A little-known, but enormously important American historical fact, traditionally celebrated by pockets of people across the country has now received the attention it deserves. President Joe Biden signed the Juneteenth National Independence Day Act into law on Thursday, June 17, making June 19 or “Juneteenth,” which marks the ending of slavery in the U.S., a federal holiday.
This milestone was lauded during Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Center for Student Diversity and Inclusion’s...
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Chancellor Randy Pembrook has proclaimed June 21-27 as SIUE Pollinator Week on campus. For the past 13 years, 
The Illinois SBDC International Trade Center (ITC) at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is offering free business development opportunities for regional companies looking to expand their sales in South America.
The Southern Illinois University School of Dental Medicine (SIU SDM) continues its annual tradition of honoring exceptional students with scholarships to enhance their learning opportunities. 
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Library and Information Services (LIS) Dean Lis Pankl, PhD, has selected Juliet Gray to be associate dean for research, teaching and engagement. Gray steps into the permanent role after serving as the interim assistant dean since 2017.
Continuing its unwavering commitment to preserving the health and safety of students, faculty, staff and surrounding community members, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville has joined the COVID-19 College Vaccine Challenge.
Southern Illinois University School of Dental Medicine (SIU SDM) Dean Bruce Rotter, DMD, MS, announced his retirement today, effective December 2021. Rotter was named SDM dean in Nov. 2012 after serving as interim dean for more than a year.
During a time of lockdown, uncertainty and fear, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Kathryn Carter returned to an early love in order to help build on the sense of community, offer encouragement and discuss preventative health measures. 
The Southern Illinois University Edwardsville East St. Louis Center for the Performing Arts program has begun its summer camp 2021. 
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville School of Nursing’s (SON) Healthcare and Nursing Administration (
It will soon be impossible to tell what is real and what is fake. To help provide insight into an alarming media trend, the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville School of Business is the academic host for the International Telecommunications Society (ITS) webinar “Deepfakes: The Coming Infocalypse with Nina Schick” at 9 a.m. (CT) Tuesday, June 29.
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Two Southern Illinois University Edwardsville students agree that the summer semester is a great time to pursue educational goals, thanks to their SIUE Staff Senate Summer Scholarships. 
Miss Jay’s Cafeteria, of Cahokia, has been awarded first place in Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s inaugural East St. Louis food industry business plan competition, the Café of Champions Challenge.
More than 300,000 children and families transition from Head Start programs to kindergarten every year, and thanks to Head Start training and support, children and families are more likely to experience school success in kindergarten and beyond. 
The final three St. Clair County and East St. Louis area caterers and foodpreneurs have been selected to move into the closing round of Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s inaugural East St. Louis food industry business plan competition.
The Southern Illinois University School of Dental Medicine (SIU SDM) will celebrate its 46th class of graduates during its commencement ceremony being held at 
Coworkers are circled around a twist of five colorful chords, working together and trying to come to an agreement as to which rope is connected to the other four. 
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Alicia Plemmons, PhD, has established herself among U.S. legislators, policy groups and community leaders as a go-to expert with research-backed insights related to the economic impacts of regulation, particularly in healthcare.
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When faced with challenging circumstances, it is not the time to falter or double down. On the contrary, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville School of Education, Health and Human Behavior (SEHHB) Dean Robin Hughes, PhD, believes it is the time to ramp up efforts. 
The DREAM (Dismantling Racism through Education, Advocacy and Mobilization) Collective at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s “Blacktivism in the Academy” podcast will frankly discuss the varying outcomes of doing work in diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI). 
The Southern Illinois University Edwardsville School of Pharmacy (SOP) and College of Arts and Sciences are collaborating to add a bachelor’s in chemistry with a specialization in pharmaceutical chemistry that will be available for students in fall 2021.
In five years, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville School of Education, Health and Human Behavior’s College Student Personnel Administration (CSPA) program will be one of the premiere social justice-based programs in the country. 
JewelRide, a client of the Illinois Small Business Development Center (SBDC) for the Metro East at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, has been awarded Madison County’s Community Development COVID-19 Block Grant to provide transportation to the Madison County community to receive the COVID-19 vaccine.
Army Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) is an elective program that prepares university students with the tools, training and experiences to help them succeed in any competitive environment. Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s ROTC Cadet Oluwatobiloba Adeniyi is a first-generation student dedicated to learning these skills while furthering his career in both engineering and business.
After more than a year of an unprecedented pandemic, restrictions are lifting, boundaries are widening and spirits are soaring. It’s enough to make people break out in song, dance or both. 
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Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is among 78 higher education institutions selected to participate in the 
On this week’s episode of Segue, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s weekly radio program exploring the lives and work of the people on campus and beyond, Chancellor Randy Pembrook interviews numerous guests in remembrance of Johnetta Haley, a prominent member of the SIUE and East St. Louis community.
The DREAM (Dismantling Racism through Education, Advocacy and Mobilization) Collective at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s “Blacktivism in the Academy” podcast will discuss the 1921 Massacre in Tulsa, Okla. 
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Laurie Wolff, an economics and finance instructor in the School of Business, will receive the 2021 
“It takes one to know one.” That expression forms the foundation of Amanda Depew’s dedication to positively impacting the lives of women veterans like herself. After dedicating much of her life to military service, she now uses her lived experiences to drive her passion for community service.
Expanded reach, more in-depth presentations and real-time voting were among the highlights of the Southern Illinois University School of Dental Medicine’s (SIU SDM) Research Day, held virtually in April.
Shouts of jubilance and victory could clearly be heard through the masks of parents, family and friends as the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville East St. Louis Charter High School (CHS) Class of 2021 marched, socially distanced, down an outdoor red carpet and to their awaiting seats in the middle of the East St. Louis Higher Education Campus. 
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville faculty members are teacher-scholars who strive to remain at the forefront of a fast-moving industry and translate that into theoretical and applied classroom learning. Their guidance ensures students have the skills, knowledge and versatility needed to thrive in the workforce and make industry advancements.
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is strengthening its commitment to academic excellence and supporting its students on their path to graduation by adding three student success coaches – Nathan Brown, Monique Jameison and Denise Petty, all of whom are SIUE alumni.
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Denise Cobb, PhD, has appointed School of Pharmacy (SOP) Dean Mark Luer, PharmD, as interim dean of the School of Nursing (SON) effective June 1 after SON Dean Laura Bernaix, PhD, RN, retires. Luer will also continue his duties as SOP dean. 
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Mindful academic advising is vital for student success in higher education nationwide, international advising organizations have formed to spread best practices globally.
The function of libraries continues to improve, steering more towards digitalization and the changing times, but the last year has seen a catapulting need and desire for online learning because of the unexpected and unwelcomed fallout from the pandemic. 
Susanne DiSalvo, PhD, assistant professor in the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville College of Arts and Sciences’ Department of Biological Sciences, has received the highly competitive National Science Foundation (NSF) CAREER Award totaling $463,557.
From mask and disinfectant-related projects to a regional collaboration between a Belleville student and a St. Louis biological sciences research hub, the more than 60 projects presented at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s virtual Science and Engineering Research Challenge (SERC) were impressive.
The DREAM (Dismantling Racism through Education, Advocacy and Mobilization) Collective at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s “Blacktivism in the Academy” podcast will discuss support for Black students on campus during the pandemic. “Students in the Panorama” airs Thursday, May 13 on 
When it comes to finding topics of discussion concerning Blacks in higher education, the DREAM (Dismantling Racism through Education, Advocacy and Mobilization) Collective at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville thought it a good idea to ask students. 
Current and potential exporters in southern Illinois are encouraged to attend a virtual roundtable discussion on “How to Expand your Global Footprint with Trade Shows and Carnets,” hosted by the Illinois SBDC International Trade Center (ITC) at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, in partnership with the Southwest Illinois Trade and Investment Council.
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Chancellor Randy Pembrook today announced his intent to retire at the end of the 2021-22 academic year. Pembrook became the ninth chancellor in SIUE’s history on August 1, 2016.
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Jason Stacy, PhD, professor in the College of Arts and Sciences’ (CAS) Department of History, has been named the 2021 
They’ve graduated some time ago, but keep coming back to reminisce about good times, re-establish connections and rally behind the mission and vision of their alma mater. Southern Illinois University Edwardsville welcomed its 2021 Golden Graduates during the fourth annual reception and commencement ceremonies, held virtually on Thursday and Friday, May 6-7, respectively. 
Southern Illinois University School of Dental Medicine’s (SIU SDM) William Seaton, DDS, clinical associate professor in the Department of Clinical Dentistry, has received the Greater St. Louis Dental Society’s (GSLDS) Gold Medal Award, the highest honor bestowed by the Society.
In order to graduate, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Master of Public Health (MPH) students must complete a community-based capstone project that emphasizes public health core competencies while demonstrating student leadership skills. By teaming up with local partners, May 2021 graduates Clare Schroeder and Aly Siglock, both of Edwardsville, dedicated their final projects to giving back to their community. 
The Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Schools of Education, Health and Human Behavior, and Engineering concluded the SIUE commencement season Sunday, May 9, at First Community Arena at the Vadalabene Center as Chancellor Randy Pembrook conferred degrees upon the Class of 2021.
The Southern Illinois University Edwardsville College of Arts and Sciences continued the SIUE commencement season Saturday, May 8, at First Community Arena at the Vadalabene Center as Chancellor Randy Pembrook conferred degrees upon the Class of 2021. Originally planned for Korte Stadium, the ceremonies were moved indoors to avoid expected inclement weather.
The Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Schools of Business and Nursing continued the SIUE commencement season Friday, May 7, at windswept Korte Stadium as Chancellor Randy Pembrook conferred degrees upon the Class of 2021. The outdoor ceremonies were the first held at SIUE since the early 1990s.
Each spring, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) recognizes student achievement at its annual Honors Day Convocation. With COVID restrictions still in place, the 
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville provided a commencement event today for its 2020 graduates who were unable to have a live commencement ceremony last spring and fall because of the COVID-19 pandemic. SIUE provided an on-stage acknowledgement and congratulations from Chancellor Randy Pembrook, and Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Denise Cobb who greeted nearly 120 alumni at the First Community Arena at the Vadalabene Center.
The Missouri House of Representatives honored Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Timothy E. Lewis, PhD, Department of Political Science assistant professor, with a resolution for 13 years of educational advocacy work, efforts to promote scholarly enlightenment and a never-ending pursuit to challenge the status quo. 
Like countless of other students across the nation, attending school in-person is something that Southern Illinois University Edwardsville East St. Louis Charter High School (CHS) student Bryce Shanklin has wanted to do for more than a year. 
Research aimed at preventing sexual harassment from occurring during undergraduate field-based courses, specifically in the field of archeology, continues to gain national and international attention.
The DREAM (Dismantling Racism through Education, Advocacy and Mobilization) Collective at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s “Blacktivism in the Academy” podcast will resume its discussion on “
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Working on the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville campus during the spring semester has been enjoyable, engaging and educational, according to Southern Illinois University System President Dan Mahony, PhD. 
Ronald Akpan’s resume is filled to the brim with leadership and volunteer experience that will serve him well in life as he goes on to fulfill Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s mission of shaping a changing world.
TheOther40 business plan competition offers Southern Illinois University Edwardsville students the opportunity to take a business idea through the stages needed to launch a product or service.
Five St. Clair County and East St. Louis Area caterers and foodpreneurs have been selected to move into the second round of Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s inaugural East St. Louis food industry business plan competition.
Laura Bernaix, PhD, RN, is retiring as dean of the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville School of Nursing (SON), effective May 31. An interim leadership plan will be announced shortly.
“Don’t be afraid to fail.” The advice may sound cliché and surely, it’s easier said than done, but it may be just the life lesson needed to keep someone motivated to turn their dreams into reality. 
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville School of Pharmacy (SOP) began the commencement season Saturday, May 1, at Korte Stadium as Chancellor Randy Pembrook and Dean Mark Luer conferred degrees upon 79 graduates in the 2021 class. The outdoor ceremonies were the first held at SIUE since the early 1990s.
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The Southern Illinois University (SIU) Board of Trustees, at its regularly scheduled meeting yesterday, approved a permanent easement for Madison Country Transit (MCT) to build a bicycle and pedestrian trail and bridge connection to the SIUE campus.
Four Collinsville High School seniors, recipients of a total of $84,200 in scholarships, are headed to college this fall, thanks in part to Southern Illinois University Edwardsville East St. Louis Center’s Collinsville Upward Bound Math and Science (UBMS) program. 
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Stacie Kirk, PhD, professor of special education in the School of Education, Health and Human Behavior, joined KMOX’s Megan Lynch on the podcast, Total Information Weekend, which aired Saturday, April 24.
The Southern Illinois University (SIU) Board of Trustees, at its regularly scheduled meeting today, approved three equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) positions as the SIU System emphasizes its focus on battling systemic racism. Two positions are on the Edwardsville campus: Jessica Harris, PhD, was officially appointed as the vice chancellor for equity, diversity and inclusion (
The Southern Illinois University Board of Trustees today maintained the general student fee (GSF) charge for the Edwardsville campus for the fall and spring terms of the 2021-22 academic year.
The Southern Illinois University Edwardsville School of Engineering’s (SOE) Cougar Rockets enjoyed a strong showing in the team’s first national competition, placing fourth at the 2021 Argonia Cup.
By addressing the history of racism in America and the current-day practices that perpetuate it, pharmacists throughout the nation hope to create a healthcare system that is safe and equitable for all. Earlier this month, the Hematology/Oncology Pharmacy Association (HOPA) welcomed Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Lakesha Butler as keynote speaker of its 17th annual conference to discuss this important topic. 
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Chancellor Randy Pembrook will oversee a series of 10 outdoor, in-person ceremonies at Korte Stadium for 2,325 eligible graduates at the University’s 2021 Spring Commencement exercises during the first two weekends in May. The 
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Individuals interested in advancing their education and/or making a career change have a prime opportunity to help meet a critical need in the state and revitalize local communities by pursuing a Masters of Arts in teaching (MAT) in special education. 
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville researchers are leading and supporting collaborative projects that aim to develop robotic technologies to support the state of Illinois’ specialty crop industry, and quantify perfluorinated compounds (PFCs), so that groundwater testing can be performed.
Take the electrifying, rhythmic sounds of rock, fuse it with impassioned, operatic singing and cutting-edge projections, add in the message about a life re-created after experiencing the horrors of a concentration camp, and the result is an experience that is captivating and heartfelt. 
Sustainability projects, achievements and plans were shared at the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville School of Engineering’s (SOE) third annual SIUE Energy Symposium on Wednesday, April 21. 
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Day 2021: Community featured a positive overview of the University’s vision and strengths, an inspiring alumni success story and collaborative breakout discussions. The 15th annual event, held Thursday, April 22, was a virtual giving day featuring community partners.
The NCERC at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is leading the way in converting municipal solid waste (MSW) to biofuel through two proposals recently submitted for funding.
The Southern Illinois University Edwardsville School of Nursing (SON) hosted its 2021 Scholarship Ceremony and Tea virtually on Tuesday, April 20 in celebration of the accomplishments and aspirations of its students and sponsors.
Today’s virtual environment is allowing Southern Illinois University Edwardsville programming to achieve global reach, bringing world-renowned experts to the local region and vice versa. The 2021 International Studies Days virtual edition exemplifies the benefits of this international engagement.
Choosing the right distribution channels can be difficult for businesses, whether a small-scale custom t-shirt design company or a giant producer of goods. A virtual conversation with Southern Illinois Businesses will offer expert advice on Gaining Sales Channel Partners for Exporting.
What is the definition of an ally and who makes the determination? Is it the person extending the actions of solidarity, or the one on the receiving end? This concept served as the framework to discuss “allyship” towards those who are oppressed and disadvantaged. 
By participating in internship opportunities, Khushali Sarnot is making the most of her time in the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville School of Pharmacy (SOP). The first-year student has been accepted to participate in the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists’ (ASHP) prestigious Summer Internship program.
In order to better care for patients grappling with pain and suffering, the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville School of Pharmacy (SOP) is incorporating Trauma-Informed Care (TIC) and anti-racism education into its pharmacy instruction,...
A recently discovered collection of oral histories about Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s history is now available online thanks to the work of Madison Historical: The Online Encyclopedia and Digital Archive for Madison County, Illinois, a digital history project run by SIUE’s History Department.
Being a consummate worker, who functions as a leader while illustrating teamwork and showing respect, consideration and kindness, is what earned Amanda Morgan the title of Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Student Employee of the Year 2021. 
The Ohio Valley Conference Women’s Soccer Champion SIUE Cougars will face the 12th-ranked Virginia Cavaliers in the 48-team field for the 2020 NCAA Division I Women’s Soccer Championship on Wednesday, April 28 at 6 p.m. in a location to be determined. 
A steady stream of vehicles carrying parents and preschoolers drove onto the campus of the National Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows in Belleville on Friday, April 16 for a parade that marked the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Head Start/Early Head Start 38th Annual Parent Training and Recognition Luncheon. 
By providing insight on their experiences living in East St. Louis, a group of panelists hope to skew negative misconceptions about the city through Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s last Sankofa Lecture and Dialogue Series presentation of the academic semester.
The Madison County Health Department will host a COVID-19 vaccine clinic at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesday, April 21 in the Student Fitness Center on the Edwardsville campus. Appointments are available for the Pfizer vaccine, and are open to SIUE faculty, staff and students ages 16 and older.
The Southern Illinois University Edwardsville School of Nursing’s (SON) Advanced Nursing Education Workforce program hosted its second annual virtual continuing education conference on Saturday-Sunday, March 27-28.
In times past, students participating in Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s spring break activities involved them putting their hands and feet to good use for the community. This year, students engaged their minds and hearts in order to better learn about poverty, race and empowerment in St. Louis and the Metro East area. 
If you ask Courtney Parker’s four children, they will say their Belleville mom is the best! When the Illinois Head Start Association (ILHSA) was asked, they agreed – two times in a row. Courtney Parker, president of the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Head Start/Early Head Start Belleville Center’s Parent Association, has been selected as the 2021 Illinois Head Start/Early Head Start Parent of the Year. 
The Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Graduate School is pleased to announce the spring 2021 Research Grants for Graduate Students (RGGS) award recipients.
A longstanding Collinsville-based manufacturer of industrial ink jet printers and other products is expanding its exporting to three additional countries, thanks to funding and expertise via the Illinois SBDC International Trade Center (ITC) at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville.
Visits to the Statue of Liberty, Empire State Building, National September 11 Memorial and Museum, National Civil Rights Museum and Slave Haven Museum were educational, exciting and all virtual for Southern Illinois University Edwardsville East St. Louis Center Collinsville’s Upward Bound Scholars Academy (UBSA) program students. 
The DREAM (Dismantling Racism through Education, Advocacy and Mobilization) Collective at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville continues to raise its voice against white supremacy in its second season of the “Blacktivism in the Academy” podcast. The first episode will feature “
Breast Cancer awareness will be heightened and access to services increased for underserved populations thanks to a $20,000 grant from Komen Missouri to the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville School of Nursing’s WE CARE Clinic, located in East St. Louis.
Graduates of Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s School of Pharmacy (SOP) Class of 2020 have exceeded both state and national averages, boasting a first-attempt board pass rate of 94.87% on the North American Pharmacist Licensure Exam® (NAPLEX). These results place SIUE in the Top 25 of the 139 pharmacy programs in the country, and first among all programs in Illinois and Missouri. 
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville School of Pharmacy (SOP) Clinical Associate Professor Kate Newman, PharmD, has donated $5,000 to the SOP as a result of selling 52 of her paintings.
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville College of Art and Sciences’ (CAS) Department of Political Science, encouraged by a campus-wide anti-racism initiative, started on the road to affect positive change with a series of conversations about race and racism. 
Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, members of the National Guard and Reserves have courageously served as essential workers to assist relief efforts. Units across Illinois are continuously working to assist in vaccinating the public as safely and efficiently as possible.
The Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Marketing and Communications Department received 10 awards in the 2020 Collegiate Advertising Awards (CAA) competition.
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Consider the day-to-day ways of diminishment and disregard. Add to that covert and overt discrimination because of sexual preferences and identity. Then mix in a tumultuous racial state of affairs, all while masking up to stave off lethal health threats. 
Each semester, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Undergraduate Research and Creative Activities (URCA) program recognizes outstanding faculty mentors and student researchers through four awards.
