April 18, 2019, 3:57 PM
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Department of Theater and Dance (DOTD) concludes its 2018-19 Main Season series with “AreUR?” This science-fiction cautionary tale will be performed at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday, April 24-27 and at 2 p.m. Sunday, April 28 in the Dunham Hall Theater.
The play is reminiscent of Isaac Asimov’s “I, Robot” and Philip K. Dick’s “Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?” and was made into the hit mov...
April 18, 2019, 3:20 PM
The Southern Illinois University Edwardsville School of Nursing (SON) and Shawnee Community College (SCC) 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 SCC, earning an associate’s in nursing, then complete their baccalaureate nursing coursework online through SIUE.
Students can take classes at SCC for three years and begin a job in their profession, while working online to obtain the...
April 18, 2019, 11:55 AM
College Factual’s 2019 Best Value Nursing Schools report ranks Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s School of Nursing (SON) 21st among 500 programs nationally as “Best for the Money.” SIUE also ranked second among the 20 schools in Illinois.
SIUE improved its ranking position 16 slots over the previous year’s #37 ranking. The SON is in the top five percent of College Factual’s rankings nationally for value. See the full ranking of Best Nursing Schools ...
April 18, 2019, 10:10 AM
The Southern Illinois University Edwardsville School of Engineering’s Cougar Baja team concluded another successful competitive academic year at a Baja SAE® event hosted by Tennessee Tech University in Cookeville, Tenn.
Baja SAE® consists of competitions that simulate real-world engineering design projects and their related challenges. Engineering students are tasked to design and build an off-road vehicle that will survive the severe punishment of rough terrain. Each team’...
April 17, 2019, 3:50 PM
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s largest academic unit, the College of Arts and Sciences (CAS), recognized distinguished students and the profound impact of donor generosity during its annual Honors Day held Sunday, April 14 in the Morris University Center’s Meridian Ballroom.
More than 335 awards, valued at more than $186,000, were presented to nearly 280 outstanding students spanning the College’s 20 departments and more than 80 programs.
“Our diverse array...
April 17, 2019, 3:00 PM
Increasingly high enrollment, rising academic qualifications of applicants, and a nearly 100 percent placement of graduates in engineering fields were among the major highlights Southern Illinois University Edwardsville School of Engineering (SOE) Dean Cem Karacal, PhD, shared with prospective students during the School’s first Admit Day held Friday, April 12.
Admit Day amplified admitted students’ excitement for the first-rate academic offerings and wealth of experiential learning ...
April 17, 2019, 11:20 AM
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville alumnus Peter Maer will receive the Interfaith Alliance Walter Cronkite Faith and Freedom Award along with Judge William Webster on Tuesday, May 21 in Washington, D.C. The Interfaith Alliance Foundation presents the Cronkite Award to individuals, who through their brave and selfless acts, have defended religious liberty and improved society.
“I am humbled and flattered to receive an award that carries the name of my longtime journalism hero, Walte...
April 17, 2019, 8:50 AM
Warm N Cozy Quilting, client of the Illinois Small Business Development Center (SBDC) for the Metro East at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, has won the 2019 “Illinois Family-Owned Small Business of the Year” award from the Small Business Administration (SBA).
The SBA annually honors small businesses and small business advocates nationally, who are creating 21st-century jobs, driving innovation and increasing America’s global competitiveness. Warm N Cozy Quilting is ...
April 16, 2019, 4:56 PM
In keeping with its tradition of celebrating children’s first teachers and those who help create an effective learning environment, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Head Start/Early Head Start held its 36th Annual Parent Training and Recognition Luncheon on Friday, April 12, at the National Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows in Belleville. This year’s theme was “Building an Effective Wellness Program for Nurturing and Supporting Parents.”
“We couldnR...
April 16, 2019, 11:15 AM
An interdisciplinary effort, spearheaded by Southern Illinois University Edwardsville students, and supported by the School of Engineering and numerous community donors, proved successful on a Michigan racetrack April 5-7.
The SIUE School of Engineering student chapter of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) placed among the best in the nation at the Human Powered Vehicle (HPV) Competition. Aptly named The Spirit of Edwardsville, SIUE’s HPV ranked 11th overall among 50 team...
April 15, 2019, 4:30 PM
The Ada Lovelace team, from the Wabash Valley of Terre Haute, Ind., won the 17th annual Greater St. Louis Botball Tournament held Saturday, April 13 in the activity gym at the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Student Fitness Center. Greenville (Ill.) High School was runner-up with Edwardsville High School finishing third in the nine-team field.
This year’s theme was medical response to fires, and the specific tasks involved locating injured individuals, represented by cubes, and ...
April 15, 2019, 3:14 PM
Kristen Woods, a Southern Illinois University Edwardsville junior majoring in corporate and organizational communications, unknowingly greeted Student Employee of the Year officials and well-wishers with the same politeness and efficiency she routinely displays as a general office clerk in the Kimmel Student Involvement Center.
It was only after a bouquet of red and white balloons came through the door, that she began looking around for the intended recipient. Woods, of Red Bud, was surpr...
April 15, 2019, 3:01 PM
Being the first person in her family to graduate college, in part because of the guidance and help of a government-funded TRIO program, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Yvonne Maldonado Hart knows the value of and need for such opportunities.
It is one reason that drew Hart to the SIUE East St. Louis Center’s Upward Bound (UB) Scholar’s Academy program, and compels her to offer her best as its director.
“I am a strong believer that TRIO programs w...
April 15, 2019, 8:25 AM
From the art studio to the biology laboratory, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville senior Haley Gouchenour, of Rockford, creatively combined her interests to prepare for a career in dentistry.
Gouchenour is slated to graduate in May from the SIUE College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) with a bachelor’s in biological sciences and a studio art minor. Next, she will pursue a doctorate at the SIU School of Dental Medicine.
“I’ve always had a natural curiosity in science, but ...
April 12, 2019, 1:30 PM
The Friends of Lovejoy Library honored 12 students at its 25th annual High School Writers’ Contest awards banquet Wednesday, April 10 in Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Morris University Center.
During the past 25 years, approximately 300 area high school students have received awards in the categories of non-fiction, poetry and fiction. The cash awards, established to promote and recognize excellence in writing in southern Illinois high schools, are provided for f...
April 12, 2019, 1:10 PM
The Southern Illinois University Edwardsville School of Business celebrated academic achievement and recognized the value of donor support at its annual Scholarships and Awards Program held Wednesday, April 10 in the Morris University Center Meridian Ballroom.
More than 100 students received scholarships valued at more than $200,000. School of Business Dean Tim Schoenecker, PhD, noted that the School’s incredible award total has nearly tripled over the past four years.
“It’s ...
April 11, 2019, 9:55 AM
The Southern Illinois University School of Dental Medicine (SIU SDM) demonstrated its commitment to student and faculty research during its 2019 Research Day program held Tuesday, April 9. The event annually highlights the important role research plays in the daily practice and continual advancement of the dynamic profession of dentistry.
“Our profession is constantly improving treatment alternatives and introducing new and better options,” said SIU SDM Dean Bruce Rotter, DMD. ̶...
April 11, 2019, 8:55 AM
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s value of citizenship is in action throughout East St. Louis as residents are motivated to engage in their community’s rich history and actively contribute to its future growth.
The inspiring call to action is being led by Suman Mishra, PhD, associate professor and graduate program director in the College of Arts and Sciences’ (CAS) Department of Mass Communications. She and her media campaigns students are creating an #89BlocksStrong...
April 10, 2019, 1:30 PM
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville School of Business junior Matthew Healy, of Mason, is among 135 students nationwide to receive a study abroad scholarship from the Fund for Education Abroad (FEA).
The FEA granted a record $406,000 in scholarships to its 2019-2020 FEA Scholars with the mission of increasing access to international education. Healy received $5,000 to help advance his business administration, marketing and finance studies while studying at the Foundation for International...
April 10, 2019, 10:05 AM
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is hosting nine teams for the 17th annual Greater St. Louis Botball Tournament to be held Saturday, April 13 in the activity gym at the SIUE Student Fitness Center.
The theme this year is medical response, and the specific tasks have to do with locating injured cubes and bringing them to toy ambulances.
The teams have been equipped with hundreds of parts such as sensors, motors and structural pieces. Students are free to be as inventive with the ...
April 10, 2019, 10:05 AM
The Southern Illinois University Edwardsville College of Arts and Sciences’ Criminal Justice Studies program and the Criminal Justice Club will co-sponsor a Criminal Justice Career Fair from 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Thursday, April 18 in the Morris University Center’s Goshen Lounge.
The Criminal Justice Career Fair will feature more than 35 agencies representing law enforcement, corrections, probation, treatment services, victim services and private security. Federal, state and local level...
April 10, 2019, 9:13 AM
It’s lunch time at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Head Start/Early Head Start’s Lovejoy Center, and the pitter patter of little feet are amplified just a bit too loud. Parent Lateyka Vaughan steps to the office door and gives directives in a pleasant, but firm tone.
“I can hear running. We walk inside, and please use your inside voices,” said Vaughan, 2019 Illinois Head Start Parent of the Year. “I love being here. If I could, I would come every da...
April 9, 2019, 1:50 PM
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville School of Business economics and finance major Margaret Doolin, with Port Doolin Investments, captured first place in the 2019 “TheOther40” Business Plan Competition.
The School of Business hosted the competition for the ninth year, and held its final pitch event on Monday, April 8 in the Morris University Center.
“TheOther40” Business Plan Competition offers SIUE students the opportunity to take a business idea through the stag...
April 9, 2019, 12:00 PM
A team of Southern Illinois University Edwardsville School of Pharmacy students have returned from an immersive clinical and cultural experience in Antigua, Guatemala, feeling excited about and prepared for the mission ahead of them as doctors of pharmacy.
Five students participated in a five-week Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience (APPE) from mid-February to mid-March, including David Felts, of Belleville, Nikolina Golob, of St. Louis, Ashley Riley, of St. Charles, Mo., Abbey Rodeghiero, of...
April 9, 2019, 10:50 AM
The Southern Illinois University Edwardsville School of Engineering (SOE) presented more than 50 scholarships valued at more than $45,000 to a number of outstanding students during its annual Honors Day program held Sunday, April 7 in the Morris University Center.
In addition to the scholarship awards, fall 2018 dean’s list recipients were recognized for their academic achievement, and faculty members were acknowledged for outstanding teaching, research and service.
“I am proud to ...
April 8, 2019, 9:10 AM
Four Southern Illinois University Edwardsville undergraduates have taken the same research theme and explored it in different mediums to produce original scholarly contributions. The students presented their research projects highlighting the representation of Latina/o in film on Saturday, April 6 at the Spanish Saint Louis Symposium hosted by Saint Louis University.
The students all conducted their research via SIUE’s unique Undergraduate Research and Creative Activities (URCA) program, ...
April 8, 2019, 9:00 AM
Rainy weather couldn’t dampen the excitement and activity at the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville School of Pharmacy’s Ladies Night Out: Heart Health and Wellness Expo held Thursday, April 4 at The Weingarten in Belleville.
Organized by the School of Pharmacy’s American Pharmacists Association – Academy of Student Pharmacists (APhA-ASP), Ladies Night Out provided public awareness and education about women’s heart health and wellness, 
and promoted the profe...
April 5, 2019, 8:50 AM
Lying flat on his back, not able to move and with a drain in his head, jazz musician Lee Roth, of St. Louis, asked the hospital chaplain for what he believed would assist in his healing. Upon receiving the boombox, Roth tuned the dial to Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s WSIE 88.7 FM The Sound.
“When you’re sick and in the intensive care unit, it’s extremely stressful,” recalled Roth. “I was in ICU for four days and could not move. I wanted to...
April 4, 2019, 10:20 AM
SIUE alumna Lisa Safarian, a prominent leader in the agriculture industry, has been elected to serve on the National 4-H Council Board of Trustees.
Safarian, of O’Fallon, Ill., earned a bachelor’s in business administration and a master’s in business administration from SIUE in 1988 and 1991, respectively. She is president of Bayer’s Crop Science North America Division.
Details on her latest leadership position are available at 4-h.org.
April 4, 2019, 9:10 AM
The Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Morris University Center’s Goshen Lounge was overflowing with scholarly excitement as students from SIUE Graduate School’s myriad programs showcased their research at the Graduate School Research Symposium on Monday, April 1.
The annual event celebrates the research efforts and accomplishments of students, featuring research poster displays, creative exhibits and oral presentations.
“SIUE and its faculty are committed to embodying...
April 4, 2019, 1:00 AM
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is announcing the pending retirement of Director of Intercollegiate Athletics Brad Hewitt, PhD, who will leave the department effective June 30 after nearly 17 years in that role.
“April marks 30 years since I first stepped onto the SIUE campus,” said Hewitt. “I could not have known then the impact this institution would have on me both personally and professionally. The time is right for me to move on and pursue other avenues of my li...
April 3, 2019, 11:10 AM
Speech and language skills are vital for social and academic competence. Early detection and intervention are key to ensuring children receive the help they need to achieve academic success and maintain successful relationships.
That’s why the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Speech-Language-Hearing (SLH) Center, housed in the School of Education, Health and Human Behavior, is bringing its screening resources into the community to benefit preschool and school-age children...
April 3, 2019, 10:40 AM
Students from the Luke Snell Chapter of the American Concrete Institute (ACI) at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville took first place for cost category in the Mortar Workability Competition at the 2019 ACI Concrete Convention and Exposition held March 24-28 in Quebec, Canada.
Participating SIUE students included chapter president Dalton Brookshire, of Nokomis, and vice president David Rall, of Belleville. Both Brookshire and Rall are seniors in the School of Engineering’s Department...
April 3, 2019, 9:15 AM
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville School of Pharmacy’s (SOP) Miranda Wilhelm, PharmD, along with co-editor Cortney Mospan, PharmD, introduced the newly revised “Handbook of Nonprescription Drugs Quick Reference” at the American Pharmacists Association (APhA) Annual Meeting held March 22-25 in Seattle.
A clinical associate professor in the SOP Department of Pharmacy Practice, Wilhelm authored four chapters and co-edited the publication. Mospan is an assistant profe...
April 3, 2019, 9:08 AM
The students and faculty of Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Successful Communities Collaborative (SSCC) transformed two city blocks in Alton into a bike lane for a day on Saturday, March 23.
To demonstrate what the City of Alton’s proposed Pedestrian and Bicycle Plan would look like, with temporary paint, the team created a depiction of what the road could resemble when the plan is executed, according to Connie Frey Spurlock, PhD, SSCC faculty director and associate...
April 2, 2019, 4:07 PM
Women – in all of their glory, complexities and struggles – were lauded and discussed during the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville East St. Louis Charter High School’s (CHS) mini-conference, held Friday, March 29.
“We wanted to both celebrate and bring attention to the issues that have affected women in history and those that are still affecting them today,” said Bridget Nelson, CHS English faculty associate and conference coordinator. “Although...
April 2, 2019, 10:50 AM
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Kevin Cannon, PhD, associate professor and chair of the College of Arts and Sciences’ (CAS) criminal justice studies program, will leave a lasting legacy at the University. He has created a planned gift of $150,000 through life insurance that will establish an endowed student travel scholarship.
The CAS Broadening Horizons Travel Scholarship will be available to all CAS majors, with preference given to students with a demonstrated financia...
April 2, 2019, 8:40 AM
Scientific adventure awaits students entering grades 2-7 at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Odyssey Science Camp!
The interactive day-camp transforms young learners into explorers, voyagers, math movers and shakers, super sleuth crime investigators and geared up robotics programmers.
Odyssey Science Camp, led by the SIUE Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Center, will be held from 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Monday-Friday, July 15-26 on the SIUE campus.
“At O...
April 2, 2019, 7:50 AM
A team of Southern Illinois University Edwardsville School of Pharmacy (SOP) students won the Most Humorous PharmFlix video award at the American Pharmacists Association (APhA) Annual Meeting held March 22-25 in Seattle. The 10th Annual APhA-Academy of Student Pharmacists (ASP) PharmFlix contest was themed “Celebrate 50 years of APhA-ASP: Embracing our Profession’s Call.”
Belleville native Sarah Surmeier wrote and produced the video with Jazmine Rosales, of Huntley, as pr...
April 1, 2019, 3:57 PM
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Department of Theater and Dance (DOTD) presents “Voices from the Front – Daughter, Son, and the War Within” by award-winning playwright Cassandra Medley. The production runs from 7:30 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday, April 9-13 and 2 p.m. Sunday, April 14 in the Metcalf Theater on campus.
The production involves three one-act plays, each focusing on issues plaguing veterans returning from combat: loss of connection to family and fr...
April 1, 2019, 1:55 PM
The Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Department of Mass Communications once again invited a plethora of industry professionals to share their insight for its annual Mass Comm Week festivities March 25-29. This year’s theme was “Amplifying Many Voices.”
Mass Comm Week kicked off Monday, March 25 with the “First Amendment Free Food Festival,” sponsored by The Alestle, and the St. Louis Professional Chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ) and...
April 1, 2019, 1:30 PM
Members of the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville School of Engineering’s Constructor’s Club used their building skills and knowledge to make a positive impact on families in need over spring break.
Thirteen students partnered with Habitat for Humanity to volunteer their time in Walton County, Florida from March 8-15. This marked the fifth consecutive year the SIUE Constructor’s Club has visited the area to build houses during the University’s spring break.
While...
March 29, 2019, 2:30 PM
The Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Office of the Provost announced that Andrew Greenwood, PhD, is the recipient of the annual Teaching Excellence Award for tenure-track faculty. It is the most prestigious teaching award for an SIUE faculty member. Two additional faculty members were saluted for their teaching skills and accomplishments with Teaching Distinction Awards, while five more received Teaching Recognition Awards.
Greenwood is an assistant professor of musicology and graduate...
March 29, 2019, 9:40 AM
The Illinois Small Business Development Center (SBDC) for the Metro East at SIUE and East St. Louis proudly announces the launch of Workout with Ludgina, LLC.
Workout with Ludgina provides High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) online treadmill workouts at an affordable price. Her classes are designed for runners, joggers, walkers, or anyone who is interested in including exercise in their daily life.
These classes can help build endurance, strength, and speed in a fun, upbeat way that makes ...
March 29, 2019, 8:55 AM
If Valerie Vogrin, professor in Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Department of English Language and Literature, had her way, women would be “absolutely intolerant” of corrupt conduct.
“I’m happy to think that maybe women are becoming less tolerant of bad behavior,” said Vogrin, winner of the Spokane Prize for Short Fiction, judged by Karen Karbo. Her winning short story collection, Things We’ll Need for the Coming Difficulties, wil...
March 29, 2019, 8:40 AM
The Southern Illinois University Board of Trustees today approved contracts worth more than $4.7 million to provide infrastructure improvements for the Edwardsville campus at its regularly scheduled meeting on the Springfield campus. The board also gave project approval for improvements in the campus water system and for the Waste Water Treatment Plant.
The board approved contracts worth $3.88 million to RCS Construction, Inc., of Wood River, and $472,277 to J.F. Electric, Inc., of Edwar...
March 28, 2019, 1:30 PM
In order to provide equal access to its most successful educational practices, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is developing the Digital Community Engagement Pathway (DCEP).
The program focuses on providing underserved students opportunity to address the world’s most pressing problems in applied settings as they fulfill their general education requirements.
The DCEP is being developed in partnership with Lewis and Clark Community College, and with the support of a $35,952 Natio...
March 28, 2019, 12:18 PM
It wasn’t her first career choice, but Sandra Goodwin’s response to a need, and her desire to educate and empower others has earned the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Head Start/Early Head Start teacher high marks and the 2019 Illinois Head Start Teacher of the Year award.
“I was really shocked and humbled by it,” said Goodwin, home visitor with SIUE Head Start since 2010 and early childhood educator for approximately 17 years. “Teaching is somethi...
March 28, 2019, 8:55 AM
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s fifth annual Phenomenal Women’s Luncheon held Tuesday, March 26, honored 15 women, comprising faculty, staff, students and community members, for their incredible positive impact as people and leaders.
In honor of Women’s History Month, and hosted by the Office of Institutional Diversity and Inclusion, the annual event honors women from all walks of life who have made contributions to diversity and inclusion at SIUE, the region, nati...
March 27, 2019, 3:40 PM
Aspiring scientists, inventors, medical professionals and more filled Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Morris University Center during the regional Science and Engineering Research Challenge (SERC) hosted by the SIUE Center for Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Research, Education and Outreach on Saturday, March 23.
The 35th annual competition featured the finest STEM-focused student projects from a 10-county area. Approximately 150 participants, grades 5-...
March 27, 2019, 10:41 AM
Personal accounts of prejudices, frank conversations about injustice and inequality, and strategies on how to lessen the effects of biases were discussed Friday, March 22 at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Diversity and Inclusion Spring Summit, “Implicit Bias and Institutional Change: Who Am I at SIUE?”
“This conference is meant to build on SIUE’s efforts and commitment to diversity and inclusion,” said Venessa A. Brown, PhD, associate chancellor ...
March 25, 2019, 4:25 PM
Explore new opportunities. Be prepared. Go the distance. Students from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s East St. Louis Charter High School (CHS) heard this advice and more during the Pre-Collegiate event, “Get Plugged In.”
“The event focused on connecting the students with faculty, staff and student leaders at SIUE as a way to get them plugged into the community,” said Makesha Harris Lee, EdD, assistant director for Pre-Collegiate Programs. &...
March 25, 2019, 4:05 PM
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s unique Undergraduate Research and Creative Activities (URCA) program is celebrating the extraordinary work of faculty mentors and students through four awards.
The URCA program encourages, supports and enables students to participate in research and creative activities at the undergraduate level. URCA Associates work one-on-one with faculty mentors to lead their own research projects or creative activities. URCA Assistants work on faculty-led sc...
March 25, 2019, 4:00 PM
SIUE alumnus John Marshall has been a lasting positive influence in the lives of his students at East Alton-Wood River (EAWR) High School for years.
He was once again honored as Teacher of the Year for his outstanding work as an educator at the Silver Medallion Academic Excellence Awards Banquet on Thursday, March 21. He earned the award once previously in 1999.
Marshall earned both a bachelor’s and master’s in history from SIUE in 1993 and 2003, respectively. He teaches social stu...
March 25, 2019, 8:55 AM
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville alumna Catherine Ross-Cook is among 10 Illinois teachers to receive the prestigious Golden Apple Award for Excellence in Teaching. The annual award recognizes and honors outstanding teachers for their role in building a stronger, better-educated society.
Ross-Cook teaches at Homewood-Flossmoor High School in Flossmoor. She earned a master’s in American and English Literature from SIUE in 2005.
Golden Apple surprised Ross-Cook with an award presen...
March 22, 2019, 12:50 PM
SIUE’s Kathy Mora, PhD, RD, assistant professor of nutrition, and her Undergraduate Research and Creative Activities student Allison Lutz shared a glimpse into their research on Show Me St. Louis Thursday, March 21.
The two are researching the versatility and effectiveness of two popular pieces of cooking equipment: the air fryer and the Instant Pot. They shared a recipe for BBQ chicken by demonstrating how it could be prepared in each appliance. View the segment here.
March 22, 2019, 9:30 AM
When V8 Speed & Resto Shop and V8TV Productions, Inc. in Red Bud had the opportunity to expand its classic and muscle car restoration shop into the building next door, it reached out to the Illinois Small Business Development Center (SBDC) for the Metro East at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville for guidance and resources.
V8 Speed & Resto Shop and V8TV Productions owners Kevin and Kelle Oeste needed assistance to expand their business, and they trusted the SBDC.
The Oestes have been wo...
March 22, 2019, 8:15 AM
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Education Career Fair, hosted by the Career Development Center (CDC), featured a record 47 prospective employers from the bi-state area on Tuesday, March 19 in the Morris University Center Conference Center. Employers were eager to meet with young educators ready to make a difference.
“The Career Development Center works to continuously create engagement and networking opportunities between SIUE students and prospective employers,” s...
March 22, 2019, 7:24 AM
On Saturday, March 23, two downtown blocks in the City of Alton will be transformed to demonstrate how two-way bicycle traffic would function.
Southern Illinois University Edwardville’s Successful Communities Collaborative (SSCC) is hosting the “pop-up” event on East Broadway in collaboration with Alton’s proposed Pedestrian and Bicycle Plan, according to Connie Frey Spurlock, PhD, SSCC faculty director and associate professor in the Department of Sociology.
...March 20, 2019, 2:15 PM
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...
March 20, 2019, 12:23 PM
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...
March 20, 2019, 8:20 AM
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...
March 20, 2019, 8:15 AM
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...
March 19, 2019, 4:40 PM
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...
March 19, 2019, 11:15 AM
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 Goshen Lounge.
At ...
March 18, 2019, 11:01 AM
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 ...
March 18, 2019, 9:25 AM
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...
March 15, 2019, 11:35 AM
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...
March 15, 2019, 10:40 AM
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...
March 15, 2019, 10:35 AM
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...
March 15, 2019, 10:05 AM
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...
March 15, 2019, 9:44 AM
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...
March 14, 2019, 4:00 PM
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...
March 14, 2019, 3:50 PM
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...
March 14, 2019, 1:20 PM
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...
March 14, 2019, 11:30 AM
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...
March 14, 2019, 10:25 AM
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 17th all-time at the University
Total attendance at Preview SIUE ...
March 14, 2019, 8:52 AM
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...
March 13, 2019, 4:00 PM
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 ...
March 13, 2019, 9:05 AM
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...
March 13, 2019, 8:30 AM
The Construction Leadership Institute (CLI) at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville celebrated 35 graduates on Friday, March 8 as a part of the CLI Alumni Day and Graduation celebration. Developed by the SIUE Schools of Business and Engineering, the CLI provides the knowledge, skills and strategies that individuals and companies need in today’s challenging construction industry.
Program Co-Directors Chris Gordon, PhD, associate dean of the SIUE School of Engineering, and Kris...
March 12, 2019, 4:20 PM
The Southern Illinois University Edwardsville School of Engineering Department of Computer Science hosted its 4th 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...
March 12, 2019, 9:00 AM
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...
March 12, 2019, 8:40 AM
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...
March 11, 2019, 3:50 PM
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 19th nationally among 135 pharmacy schools. The NAPLEX exam measures a student’s knowledge of the practice of pharmacy.
Th...
March 11, 2019, 1:45 PM
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...
March 11, 2019, 1:05 PM
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...
March 8, 2019, 11:39 AM
“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...
March 8, 2019, 8:50 AM
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) ...
March 8, 2019, 8:40 AM
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...
March 7, 2019, 8:50 AM
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...
March 7, 2019, 8:40 AM
The Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Center for Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Research, Education and Outreach will host 5-12th grade students from across southern Illinois at the regional Science and Engineering Research Challenge on campus Saturday, March 23.
The 35th 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...
March 6, 2019, 10:20 AM
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...
March 6, 2019, 9:25 AM
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...
March 6, 2019, 8:25 AM
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...
March 5, 2019, 5:05 PM
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...
March 5, 2019, 1:30 PM
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 50th annual SIGCSE Technical Symposium, the leading computer science education group highlighted research that has ...
March 5, 2019, 9:58 AM
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...
March 4, 2019, 2:06 PM
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 ...
March 4, 2019, 9:42 AM
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...
March 4, 2019, 9:40 AM
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.
March 1, 2019, 5:15 PM
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...
March 1, 2019, 2:15 PM
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...
March 1, 2019, 1:50 PM
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.
March 1, 2019, 10:38 AM
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...
March 1, 2019, 8:10 AM
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 ...
March 1, 2019, 7:50 AM
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...
February 28, 2019, 10:31 AM
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...
February 27, 2019, 10:40 AM
The Southern Illinois University Edwardsville online master’s in healthcare informatics has been ranked 18th 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...
February 27, 2019, 10:19 AM
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...
February 26, 2019, 3:30 PM
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 ...
February 26, 2019, 1:00 PM
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...
February 26, 2019, 11:50 AM
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...
February 26, 2019, 11:30 AM
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...
February 26, 2019, 10:31 AM
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...
February 25, 2019, 11:50 AM
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...
February 25, 2019, 10:35 AM
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...
February 25, 2019, 9:15 AM
Three Southern Illinois University Edwardsville School of Engineering students received $1,500 scholarships at the 62nd 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...
February 22, 2019, 11:10 AM
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...
February 22, 2019, 11:00 AM
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...
February 21, 2019, 1:10 PM
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...
February 21, 2019, 12:40 PM
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...
February 21, 2019, 10:45 AM
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...
February 21, 2019, 10:25 AM
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...
February 21, 2019, 9:00 AM
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 ...
February 21, 2019, 8:40 AM
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...
February 20, 2019, 12:14 PM
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.
February 20, 2019, 9:47 AM
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...
February 20, 2019, 9:30 AM
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-...
February 19, 2019, 3:30 PM
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,...
February 19, 2019, 8:25 AM
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...
February 18, 2019, 3:00 PM
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) ...
February 18, 2019, 11:10 AM
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,...
February 18, 2019, 10:10 AM
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 ...
February 15, 2019, 2:36 PM
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...
February 15, 2019, 2:05 PM
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:
February 15, 2019, 1:55 PM
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...
February 15, 2019, 1:52 PM
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...
February 15, 2019, 1:50 PM
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...
February 14, 2019, 1:05 PM
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...
February 14, 2019, 12:30 PM
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-...
February 14, 2019, 12:30 PM
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...
February 14, 2019, 11:20 AM
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...
February 14, 2019, 10:15 AM
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 ...
February 14, 2019, 10:00 AM
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 ...
February 13, 2019, 3:55 PM
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 ...
February 13, 2019, 10:16 AM
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...
February 13, 2019, 9:10 AM
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...
February 13, 2019, 8:30 AM
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...
February 12, 2019, 4:10 PM
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. ...
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