Research shows grade school students...

An awareness and educational program to prevent opioid abuse in the schools was one aspect of a presentation that Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s School of Nursing (SON) students gave to City of Highland representatives to help the town combat the drug crisis. 

Ten students from the Care of Populations clinical groups of Charlotte Chance, DNP, clinical assistant professor, presented “The Opioid Epidemic: Community Engagement and Awareness” on Feb. 21 at Highla...

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is introducing online organizational talent management courses that provide instruction and practical applications for incorporating industrial/organizational psychology into organizational decision-making. Enrollment is open now for the non-credit course modules that are underway. 

Topics include gathering high-quality survey data, analyzing and interpreting survey results, and designing structured interviews to improve the selection process accur...

Calling all municipalities, agencies or businesses with great sustainability projects in need of innovative, cutting-edge thinkers. The Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Successful Communities Collaborative (SSCC) is looking to collaborate with a community partner during its inaugural year, which will run from fall 2018 through spring 2019. 

The SSCC is accepting applications through Thursday, March 15 for a community partner in the Metro East or St. Louis area through Thursday, Ma...

Investigating ways to increase awareness and education about opioid abuse in Highland is just one way Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Successful Communities Collaborative (SSCC) is partnering with the public to tackle important community issues to advance local resilience and livability. 

“The objective of the program is to focus SIUE’s most valuable resources, which are motivated students and experienced faculty on real-world issues facing communities,” said Ti...

A heartfelt gift to The Gardens at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville will allow visitors places to relax, visit and take in the natural beauty of the sprawling 36-acre landscape.

This fall, Curt, Paul and Roger Madison presented a $25,000 gift to The Gardens in remembrance of their late parents and sister, Eldon Harold Madison, Grace Lenore Cubb Madison and Carol Ann Madison. The gift aligns with the family’s desire to help keep The Gardens thriving, as it holds a special place in...

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville School of Pharmacy (SOP) alumnus Hannah Randall, PharmD ‘17, and fourth-year student Jennifer Huggins, along with clinical associate professor Janice Frueh, PharmD, educated healthcare professionals on guideline updates for the primary prevention of cardiovascular diseases during the 15^th Annual Women’s Health Conference. The SIU School of Medicine hosted the conference Wednesday, Oct. 11 in Springfield.

SIU’s Women’s Health Conf...

The Southern Illinois University Edwardsville School of Engineering’s (SOE) new, partially finished, Student Design Center is offering students an expansive applied learning environment and enhancing their work on special projects. The two-story, 14,000-square-foot facility is attached to the existing Engineering Building.

“As the fall semester has begun, it’s been exciting to see students already utilizing this impressive workspace as they work on an array of special projec...

The Southern Illinois University Edwardsville East St. Louis Center program graduate covered her mouth with both hands and began to cry when she got approximately 10 feet away from the 2005 silver Chevy Cavalier and a group of smiling, anxious people, some of them with cameras pointed at her. 

 “I’m so happy. You all just don’t know how I feel,” said Angel Dotson, 32-year-old working mother of three. “I want to thank everyone at Connections to Success and...

The economics and finance graduate program within the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville School of Business is ranked 7^th in The Financial Engineer’s 2017 Financial Economics Rankings.

“It is always rewarding to have our program included among the prestigious schools on this list, and it is an honor to be recognized,” said Riza Demirer, PhD, and director of SIUE’s master’s in economics and finance program. “This is a direct reflection of the hard work ...

Rick Lallish, program director of Water Pollution Control at the Environmental Resources Training Center (ERTC) at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, has received the Illinois Water Environment Association’s (IWEA) Kenneth Meredith Award.

The award acknowledges an individual who has performed duties above and beyond the usual employment requirements, so as to elevate the status of the wastewater plant operator and promote operator professionalism within the state.

“This awa...

The Southern Illinois University Edwardsville School of Pharmacy hosts "Locked in to Stay Out" at the Vadalabene Center from 8 p.m. Saturday, April 22 until 7:30 a.m. Sunday, April 23. The event engages 6th and 7th grade students in discussions about prescription drug abuse and the associated dangers.

Registration is available through Friday, April 7 at siue.edu/pharmacy/events.

The SIUE School of Pharmacy (SOP) American Pharmacists Association – Academy of Student Pharmacists Organizati...

The Southern Illinois University Edwardsville School of Engineering’s American Concrete Institute student chapter has earned the designation of an ACI Excellent University for 2016. The award recognizes exceptional student participation in ACI-related activities.

“The School of Engineering Department of Construction has always fully supported the SIUE ACI student chapter activities,” said Anne Werner, PhD, associate professor in the Department of Construction and student advis...

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Friends of Theater and Dance (FOTAD) will showcase A Night of Acting Scenes, Singing, and Mardi Gras Fun! at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 25 at the Morris University Center Fixins’ Restaurant. Reservation deadline to buy tickets for the annual dinner theater is Tuesday, Feb. 21. 

FOTAD’s major fundraiser for the year will present a series of acting scenes and songs from many theater plays. The director and cast are SIUE Theater and ...

A stroll through building hallways and around the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville campus demonstrates a strong appreciation for and display of artistic wonder. Since its origin, SIUE has remained committed to the arts and the public engagement it commands.

“Right from the outset, the engagement with the public arts was a part of this campus’ DNA,” said Greg Budzban, PhD, dean of the SIUE College of Arts and Sciences (CAS). “For example, the structure of the Uni...

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Chancellor Dr. Randy Pembrook oversaw the fall 2016  commencement exercises Saturday, Dec. 17. Morning and afternoon ceremonies for the 1,229 eligible graduates were in the Vadalabene Center on campus. To view the ceremonies, visit siue.edu/commencement/.

In his first commencement since assuming the chancellor’s role in August, Pembrook encouraged the graduates to become ambassadors for SIUE. “You should always represent SIUE with profe...

Prospective college students can learn about available higher education opportunities when Southern Illinois University Edwardsville hosts the Illinois Regional College Fair (IRCF) Fair from 6-7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 18 in the Morris University Center.

The event is sponsored by the Illinois Association for College Admission Counseling (IACAC), in conjunction with SIUE. Attending high school students, transfer students and parents will have the ability to meet with college representatives from m...

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville has achieved several sustainability successes in recent years and is looking forward to many more according to Interim Vice Chancellor for Administration Rich Walker.

“SIUE is committed to a sustainability vision and plan that will reduce the University's ecological footprint and enhance informal and formal sustainability education,” said Walker.

 Walker noted that students can get involved in sustainability efforts in various ways. &#...

President Obama has declared the week of Sept. 19-23, Prescription Opioid and Heroin Epidemic Awareness Week, acknowledging the rise in drug overdose deaths across the country. Locally, heroin has infiltrated Madison County, contributing to 44 confirmed overdose deaths in 2015, a 50-percent increase compared to the prior year.

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Jeremy Jewell, PhD, professor of psychology in the School of Education, Health and Human Behavior, is working tirelessly...

As her sustainability fellowship at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville comes to a close, Connie Frey Spurlock recalls some of the successes, individual gains and projects she helped facilitate over the past three years. 

“I’ve had the pleasure of seeing quite a few students participate in both regional and national sustainability conferences,” said Frey Spurlock, PhD, associate professor in the Department of Sociology and Criminal Justice Studies. “I have ...

Olympic legend and gold medalist Jackie Joyner-Kersee will speak at 3 p.m. Wednesday, May 25 during a ribbon cutting ceremony in East St. Louis for the new Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Head Start/Early Head Start Program’s new wing located at the Foundation Center which bears her name. 

“We are excited about the lives of children and families whose lives will be enhanced and empowered because of the partnership between SIUE Head Start/Early Head Start and the Jacki...

The Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Meridian Society marked its fifth annual Meridian Derby on May 10 at Fairmount Park Racetrack’s Top of the Turf in Collinsville with more women and a more dazzling selection of hat fashion than ever before.

“This is the biggest SIUE Meridian Derby so far, and the best,” said Alicia Lifrak, Meridian Society president. 

Approximately 250 women, all sporting eye-catching hats, attended Tuesday’s Derby lunch...

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Department of Applied Health in the School of Education, Health and Human Behavior now offers a bachelor’s in nutrition, an academic program that places emphasis on the relationships between nutrients and human health.

A class students are finding especially unique is the program’s Food and Culture course. It’s a health experience elective that offers students a special “taste” of diversity in food.

“Our goal...

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville summer session 2016 offers a quality education that features flexibility and convenience. More than 1,000 courses are available, with more online options than ever before.

Register now and enjoy summer at SIUE!

A variety of introductory general education and required upper-division classes are offered during summer session. Most courses meet for five weeks or less, and classes begin Monday, May 9.

“Summer session provides students an important o...

Original pieces of art will be on sale March 16 at the 39^th Annual Art Auction March, sponsored by Friends of Art Southern Illinois University and the Department of Art & Design at SIUE.

The auction will be held in the Art West Gallery located in the Art and Design West building on the SIUE campus. Doors open at 6 p.m. and Ahrens & Niemeier auctioneers will start the bidding at 7 p.m.  

Original artworks have been donated by faculty, visiting artists, alumn...

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville members of the National Residence Hall Honorary (NRHH) volunteered at the Ronald McDonald House in St. Louis on Saturday, Feb. 6. The volunteers prepared dinner and dessert for the guests of the house.

“Taking time out of my day to do something for someone, so they have one less thing to worry about felt great,” said Marcus Powell, NRHH member and resident assistant in SIUE’s Evergreen Hall. “Nothing at that moment was more impor...

The goal is to never stop learning – that goes for her two small children and herself, said Valerie Elizabeth Young, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Head Start/Early Head Start parent, who won one of the program’s highest state and regional awards. 

Young, SIUE Head Start/Early Head Start Home Based parent, was chosen as the Illinois Head Start Parent of the Year and the Region V Parent of the Year for 2015. Region V consists of Illinois, India...

While in jest, one Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Head Start/Early Head Start teacher has two supervisors both wanting her for their centers, and not because of her recent accolades. 

Chea Wyatt, child development supervisor at Bluffview Head Start Center, was chosen as the Illinois Head Start Teacher of the Year and the Region V Teacher of the Year for 2015. Region V consists of Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio and Wisconsin. The recognition ...

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Interim Chancellor Stephen Hansen has announced the creation of the Concept Commercialization Award to support University innovation and encourage industry investment. The University Park Board of Trustees provided funding to develop the award, keeping in the spirit of University Park’s mission.

“The purpose of the Concept Commercialization Award is to stimulate interest in and involvement with intellectual property development and commer...

After learning about the effects of sugar and bacteria on teeth at Southern Illinois University School of Dental Medicine (SDM), 16-year-old Dylan Millitello dug out the candy from his pants pocket and threw it away.

“I like the workshop. I’m learning some good things about my teeth and my health,” said Millitello.

Millitello took part in the Friday, Nov. 13 workshop, ‘Dentists for a Day’ at SDM, along with 15 other youth from SIUE&...

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Head Start/Early Head Start is one of several area agencies that have joined to help improve the lives of children, including expectant parents and children birth through five years, throughout the Greater East St. Louis community. 

“We don’t have to compete for children. We need to align ourselves and our programs to meet the many needs of children and their families,” said Gail Nelson, Quality Rating Improv...

For Janina Turley, director for the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville East St. Louis Center Project Success program, Tuesday, Nov. 3 was better than Christmas Day. 

The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois’ Joint Community Outreach Committee gave the program $500 worth of toys and school supplies. The items included board games, arts, crafts and healthy snacks, as well as playground items like jump ropes, baseball gloves, and basketballs as part of its ...

The ability to communicate effectively is often taken for granted. Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Speech, Language, and Hearing Center is dedicated to those struggling with varying degrees of speech-language impairments.

SIUE students in the Speech-Language Pathology program provide diagnostic and speech-language therapy services to individuals of all ages as part of the student education program. The Center is unique to the Metro East, as it offers activities and treatment o...

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville School of Pharmacy (SOP) alumni and community members are invited to leave a legacy by participating in the Best and Brightest Paver Drive and Endowed Scholarship Campaign. Through the sale of pavers that will build a path around the School’s Medicinal Garden, monies raised will provide outstanding pharmacy education and financial aid opportunities for students across the region.

“The SIUE School of Pharmacy is an integral part of the commun...

The Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Graduate School will host its annual Open House on Wednesday, Oct. 14. The event will consist of two identical sessions: 11 a.m. -1 p.m. and 5-7 p.m. in the Morris University Center’s Meridian Ballroom.

Prospective graduate students will receive information about SIUE’s various graduate programs, graduate admission requirements, graduate student services and financing a graduate education, including graduate assistantships and competitiv...

The tenth Residence Housing Association (RHA) Mud Volleyball tournament took place on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2015 on the mud volleyball court at SIUE's Prairie Hall. This annual event is designed to promote awareness of RHA and bring students together for a fun, outdoor event near the beginning of the academic year.

Twenty-three teams played on Saturday, with nearly 200 students participating. Each team was made up of six to 10 players. In the championship match, 4 East defeated the Notorious D.I....

Prospective college students can learn more about the options available to them during the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Illinois Regional College Fair (IRCF) Fair, which will take place from 6-7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 20 in the Morris University Center Meridian Ballroom on SIUE’s campus.

The Illinois Association for College Admission Counseling (IACAC) sponsors the event in conjunction with SIUE. It will present high school and transfer students with the chance to lear...

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is set in one of the “50 Safest College Towns in America,” according to the 2015 SafeWise Report. Edwardsville, a city of approximately 24,650, ranked number 25 on the list of 50 towns.

SafeWise security experts coupled FBI crime statistics with research on safety-related programs and initiatives to determine the rankings. SIUE’s launch of the Rave Guardian app was cited as an example of the University’s commitment to safety.

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The Illinois Education Research Council (IERC) at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville has been selected to take a more active role in addressing the state’s preschool to workforce needs on the Illinois P-20 Council. 

Dr. Janet Holt, IERC executive director, was named as coordinator of the Illinois P-20 Council, a statewide initiative established by the legislature to bring together state agencies, educational institutions, community groups and others to ...

Students in the Upward Bound Math and Science (UBMS) program spent part of their summer learning biology, algebra, Chinese and more while getting acclimated to college life at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. 

Forty ninth-graders from the SIUE East St. Louis Center’s Upward Bound Math and Science program came to the University on June 23 and will leave July 24. 

“Our Upward Bound Math and Science summer component is both popular and i...

The Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Science and Engineering Research Challenge (SERC) is the recipient of a $20,000 donation from Monsanto Fund.

The regional competition has been hosted on the SIUE campus since 1984. It provides local 5-12^th graders an opportunity to showcase their skills and demonstrate enthusiasm in the areas of science, technology, engineering and math (STEM).

“We thank Monsanto Fund for this generous gift that will allow the Challenge to continue for its 32...

Students in Southern Illinois University Edwardsville East St. Louis Center’s Project Success program eagerly work on their pieces of fabric. Some are cutting the outlines of their hands, while others are helping secure the shapes on the fabric. 

Sewing all the pieces together in a quilt will be Edna Patterson Petty of East St. Louis, noted multimedia and fabric artist and art therapist. Petty earned a bachelor’s of art and design in 1984 a master’...

Dr. Connie Frey Spurlock, SIUE sustainability fellow and associate professor in the Department of Sociology and Criminal Justice Studies, defined sustainability for the group with a quote from Debra Rowe: “Sustainability is an updated, more accurate understanding of the world that can help us all make smarter decisions.”

SIUE is h...

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Dr. Huaibo Xin, assistant professor of kinesiology and health education, has been presented the Vaughnie Lindsay New Investigator Award for FY16. The award recognizes individual programs of research or creative activities at SIUE.

Xin will receive a combined $12,500 from the SIUE Graduate School and School of Education, Health and Human Behavior to be used in a one-year period. The funding will support her research focused on using Community-Bas...

For 16-year-old Krissauna Austin, walking down a runway is one of the last things she would envision herself doing. But following the Flawless Young Ladies Conference, the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s TRIO Upward Bound student strutted down the cat walk, wearing a big smile and exuding self-assurance. 

“My inner self gained a lot of confidence after Gina Walker’s class,” said Austin, a sophomore at Madison Senior High School. &...

To the casual observer who saw colored straw, swirled netting, laced bows and other stylish adornments perched atop the heads of hundreds of women, it may have just looked like a day of fine hat wearing. But for the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Meridian Society, it was also a time for philanthropy while having fellowship and fun.   

“As an auxiliary organization of the SIUE Foundation, the Meridian Society promotes women’s leadership an...

Three high school students are hoping their “trash” will win them praise from judges at the 31^st Science and Engineering Research Challenge (SERC) regional competition on the campus of Southern Illinois University Edwardsville.

The East St. Louis Center Upward Bound Math and Science students will submit their entry, “Trash Can Ethanol,” for the March 28 competition hosted by the STEM Center. The young scientists are Mikiyah Bell, Martell Cotton and Pari...

Advance your education, while still enjoying the summer sun, at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. Enroll in convenient summer classes, or participate in one of many exciting camps and activities on campus. Registration is now open for Summer Session 2015.

SIUE offers more than 700 summer courses, with more online instruction than ever before. Most summer classes meet for five weeks or less, leaving plenty of time for other summer plans.

“Summer session provides an opportunity fo...

The Educational Advertising Awards is the largest educational advertising awards competition in the country. This year, over 2,000 entries were received from more than 1,000 colleges, universities and secondary schools from all 50 states and sever...