Southern Illinois University Edwardsville School of Pharmacy’s (SOP) Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) program has received reaccreditation from the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE). ACPE is the only accrediting body for schools and colleges of pharmacy in the United States.
“Accreditation of the Doctor of Pharmacy program by ACPE reflects the continued commitment that the SIUE School of Pharmacy has in providing a program of learning that includes quality assurance as well as qu...
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Chaya Gopalan, PhD, professor in the Departments of Applied Heath, Nurse Anesthesiology, and Mark Poepsel, PhD, associate professor in the Department of Mass Communications, have both received the Consortium of Academic and Research Libraries in Illinois (CARLi) Support for Creation of Open Educational Resources (SCOERs) grant. The grant is awarded to develop, improve and expand open educational resources by focusing on “The Human Condition: Care, De...
The School of Pharmacy and the College of Arts and Sciences at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville have announced a concurrent Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) and Master of Public Administration (MPA) program, providing students an avenue for increased opportunities in the fields of pharmaceuticals and healthcare policies and systems.
PharmD students who are admitted to the MPA program will use selected pharmacy courses to meet requirements within the MPA curriculum and use selected MPA cou...
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville has announced the names of students qualifying for the Spring 2023 Dean’s List. To qualify, a student must maintain a grade-point average of 3.5 or better and have 12 hours calculated (B is equivalent to 3.0; A to 4.0).
A new account has been written about academic success following the pandemic, courtesy of the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville East St. Louis Charter High School’s (CHS) graduating class of 2023.
Venessa A. Brown, PhD, associate athletics director for diversity, equity and inclusion, athletics chief diversity officer, professor of social work, former SIUE East St. Louis Center executive director and CHS commencement speaker, recast for graduates a lyrical and empowering soundtrack...
The University of Florida (UF) Health is looking to Southern Illinois University Edwardsville on creating a program similar to SIUE’s Safe Zone program. Safe Zone works to develop allies and provide support to LGBTQIA+ students, faculty and staff on SIUE’s campus. SIUE hosted a virtual training for several diversity champions from across the UF Health System.
“Florida is currently one of the most hostile states when it comes to LGBTQIA+ equality, in particular towards transgender and non-bina...
The quality and amount of talent in East St. Louis is phenomenal, according to Homer Simmons, program director for the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville East St. Louis Center for the Performing Arts (PA).
Simmons gave high praise to the student performers throughout the PA’s Spring 2023 Dance and Music Recital on Thursday, May 17 in the Multipurpose Room on the Wyvetter H. Younge Higher Education Campus.
The students, ages 6-17, lived up to the acclaim as they danced, sang and played...
It’s a relationship that will last a lifetime. The connection with money is also one that Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Head Start/Early Head Start (HS/EHS), the Jackie Joyner-Kersee (JJK) Foundation and the Associated Bank in East St. Louis want to help people nurture and develop into a tool that brings peace, comfort and joy.
The 10th annual financial literacy commencement ceremony was held Wednesday, May 17 at the Jackie Joyner-Kersee Center in East St. Louis. The financial li...
The Southern Illinois University School of Dental Medicine (SIU SDM) is celebrating the class of 2023 and their accomplishment of achieving a 98% first-time pass rate on the Integrated National Board Dental Exam (INBDE).
“The SIU SDM Class of 2023 started their studies in 2019 pursuing their DMD through all of the challenges presented by the pandemic,” said SIU SDM Dean Saulius Drukteinis, DMD. “For this class to achieve a 98% first-time pass rate on the INDBE is truly a statement about the per...
SIUE’s Stephen Hupp, PhD, professor of psychology, was recently featured on Skeptical Inquirer in a segment called “Investigating Pop Psychology: Pseudoscience, Fringe Science, and Controversies.”
Hupp offered his expert insight on how to resist false claims and pseudoscience of pop psychology. He covered topics including phrenology, extrasensory perception, dream interpretation, learning styles, brain training, energy psychology and the role of alternative medicine in the field of mental hea...
It was the first days of her freshman year, and Jakailah Hardiman remembers Southern Illinois University Edwardsville East St. Louis Charter High School’s (CHS) Colin Neumeyer saying he believed she was going to be a great student.
That was four years ago, and not only is Hardiman CHS’s valedictorian, but she is an SIUE Meridian Scholarship winner. The Meridian Scholarship is a four-year, tuition, fees, room and board paid award. Hardiman also won a full ride to Saint Louis University and Har...
It was a glittering night for the Most Improved, Rising Stars, A-T.E.A.M, Outstanding Scholars and more as they paraded across the stage to cheers and applause on Thursday, May 11 during the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Upward Bound Scholars Academy (UBSA) Collinsville High School’s (CHS) Awards Ceremony.
“I was just trying to do my best. I was surprised to learn I was the valedictorian,” said Keira Winterich, UBSA senior. Winterich’s grade point average is 4.31. She plans to atte...
Venturing from the stability and comfort of a job in corporate America to an entrepreneurial venture can be risky, but it’s a risk that has paid off for Southern Illinois University Edwardsville alumna Melody McClellan. McClellan, or “Coach Melody,” graduated from the SIUE School of Business in 1993 with a bachelor’s in business with an emphasis in marketing.
“I used to walk from my house in Tower Lake all the way to SIUE, and I would just watch all the school buses pass me by,” said McClell...
Dan Lowery has filled many roles throughout his life, from military veteran to successful entrepreneur to political figure. As he reflects on his long and storied career, Lowery attributes the bulk of his business knowledge and success to the education he received as a student at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s School of Business.
Lowery’s journey in higher education began while pursuing a degree in physics and math at the University of Missouri-St. Louis. When his GPA dropped be...
The Department of History at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville awarded the inaugural Future Historian Award to two Metro-East high school students: Artemis Nuckolls, Mascoutah High School, and Tamira Towns, Cahokia High School.
In conjunction with Black History Month, students from Belleville West High School, Cahokia High School, Edwardsville High School, and Mascoutah High School were presented with a list of prominent Black activists from the 18th through the 21st century and asked t...
The Inclusive Excellence, Education and Development Hub (The Hub) at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville hosted five special celebrations to honor graduates representing various historically minoritized populations leading up to the University’s spring 2023 commencement exercises.
“This is my favorite time of the year because every day for a week, we get to celebrate the amazing accomplishments of our students,” said Lindy Wagner, assistant vice chancellor for Inclusive Excellence, Educ...
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville conferred a Doctor of Humane Letters, honoris causa, upon John Martinson this past weekend during SIUE’s commencement ceremonies. The Honorary Doctor of Humane Letters is bestowed upon individuals who have made a profound impact on SIUE, in line with its mission, vision and values.
John Martinson, MBA ’75, has been a venture capitalist and software industry leader for 40 years. He is chair of Martinson Ventures and remains an active individual investor ...
Stephen Hansen, PhD, has been a steadfast supporter of Southern Illinois University Edwardsville and the surrounding communities since joining the University in 1984 as associate dean of graduate studies and research and associate professor in the Department of History. Over the course of his career, Hansen has served as dean of graduate studies and research, interim dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, and interim chancellor.
Hansen was presented with the Distinguished Service Award thi...
More than 21,000 applications have been received for students applying for Southern Illinois University Edwardsville for the fall semester, a record number for the University, and the number continues to climb.
An impressive 13,300 undergraduates and 7,700 graduate and professional school students have submitted their applications to be part of the Cougar community.
SIUE has generated increased application activity since implementing optional standardized testing, moving to the common appl...
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville wrapped up spring 2023 commencement honoring the School of Education, Health and Human Behavior (SEHHB) Sunday, May 7 at 10 a.m. The SEHHB ceremony concluded SIUE’s seven spring commencement ceremonies celebrating over 2,400 eligible graduates.
Gireesh Gupchup, PhD, vice president for academic innovation, planning and partnerships for the Southern Illinois System, and professor in SIUE’s School of Pharmacy, addressed the Class of 2023.
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville continued its commencement exercisesSaturday, May 6 with ceremonies honoring graduates from the School of Pharmacy (SOP), College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) and the School of Engineering (SOE). Chancellor James T. Minor, PhD, led the conferral of degrees.
The 10 a.m. ceremony honored the SOP graduates. Cayden Miller, who earned a Doctor of Pharmacy, served as the student speaker. Eric Yurcisin, PharmD, SIUE SOP alumnus, Marine Corps veteran and older ...
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville launched a series of commencement ceremonies on Friday, May 5 celebrating the momentous achievement of more than 2,400 eligible graduates in the Vadalabene Center’s First Community Arena. Ceremonies will continue on Saturday, May 6 and Sunday, May 7.
SIUE Chancellor James T. Minor conferred degrees upon the Class of 2023 in the School of Business, School of Nursing and the Graduate School.
“The magnitude of this moment is indeed cause for great cele...
The Center gave Meridian Society members a signed, limited-edition exhibition poster in appreciation of their assistance. Those receiving the gift included Dr. Ethel Shanklin, president, and members Jan Johnson and Diana McCracken. The members were present at the Dome...
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s nursing students participated in a mass casualty exercise in coordination with Air Evac Lifeteam 156, Edwardsville Fire and EMS. This exercise is another example of how the School of Nursing provides hands-on learning and practice in a variety of environments and scenarios.
“Educating nurses in community health includes health promotion and disease prevention; however, it also includes ensuring preparedness for unexpected, devastating events such as...
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Angel Jones, PhD, critical race scholar and visiting assistant professor in the SIUE School of Education, Health and Human Behavior’s (SEHHB) Department of Teaching and Learning, was interviewed Tuesday, May 2, on TheGrio with Marc Lamont Hill show.
Jones discussed her new book, “Street Scholar,” and the definition of a “street scholar.”
View a clip of the interview, here. A replay of the show will be aired at 8 p.m. CST Wednesday, May 3 on TheGrio...
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Earleen Patterson, PhD, associate vice chancellor for Student Opportunities, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, received the inaugural Southern Illinois University System Antiracism, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (ADEI) Lifetime Achievement Award. Patterson was recognized at the Board of Trustees meeting on Thursday, April 27.
“I was both humbled and honored to receive this recognition,” said Patterson. “ADEI matters because it is dedicated to the ...
He’s described as being a first-rate educator, a superb faculty member and an exceptional mentor by his department chair, and now Timothy E. Lewis, PhD, is the first Black professor to receive tenure in the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Department of Political Science.
“Dr. Lewis will become the Department's first Black tenured faculty member in its history,” said Ken Moffett, PhD, chair and professor. “This is a significant achievement that recognizes the quality of Dr. Lewis's bo...
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville will host its 2023 Spring Commencement exercises for more than 2,400 eligible graduates on Friday-Sunday, May 5-7, in the First Community Arena in the Vadalabene Center on the Edwardsville campus.
The first of seven ceremonies will be held at 10 a.m. Friday with the School of Business. Kelly Cruise, who is earning a bachelor’s in economics and psychology, will serve as the student speaker. The School of Nursing will honor graduates during a 2 p.m. cer...
Paper Mache of animals fused together, neurographic self-portraits, portrayals of everyday people and celebrities, Zentangle letters, quilling and other art fashioned from the hearts and minds of high schoolers were on display Tuesday during the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville East St. Louis Charter High School’s (CHS) first Annual Art Showcase and Sale in the Multipurpose Room at the Wyvetter H. Younge Higher Education Campus.
“Our students have shown great artistic skills,” said CH...
The SIUE Early Childhood Center (ECC) serves as a life-changing resource on campus for the children of students, faculty and staff, as well as student parents. Thanks to a four-year $1.7 million dollar award from the U.S. Department of Education’s CCAMPIS: Childcare Access Means Parents in School Program, the financial burden of childcare is lifted for student parents.
“The funding will provide students with young children with life-changing access to childcare services and emergency money, r...
A team of psychology majors along with Jason Finley, PhD, assistant professor of psychology, have spent the academic year utilizing wearable cameras to enhance research on human memory. The group presented their project entitled, “Can Wearable Cameras Stimulate Non-Visual Memory?” at the Midwestern Psychological Association Conference in Chicago, Thursday, April 20.
“Our SIUE psychology students were instrumental throughout the project, from planning and crafting materials, to troubleshooting...
Prior to enrolling at SIUE, Anne Fulgenzi, political science and mass communications senior at SIUE, nursed ambitions of studying on a relatively larger campus. Coming to SIUE felt like merging into the background and missing out on life-changing opportunities.
But four years later it turns out she was laboring under a misapprehension because it is at SIUE that her star sharply rose, she admits, not only as an exceptional student, but also as a promising future leader with a deep appreciation...
Adulting, relationships, and navigating a predominantly white institution (PWI) are just some of the topics that Black female Southern Illinois University Edwardsville students crowd into Kelly Atkins’ office to talk about.
Many Black female students were also turning up at counseling services, shared Atkins, assistant director of Student Success in the Office of Retention and Student Services.
“They are looking for a place of calm,” added Atkins. “They want to feel heard and be seen by Univ...
On Friday, April 21, The Office of International Affairs held its Spring and Summer 2023 International Graduation Celebration. Numerous students were honored for their graduation achievement by receiving an international stole and a photograph. A delicious meal, beverages and cupcakes were also provided.
The number of international students at SIUE has shown consistent growth each year, and this was the biggest international graduation celebration SIUE has ever seen. Many friends, family memb...
The National Corn-to-Ethanol Research Center at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (NCERC at SIUE) recently welcomed Lucas Clayton as its newest visiting research fellow. Funded by the Illinois Corn Marketing Board, the nine-month fellowship program is intended to provide training and hands-on experience to prepare the next generation of engineers and scientists for work in mid- to high-skill jobs in the bioeconomy.
“I’m excited to welcome Lucas Clayton as our newest visiting research ...
The Southern Illinois University Edwardsville School of Business and the Entrepreneur's Club hosted the 13th annual TheOther40 competition. This event provided SIUE students with real-world experience in developing business models, pitching business ideas and learning the skills needed to launch a new business successfully. 11 finalists competed for $10,000 in prize money donated by The Martinson Family Foundation.
School of Business senior Anna Armon won first place and $5,000 in TheOther40...
Earlier this month, the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville School of Nursing (SON) hosted its 16th Annual Scholarship and Awards Ceremony. Nearly 100 guests gathered for the celebration, including scholarship donors and student recipients, along with SON administrators, faculty and staff. This time-honored tradition is held to recognize the shared aspirations and achievements of scholarship sponsors and recipients.
“On behalf of the entire SIUE School of Nursing Community, it is my ple...
In response to the increased demand and limited number of individuals entering the professional surveying workforce, the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s School of Engineering (SOE) is announcing the formation of a new four-year degree in land surveying and geomatics. This is the only four-year degree for land surveying that offers a direct pathway to professional licensure in several Midwestern states.
“This program is offered to a broad base of students as it has integrated focus...
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville lit up red with Cougar pride Thursday, April 20 in celebration of its second annual One Day, One SIUE Day of Giving. Raising more than $1.23 million exceeding the fundraising goal of $1 million dollars, SIUE set a new standard for alumni engagement and community partnership as the University defines its future.
“On behalf of the entire University, I want to thank you for your generosity and continued partnership,” said SIUE Chancellor James T. Mino...
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville students showcased their senior assignments and Undergraduate Research Creative Activities (URCA) to the campus community during the annual Undergraduate Scholars Showcase on Friday, April 14 in the Morris University Center.
The showcase highlighted the depth and variety of outstanding research and creative activities such as performances, demonstrations, presentations, readings, and poster displays.
“The Undergraduate Scholar Showcase is one of the...
The harsh reality is that all grocery stores are not created equal – even when they are part of the same chain. This is part of the broad, bleak and ugly scope of food inequities, according to Bobby Smith II, PhD, interdisciplinary sociologist and food justice advocate, who visited the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville East St. Louis Charter High School (CHS) on Thursday, April 13.
Smith, an assistant professor in the Department of African American Studies at the University of Illinois...
Southern Illinois University School of Dental Medicine (SIU SDM) continues to show its commitment to student and faculty research through its annual Research Day. The event recognizes the global significance of outstanding research to advance the dentistry profession and dental education.
“The dedication of the faculty mentors amalgamated with the genuine interest of the student researchers who worked together during the year, resulted in exciting research initiatives presented at the event,...
The Southern Illinois University Edwardsville School of Business held their annual scholarships and awards event distributing over $345,000 in scholarships and awards to both undergraduate and graduate students within the school.
These scholarships and awards were distributed to more than 145 students to recognize and honor their exceptional work and commitment to their academic journey. The recipients of these awards are all currently pursuing careers in accounting, general business, compute...
From scholarship opportunities, to enrolling in early childhood education courses to getting a tuition-free degree from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, would-be teachers were treated to a collaborative preschool education career fair on Monday, April 17 in the Multipurpose Room at the Wyvetter H. Younge Higher Education Campus.
“We want potential teacher candidates to see what our SIUE Head Start/Early Head Start (HS/EHS), SIUE School of Education, Health and Human Behavior (SEHHB) ...
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) presented nearly 360 different scholarships and awards to more than 300 students during the College’s annual Honors Day, the largest event that recognizes and celebrates student achievement at SIUE.
Held Sunday, April 16, the colorful event attracted the larger SIUE community of award sponsors, family and friends, faculty and staff, and outstanding students from the various departments in CAS.
It started as a way to learn a little more about college and a year later Sam Hibbard, SIUE Upward Bound Scholars Academy (UBSA) Collinsville High School (CHS) student, is heavily involved and thankful he joined the program.
“I was uncertain about college before the program,” explained Hibbard. “But now I am leaning more towards going.” Hibbard’s first choice is SIUE.
His mother, Jessica Hibbard, and grandmother, Catherine Simpher-Benwell, have always been convinced that Hibbler would do w...
MTV correspondent and host Dometi Pongo, a 2011 alumnus of Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, gave details of his experiences and pursuit of an exciting and fulfilling career during a presentation for the SIUE College of Arts and Sciences’ (CAS) Arts & Issues series.
Pongo, an economics and finance major, spoke on Wednesday, April 12 at the Lovejoy Library’s Friends Corner. He started out working at the Target headquarters in Minneapolis, Minn. It took him a year to realize he wanted t...
As part of their clinical practice, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville School of Pharmacy (SOP) students provide home visits for senior citizens in the area. The SOP students and faculty go further than only providing health checks to their senior patients.
“I noticed that they have a hard time keeping up with some of the larger jobs around the yard, and the state of their yards presented real fall risks,” said Chris Lynch, PharmD, professor and director of clinical programs. "We star...
The Department of Mass Communications in the College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) will host its annual Mass Comm Week from Monday, April 17 to Friday, April 21 on the Edwardsville campus under the theme The Current Role of Artificial Intelligence in Mass Communications. This year’s event will not only engage contemporary issues in the field, but it will also bring to the fore latest and seminal research by mass communications faculty and serve as an opportunity for networking and career planning....
The School of Engineering (SOE) at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville celebrated academic excellence, dedicated service and outstanding leadership at its annual awards ceremony.
At the event, 83 scholarships totaling over $122,000 were awarded. The SOE recognized students who achieved the fall 2022 Dean’s List and also honored its outstanding juniors, seniors, graduate students, teachers and alumni.
“It is a great pleasure to celebrate the outstanding achievements of our students, facul...
SIUE’s Sarah VanSlette, PhD, professor in the Department of Applied Communications Studies was featured on KMOX giving her insight into the Bud Light partnership backlash. Click here to view the article and listen to the interview.
Computer science is a growing career path that is fun, challenging and important. The Southern Illinois University Edwardsville School of Engineering Department of Computer Science (CS) wants to ensure females are a part of the field’s surging growth and success by offering a one-day introduction to programming event.
The department will host SheCode from 10 a.m.- 2 p.m. Saturday, April 22 in the Engineering Building. The free event sparks interest and inspires more females to pursue computer s...
The Ohio Valley Conference (OVC) awarded Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Kelly Gable, PharmD, BCPP, the inaugural Outstanding Faculty Commitment to Student Success Award. The award is given to a faculty member at each OVC member institution, recognizing their impact on students, contributions to the department, university and curriculum development, professional development and community involvement.
“I was so honored to even be considered for this inaugural award,” said Gable. “I g...
Imagine a food system that is created, designed, managed and sustained by Black people.
Bobby Smith II, PhD, interdisciplinary sociologist and assistant professor in the Department of African American Studies at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, will discuss his vision, research and work regarding food justice during his visit to Southern Illinois University Edwardsville and the Metro East from Wednesday-Thursday, April 12-13.
Smith’s appearance marks the third presentation of...
U.S. Rep. Nikki Budzinski (D-IL) talked with, listened to and shared information among community members and Southern Illinois University Edwardsville East St. Louis Center (ESLC) staff members during her visit Thursday, April 6 at the ESLC.
“On Thursday, I was honored to team up with the Citizens Utility Board (CUB) to host a free workshop for residents of Illinois’ 13th District on how to lower their energy costs,” said Budzinski. “This workshop was a great opportunity for members of the com...
The Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Graduate School is pleased to announce the spring 2023 Research Grants for Graduate Students (RGGS) award recipients.
The awards, valued at up to $500 each, will support the research and creative activities of 45 graduate students studying in the College of Arts and Sciences, and Schools of Engineering, Pharmacy, and Education, Health and Human Behavior.
“Graduate students at SIUE engage in their profession through the creation and publication of o...
On Thursday, April 27, local business owners and entrepreneurs throughout the region are invited to meet the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Small Business Development Center staff and participate in one-on-one advisory sessions from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. at the Nashville Education Center at 17869 Exchange Avenue Nashville, Ill.
Kaskaskia College is pleased to bring this valuable small business resource to the Nashville area. Illinois SBDC for the Metro East Director, Jo Ann Di Maggio May, ...
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is hosting its second annual One Day, One SIUE 24-hour day of giving on Thursday, April 20. The event will bring together the entire SIUE community–students, faculty, staff, alumni, parents, friends and community partners–to raise money for top priorities across the University.
Beginning at midnight on April 20 and continuing all day, the community is encouraged to make a gift at siue.edu/oneday in support of the day’s $1,000,000 goal from 1,000 uniqu...
A Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Community Oriented Digital Engagement Scholars (CODES) research team, in collaboration with the Alton Section National Council of Negro Women, Inc. (NCNW) was recently awarded a $1,000 Student United Way of Greater St. Louis grant that will be used to support 8th grade students of color in realizing their potential.
The initiative was led by two CODE Scholars, Joyce Tawdros and Juan Pizano, and overseen by Stephanie Batson, CODES research team leade...
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s School of Business, and The Illinois Small Business Development Center (SBDC) and International Trade Centers (ITC) for the Metro East at SIUE are proud to announce the inaugural Fuel the Future event. The event will offer local small business representatives the opportunity to learn about the no-cost services available to them through these SIUE centers for business development and in particular exporting. Additionally, the event will provide an opp...
The Central States Communication Association (CSCA) 2023 annual conference that took place from Wednesday, March 29 to Sunday, April 2 at Hyatt Regency St. Louis At The Arch in St. Louis, Missouri ended on an upbeat note for SIUE’s Department of Applied Communication Studies (ACS) in the College of Arts and Sciences. Professors Scott Sellnow-Richmond, PhD and Deborah Sellnow-Richmond, PhD, and a master’s student, Sadiq Abiodun, won coveted awards for their papers. The conference explored the t...
The Center for Spirituality and Sustainability at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is hosting an exhibition of famed inventor Buckminster Fuller’s personal artwork and artifacts. The Center is inviting everyone to join them for an opening reception of this important exhibition in the Fuller Dome, on the SIUE’s campus, Saturday, April 15 from 6-8 p.m. The exhibition represents the highlights from a collection of artifacts donated to the Center in recent years by the Estate of Buckminst...
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Club Sport’s Program is welcoming alumnus Joey Thurman as part its inaugural SIUE Club Sports Alumni Weekend, Friday-Sunday, April 14-16. Thurman will be at The Cougar Store in the Morris University Center on Saturday, April 15 from 12:30-1:30 p.m. for a book signing.
“It is an honor to be invited back to SIUE to share my knowledge of the health and fitness industry,” said Thurman. “I am excited to be part of the Club Sports Alumni Weekend as my exp...
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Gary Hicks, PhD, professor in the College of Arts and Sciences’ (CAS) Department of Mass Communication, will present The William and Margaret Going Endowed Professorship Award Lecture at 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 19 in the Maple-Dogwood Room in the Morris University Center on the Edwardsville campus.
The 2022 Going Award recipient, CAS’ most distinguished faculty award, will present an overview of his more than 25 years of research into how mass m...
Chancellor James T. Minor, PhD, welcomed Governor JB Pritzker to Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s campus on Thursday, April 6 for a press conference as part of the Governor’s tour of various state universities. The pair was joined by SIU System President Dan Mahony, PhD, State Representatives Katie Stuart, Amy Elik, Jay Hoffman, and Edwardsville Mayor Art Risavy.
“SIUE endeavors to be first-and-best in class for providing affordable high-quality degree opportunities for all stude...
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville College of Arts and Sciences’ (CAS) Department of Music will host a tribute concert in honor of Johnetta Randolph Haley (1923-2021), celebrated emeritus music professor, musician, former administrator, community leader and civil rights activist.
The concert for the former SIUE Distinguished Service Award winner will be at 3 p.m. Saturday, April 29 in the Dunham Hall Theater on the Edwardsville campus. To reserve tickets, click here.
Governor JB Pritzker announced the investment of more than $105 million for the construction of a health sciences building and renovations to existing buildings at the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE) campus. The funding is made possible by the Governor’s bipartisan Rebuild Illinois capital plan, the largest capital plan in state history.
"The investment at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is one of many examples of how Rebuild Illinois prioritizes higher education," ...
During a time when higher education is experiencing a national shortage of American Sign Language (ASL) interpreters serving the d/Deaf and hard-of-hearing community, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville has met the challenge of serving the hard-of-hearing community by building comprehensive d/Deaf services.
“I’m pleased to announce our first team of staff American Sign Language (ASL) interpreters – Amy Miller and Taylor Bodenbach,” said Dominic Dorsey II, director of Accessible Campus Co...
When Southern Illinois University Edwardsville alumnus Luke D. Lack enrolled into the business administration program in the School of Business, he had no idea how far his career would take him.
Starting off as a police officer for the Illinois Secretary of State Police following his undergraduate education, Lack now serves as a special agent at Secret Service Headquarters in the Global Investigative Operations Center (GIOC) after earning a master’s in public administration from the College o...
Amidst the more than 80 pieces of artwork selected for the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Department of Art and Design’s Annual Regional Juried High School Exhibition, was a sculpture made from the pages of a Webster Dictionary.
Kiara Williams, SIUE East St. Louis Charter High School (CHS) senior, is the creator of “Still Relevant.” The piece, a tree standing in the middle of an opened dictionary, was on display last month in the Art and Design West Gallery.
Serdar Celik, PhD, professor in the Department of Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineering at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, published a new book entitled Sustainable Energy: Engineering Fundamentals and Applications.
"This textbook presents an engineering approach enriched with applications, economic analyses, and projections of global energy needs and new technologies,” said Celik. “The book is an outcome of several years of teaching energy and thermal/fluid science courses and c...
Mary Weishaar, PhD, executive director of international affairs at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, recently returned from a Fulbright International Education Administrators (IEA) seminar in Taiwan. The seminar goals were to encourage U.S. international education professionals to learn more about Taiwan’s higher education system, society and culture, and to establish linkages with institutions in Taiwan.
“I knew very little about Taiwan before participating in this seminar,” said W...
The Southern Illinois University Edwardsville School of Engineering (SOE) hosted the 2023 American Society of Engineering Education (ASEE) Illinois-Indiana Section Conference on Saturday, April 1. Students and faculty from over 20 universities convened in SIUE’s Engineering Building for six paper sessions, a poster session and two workshops.
“The conference drew a fascinating glimpse into the future of engineering education,” noted conference chair Chris Gordon, PhD, associate dean and profe...
Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski (IL-13), U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development Under Secretary Xochitl Torres Small and Illinois USDA Rural Development Director Betsy Dirksen Londrigan met with local leaders and community partners during a roundtable discussion at the National Corn to Ethanol Research Center at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (NCERC at SIUE) on Friday, March 31. The group discussed USDA grants and common issues facing rural communities in Central and ...
The Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS), the federal program developed to increase the volume of renewable fuel such as ethanol in transportation fuels, has generated mixed reactions across the nation. Since 2005, a popular claim says the RFS has resulted in more corn production and agricultural land use change, which ethanol opponents see as harmful to the environment. However, according to a new study led by Southern Illinois University Edwardsville alumna Krista Russell, who earned a master’s in ...
“SIUE gives me a voice and encourages me to pursue my interests and aspirations,” shared Joyce Tawdros, first-year business marketing student at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville.
Tawdros’ passion for entrepreneurship and her appreciation for the women who came before her drives her to succeed.
Throughout the month of March, SIUE has celebrated Women’s History Month. Tawdros has had many influential women figures in her life and celebrates their achievements and reflects on their s...
SIUE’s Stephen Hupp, PhD, professor in the Department of Psychology shared his insight in a St. Louis Public Radio story about an Illinois state law that states it is illegal for parents to leave children under the age of 14 alone for an extended period of time.
The story, written by Emily Woodbury, was posted Tuesday, March 28. View the story here.
Photo: Stephen Hupp, PhD, professor in the Department of Psychology.
Visual artist Natcha Wongchanglaw’s work exhibits a palpable sense of courage and adventure. Such a streak was accentuated further when the old-established Royal Photographic Society (RPS) presented Wongchanglaw with this year’s International Photography Exhibition (IPE) Award, which serves to recognize individuals working across both still and moving image, celebrate significant achievements and showcase new and emerging talent.
A Master of Fine Arts student (MFA) in SIUE’s College of Arts a...
Consistent with the strategic plan of the Southern Illinois University System, the Department of Applied Communication Studies (ACS) in the College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville has implemented a course sharing program aimed with the School of Communication Studies at Southern Illinois University Carbondale (SIUC). For SIUE junior Allison Simpson, this means that she can accelerate her education in sports public relations.
When conducting surveys, researchers ask respondents for identifiable data such age, race and sex. This information rarely caters for nonmonosexuals, sometimes out of unconscious preference for gender, or heterosexual and homosexual, binary. This is about to change, thanks to an instrument developed by Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Aidan Ferguson, PhD, assistant professor in the Department of Social Work.
As principal instigator, Ferguson is collaborating with colleagues Jennife...
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Jerrica Ampadu, PhD, served up plenty of praise, supplied words of encouragement and offered motivation to persevere during the third annual Missouri Minority Business Development Agency's (MBDA) Tribute to Women Business Leaders brunch held Saturday, March 25 at the Marriott-St. Louis Grand Hotel in St. Louis.
“I wanted the awardees being recognized to really feel empowered and applauded, because this was a celebration for women,” said Ampadu, RN, C...
What began as a learning tool and documentation of youth experiencing and exploring waterways and the surrounding habitat, has resulted in praise for the cinematic account. “Kids on the River,” starring students from the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville East St. Louis Center’s Upward Bound Math and Science (UBMS) program, was one of several films selected out of more than 130 that was shown Sunday, March 19 at the World Water Film Festival (WWFF) in New York.
When the Illinois State Police (ISP) Investigation Zone 6 Command Staff sought to organize and analyze real homicide case files for the purpose of inviting renewed investigation of cold cases, they turned to Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Trish Oberweis, PhD.
Oberweis, professor in the College of Arts and Sciences’ Department of Criminal Justice Studies, has worked with investigators to create an opportunity for SIUE criminal justice and forensics students to learn about homicide...
Arts and crafts, face painting and games relating to and celebrating the LGBTQIA+ community was enjoyed by students at the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville East St. Louis Charter High School (CHS) during its first annual Pride Fest held Wednesday, March 22.
“Our social justice class completed a unit on student-led organizations,” said Bridget Nelson, CHS faculty associate, English. “The students created presentations and arguments based on research they conducted. Then the students vo...
The remarkable contributions of inspiring women who embrace and promote diversity, equity and inclusion were recognized during Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s ninth annual Phenomenal Wom*n’s Celebration held Wednesday, March 22.
“What the goal here today is to ensure these women are seen, celebrated and supported,” said Kevin Leonard, PhD, dean of the College of Arts and Sciences’ during his opening remarks. “It is imperative we recognize these women for the works they have accomp...
The National Corn-to-Ethanol Research Center at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (NCERC at SIUE) is pleased to welcome Steve Ward, PE as its new project management engineer. In his new role, Ward will oversee research projects in NCERC’s pilot- and demonstration-scale research laboratories while working directly with clients from across the world who come to the center to perform scale-up of commercial-bound biotechnologies. In addition to his role on the research team, Steve will ser...
When it comes to promoting a healthy, holistic lifestyle and illustrating lessons in resolve, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Ora Lockett is her own best advertising. Lockett, interim director of the Building Futures program at the SIUE East St. Louis Center, and founder and CEO of THE GR8FULL COMPANY and BUILD GR8NESS NETWORK, will be the guest speaker during Women’s History Month programming at 11 a.m. Wednesday, March 22 at the SIUE East St. Louis Learning Resource Center (LRC).
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Summer Session 2023 offers a quality education featuring flexibility and convenience. SIUE offers a large variety of summer classes, including online and on-campus options.
Many core requirements to graduate are offered during the summer session, including introductory general education courses, required upper-division classes for the major and gr...
Having battled addiction during her first two years of undergrad and facing many life difficulties, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville alumna Bailey McGuire was unsure if she would ever finish her degree. With support from SIUE’s applied communication faculty, McGuire earned her bachelor’s in May 2022 and has since then become the executive assistant to the president at BROOKINGS in Washington D.C.
Lacey Sonderegger, instructor; Wai Hsien Cheah, PhD, professor of health communication; ...
Doug Weber, vice president of Holland Construction Services, is the recipient of Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s 2023 Construction Leadership Institute (CLI) Alumni Leadership Award. The CLI Alumni Leadership Award recognizes an outstanding graduate who has demonstrated exceptional leadership and service to the St. Louis area building community.
“CLI’s mission is to produce accomplished leaders who will improve the processes and outcomes in the construction industry,” said Chris G...
You can almost see her brain cells in motion as she recites what has taken 15 minutes to set to memory … “7,5,1.” Southern Illinois University Edwardsville East St. Louis Charter High School (CHS) junior Jada Parker stalls and stops at “1”. Still, she captured first place for reciting the most digits – 50 – during the CHS STEAM/Pi Day on Tuesday, March 14.
“When it comes to math, I have a good memory. Math is my favorite subject,” beamed Parker, who has hopes of becoming a medical doctor or a ...
Southern Illinois University School of Dental Medicine (SIU SDM) celebrated International Women’s Day with a learn and lunch presentation. The luncheon reflected on the transformation of society in the last decades and encouraged SIU SDM’s women to expand their individual skills and leadership, preparing themselves for success.
“We have so much to admire in the women who continue to pave pathways for opportunity and advancement,” Saulius Drukteinis, DMD, PhD, MS, dean of SIU SDM said in his w...
The Alestle won 11 awards and honors at the recent Illinois College Press Association’s (ICPA) Convention and Awards. The publication is still in the ranking of top student news organizations in the state, despite moving into a more competitive division.
The state college media organization reorganized its contest divisions this year to better reflect the smaller number of daily student newspapers. Some of the extremely large programs still publish, but not as frequently. In the reorganization...
The Construction Leadership Institute (CLI) at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville celebrated 43 graduates of its program Friday, March 10 as a part of the CLI Graduation celebration. Developed by the SIUE Schools of Business and Engineering, the CLI provides the knowledge, skills and strategies that individuals and companies need in today’s challenging construction industry.
Program co-directors Chris Gordon, associate dean of the SIUE School of Engineering, and Kristine Jarden, direct...
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville School of Engineering (SOE) hosted the eHacks competition March 3-5 at the T-REX Innovation Center in downtown St. Louis. The annual collegiate hackathon, organized by the Computer Association of SIUE (CAOS), made its return after a hiatus during the pandemic.
"eHacks was founded with the goals of learning, community building and fun,” said Dennis Bouvier, PhD, professor of computer science in the SOE. “The students certainly have fun at eHacks, but m...
Two Sisters Upholstery and Fabrics, in Carlyle, Ill., an Illinois Small Business Development Center (SBDC) for the Metro East at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville client, was founded by two best friends, Tonya Drake and Amy St. John. Drake and St. John have a strong passion for bringing new life into furniture, but even more so for stitching together their community with their storefront. Two Sisters sells quilting fabric and supplies and also provides furniture upholstery services.
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville College of Arts and Sciences’ Department of Anthropology will host J. Lorand Matory, PhD, Lawrence Richardson Distinguished Professor of Cultural Anthropology at Duke University, to deliver the lecture “Performance, Compromise and the Living Museum Artifact,” from 5 to 6 p.m. on Tuesday, March 14.
The lecture focuses on the artworks in the Sacred Arts of the Black Atlantic Collection at Duke University, believed to be living members of an ever-expandi...
The Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Graduate School has recognized Cedric Harville, II, PhD, MPH, with the 2022-23 Vaughnie Lindsay New Investigator Award for his exemplary scholarship and commitment to conducting outstanding and timely research.
Harville is an assistant professor in the School of Education, Health and Human Behavior’s (SEHHB) Department of Applied Health. His research interests include men’s health, weight management, health disparities and food insecurity.
Recent Southern Illinois University Edwardsville graduate Stacia Novy is excited to begin a second career after retiring from a 24-year medical profession in the U.S. Air Force.
“I always had a passion for wildlife and the outdoors but did not have the money to formally study science in college,” said Novy. “I joined the military for its education benefits, so I could go back to school. I waited half my life to become a biologist.”
After finally earning a master’s degree in biology from SI...
SIUE’s Paul Rose, PhD, associate dean and professor of psychology in the School of Education, Health and Human Behavior, is a featured expert in the WalletHub article. View the article here.
Her message and mission, which are stripped of pomp and elitism and framed with activism and social justice, has benefited students around the globe. Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Angel Jones, PhD, will discuss her “street scholarship” as part of a featured session on Tuesday, March 7 at the SXSW EDU Conference in Austin, Texas.
Jones, critical race scholar and visiting assistant professor in the SIUE School of Education, Health and Human Behavior’s (SEHHB) Department of Teachin...
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Stephen Hupp, PhD, professor in the Department of Psychology, teamed up with science communicator, Cara Santa Maria, to publish a new book called Pseudoscience in Therapy: A Skeptical Field Guide.
“I was excited to collaborate with Cara Santa Maria because she’s a leader in teaching critical thinking skills to the public,” said Hupp. “She cohosts the Skeptics Guide to the Universe podcast, and the show Jeopardy even recently had a whole category b...
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Arts & Issues together with the Ann and Earl Lazerson Lecture Series host SIUE alumnus and accomplished technology leader Bill Luan to present the lecture "Innovation Opportunities in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning for Businesses and Education" at 4:30 p.m. Thursday, March 16, in the Mississippi-Illinois Room on the Edwardsville campus. Luan will introduce the recorded lecture from his home in Seattle. He will respond to a real-time que...
Elizabeth Frattura, CFP, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville business administration alumna and Morgan Stanley Family Wealth Advisor in the firm’s Chicago Wealth Management office, has been named to Forbes Magazine’s list of Top Women Wealth Advisors Best-In-State for 2023.
“It is truly an honor to see my name included and to be recognized for my contributions to this industry,” said Frattura. “During my 16-year tenure at Morgan Stanley, I have always admired and looked up to the women ...
The Department of Industrial Engineering (IE) at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville hosted a networking night on Thursday, Feb. 23 connecting IE alumni, faculty and current students.
“Networking events like this are an excellent opportunity for us to connect, exchange ideas and explore potential collaborations,” said Sinan Onal, PhD, associate professor and chair of the IE department. “Our alumni are leaders in their respective fields, and their insights and experiences are invaluable r...
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s highest academic rank of Distinguished Research Professor was unanimously awarded to Kimberly Archer, DMA, professor in the Department of Music. Archer joins a prestigious group of tenured faculty members who have been recognized for their significant contributions to research and creative activities.
Archer joined the SIUE faculty in 2005. She is the first woman faculty member in the arts at SIUE to have received this promotion.
Girls can do anything, engineering included. That was the theme of “Introduce a Girl to Engineering Day” at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville on Saturday, Feb. 25. Over 130 local middle and high school girls attended the 11th annual event at SIUE’s School of Engineering (SOE) sponsored by the SIUE Chapter of Society of Women Engineers (SWE).
“Women in engineering is uncommon,” said Kaitlyn Colligan, junior industrial engineering major and president of the SWE. “We want to introduce...
Cheri Mansfield, a dreamer and client of the Illinois SBDC for the Metro East at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, has opened her dream café in Carlyle. Oh So Sweet Bakery and Café has created a place for a community to come together and enjoy the sweeter things in life with high-quality baked goods and beverages.
Mansfield began working with the Illinois SBDC for the Metro East at SIUE in 2021 after hearing about the Small Business Administration (SBA) and the SBDC, through her daug...
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Chancellor James T. Minor, PhD, named Andrew Gavin as the ninth director of athletics in the University’s history. Gavin comes to SIUE from the University of Wisconsin-Parksideand will assume his new role on Monday, April 17. Gavin is expected to boldly lead SIUE Athletics and its student athletes to expand on success in competition and in the classroom.
“The excitement is palpable within the SIUE Cougar and Edwardsville community – we are honored t...
Most students know and love the music. Some are familiar with the moves, but it takes an experienced dance coach to teach them the masterfully choreographed numbers.
McKinley Smith, hip-hop dance instructor for the SIUE East St. Louis Center for the Performing Arts, enjoys harnessing spirited hearts and practicing eager feet to create rhythmic magic displayed on stage for appreciative audiences.
“I love dance, and I love sharing it with my students,” said Smith, who has been teaching for fiv...
The compassion Sarah Andersen, lecturer in Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Learning Support Services, has for her students is what makes her stand out as a SIUE “Difference Maker”. Andersen works with students in the Grade Recovery and Academic Sustainability Program (GRASP) program and supports their academic journey through graduation.
"The impact that her and the GRASP class has had on myself, and the student population entirely, cannot be praised enough,” said one of Andersen’...
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s University Museum Executive Curator Erin Vigneau-Dimick has co-curated an exhibition with artist Sun Smith-Foret currently on display at the Edwardsville Arts Center under the title, “Weave, Coil, Twine, Plait, Knot: Traditional and Contemporary Basketry.”
The exhibition brings together historic examples and modern interpretations of the ancient craft and practice of basketmaking.
It allows art and history enthusiasts to view ethnographic examples ...
The Society for Research on Educational Effectiveness (SREE) Series featured Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Derek Houston, PhD, associate professor in educational leadership, in a recent webinar on Monday, Feb. 13.
Houston's current scholarship is centered at the intersection of quantification and criticalism which includes thinking deeply about the training of future scholars. In the webinar, he discussed the pedagogical considerations and possibilities of critical quantificatio...
Young. Gifted. Black. It is not an oxymoron or an exception to the rule. It is the norm more than people realize, said Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Timothy E. Lewis, PhD. The point was discussed during the 5th Annual Political Science Black Sociopolitical Lecture Series (PSBSLS), “Young, Gifted and Black: An Un-American Declaration,” held Wednesday, Feb. 15 on the Edwardsville campus.
“When Lorraine Hansberry coined the phrase, ‘Young, gifted and Black,’ she wanted to combat the...
Take the notion that there can never be too much access to books, add to it an industrious want-to-be Eagle Scout, throw in the benefit of contributing to little minds and the result is a Little Free Library at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Early Childhood Center (ECC).
“I wanted to have a positive influence on the minds of children,” said 17-year-old Christopher Green-Williams, Jr., of the Edwardsville Boy Scout Troop #72 and son of ECC Parent Support Specialist Lealia Williams....
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is advancing in its role of leading a national effort to recover forgotten and little-known literature by women authors in digital environments. With the support of a $150,000 National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) grant, SIUE’s Jessica DeSpain, PhD, is leading a team of 20 collaborators from across the country in the project Recovery Hub for American Women Writers.
“After receiving an initial grant for the project in 2020, this additional investm...
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s University Housing held its fall 2022 Dean’s List reception on Tuesday, Feb. 7 in Evergreen Hall. This annual recognition event recognizes University Housing residents who made the Dean’s List in the fall semester.
The Dean’s List is the most prestigious academic recognition SIUE students can receive for performance during a semester. To be included on the Dean’s List, a student must complete at least 12 semester hours of college level courses durin...
The food and agribusiness sector of today and tomorrow is a dynamic and complex setting of economic and social opportunity, according to Steve Sonka, emeritus chaired professor of agricultural strategy at the University of Illinois. Sonka will speak at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Successful Communities Collaborative (SSCC) Speaker Series presentation at 6 p.m. Monday, Feb. 27 in the Fuller Dome on SIUE’s campus.
The Speaker Series is an extension of SSCC’s practice of listenin...
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Cougar Baja team had a great showing at the Winter Baja competition held in January. The team’s newest car, Reeba #81, placed sixth out of 42 teams, an improvement from last year’s competition.
“I was happy to see that our cars are highly competitive competing against some of the best teams in the nation,” said Matthew Buchholz, senior mechanical engineering student and president of Cougar Baja . “This continued success shows that our dedication to ...
The Southern Illinois University Edwardsville School of Nursing (SON) has secured a $3.8 million grant through the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) as part of the Nurse Education, Practice, Quality, Retention-Clinical Faculty and Preceptor Academies (NEPQR-CFPA) grant.
Over four years, the project will focus on increasing the nursing workforce by producing skilled, qualified clinical nursing faculty and preceptors to address health equity, increase access to care, and the c...
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville School of Engineering (SOE) students received global recognition at the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) 2022 Design Competition. The group received the Rising Star Award in the applied engineering challenge, ranking fourth internationally.
Those recognized included ASHRAE members Genevieve Bourgeois, Macy Deck, Muna Okeke, Abin Paudel, and Jeancy Muleba along with Serdar Celik, PhD, professor and grad...
When it comes to working while Black in U.S. colleges and universities with the average numbers coming in at a meager 6 percent, one may want to invest in a rabbit’s foot or a four-leaf clover. However, in her award-winning documentary short “clusterluck,” Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Candace N. Hall, EdD, reports there is a better way to raise numbers.
Hall, “clusterluck” creator and executive producer and assistant professor in the School of Education, Health and Human Behavio...
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s School of Business has been named one of the best on-campus MBA programs in the country by ThePrinceton Review for the 17th consecutive year. The education services company included SIUE on its list of Best Business Schools for 2023.
“The Princeton Review honor highlights the expertise of our faculty and their student-centered focus that translates into a high-quality program,” said School of Business Associate Dean of Academic Affairs Janice Jopli...
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s School of Nursing (SON) has been awarded a $1,050,000 grant through the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA). The project focuses on recruitment of students and faculty with emphasis on diversifying the nursing workforce and retention of pre-nursing and nursing students. In addition, revision of the SON curriculum will ensure to prepare nursing students to practice in underserved areas.
“Our team is enthusiastic about the opportunitie...
Advances in the digital age are numerous and unparalleled – from medical diagnostics to space exploration and from special effects imaging for motion pictures to restoration of satellite images. Thanks to Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Distinguished Research Professor Scott E. Umbaugh, PhD, the academic community can help make it all understandable.
“My books are designed to be used by the academic community in teaching and research, with PowerPoint Slides, online software and a com...
To commemorate the 75th anniversary of the Women’s Armed Services Integration Act of 1948 and Executive Order 9981, Military and Veteran Services at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville will be hosting a series of events to mark this monumental milestone in American history.
The Women’s Armed Services Integration Act of 1948 [Pub.L. 80-625 Stat. 356], by law, permanently expanded women’s rights by permanently permitting women to volunteer their service to the officer and enlisted ranks o...
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Department of Civil Engineering hosted the local MATHCOUNTS competition on Saturday, Feb. 4 on the Edwardsville campus. This year’s competition featured 60 students from seven local middle schools.
“The Department of Civil Engineering has hosted the local MATHCOUNTS competition for the last three decades,” said Susan Morgan, PhD, PE, associate dean for research and graduate studies and professor in the Department of Civil Engineering. “In addition ...
The passion for her students and the field of healthcare is what makes Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Myjal Garner, DNP, APRN, FNP-C, stand out as a “SIUE Difference Maker”. The School of Nursing (SON) instructor and family nurse practitioner at the SIUE We Care Clinic strives to ensure that her students feel supported and succeed in their educational endeavors.
“It is truly an honor to be a part of my students' journey,” said Garner. “My students inspire me more than they will e...
SIUEs Jie Ying, PhD, assistant professor in the School of Business’ Department of Economics and Finance, shared expert insight on liability versus full coverage car insurance in a recent WalletHub article. Read the article here.
Photo: Jie Ying, PhD, assistant professor in the School of Business.
When George M. Johnson was entering this world, their aunt Sarah saw a headful of hair and ran out to tell everyone the baby was a girl. It was not. Much of Johnson’s life has been spent on a journey of finding themself, the award-winning and New York Times bestselling author, journalist, executive producer and activist told students at the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville East St. Louis Charter High School (CHS).
Johnson, a non-binary, Black writer whose 2020 memoir-manifesto, All Bo...
The National Corn to Ethanol Research Center (NCERC) at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville enters its 20th year of operations in 2023 after two decades of leadership in the biofuels industry. After opening its doors in October 2003, NCERC has served as the primary location for innovation in the corn ethanol industry. Now, NCERC’s clients have evolved to include companies from across the bioindustrial manufacturing sector who benefit from its unique facility and expert staff.
SIUE researcher Shivendu Pratap Singh, PhD, assistant professor in the School of Business’ Department of Computer Management & Information Systems (CMIS), has a published article in the December 2022 edition of Service Business by Pan-Pacific Business Association.
The article is entitled “Overcoming bias against funding of female-led entrepreneurial initiatives: the democratizing influence of online crowdlending platforms."
Singh started off working in New Zealand where his interest in diver...
After relaunching under new leadership last fall, the Film Society in the College of Arts and Sciences at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is off to a promising start this spring having hosted its first public screening of the 1955 Indian Bengali-language drama film Pather Panchali.
A club under the Department of Mass Communications, the Film Society is led by Bikash Pokharel, an international student from Nepal who is pursuing his master’s in media studies.
He’s fast on the track, a leader with character and good with his grades. Charles Shaw, a senior at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville East St Louis Charter High School (CHS), is a great example of an athlete scholar, according to Shawn Roundtree, CHS social worker, head track coach and athletic director.
“I work hard on being a great example of a student-athlete role model, both on and off the field,” said Shaw.
“Charles Shaw is one of the best track student-athletes to come through ...
Mark Ferrell, retired detective sergeant of the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Police Department was presented with the National Computer Forensics Institute (NCFI) Significant Case award by the United States Secret Service (USSS). This award is recognition for Ferrell’s use of training and equipment received from the NCFI in aiding technical digital investigations.
USSS Resident Agent in Charge Stephen Webster, USSS Senior Special Agent Sandy Lane, SIUE Interim Chief of Police Ju...
Lindsey Wold, founder of Amygdala Co., client of the Illinois Small Business Development Center (SBDC) for the Metro East at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, has won Justine Petersen’s 2022 Small Business of the Year Award.
Amygdala Co. is a local company that specializes in helping children who have negative unwanted externalizing behaviors, along with their families, by implementing parent-child interaction therapy (PCIT). Founded by Wold, this company focuses on positive and effe...
Pursuing a career in humanity is what’s needed today and is something that would honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., according to the Rev. Dr. Starsky Wilson. Wilson, president and CEO of the Children’s Defense Fund, was the keynote speaker at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s 40th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration Luncheon on Jan. 18 on the Edwardsville campus.
Noting King’s passion and concern for protecting children, eradicating poverty and realizing economic equity, ...
In commemoration of Darwin Day, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Arts & Issues in collaboration with The Department of Biology’s Ralph W. Axtell Lecture Series will present the lecture, “From Seeds of Inspiration to a Harvest of Discovery and Impact” at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 14 in the Meridian Ballroom at the Morris University Center on the Edwardsville campus.
Beronda L. Montgomery, PhD, writer, researcher and scholar, will be the keynote speaker and talk about how individuals p...
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville has been recognized as one of the best schools for online learning at the master’s level by OnlineMastersDegrees.org. SIUE’s online master’s of educational technology and criminal justice programs earned top honors for overall quality, affordability and commitment to student success.
“We are very proud to receive this recognition for our graduate online programs”, said Jerry Weinberg, associate provost for research and dean of the graduate school. “Si...
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Sarah Conoyer, PhD, NCSP, associate professor in the Department of Psychology, along with three former psychology students, have been featured on the front page of the most recent edition of the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP) Communiqué.
The School of Education, Health and Human Behavior (SEHHB) alumni Julann Scheibal, Katelyn Houba and Mikayla Duncan-Ebner were Conoyer’s assistants through the Undergraduate Research and Creati...
The Department of Industrial Engineering at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville will be hosting an orientation focusing on the School’s industrial engineering program at 10 a.m. on the first Saturday of the month, beginning now through June. The orientation will introduce prospective students and their families to the field of industrial engineering and the opportunities available at SIUE.
“The field of industrial engineering has been playing a vital role in the optimization of complex ...
In recognition of the critical role preceptors play in preparing nurse practitioner students, the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville School of Nursing (SON) has presented five preceptor excellence awards.
“Preceptors are one of the most important mentors to our nurse practitioner students,” said SON’s Bernadette Sobczak, DNP, clinical assistant professor and family nurse practitioner program clinical site coordinator. “Nurse practitioners and healthcare professionals are faced with inc...
The Successful Communities Collaborative (SCC) at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is hosting the inaugural Speakers Series at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 31 in the Meridian Ballroom in the Morris University Center. The Speaker Series will focus on food systems, including production, distribution and access and consumption.
Designed to complement SCC partnerships, the series will elevate expert voices from both local communities and the region to launch dialogue and spark action around our ...
Classes, tests, grades, homework – high school can be stressful. But thanks to the Sensory Peace Room at the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville East St Louis Charter High School (CHS), students are having a more serene experience.
Walking into the dimly lit Sensory Peace Room, students find a quiet, aesthetically pleasing and multi-faceted place, where they can sit, lay, meditate, create, work, listen to music or pick up some CHS pets. Yes, pets such as Mellow the lizard, Einstein the t...
Two Southern Illinois University Edwardsville students, Tyler Evans and Chase Horton, have received the National Health Information Scholarship from the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) Foundation. Evans and Horton are two of 15 students in the country to receive the scholarship.
Evans and Horton are pursuing a master’s in healthcare informatics at SIUE. The pair will each receive a $7,000 scholarship from the nonprofit organization recognizing their excellence and p...
The College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville awarded Gary Hicks, PhD, professor in the Department of Mass Communications, with the William and Margaret Going Endowed Professorship Award, the most distinguished faculty award of the College.
A member of the LGBTQ+ community with more than 25 years of work experience as a media and communications academic, Hicks’ research has focused on the impact of media on society’s marginalized communities.
Chris Couch received his mechanical engineering degree from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville in 2019 and since then has seen great success in his career in the pumping industry. His hard work has not gone unnoticed as he was named to the “10 Pump Professionals to Watch” list by Pumps & Systems magazine.
“It is a great honor to receive this recognition from Pumps & Systems magazine,” said Couch. “I am eager to continue to grow and make an impact in this industry since it is critical t...
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Yun Lu, PhD, professor in the Department of Chemistry in the College of Arts and Sciences, has recently been awarded a $433,000 grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) for his biomolecular reaction mechanism study project entitled, “Temperature Dependence of Hydride Kinetic Isotope Effects in Solution to Test the Proposed Role of Protein Dynamics in Enzyme Catalysis”.
"The search for the origin of the enormous catalytic power of enzymes ...
The quality and amount of talent in East St. Louis is phenomenal, according to Homer Simmons, program director for the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville East St. Louis Center for the Performing Arts (PA). 
they danced, sang and played...
It’s a relationship that will last a lifetime. The connection with money is also one that Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Head Start/Early Head Start (HS/EHS), the Jackie Joyner-Kersee (JJK) Foundation and the Associated Bank in East St. Louis want to help people nurture and develop into a tool that brings peace, comfort and joy.
The Southern Illinois University School of Dental Medicine (SIU SDM) is celebrating the class of 2023 and their accomplishment of achieving a 98% first-time pass rate on the Integrated National Board Dental Exam (INBDE).
It was a glittering night for the Most Improved, Rising Stars, A-T.E.A.M, Outstanding Scholars and more as they paraded across the stage to cheers and applause on Thursday, May 11 during the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Upward Bound Scholars Academy (UBSA) Collinsville High School’s (CHS) Awards Ceremony. 
The Department of History at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville awarded the inaugural Future Historian Award to two Metro-East high school students: Artemis Nuckolls, Mascoutah High School, and Tamira Towns, Cahokia High School.
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville conferred a Doctor of Humane Letters, honoris causa, upon John Martinson this past weekend during SIUE’s commencement ceremonies. The Honorary Doctor of Humane Letters is bestowed upon individuals who have made a profound impact on SIUE, in line with its mission, vision and values.
Stephen Hansen, PhD, has been a steadfast supporter of Southern Illinois University Edwardsville and the surrounding communities since joining the University in 1984 as associate dean of graduate studies and research and associate professor in the Department of History. Over the course of his career, Hansen has served as dean of graduate studies and research, interim dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, and interim chancellor. 
Sciences (CAS) and the School of Engineering (SOE). Chancellor James T. Minor, PhD, led the conferral of degrees.
The 
“Educating nurses in community health includes health promotion and disease prevention; however, it also includes ensuring preparedness for unexpected, devastating events such as...
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s 
He’s described as being a first-rate educator, a superb faculty member and an exceptional mentor by his department chair, and now Timothy E. Lewis, PhD, is the first Black professor to receive tenure in the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Department of Political Science. 
“Our students have shown great artistic skills,” said CH...
Adulting, relationships, and navigating a predominantly white institution (PWI) are just some of the topics that Black female Southern Illinois University Edwardsville students crowd into Kelly Atkins’ office to talk about. 
The number of international students at SIUE has shown consistent growth each year, and this was the biggest international graduation celebration SIUE has ever seen. Many friends, family memb...
The harsh reality is that all grocery stores are not created equal – even when they are part of the same chain. This is part of the broad, bleak and ugly scope of food inequities, according to Bobby Smith II, PhD, interdisciplinary sociologist and food justice advocate, who visited the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville East St. Louis Charter High School (CHS) on Thursday, April 13. 
From scholarship opportunities, to enrolling in early childhood education courses to getting a tuition-free degree from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, would-be teachers were treated to a collaborative preschool education career fair on Monday, April 17 in the Multipurpose Room at the Wyvetter H. Younge Higher Education Campus. 
It started as a way to learn a little more about college and a year later Sam Hibbard, SIUE Upward Bound Scholars Academy (UBSA) Collinsville High School (CHS) student, is heavily involved and thankful he joined the program. 
MTV correspondent and host Dometi Pongo, a 2011 alumnus of Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, gave details of his experiences and pursuit of an exciting and fulfilling career during a presentation for the SIUE College of Arts and Sciences’ (CAS) 
The Department of Mass Communications in the College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) will host its annual Mass Comm Week from Monday, April 17 to Friday, April 21 on the Edwardsville campus under the theme The Current Role of Artificial Intelligence in Mass Communications. This year’s event will not only engage contemporary issues in the field, but it will also bring to the fore latest and seminal research by mass communications faculty and serve as an opportunity for networking and career planning....
The School of Engineering (SOE) at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville celebrated academic excellence, dedicated service and outstanding leadership at its annual awards ceremony.
SIUE’s Sarah VanSlette, PhD, professor in the Department of Applied Communications Studies was featured on KMOX giving her insight into the Bud Light partnership backlash. 
Computer science is a growing career path that is fun, challenging and important. The Southern Illinois University Edwardsville School of Engineering Department of Computer Science (CS) wants to ensure females are a part of the field’s surging growth and success by offering a one-day introduction to programming event.
The Ohio Valley Conference (OVC) awarded Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Kelly Gable, PharmD, BCPP, the inaugural Outstanding Faculty Commitment to Student Success Award. The award is given to a faculty member at each OVC member institution, recognizing their impact on students, contributions to the department, university and curriculum development, professional development and community involvement.
Imagine a food system that is created, designed, managed and sustained by Black people. 
U.S. Rep. Nikki Budzinski (D-IL) talked with, listened to and shared information among community members and Southern Illinois University Edwardsville East St. Louis Center (ESLC) staff members during her visit Thursday, April 6 at the ESLC. 
The Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Graduate School is pleased to announce the spring 2023 Research Grants for Graduate Students (RGGS) award recipients.
On Thursday, April 27, local business owners and entrepreneurs throughout the region are invited to meet the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Small Business Development Center staff and participate in one-on-one advisory sessions from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. at the Nashville Education Center at 17869 Exchange Avenue Nashville, Ill.
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Gary Hicks, PhD, professor in the College of Arts and Sciences’ (CAS) Department of Mass Communication, will present The William and Margaret Going Endowed Professorship Award Lecture at 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 19 in the Maple-Dogwood Room in the Morris University Center on the Edwardsville campus. 
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville College of Arts and Sciences’ (CAS) Department of Music will host a tribute concert in honor of Johnetta Randolph Haley (1923-2021), celebrated emeritus music professor, musician, former administrator, community leader and civil rights activist. 
During a time when higher education is experiencing a national shortage of American Sign Language (ASL) interpreters serving the d/Deaf and hard-of-hearing community, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville has met the challenge of serving the hard-of-hearing community by building comprehensive d/Deaf services. 
Amidst the more than 80 pieces of artwork selected for the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Department of Art and Design’s Annual Regional Juried High School Exhibition, was a sculpture made from the pages of a Webster Dictionary. 
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Jerrica Ampadu, PhD, served up plenty of praise, supplied words of encouragement and offered motivation to persevere during the third annual 
What began as a learning tool and documentation of youth experiencing and exploring waterways and the surrounding habitat, has resulted in praise for the cinematic account. “Kids on the River,” starring students from the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville East St. Louis Center’s Upward Bound Math and Science (UBMS) program, was one of several films selected out of more than 130 that was shown Sunday, March 19 at the World Water Film Festival (WWFF) in New York. 
Arts and crafts, face painting and games relating to and celebrating the LGBTQIA+ community was enjoyed by students at the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville East St. Louis Charter High School (CHS) during its first annual Pride Fest held Wednesday, March 22. 
When it comes to promoting a healthy, holistic lifestyle and illustrating lessons in resolve, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Ora Lockett is her own best advertising. Lockett, interim director of the Building Futures program at the SIUE East St. Louis Center, and founder and CEO of 
You can almost see her brain cells in motion as she recites what has taken 15 minutes to set to memory … “7,5,1.” Southern Illinois University Edwardsville East St. Louis Charter High School (CHS) junior Jada Parker stalls and stops at “1”. Still, she captured first place for reciting the most digits – 50 – during the CHS STEAM/Pi Day on Tuesday, March 14. 
The Alestle won 11 awards and honors at the recent Illinois College Press Association’s (ICPA) Convention and Awards. The publication is still in the ranking of top student news organizations in the state, despite moving into a more competitive division. 
SIUE’s Paul Rose, PhD, associate dean and professor of psychology in the School of Education, Health and Human Behavior, is a featured expert in the WalletHub article. View the article 
Her message and mission, which are stripped of pomp and elitism and framed with activism and social justice, has benefited students around the globe. Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s 
The Department of Industrial Engineering (IE) at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville hosted a networking night on Thursday, Feb. 23 connecting IE alumni, faculty and current students. 
Most students know and love the music. Some are familiar with the moves, but it takes an experienced dance coach to teach them the masterfully choreographed numbers. 
Young. Gifted. Black. It is not an oxymoron or an exception to the rule. It is the norm more than people realize, said Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Timothy E. Lewis, PhD. The point was discussed during the 5th Annual Political Science Black Sociopolitical Lecture Series (PSBSLS), “Young, Gifted and Black: An Un-American Declaration,” held Wednesday, Feb. 15 on the Edwardsville campus. 
Take the notion that there can never be too much access to books, add to it an industrious want-to-be Eagle Scout, throw in the benefit of contributing to little minds and the result is a Little Free Library at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s 
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is advancing in its role of leading a national effort to recover forgotten and little-known literature by women authors in digital environments. With the support of a $150,000 National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) grant, SIUE’s Jessica DeSpain, PhD, is leading a team of 20 collaborators from across the country in the project 
When it comes to working while Black in U.S. colleges and universities with the average numbers coming in at a meager 6 percent, one may want to invest in a rabbit’s foot or a four-leaf clover. However, in her award-winning documentary short “clusterluck,” Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Candace N. Hall, EdD, reports there is a better way to raise numbers. 
Advances in the digital age are numerous and unparalleled – from medical diagnostics to space exploration and from special effects imaging for motion pictures to restoration of satellite images. Thanks to Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Distinguished Research Professor Scott E. Umbaugh, PhD, the academic community can help make it all understandable. 
SIUEs Jie Ying, PhD, assistant professor in the School of Business’ Department of Economics and Finance, shared expert insight on liability versus full coverage car insurance in a recent WalletHub article. Read the article 
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He’s fast on the track, a leader with character and good with his grades. Charles Shaw, a senior at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville East St Louis Charter High School (CHS), is a great example of an athlete scholar, according to Shawn Roundtree, CHS social worker, head track coach and athletic director. 
Pursuing a career in humanity is what’s needed today and is something that would honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., according to the 
Classes, tests, grades, homework – high school can be stressful. But thanks to the Sensory Peace Room at the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville East St Louis Charter High School (CHS), students are having a more serene experience. 
