SIUE’s Dunham Hall Theater resonated with vibrant sound of jazz as the SIUE Concert Jazz Band welcomed four celebrated alumni for the 2nd Annual SIUE Jazz Alumni Concert on Wednesday, Feb. 5. The evening brought together past and present Cougars in a dynamic showcase of jazz artistry, featuring a rotation of guest performances from four nationally recognized musicians who got their start at SIUE: Austin Cebulske, '12, saxophonist, Kara Baldus, '03, '05, pianist, Nick Jost, ‘08, ‘12, bassist, a...
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SIUE’s Yslava Named OVC Softball Player of the Week
February 10, 2025, 3:30 PM
SIUE's Lauryn Yslava was named the Ohio Valley Conference softball Player of the Week after leading the Cougars to a pair of victories this past weekend at the UTSA Tournament.
Yslava finished the weekend with a .471 batting average, hitting 8 of 17 mostly as the team's leadoff hitter.
Five of her eight hits went for extra bases, and she collected four multi-hit games. Yslava belted two home runs in a game against Weber State.
For the week, she recorded nine runs scored, three RBIs, one sto...
SIUE Counseling Services Make Advances to Better Students’ Mental Health
February 5, 2025, 4:00 PM
Division of Student Affairs Awarded Illinois Board of Higher Education Grant
According to the American College Health Association, 76% of undergraduate students experienced moderate to serious psychological distress in 2024. Today, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is working to reduce that number among all its student population, with the help of a $290,000 Mental Health Early Action on Campus Act Competitive (MHEAC) grant from the Illinois Board of Higher Education, noted SIUE Coun...
SIUE Student Joins SIU Board of Trustees
February 4, 2025, 4:30 PM
The SIU System is pleased to announce that Moayad "Mo" Abuzaneh, a junior at SIU Edwardsville (SIUE), is the newest member of the SIU Board of Trustees. Abuzaneh was elected by the students of SIUE to serve on the board from January 27 – June 30, 2025. A special election was recently held after the previous SIUE student trustee resigned.
“As a board trustee, my main goal is to advocate for SIUE students and ensure their voices are heard at the system level,” said Abuzaneh. “I want to push for i...
SIUE Welcomes Therapy Dogs Chase and Max to Campus Police Force
February 4, 2025, 2:45 PM
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Police Department has expanded its team with two special recruits sporting wagging tails and boundless enthusiasm. Meet Chase and Max, the department’s first-ever K-9s to take on the additional role of therapy dogs for the SIUE campus. These four-legged K-9s are already making a difference, offering comfort, companionship, and support to students, faculty, and staff.
Chase and Max come to SIUE through a specialized rehabilitation and rescue program...
Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski Visits Leading Biofuels Research Facility at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
February 3, 2025, 2:20 PM
Budzinski and NCERC Team Discuss Advancing the Bioeconomy by Expanding NCERC
On January 30, U.S. Rep. Nikki Budzinski of the Illinois 13th Congressional District visited the National Corn-to-Ethanol Research Center (NCERC) at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville to tour the ethanol research pilot plant that specializes in advancing biofuels. The Congresswoman met with the team behind the fully integrated research facility to discuss its origins and their vision for expansion.
Conceived in...
Gov. JB Pritzker Announces New Partnerships, to Include SIUE, that will Expand Education for Illinois State Police Troopers and Officers
February 3, 2025, 10:35 AM
SIUE Chancellor James T. Minor Extols the Value of the Pathway Program and Shares the University’s Commitment
Governor JB Pritzker and Illinois State Police (ISP) Director Brendan F. Kelly, alongside representatives from public Illinois universities, recently announced new partnerships that advance educational opportunities for troopers and officers and build an even stronger law enforcement agency. Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, Eastern Illinois University, Governors State Uni...
In Memoriam: Karen Kay Trone 1943-2025
February 2, 2025, 11:40 PM
The SIUE community is saddened by the passing of Karen Kay Trone, former Lead Financial Specialist in Financial Affairs. Trone dedicated 15 years of service to the University, working from December 1996 until her retirement in 2011.
Born July 30, 1943, in Rushville, Illinois, Trone passed away on January 25, 2025, in Sudbury, Massachusetts. She was known for her kindness, dedication, and love for her family. Outside of her career, she found joy in travel, reading, and time spent with loved ones...
SIUE Screens "Aftershock" and Talks Disparities in Maternal Health in the U.S.
January 31, 2025, 6:16 PM
Through a grant from the Faculty Emeriti Association, the Schools of Nursing and Pharmacy collaborated to host a Symposium on disparities in Maternal Health. With the screening of the documentary “Aftershock” and an interdisciplinary panel discussion, participants gained valuable insights into real-world challenges and evidence-based solutions to disparities in maternal health outcomes in the United States.
"The event really challenged my prior assumptions. I feel more prepared to maintain...
SIUE Gears Up for its Annual Black Heritage Month Celebration
January 31, 2025, 10:00 AM
Month-long Observances Include Thought-Provoking, Creative, Fun-Filled Events
Engaging and educational programming that acknowledges Black Heritage, Black History and Black Excellence will be celebrated during the month of February at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. Black Legacy: Embers of Resilience is this year’s theme.
SIUE’s annual Black Heritage Month (BHM) will kick off with an Opening Ceremony from 4-6 p.m. Monday, Feb. 3 in the Morris University Center’s (MUC) Legacy Roo...
SIUE Tackles Student Housing Insecurity with the Help of Illinois Board of Higher Education Grant
January 31, 2025, 9:40 AM
Division of Student Affairs Focuses on the Harm to Students’ Academics, Mental Health and Well-Being
In Spring 2023, food insecurity, housing insecurity and/or homelessness were reported among 52% of Southern Illinois University Edwardsville students who responded to a national Basic Student Needs Survey, conducted by the Hope Center at Temple University and administered by SIUE’s Office of the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs.
Now, Student Affairs is addressing this growing problem wit...
SIUE’s Dr. Josh Wooten Uses Performance Survey Data to Support Women Volleyball Players
January 31, 2025, 9:00 AM
Survey Gives Coaches Insights on how to Better Help Athletes
Most people would agree that there is more to an athlete than what meets the eye, and Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Josh Wooten, PhD, professor and chair of the Department of Exercise, Sport, and Nutrition Sciences, has been working to quantify that information and parlay it into a more healthy, well-balanced and adept player.
The means in which Wooten and his team plan to help reach this goal is through a Performanc...
Teagan Sullivan Named OVC Field Athlete of The Week
January 30, 2025, 2:00 PM
SIUE women's track and field freshman Teagan Sullivan (Dunlap, Ill.) has been selected as the Ohio Valley Conference Field Athletes of the Week.
Sullivan had a standout performance at the Bob Teel Invitational Jan.25. She competed in both the women's long jump and women's high jump events.
For long jump Sullivan claimed first out of 35 competitors at 5.77m (18-11). This is also good for fifth in the SIUE women's indoor track and field all-time top 5, and third in the OVC.
In the high jump e...
SIUE Hosts Storm Spotter Training Event
January 30, 2025, 1:50 PM
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville will host storm spotter training on Tuesday, February 4th, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the Morris University Center (MUC) Oak/Redbud Room. The event is free and open to the public, with free parking available in Lot B starting at 6 p.m.
Led by SIUE’s extreme weather expert Alan W. Black, PhD, assistant professor and Graduate Program Director in the Department of Geography and Geographic Information Sciences (GIS), the training will give students the knowl...
SIUE Hosts the Black History Month screening debut and panel discussion of “We Bear Witness: The African American Legacy of Hadley Township, MO”
January 28, 2025, 4:50 PM
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville hosts the debut screening of the documentary film “We Bear Witness: The African American Legacy of Hadley Township, MO” at Dunham Theater on Thursday, Feb. 6 at 6 p.m. Veteran journalist and WSIE 88.7 The Sound’s Robin Boyce, associate director of underwriting, will moderate the esteemed panel.
The film explores the now obsolete African American community of Hadley Township, which is now only known as a section of Richmond Heights, Mo. The screening wi...
Donzaleigh Abernathy Calls for Action at SIUE’s MLK Celebration Luncheon
January 28, 2025, 3:40 PM
Donzaleigh Abernathy, acclaimed activist and author, goddaughter of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., delivered a heartfelt keynote at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s 42nd annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration Luncheon on Wednesday, Jan. 22. The celebration included the presentation of SIUE’s Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Awards, moving performances by the SIUE Gospel Choir, the SIUE East St. Louis Performing Arts Program, and the SIUE Black Theatre Workshop.
Student Body President...
Jazz Artists and Grammy Nominee Return for Two-Night Performance at SIUE and Jazz St. Louis
January 28, 2025, 3:18 PM
Jazz Artists from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Concert Jazz Band and four featured SIUE alumni will take the stage in both Edwardsville and midtown St. Louis in February for two stellar evenings. Opening night on the Edwardsville campus will precede “An Evening with the Chancellor at Jazz St. Louis.” The Edwardsville concert will also feature the inaugural Brett Stamps Jazz Alumni Award. Performances are scheduled for Wednesday, Feb. 5 at 7:30 p.m. and Thursday, Feb. 6 at 6 p.m.
SIUE Office for ACCESS Completes Certification in Inclusive Mentoring Practices through Partners for Youth with Disabilities’ National Disability Mentoring Program
January 27, 2025, 4:00 PM
Director Dominic Dorsey and Staff Broaden Services for Greater Impact
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Office for Accessible Campus Community and Equitable Student Support (ACCESS) has successfully completed a four-month-long certification program on how to create mentoring programs, activities and events that are inclusive to youth, volunteers and staff with disabilities.
The certification was operated by Partners for Youth with Disabilities (PYD). The Fall 2024 cohort was the ...
Virtual Info Sessions to Showcase Two Programs for Newly Admitted First-Year SIUE Students
January 24, 2025, 12:00 PM
The SIUE Office of Undergraduate Admissions will host virtual information sessions highlighting two programs that help incoming first-year students thrive at SIUE.
Newly admitted first-year students and family members are invited to learn more about the Student Success Program and the Community-Oriented Digital Engagement Scholars (CODES) Program at one of two informational webinars on Monday, Feb. 10, and Thursday, Mar. 6, from 6-8 p.m.
The Summer Success Program—a free, five-week academic,...
SIUE Cougars on the Move, Florida: Alumni Weekend Includes Cardinals Spring Training
January 24, 2025, 8:24 AM

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville alumni and friends are meeting in Florida for an exciting weekend at the ballpark this March. The SIUE Alumni Association is hosting a two-day event that will bring Cougars together to celebrate its community and to create memories.
The event kicks off Saturday, March 22 from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Homewood Suites in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla. Alumni will enjoy a private gathering featuring appetizers, drinks and the opportunity to reconnect with old friend...
From Classroom to Clinic: SIUE Nurse Anesthesia Students Begin Next Chapter in 7th Annual White Coat Ceremony
January 23, 2025, 5:00 PM
The Southern Illinois University Edwardsville School of Nursing proudly hosted its 7th Annual Nurse Anesthesia White Coat Ceremony on Tuesday, Jan. 14, welcoming the Class of 2027 into the next phase of their rigorous academic and clinical training.
Held in the Meridian Ballroom, the event marked a significant milestone for the nursing anesthesia students as they transition into clinical practice. The White Coat ceremony featured remarks from keynote speaker, Jennifer Banek, CRNA, a Major in ...
2024 Fall Dean's List Announced
January 23, 2025, 6:00 AM
To be eligible for the Dean's List, 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).
The Dean's List may be viewed on the SIUE News Dean'...
SIUE Joins with Metro East Partners to Bring 40 Days of Nonviolence to the East St. Louis Area
January 22, 2025, 1:10 PM
Initiative Revived to Combat Violence in East St. Louis and Beyond
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is one of many partners working with the 40 Days of Nonviolence and Beyond initiative in its ongoing mission to deter and ultimately eliminate violence in the East St. Louis area. The committee kicked off its campaign with a press conference, that included State Sen. Christopher Belt (D- 57th District), on Friday, Jan. 17 at the Clyde C. Jordan Senior Citizen Center in the East St. L...
SIUE Honors Excellence at Alumni and Athletics Hall of Fame Celebration
January 22, 2025, 1:00 PM
The Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE) Alumni Association and Athletics joined forces for an extraordinary evening of recognition and celebration for the 2025 Hall of Fame induction on Friday, Jan. 10. The event, held as part of the 2025 Alumni Weekend, highlighted the remarkable achievements of distinguished alumni and outstanding athletes, bringing together the SIUE community in a spirit of pride and camaraderie.
The 2025 Hall of Fame Ceremony was segmented after dinner with t...
Goddaughter of Dr. King, Donzaleigh Abernathy, to Give Keynote Address at SIUE’s 42nd Annual MLK Luncheon
January 21, 2025, 11:36 PM
The actress-author and her siblings grew up with the King children and the Roberts family of actors
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville welcomes actress and author Donzaleigh Abernathy as the keynote speaker at the 42nd Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration Luncheon. Abernathy features her father Reverend Doctor Ralph David Abernathy and his best friend and her godfather, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., in her coffee table pictorial “Partners To History, Martin Luther King, and the Civi...
SIUE Women's Tennis Picked as OVC Preseason Favorite
January 17, 2025, 10:00 AM
In a vote of Ohio Valley Conference head women's tennis coaches, SIUE has been picked as the preseason favorite for the 2025 season.
The Cougars earned six of the seven first-place votes (teams could not vote for themselves) to receive 36 total points. The defending tournament champions look to repeat behind two-time All-OVC selections Amelia Gorman and Margaux Guibal Britt.
Southeast Missouri, looking for its third consecutive regular season title, was picked second with 28 points. Western ...
SIUE Office of International Affairs Continues to Attract Students
January 16, 2025, 1:40 PM
SIUE Welcomes more than 140 New International Students
A total of 140 new international students enrolled in the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville spring session, according to Cheryl Borowiak, interim executive director of the Office of International Affairs. To date, SIUE has 825 international students, representing 69 countries, enrolled for the spring semester.
“The Office of International Affairs has added more programming for students to encourage early involvement on campus su...
SIUE Professor Emerita and World-Renowned Pianist Ruth Slenczynska Turns 100
January 15, 2025, 2:26 PM
University Music Department announces May 4 Celebration in her honor
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville announces the 100th birthday of Ruth Slenczynska, College of Arts and Sciences’ professor emerita and pianist. Slenczynska is the last surviving pupil of composer-pianist Sergei Rachmaninov. To honor Ruth Slenczynska's life, talent, and accomplishments, SIUE will host the Ruth Slenczynska Centennial Celebration Concert at Dunham Hall Theater, Sunday, May 4, at 3 p.m.
“Ruth Slenczyn...
Ella Goodman Named Track and Field OVC Freshman of The Week
January 15, 2025, 1:20 PM
SIUE women's track and field Ella Goodman (Taylorville, Ill.) has been selected at the Ohio Valley Conference Freshman of the Week.
Goodman made her debut for the Cougars at the Alexis Jarrett Invitational on January 11. During the indoor meet she ran the 800m taking third place with a time of 2:25.40.
This also places Goodman at fourth in the OVC women's indoor 800m.
PHOTO: Ella Goodman
You Belong Here at SIUE: Canadian Athletes Find a Home Away from Home
January 15, 2025, 7:58 AM
At Southern Illinois University Edwardsville athletes from all around the world with varying backgrounds and experiences come together to pursue both academic and athletic success. As part of our You Belong Here series, we are diving into the journey and success of three standout Canadian students. SIUE baseball players Duncan McLaughlin, Mackenzie (Mack) Mitchell, and Kyle Hepburn’s stories are not just about sports but about finding a true home away from home.
Moving to the States from Nova S...
SIUE Performing Arts Initiative Hosts Inaugural Performance, Jan. 22
January 14, 2025, 10:25 AM
Expanding on its previous and current dramatic offerings and education, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville will present the inaugural SIUE Performing Arts Initiative on Wednesday, Jan. 22, according to Marc Schapman, DMA, professor of voice and chair of the Department of Music.
The new series of performances and workshops will begin on Jan. 22 in the Dunham Hall Theater and will feature Chamber Project Saint Louis (CPSTL), with the University’s own Professor of Cello Marta Simidtchieva....
SIUE Alumna Saves Life with Kidney Donation
January 13, 2025, 5:42 PM
Lindy Noel is a corporate communications specialist for the Columbus Blue Jackets hockey team in Ohio. Noel earned both her bachelor's degree in communication studies (‘11) and her master’s degree in public administration and policy analysis (‘14) from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. Then, in 2024, blood donor and, eventually, a bone marrow donor, Noel performed a selfless act of service when she donated her kidney to her colleague.
Noel noticed a post from Aaron Portzline, a seni...
SIU Carbondale and SIU Edwardsville Partner with Gateway Equity Institute to Empower Students to Advance Equity and Justice
January 13, 2025, 3:34 PM
The SIU System is pleased to announce that both SIU Carbondale (SIUC) and SIU Edwardsville (SIUE) are engaging in a new partnership with the Gateway Equity Institute (GEI), a St. Louis based organization dedicated to advancing equity and justice. GEI empowers leaders to drive change, provides transformative training and engages youth through impactful diversity programs.
SIU and GEI are partnering to provide the Anytown Campus Program to 100 students from SIU Carbondale and SIU Edwardsville, pl...
SIUE’s Yun Lu, PhD, Rises to the Rank of Distinguished Professor of Chemistry
January 10, 2025, 4:10 PM
Lu’s Work in Enzyme Mimetic Chemistry is Acclaimed Nationwide
For his impressive and impactful research, teaching and mentoring in the area of enzyme mimetic chemistry, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Yun Lu, PhD, professor in the College of Arts and Sciences’ Department of Chemistry, has been promoted to the rank of Distinguished Research Professor of Chemistry.
“I am thrilled to have been awarded the title of Distinguished Research Professor,” said Lu, “My first thought was to ...
SIUE Student-Athletes Extend 3.0 Streak; Earning 3.320 Grade Point Average
January 7, 2025, 11:30 AM
For the 37th consecutive semester, SIUE student-athletes have earned a cumulative grade point average of better than 3.0. During the fall 2024 semester, the Cougars earned a 3.320. For the third time since transitioning to Division I, all 14 sports earned a team average GPA above 3.0.
"While we expect our student-athletes to prioritize academics and achieve these results, we do not take their accomplishments for granted," Director of Athletics Andrew Gavin said. "We're especially proud that t...
Plan Your Next Chapter at SIUE’s Transfer Preview Event
January 7, 2025, 10:30 AM
The Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Office of Undergraduate Admissions invites students who are interested in transferring to SIUE from a community college or another university to attend Transfer Preview.
Designed specifically for prospective transfer students and their guests, the event, slated for Friday, Feb. 7, will provide insights into the transfer process, including admission requirements, transfer credits, student support services, and financial aid.
“Transfer Preview will...
Ray'Sean Taylor Named OVC Player of the Week
January 7, 2025, 10:00 AM
SIUE graduate guard Ray'Sean Taylor (Collinsville, Illinois) has been named the Ohio Valley Conference men's basketball Player of the Week after leading SIUE to two wins last week.
On the same weekend Taylor became SIUE's Division I career scoring leader, he also led the Cougars to a pair of wins, which moved the team back to .500 in OVC play. Taylor averaged 20.5 points, 6.0 rebounds per game, 2.0 assists and 2.0 steals in two games last week.
Taylor scored 23 points Thursday to lead SIUE p...
Bill Nye Teams Up with SIUE’s Stephen Hupp, PhD, to Address Climate Change
January 2, 2025, 12:28 PM
As part of his duties as editor-in-chief of a national magazine that promotes scientific inquiry, critical investigation, and the use of reason in examining controversial and extraordinary claims, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Stephen Hupp, PhD, meets some interesting characters. Hupp, a professor in the Department of Psychology, landed the role of editor of Skeptical Inquirer magazine in 2023. Featured topics include the paranormal, fringe science and a number of “unusual claims.”...
SIUE Confers Degrees upon more than 1400 Graduates during December 2024 Commencement
December 31, 2024, 11:42 PM
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Chancellor James T. Minor, PhD, conferred degrees upon 1,411 eligible graduates during December 2024 commencement exercises, held Friday and Saturday, Dec. 13-14 in the First Community Arena at the Vadalabene Center.
Led by Denise Cobb, PhD, provost and vice chancellor for academic affairs and respective deans, SIUE’s 132nd commencement celebration began at 2 p.m. Friday with the School of Nursing. Kassidy Nunn, Bachelor of Science, Nursing, gave remark...
SIUE: The Year in Photos
December 22, 2024, 10:12 PM
The Southern Illinois University Edwardsville communications team ends the year with a look back at 2024 with images from University photographer Howard Ash.
The recorded events in order of appearance are as follows:
- January - 41st annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. luncheon keynote speaker Rebeccah Bennett
- February - Introduce a Girl to Engineering Day
- March - Viola “Mother” Ford Fletcher
- April - Solar Eclipse at SIUE
- May - Spring Commencement
- June - IMAGINE Summer Success Acad...
No Silent Night at the SIUE East St. Louis Center for the Performing Arts’ Holiday Concert
December 20, 2024, 11:10 AM
Students’ Performance Received with Joy and Glad Tidings; Program Director Homer Simmons Bids Farewell
Joyful musical and vocal renditions of seasonal favorites, festive costuming and feet dancing and prancing transformed Southern Illinois University Edwardsville East St. Louis Center for the Performing Arts’ (ESLCPA) stage into a holiday treat.
The Performing Arts program hosted its annual Holiday Celebration on Thursday, Dec. 19 in the Multipurpose Room of Building D of the Wyvetter H. Yo...
Dr. Candace Hall Receives FY 2026 Vaughnie Lindsay New Investigator Award
December 19, 2024, 2:35 PM
This year’s Vaughnie Lindsay New Investigator Award recognizes Candace Hall, EdD, assistant professor in the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville School of Education, Health and Human Behavior’s Department of Educational Leadership and program director of Higher Education and Student Affairs.
"I am elated to have my work recognized with the Vaughnie Lindsay award," said Hall. "This award will allow me to continue to blend creative endeavors within my research program. I’m so grateful."
Th...
January 2 Men's Basketball Game Picked for National Television
December 19, 2024, 9:00 AM
For the third consecutive season, SIUE will welcome a national television audience inside First Community Arena.
The first televised matchup of the 2024-25 Ohio Valley Conference ESPN basketball schedule will feature Western Illinois at SIUE on Thursday, January 2 and will air on ESPNU. Tipoff time has been moved to 8 p.m. to accommodate the network.
To help ensure a full arena and the best atmosphere for the televised games, Cougar fans can use the discount code TIPOFF25 when purchasing tic...
SIUE Project Success Students Receive Holiday Gifts from East St. Louis Fire Department and other Local Groups
December 18, 2024, 3:30 PM
First Baptist Church of Chesterfield Donates New Coats to Students
The surprise, smiles and squeals from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Project Success students occurred because of the kindness and generosity of the East St. Louis Fire Department (ESLFD) Local 23, the First Baptist Church of Chesterfield and surrounding organizations and members.
ESLFD, in collaboration with the local non-profit organization Rescued 2 Rescue, and Alpha Upsilon Sigma Chapter of Sigma Gamma Rho S...
Women's Track and Field Payton Carter Named OVC Freshman of The Week
December 18, 2024, 2:30 PM
SIUE women's track and field Payton Carter has been selected as the Ohio Valley Conference Freshman of the Week.
Carter placed second in pole vault during the Saluki Fast start, her first ever indoor collegiate meet.
She recorded a new program record of 3.65m in the women's pole vault event. This placed her ahead of Dana Fischer who recorded a height of 3.06 meter in 2009.
The Cougars are set to compete at the Alexis Jarrett Invitational Jan. 11.
PHOTO: Payton Carter
Three Women's Volleyball Players Earn Academic All-District
December 18, 2024, 2:00 PM
SIUE volleyball players Olivia Hogan(Dyersville, Iowa), Gabi Andrade (Oswego, Ill.) and Ainsley Ranstead (Mahomet, Ill.) have been honored for their academic achievements.
All three players have been named to the 2024 Academic All-District® Women's Volleyball Team as selected by the College Sports Communicators (CSC).
Hogan led the team with 244 digs averaging 2.7 digs per set, across 83 sets in 23 matches played this season, with a career-high 22 digs against Murray St. Sept. 13. She has a ...
SIUE Student Benjamin Moore to Perform Opera at Edwardsville’s Holiday Concert
December 18, 2024, 1:30 PM

Edwardsville native and Southern Illinois University Edwardsville second-year vocal performance student Benjamin Moore will take the stage on Thursday, Dec. 19, as part of Edwardsville’s opera signature holiday concert at Wildey Theatre. This festive evening will feature Moore alongside professional artists, offering a unique opportunity to showcase local talent and the University’s music program.
Moore's SIUE journey to the stage began with a passion for music that was nurtured through the...
Center for Predictive Analytics and IRIS Center for the Digital Humanities Awarded Three Illinois Innovation Network Grants
December 17, 2024, 5:30 PM
Two Southern Illinois University Edwardsville research centers received a total of three grants under the Illinois Innovation Network (IIN) Sustaining Illinois seed grant program. Each project will receive $40,000 in funding, marking the first cycle under INN’s new annual structure. The program is designed to increase collaborative research among Illinois’ public universities and SIUE is playing a critical role by securing funding for three research projects.
Carrie Butts-Wilmsmeyer, PhD, dir...
WalletHub Features SIUE’s Riza Demirer on Debt Consolidation
December 17, 2024, 4:55 PM
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Riza Demirer, PhD, professor and graduate program director in the Department of Economics and Finance, has been featured in WalletHub’s latest analysis on debt consolidation loans. Demirer provided expert insights on the pros and cons of debt consolidation, offering valuable guidance for individuals considering this financial strategy.
Demirer said consolidation can be a useful tool for individuals seeking to manage multiple debts.
“If you have multi...
Women's Volleyball Earns OVC Team Sportsmanship Award
December 16, 2024, 2:30 PM
For the fifth time in program history, the SIUE volleyball team earned the Ohio Valley Conference's Team Sportsmanship Award, as announced by the league Monday morning.
Voted on by the student-athletes and coaches of the respective sports, the team awards are bestowed upon the Conference squads deemed to have best exhibited the standards of sportsmanship and ethical behavior as outlined by the OVC and NCAA. Included in the areas for evaluation are the conduct of student-athletes, coaches, sta...
As Seen on Socials: SIUE Fall 2024 Graduates!
December 16, 2024, 11:32 AM
As Seen on Socials covers SIUE Stories and Events You Don't Want to Miss!
Fall 2024 graduates of Southern Illinois University Edwardsville were picture perfect during University commencement exercises on Dec. 13 and 14. The SIUE social media team is sharing the highlights.
See the recap of commencement weekend on SIUE socials.
Congratulations, Cougars!
Never miss out on what’s happening at SIUE.
LinkedIn: Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Instagram: @siuedwardsville
YouTube: @siu...
Trish Oberweis, PhD, Wins SIUE’s 2025 Paul Simon Outstanding Teacher-Scholar Award
December 16, 2024, 10:55 AM
Oberweis Incorporates her Research on Criminal Justice Responses to Violence in the Classroom
The impressive work of Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Trish Oberweis, PhD, professor in the College of Arts and Sciences’ (CAS) Department of Criminal Justice Studies, has earned her the 2025 Paul Simon Outstanding Teacher-Scholar Award.
“I am honored to be counted in this esteemed group of award winners!” Oberweis said, of the University’s well-regarded and highly competitive award. ...
Always a Cougar: SIUE Toasts Graduates at Biannual Celebration
December 14, 2024, 11:35 AM
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville honored its graduating students in style at the biannual Always a Cougar celebration on Thursday, Dec. 12. Held the day before commencement weekend, the festive event welcomed the newest cohort of fall graduates into the SIUE Alumni Association while providing a well-deserved break after final exams.
Hosted by the Office of Alumni and Donor Relations, Student Affairs and SIUE Credit Union as the presenting sponsor, the celebration featured live music fr...
Area Breakfast Options Expand for SIUE Students with New IHOP Partnership
December 13, 2024, 12:59 PM
IHOP, the popular breakfast chain known for its pancake stacks and all-day breakfast menu, joins the Cougar community at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville by way of discount dining and free all-you-can eat pancakes for one year, recently claimed by some lucky SIUE winners.
SIUE students and staff can now enjoy exclusive savings at IHOP, which has reopened at 4233 South IL-159 in Glen Carbon after a two-year closure. As part of SIUE’s student discount program, the popular breakfast spot ...
Commencement Spotlight: Honors Graduate and Ireland Undergraduate Student Brandi Spann
December 12, 2024, 4:00 PM
Brandi Spann, a graduating senior at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, will receive her Bachelor of Arts in English with a double minor in Creative Writing and Women’s Studies on Saturday, Dec. 14.
Spann’s time at SIUE took her across an ocean, which helped shape the English major she will be earning on Saturday. Her journey is so extraordinary, that it caught the attention of faculty member Charles Berger, professor of English language and literature.
“Brandi is one of the very best ...
SIUE Office of Human Resources Analyze, Assess and Restructure to Sharpen its Mission
December 12, 2024, 3:10 PM
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Office of Human Resources (HR), in its ongoing quest for excellence, has been working to provide stellar service as a collaborative business partner to its customers that will re-establish the University as a “best-in-class employer of choice” in the region, according to Director of Human Resources Carl Chambers.
In doing so, HR has hired, promoted, and made changes in its staffing in recent months. New staffing positions include Tracy Castelli, repr...
SIUE Senior Attends Her Final Study Tables at the ECC; Final Exam Prep Comes with Childcare Thanks to Student Parent Support Group
December 11, 2024, 6:53 PM
Student parents on Southern Illinois University Edwardsville campus have the option to study without interruption from their youngest family members during finals week thanks to a couple of hours of free childcare. Study Tables are just one of the many resources offered by SIUE’s Student Parent Support Group. The after-hours support has been in place at The Early Childhood Center (ECC) since 2022.
“It's great because I don't really have to tend to him while I'm doing my homework, and then stop,...
“We Have a Locust Plague at Our Back Door”: SIUE Professor Appears in New Documentary on Behavioral Plasticity
December 11, 2024, 5:15 PM
Brittany F. Peterson, PhD, associate professor in the Department of Biological Sciences and Acting Director of the Center for Faculty Development and Innovation at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, is a featured expert in the newly released three-part docuseries titled “Why studying locusts requires integrative approaches.” The topic is locusts and Peterson’s appearance representing SIUE is part of a collaboration that includes six institutions that have contributed to this production.
Three From Men's Soccer Earn All-Region Honors
December 10, 2024, 12:00 PM
SIUE men's soccer is once again well represented on the North All-Region teams as announced today by the United Soccer Coaches.
Rob Gjelaj (First Team), Nic Muench (Second Team) and Yasha Schaerer (Second Team) have each been selected.
Gjelaj's selection makes the second straight year SIUE has had a first team pick. He is the eighth first team All-Region selection since SIUE returned to Division I in 2008.
The grad transfer from Romeo, Michigan, started 19 games for SIUE during the season a...
Three SIUE Upward Bound Staff Members Receive Graduate Degrees from the University this Month
December 10, 2024, 11:05 AM
Christopher Cooper Sr., Jasmeen Finn and Jurre Loveless Apply their Education in their SIUE Jobs
With their commitment to assisting students to advance academically, it is not surprising that these staff members, working in a program designed to empower students, are doing the same. Three employees of Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s TRIO Upward Bound (UB) Programs will graduate with master’s degrees from SIUE on Friday, Dec. 13.
Graduating are Christopher L. Cooper Sr., Upward...
SIUE Student Researcher Joins Border Militarization Study along Rio Grande
December 9, 2024, 2:25 PM
Recently, URCA student and third year environmental science major Emma Prott spent time on the Rio Grande along with Adriana Martinez, PhD, Full Professor in Geography & GIS and Environmental Sciences at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. Martinez is continuing her research along the Texas border, and enlisted the assistance of Prott who joined Martinez during the November holiday break. Prott is currently Martinez’s Undergraduate Research and Creative Activities (URCA) assistant where s...
As Seen on Socials: More than 300 SIUE Graduates Recognized During December Pre-Commencement Ceremonies
December 7, 2024, 7:32 AM
As Seen on Socials covers SIUE Stories and Events You Don't Want to Miss!
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville holds its commencement exercises on Dec. 13 and 14. The SIUE social media team is sharing highlights from early graduation celebrations in honor of Gateway, international students, military and veteran, and affinity groups.
The number of students registered for these celebrations are as follows:
- 100 graduates recognized in affinity ceremonies
- 90 graduates recognized in Gatewa...
SIUE Faculty and Research Centers Shine at SIU Technology and Innovation Expo
December 6, 2024, 6:00 PM
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s faculty and research centers shined bright at the 2024 SIU Technology and Innovation Expo (TIE), held Thursday, Dec. 5 at the Dunn-Richmond Economic Development Center at Southern Illinois University Carbondale. The event featured presentations with cutting-edge research and innovation across the SIU System, with notable contributions from SIUE emphasizing leadership in biotechnology and data science advancement.
The annual Expo, organized by the SI...
SIUE History Professors Jeffrey Manuel and Jason Stacy Contribute to Wall Street Journal Story on Changing Economy of Madison County
December 6, 2024, 1:55 PM
Two Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Department of History professors were consulted in the writing of the Wall Street Journal’s article, “America’s Role Reversal: Working-Class Blacks Make Gains While Whites Fall Back.”
Jeffrey Manuel, PhD, and Jason Stacy, PhD, were consulted about the economic and industrial history of the region. The writers of the article also consulted SIUE’s “Madison Historical, The Online Encyclopedia and Digital Archive for Madison County, Illinois” for histo...
Bobby Norfolk, Three-Time Emmy Award Winning Storyteller, Performs at SIUE
December 6, 2024, 8:45 AM
International Storyteller, Educator and Author Brings African American and African Folklore Traditions to Life
With a cast of voices, an assortment of sounds and a body in motion, the award-winning, international storyteller and author Bobby Norfolk masterfully weaved a web of tales, folklore and history around his audience on Tuesday, Dec. 3 at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Lovejoy Library.
Norfolk’s performance kicked off the library’s celebration of holiday traditions fro...
SIUE’s Turkey Trot Starting Line of More Than 1700 Runners Covered by The Edwardsville Intelligencer
December 5, 2024, 4:35 PM
The Edwardsville Intelligencer covered the annual Turkey Trot 5k fundraiser in the recent article “Turkey Trot brings out more than 1,700 runners to SIUE campus.” On Thanksgiving morning, a crowd of runners gathered on Lot F, the starting line on the campus of Southern Illinois University Edwardsville.
After a Kids Fun Run, the 5K began, which benefited the organization Edwardsville Neighbors. According to the organization, the Edwardsville Turkey Trot is one of the largest in the region.
SIUE’s Project Success Program Unveils Student-Inspired Quilt
December 5, 2024, 9:15 AM
Hands, hearts, squares and inspirational, call-to-action messages make up the colorful quilt, created in part, by students in the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville East St. Louis Center’s Project Success Program.
The completed quilt was unveiled to the public on Tuesday, Nov. 26 in the Multipurpose Room on the Wyvetter H. Younge Higher Education Campus (WHYHEC). It will be hung in the SIUE East St. Louis Center Director’s Office on the WHYHEC.
“The students were eager and excited to ...
SIUE joins the Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri ADVANCE HER Leadership Movement with Scholarship Opportunity
December 4, 2024, 12:20 PM
Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri (GSEM) announced a new memorandum of understanding agreement with the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, providing educational opportunities and holistic support for GSEM active girl members. This memorandum of understanding marks the fourth agreement in the past eight months to be included as part of the Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri ADVANCE HER Leadership Movement.
The SIUE Girl Scouts Impact Scholarship will provide $2,500 for GSEM members who enroll...
SIUE Civil Engineering Faculty Host Environmental and Water Resources Engineering Conference
December 2, 2024, 5:57 PM

The environmental and water resources engineering faculty members of the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Civil Engineering Department organized the 2024 Mid-American Environmental Engineering Conference (MAEEC) on October 19 at SIUE. Graduate students and their faculty advisors attended a day-long conference, where students presented their research. The attendees represent six universities in the region: SIUE, Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri University of Science and...
The Alestle Brings Home 33 Awards; SIUE Student Newspaper Wins Across Categories for Reporting, Photography, Design, Web and Podcast
December 2, 2024, 5:03 PM
The Alestle, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s student publication, took home 33 awards from the Associated Collegiate Press (ACP)/College Media Association Convention in New Orleans. Among their numerous awards, The Alestle won the Associated Collegiate Press Best of Show first place trophy for four-year schools with enrollment of 15,000 or less.
The publication and individual staff members won multiple awards for their reporting, print editions, photography, design, website and th...
SIUE School of Engineering Beats Its Own Record of Competition Wins by Topping 2024 IEEE Competition
December 2, 2024, 4:38 PM

The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers’ (IEEE) St. Louis Section Blackbox competition was held on October 26 at Washington University in St. Louis. Participants from Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri University of Science and Technology, and Southern Illinois University Edwardsville School of Engineering (SOE) participated in the competition.
There were two categories in competition: Digital and Analog Circuit Analysis. Students competed in teams of two to analyze a ...
Inspiring Future Educators at SIUE: The Third Annual Future Teacher Conference
December 2, 2024, 12:20 PM
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville hosted its third annual Future Teacher Conference on November 15. This event welcomed nearly 300 high school students aspiring to be teachers. The Future Teacher Conference has grown from 100 attendees in its first year to nearly 300 this year, reflecting the rising interest in educational careers as well as a testament to this event’s successful engagement with student registrants.
Organized by SIUE’s School of Education, Health and Human Behavior (SEH...
SIUE Unveils Indigenous Art Display During Native American/Indigenous Heritage Month
November 30, 2024, 10:20 PM

This Native American/Indigenous Heritage Month, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville unveiled an encased display of indigenous art during the University’s presentation of its Land Acknowledgement. The art, created by alumna Susan Bostwick, MFA, and husband and wife artists Kilan Jacobs (Osage) and Mary Jacobs (Quapaw) is located at the north entrance of Morris University Center (MUC).
On display is Bostwick’s clay doll, a replica of an artifact found during a 2013 archaeological dig at t...
SIUE Makes News with Visits from Legislators for Discussions on Illinois Business and Innovation
November 29, 2024, 5:50 PM
During this fall semester Southern Illinois University Edwardsville has been the location for a number of groundbreaking initiatives and important dialogues involving state and federal officials. News coverage throughout the region has featured these events on both Edwardsville and Alton campuses.
Gubernatorial Tour in Alton
On November 14, Gov. JB Pritzker, along with SIU System President Dan Mahony, PhD, Chancellor James T. Minor, PhD, and several local leaders, were given a construction t...
SIUE Welcomes Dr. Sydney Greenwalt as Director of Counseling Services
November 28, 2024, 12:32 AM
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is proud to announce the appointment of Sydney Greenwalt, PhD, as Director of Counseling Services. Greenwalt begins her role on December 16. Rony Die, Associate Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs and Dean of Students, selected Greenwalt following an extensive national search.
“We are thrilled to welcome Dr. Greenwalt back to SIUE,” said Die. “Her depth of experience, commitment to student success, and vision for supporting and engaging the campus commu...
SIUE Graduate School Presents Research Grants to Outstanding Students
November 26, 2024, 3:26 PM

The awards, valued at up to $500 each, support the research and creative activities of 41 graduate students studying in the College of Arts and Sciences and Schools of Pharmacy, Engineering and Education, Health and Human Behavior.
“SIUE graduate programs are designed to ensure that our graduate students have opportunities to envision and...
International Education Week at SIUE Celebrates Vibrant Cultures of 956 International Students
November 25, 2024, 4:30 PM
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville celebrated International Education Week (IEW) beginning with the Flag Ceremony which opened up the festivities on Monday, Nov. 18. IEW, a joint initiative of the U.S. Department of Education and the U.S. Department of State, aims to observe the benefits of international education and exchange worldwide. IEW supported several additional events, including cultural performances, a showcase on SIUE’s Study Abroad program, international student ally trainin...
SIUE Celebrates its Impressive Economic Impact in the Region
November 22, 2024, 4:35 PM
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Chancellor James T. Minor, PhD, shared financial information that touted the University’s remarkable influence in the Southern Illinois region and St. Louis Metropolitan area, such as the more than $1.3 billion of economic impact that includes the benefits of 12,178 jobs, the generation of $144.4 million in taxes and the alumni power of $516.3 million.
View the story on SIUE's Economic Impact Report.
Minor released the University’s Economic Impact Rep...
Six SIUE Women's Soccer Standouts Tabbed Academic All-District
November 21, 2024, 3:20 PM
Six SIUE women's soccer players have been honored for their work on the field and in the classroom.
Taylor Babb, Calli Chiarelli, Savannah DeFini, Matea Diekema, Grace Ferguson and Mary Fetter have been named to the 2024 Academic All-District® Women's Soccer Teams as selected by College Sports Communicators (CSC). The CSC recognizes the nation's top student-athletes for their combined performances on the field and in the classroom.
The criteria for earning this award included playing 90 perc...
Auto Wash Grand Opening; a Testament to Entrepreneurial Spirit and SIUE SBDC Support
November 21, 2024, 1:39 PM
Nick Deiters, an entrepreneur, and client of the Illinois Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, is thrilled to announce the grand opening of his new auto car wash business. With the invaluable support and guidance of the SBDC, Deiters has successfully turned his entrepreneurial dream into reality. The car wash opened its doors to the community this November.
Deiters’ journey with the SBDC began five months ago, inspired by a friend who had previo...
SIUE Tops Illinois Public Institutions in Graduation Success Rates
November 21, 2024, 12:12 PM
SIUE is once again Illinois’ top public institution in graduating student-athletes and is tied for second nationally among public schools, according to the Graduation Success Report published Wednesday by the NCAA.
Seven SIUE programs earned a perfect score of 100 in the latest Graduation Success Rate (GSR) figures, with baseball, golf, men’s cross country/track, women’s soccer, softball, tennis and volleyball each earning a perfect score.
The GSR for SIUE student-athletes in the 2014-2017 c...
Miriam Roccia Named Vice Chancellor of Student Affairs at SIUE
November 21, 2024, 11:50 AM
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Chancellor James T. Minor, PhD, has named Miriam Roccia, MPA, as Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs. Roccia’s appointment is effective November 25, 2024. Roccia has served as Interim Vice Chancellor of Student Affairs since December 2022, navigating the complexities of post-COVID challenges while reinforcing the University’s focus on student success.
“Miriam’s unwavering commitment to student success and well-being make her the ideal leader for this im...
More than $40k in Community Dental Care Provided to Veterans from SIU School of Dental Medicine
November 20, 2024, 2:40 PM
Southern Illinois University School of Dental Medicine (SIU SDM) proudly supported 84 veterans last week with their annual Veterans Dental Care Day, which offered free services provided to local area veterans on Thursday, Nov. 14. Dental care included cleanings, fillings, extractions and imaging, free of charge. According to Katie Kosten, DMD, director of Community Dentistry in the SIU SDM, the total value of community care was $43,479.
As the patients filed in, many began sharing stories with ...
SIUE Students Destiony Phillips and Ashley Wahome Receive St. Louis American’s Donald M. Suggs Scholarships
November 20, 2024, 12:35 PM
Phillips and Wahome Welcomed Monetary Awards for the Fall 2024 Semester
For mother of three, full-time nurse and student Destiony Phillips, time and money can sometimes be in short commodity. That is why the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville senior was thrilled when she was awarded a Donald M. Suggs Scholarship.
Phillips, who is majoring in nursing, was one of two SIUE students to receive a scholarship from The St. Louis American newspaper’s 501 (c)3, the St. Louis American Foundati...
SIUE Alumna Kimberly Gray Reflects Journey to Chief Merchant at Schnucks
November 19, 2024, 4:15 PM
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s very own alumna Kimberly Gray (‘94), a rising star in the grocery retail sector, has recently been hired as Chief Merchant at Schnucks. Gray brings more than 20 years of leadership and experience to the retail powerhouse. She has already begun leading efforts to improve customer experience.
Gray’s career began when she graduated from SIUE in 1994 with a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration and Management. She has held leadership positions at ma...
Golden Goal Gives Cougars OVC Title, 25th NCAA Bid
November 19, 2024, 11:30 AM
SIUE men's soccer secured its second consecutive Ohio Valley Conference Tournament Title and the league's automatic NCAA bid after defeating Houston Christian 3-2 in two overtimes Saturday at Korte Stadium.
The Cougars will make their 25th NCAA Tournament appearance and their 17th Division I appearance. It is the first time since 2005 and 2006 that SIUE has made consecutive appearances in the NCAA Tournament.
SIUE will learn its first-round opponent and game location during the NCAA selectio...
SIUE Professor Directs Michael Brown Film to Debut at St. Louis International Film Festival
November 15, 2024, 7:57 AM
The world premiere of the film “TEN YEARS – Michael Brown, the Ferguson Uprising and The Impact on a Generation” by Southern Illinois University Edwardsville professor Geovonday Jones will screen at the St. Louis International Film Festival (SLIFF) on Sunday, Nov. 17 at 4 p.m. Jones, MFA, is an assistant professor of performance in the Department of Theater and Dance. He joins six filmmakers who created a series of short films centered on the 2014 death of Michael Brown at the hands of police.
SIUE Theater and Dance Presents "Dance in Concert"
November 14, 2024, 11:00 AM
Explore the Spectrum of Dance: A Celebration of Choreographic Expression
The Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Department of Theater and Dance is thrilled to announce its upcoming production, "Dance in Concert," under the artistic direction of Kristin Best Kinscherff, associate professor and head of dance. Performances will take place in Dunham Hall on the SIUE campus from Thursday, Nov. 14-Saturday, Nov. 16 at 7 p.m., with a special matinee performance at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 16, t...
SIUE's Applied Health Dept. Hosts Cultural Responsiveness Expert
November 12, 2024, 3:02 PM
On Friday, November 8, 2024, Kia Noelle Johnson, PhD, CCC-SLP, visited Southern Illinois University Edwardsville to present “Get Your House in Order: Strengthening Cultural Responsiveness through DEI” to program students, faculty, and staff in the speech-language pathology and audiology professions.
Johnson is Director of The University of Texas at Austin’s Arthur M. Blank Center for Stuttering Education and Research – Atlanta Satellite, a clinical research institute with the mission to change...
SIUE School of Engineering Dedicates Classroom in Honor of The Goley Companies
November 11, 2024, 2:00 PM
Donors Are Members of Generational Family Insulation Business and Mentors of SIUE Construction Management Students
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s School of Engineering (SOE) held a room dedication and unveiling in honor of The Goley Companies. The family-owned company donated a $110,000 endowed gift to mark the company's 50th anniversary. SOE students are often employed by the company during their first or second year of academic instruction in the construction management program. ...
Dr. Timothy Lewis is New Director of the Black Studies Program at SIUE
November 11, 2024, 1:50 PM
The Effects of Black Studies Can Be Felt, Seen Worldwide
The rich, vast and multifaceted aspects of Black scholarship should be taught, investigated and celebrated inside and outside of the classroom, according to Timothy E. Lewis, PhD, the new Director of Black Studies at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville.
“I want to take Black Studies out of the classroom, making it the premier unit on campus for implicit Black education, including documentary screenings, symposiums, historical ce...
Former Serviceman Bill Schnarr Battles for Vets through SIUE’s Veterans Upward Bound Program
November 11, 2024, 7:50 AM
Bill Schnarr Takes Personal Struggles and Adapts them to Assist Vets
Coming from a family tradition of military service, outfitted in a soldier’s work ethic of tenacity and grit, and armed with a personal duty to support veterans, William “Bill” Schnarr is providing assistance for vets through Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Veterans Upward Bound (VUB).
“I want to be in the trenches, helping veterans with their lives,” said Schnarr, VUB outreach coordinator and U.S. Army veteran....
SIU System Comes Together for a Unique Evening of Connection and Creativity
November 8, 2024, 7:10 PM

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, Southern Illinois University (SIU) School of Medicine and SIU Carbondale alumni and friends joined SIU System President Dan Mahony, PhD, and Chancellors Austin A. Lane, EdD, and James T. Minor, PhD, for an evening at Third Degree Glass Factory in St. Louis, Mo.
“It was a great evening of connection and creativity, bringing together alumni and friends from SIUE, SIUC, and the School of Medicine. More than just a reception, it showcased the strength of...
Men's Soccer Claims Three Major OVC Awards
November 8, 2024, 3:30 PM
Following a second consecutive Ohio Valley Conference Regular Season title, SIUE men's soccer has been awarded with three major postseason awards and seven total selections to All-OVC teams.
Goalkeeper Rob Gjelaj was selected as the OVC Goalkeeper of the Year, Yasha Schaerer was named Midfielder of the Year and Head Coach Cale Wassermann was tabbed as the OVC Coach of the Year for the second straight season.
Gjelaj and Schaerer were joined on the All-OVC First Team by Nic Muench. Nacho Abea...
From Service to Startup: SIUE SBDC Veteran Launches 1-800-STRIPER
November 8, 2024, 2:35 PM

Michael (Mike) Slaton, a client of the Illinois Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at SIUE, is the founder of a new business, a 1-800-STRIPER franchise, preparing to launch and serve the St. Louis Metro East area. This franchise offers professional services like parking lot striping, sports court markings, and more. Slaton, an active military member, dreams of building a successful business that will create jobs and positively impact the local community.
Slaton’s entrepreneurial journey...
Alex Eickhoff Earns October Golfer of the Month Honors
November 8, 2024, 2:30 PM
For the second month in a row, SIUE has a Golfer of the Month in the Ohio Valley Conference. Alex Eickhoff has earned co-Golfer of the Month honors for October.
Eickhoff played in a pair of tournaments in October. He finished seventh at the Grier Jones Shocker Invitational while leading SIUE with a 215 (-1). Eickhoff led the Cougars again at Little Rock's Everett Buick GMC Classic, where he finished 11th of 92 golfers at 213 (-3). Four of Eickhoff's six rounds were under par.
Southern Indian...
SIUE's Davis Named MAC West Division Wrestler of the Week
November 6, 2024, 2:30 PM
SIUE freshman Drew Davis has been named the Mid-American Conference West Division Wrestler of the Week.
The 125-pounder opened his collegiate career with a victory over a nationally-ranked wrestler, defeating No. 13 ranked Illinois' No. 17-ranked Ramazan Attasauov 8-5 at 125 pounds. His winning move was a takedown as time was about to expire in the third period.
The East Division Wrestler of the Week was Lock Haven's Wyatt Henson.
The Cougars return to action Saturday at the Tiger Style Invit...
SIUE East St. Louis Charter High School Enjoy Weeklong Homecoming Festivities
November 6, 2024, 12:30 PM
Black Greek Step Show, a Highlight during CHS Homecoming 2024 Activities
A week of excitement, high spirts and friendly competition was punctuated with foot-stomping, explosive energy during Homecoming 2024 activities for students at the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville East St. Louis Charter High School (CHS).
The school began its festivities on Friday, Oct. 25 with sports activities, where rounds of basketball were played and former and current CHS track, and basketball players ...
Listen to SIUE Basketball on the SIUE Cougar Network
November 6, 2024, 11:30 AM
There's a new way to follow SIUE men' and women's basketball on the road.
Beginning with SIUE men's basketball's game at Indiana Wednesday night, Cougar fans can tune into road games by way of Mixlr.com. All SIUE men's and women's road games will stream live at siue-cougars.mixlr.com.
Fans are able to access the SIUE Cougar Network online or by downloading the mixlr app from the Apple Store or the Google Play Store. Once the app is downloaded, fans can search for SIUE Cougar Network.
Cougar b...
SIUE’s Department of Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineering Marks 35 Years of Innovation and Community
November 1, 2024, 4:30 PM
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Department of Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineering celebrated its 35th anniversary on Thursday, Oct. 24 with a memorable gathering of alumni, faculty, students and supporters. Held in the School of Engineering’s (SOE) Enterprise Holdings Foundation Atrium, the event honored the department’s legacy, recognized achievements and cast an optimistic future in engineering education and innovation. The atrium housed a festive spray of cocktail tables alo...
Landmark Civil Rights Legislation, the U.S. 2024 Presidential Election and Déjà vu – the SIU System Hosts a Discussion at SIUE
November 1, 2024, 3:55 PM
SIUE Faculty Members Talk of Civil Rights Future Needs, Framing it by Former Deeds
The ebb and flow of political ramifications due to racial and economic equity gains following 1964 Landmark Civil Rights legislation, inform the need for ongoing, diligent work for civil liberties, as the country braces for the 2024 Presidential Election.
The above view was held by four Southern Illinois University Edwardsville faculty members who made up the panel during Southern Illinois University (SIU) Sy...
SIUE’s 2024 Metro East Start-Up Challenge Winner Announced
November 1, 2024, 3:44 PM
November 1, 2024 The Illinois SBDC for the Metro East at SIUE announces the winners of its 11th Annual Metro East Startup Challenge. The 2024 business plan competition attracted around 35 entrepreneurs to compete for a portion of a $28,000 prize package.
Moxie Pelvic Health and Wellness, of Maryville was awarded the first-place prize of $10,000. Dr. Amber D. Da Gama Rose founded Moxie Pelvic Health and Wellness in October 2023 to offer pelvic floor physical therapy to local women, men and child...
Cougars Wrap Up Second Consecutive OVC Regular Season Title
November 1, 2024, 3:30 PM
SIUE men's soccer claimed its second consecutive Ohio Valley Conference regular season championship with a 2-1 come-from-behind win at Southern Indiana Thursday.
The Cougars' win coupled with a tie by Houston Christian at Liberty secured the title, the number one seed and a first-round bye in the OVC Tournament which begins Nov. 10 in Edwardsville.
SIUE scored a pair of second-half goals to overcome a 1-0 halftime deficit. The win was the 49th for Head Coach Cale Wassermann at SIUE, moving h...
SIUE Brings Nearly 500 to Campus for First of Two Fall Preview SIUE Events
November 1, 2024, 2:00 PM
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville welcomed nearly 500 prospective students and guests to campus on Saturday, Oct. 26 for Preview SIUE. A second Preview SIUE event is scheduled for Monday, Nov. 11.
The day-long program, coordinated by the Office of Undergraduate Admissions, gave high school students, transfer students and their guests the opportunity to experience life as a student at SIUE. Attendees had the chance to explore the full spectrum of academic programming, student-life oppo...
The Sights and Sounds of Halloween: SIUE Cougar-style!
November 1, 2024, 11:00 AM

Hundreds of SIUE Cougars were on the prowl on the haunted streets of downtown Edwardsville. A joyous time was had by all during the annual Halloween Parade!
Watch the spooky sights and sounds as SIUE ghouls and goblins take over Main St. for a night of family fun. #RollCougs
Photos by Howard Ash. Video by Bikash Pokharel.
Celebrating Excellence: SIUE Honors 2025 Alumni Hall of Fame Inductees Alongside Athletics
October 31, 2024, 4:00 PM
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville has announced the 2025 Alumni Hall of Fame inductees, honoring distinguished alumni who have made exceptional contributions in their careers, communities and to the University. This year’s Alumni Association honorees are Brian J. Henry, Charles O. Myer, Christopher Larsen, DMD, Jonathan Fowler, Jacquelyn Clement, PhD, FNP, RN, and posthumous inductee Karen Morris Watkins.
The Alumni Hall of Fame recognizes graduates who exemplify leadership, character...
22 Companies Invest in SIUE’s Surveying and Geomatics Program
October 31, 2024, 11:10 AM

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s surveying and geomatics program has raised $520,000 to market their program to high school students. The four-year bachelor’s program is new to SIUE and is a collaboration between the School of Engineering (SOE) and the Department of Geography and Geographic Information Sciences.
This program has a strong advisory board comprised of corporate and professional leaders in the field. The degree program is the only one of its kind within 300 miles of t...
SIUE School of Nursing and WE CARE Clinic Help Host Free Health Fair in East St. Louis
October 31, 2024, 10:00 AM
SIUE Joins Community Groups to Provide Screenings, Education, Food and Clothing
Metro East residents were grateful for the free health screenings, clothing, haircuts and more provided at the first Fall Community Health Festival on Saturday, Oct. 26 at the Alpha Complex in East St. Louis. Approximately 200 people participated.
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s School of Nursing (SON), along with its WE CARE Clinic in East St. Louis, collaborated with the Metro East St. Louis Commu...
Opening of Bike Trail Offers Scenic New Entrance to SIUE Campus
October 29, 2024, 4:24 PM
Madison County Transit (MCT) held a ribbon-cutting ceremony the morning of October 29 on the newly opened MCT Yellowhammer Connector, a picturesque bike path, bridging the gap between the scenic MCT Trails and the campus of Southern Illinois University Edwardsville.
Watch Chancellor James T. Minor bicycle the new pathway.
“Madison County is one of the most bikeable, walkable places in the Midwest,” said SJ Morrison, an alumnus ('02) and Managing Director of Madison County Transit. “It's [MCT Y...
Jacob Bilyeu Wins Jack Blake Award
October 28, 2024, 4:40 PM
SIUE men's soccer graduate forward Jacob Bilyeu was named as the newest recipient of the prestigious Jack Blake Award.
Bilyeu is the 25th recipient of the award, named for SIUE Hall of Famer Jack Blake. Leading into the regular season home finale, Bilyeu has appeared in all 14 games, making four starts this season.
Despite a rash of injuries and other setbacks during his career, Bilyeu has endured to make 74 career appearances over parts of six seasons for the Cougars. By season's end Bilyeu w...
Meridian Society Lights Up the Evening with the Department of Music
October 28, 2024, 4:15 PM
The Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Meridian Society partnered with the Department of Music for “There Will Be Light,” a performance and reception featuring SIUE’s Choral Union, Treble Choir and Concert Chorale.
The evening program began after The Meridian Society, an auxiliary organization of the SIUE Foundation promoting women’s leadership and community-based projects, hosted a reception in the lobby of the Dunham Hall Theater before the concert. The concert took place in the Dunh...
SIUE School of Nursing’s Completion Rates and Affordability Top Best Online Nurse Practitioner Programs in Illinois List
October 24, 2024, 10:00 AM
The nursing advocacy organization RegisteredNursing.org released its 2025 Rankings of the Best Online Nurse Practitioner Programs in Illinois and Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s School of Nursing (SON) took second place.
The web platform's rankings act as a guide for subscribing nurse practitioners to discover the top online programs in the state. Programs offered in Illinois are surveyed based on key factors like completion rates, affordability, institutional reputation, program v...
SIU System’s Conversation of Understanding, held at SIUE, to Discuss Landmark Civil Rights Legislation and 2024 Presidential Election
October 24, 2024, 8:45 AM
“Delivering on Promises: The Legacy of the Civil Rights Act and Economic Opportunity Act of 1964, and the 2024 Presidential Election” will be the next topic of discussion for the Southern Illinois University (SIU) System’s Conversation of Understanding (COU), scheduled from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 30 in the Morris University Center’s Legacy Room at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville.
To attend virtually, visit the SIU System YouTube Channel.
In part, the discussion will celebra...
SIU SDM Faculty and Families Celebrate New Dental Students at White Coat Ceremony
October 21, 2024, 10:38 PM
On Friday, October 18, Southern Illinois University School of Dental Medicine (SIU SDM) recognized the progression of 51 first-year students (Class of 2028) and seven international advanced placement program students (IAPP, Class of 2026) to the role of student practitioners at the traditional White Coat Ceremony. In attendance to honor the dental students were Chancellor James T. Minor, PhD, Saulius Drukteinis, DMD, MS, PhD, Dean of SIU SDM, Denise Cobb, PhD, Provost and Vice Chancellor for A...
Little Rock Nine Member and SIUE Alumna, Thelma Mothershed Wair, Dies at the Age of 83
October 21, 2024, 3:35 PM
SIUE Alumna Spent her Life Championing Diversity Efforts
Thelma Watershed Wair, one of the historical Little Rock Nine who integrated an Arkansas high school in 1957 amidst an angry mob of white separationist and who later graduated from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, has died. She was 83.
Wair’s sister, Grace Davis, confirmed to The Associated Press that Wair died Saturday at a hospital in Little Rock from complications of multiple sclerosis.
Wair’s history-making story began ...
SIUE’s Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineering Department Celebrates 35th Anniversary
October 21, 2024, 1:16 PM

The Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineering Department is preparing for its 35th anniversary celebration. This anniversary is not just a celebration but a chance to reflect on the department’s achievements since its inception in 1989. The event will be held in the Enterprise Holdings Foundation Atrium in the Engineering Building on October 24, from 5 to 8 p.m.
Chris Gordon, PhD, Associate Dean in the School of Engineering at SIUE stated, “This is an ...
With Support from SIUE SBDC, Embody Balance Entrepreneur Brings Holistic Health and Wellness to Edwardsville
October 21, 2024, 12:52 PM
Ashley Baugh, entrepreneur and client of the Illinois Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, has successfully turned her lifelong dream into reality by launching Embody Balance this past June. With more than 20 years of experience as a holistic health practitioner and licensed massage therapist, Baugh has now created a unique business that blends her expertise in trauma-informed wellness education & somatic mental health therapy.
Baugh's journe...
Regional and National News Coverage this Fall Semester Features SIUE Faculty and Chancellor James T. Minor
October 17, 2024, 6:53 PM
Chancellor James T. Minor, PhD, and several faculty members of Southern Illinois University Edwardsville have contributed to both regional and national news coverage this fall semester on multiple fronts.
Mina Sumita, PhD, associate professor of biochemistry and her chemist counterpart Mohtashim Shamsi, PhD, PDF, associate professor at Southern Illinois University Carbondale, were featured in the St. Louis Business Journal article, “SIU chemists collaborate across campuses, win grant.” The te...
MoneyGeek Features Jie Ying, PhD, as Finance Expert
October 17, 2024, 5:33 PM
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Jie Ying, PhD, assistant professor in the SIUE School of Business, provided expert commentary on two articles in a recent edition of MoneyGeek, the online personal finance publication.
For the first article, Ying offered alternatives in car rentals in the article Expert Insight on Rental Cars and Insurance. In the second article, Experts' Insights on Fixed-Income Investing, Ying explained fixed-income securities for investors.
“For example, retirees ...
Break the Silence and Cover the Cruiser Raises Awareness of Domestic Violence and Substance Abuse
October 17, 2024, 5:00 PM
The Southern Illinois University Edwardsville community gathered Wednesday, Oct. 16, to participate in Break the Silence, an initiative recognizing Domestic Violence and Substance Abuse Awareness Month. Hosted by the Office of Equal Opportunity, Access & Title IX Coordination in partnership with the SIUE Police Department and the Department of Social Work, the second annual event fostered discussion and raised awareness around the critical issues of sexual assault and partner violence.
In close...
SIUE’s Commitment as Designated Teach-out Institution for Fontbonne Students Leads Regional News Coverage
October 17, 2024, 2:10 PM
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville student Darren Luchetti, a recent Fontbonne transfer student studying applied mathematics, and the University’s transfer program were recently featured on Fox 2 News St. Louis. KMOV First Alert 4 also provided coverage of the program. The news broadcasts shared SIUE’s commitment as a designated teach-out institution for Fontbonne students who earlier this year learned of their college closing date summer 2025.
As Fox 2 reporter Jeff Bernthal noted, SIUE...
Rodriguez and Silvey Receive OVC Preseason Honors
October 17, 2024, 1:00 PM
Graduate guard KK Rodriguez and junior Macy Silvey have earned Preseason All-Ohio Valley Conference honors and SIUE women's basketball has been picked to finish eighth in the league. The OVC released a full announcement earlier this morning. The OVC will be holding a full media day online October 17.
Last season, Silvey tied for sixth in the Ohio Valley Conference averaging 1.9 three-pointers made per game. She moved into 13thall-time at SIUE with 98 three-pointers and led the charge scoring ...
SIU School of Dental Medicine’s Give Kids a Smile Day Brightens 190 Smiles on Little Faces
October 16, 2024, 3:30 PM
School Provided $113,530 of Free Dentistry to Alton-area Children
The Southern Illinois University (SIU) School of Dental Medicine (SDM) in Alton once again opened its doors to the community on Monday, Oct. 14, for its annual Give Kids a Smile Day (GKAS) clinic, offering free dental care to children in need over the October school holiday. The clinic served 190 children, 40 more than last year, and provided $113,530 worth of dentistry to the community, according to Katie Kosten, DMD, director o...
Fontbonne Students Transition to SIUE: New Beginnings and Opportunities
October 16, 2024, 11:00 AM
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is stepping up to support students from Fontbonne University as they navigate the transition following the announcement of Fontbonne’s closure after the summer 2025 term. SIUE is waiving the $40 application fee and offering a 50% tuition discount for up to six semesters for former Fontbonne students in good academic standing, starting in the Fall 2024 semester.
James Monahan, Director of Graduate and International Admissions, discussed SIUE’s efforts to...
Buffalo Dialogue Brings Discussion of Survival to SIUE Campus
October 15, 2024, 4:29 PM
On Friday, October 11, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville hosted a public dialogue that explored the 2014 commitment signed by more than 60 First Nation North American Tribes titled The Buffalo: A Treaty of Cooperation Renewal and Restoration. Featured guests Roxann Smith, M.Ed. and Jonny BearCub Stiffarm, JD, of the Assiniboine and Sioux Tribes of the Fort Peck Indian Reservation, and Leroy Little Bear, JD of Kainai Nation, Blackfoot Confederacy in Alberta, shared with a roomful of atten...
SIUE Winter Session Registration Opens Oct. 28
October 14, 2024, 10:15 AM

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s online Winter Session enables current and visiting students to continue their path toward graduation by enrolling for one of the many accelerated, three-week courses taught entirely online.
Registration for Winter Session opens Monday, Oct. 28. Classes begin on Monday, Dec. 16, and will conclude on Jan. 5, 2025. Due to the accelerated timeline, students are expected to dedicate significant time to their coursework each day and to limit themselves...
SIUE School of Engineering’s Hurricane Simulation Offers Demo of 150mph Winds on Fox 2 News
October 10, 2024, 7:43 PM
Fox 2 News meteorologist Haley Fitzpatrick visited Southern Illinois University Edwardsville prior to Hurricane Milton’s Florida landfall to film simulated high winds manufactured by the School of Engineering’s wind tunnel.
Fitzpatrick interviewed Michael Denn, PhD, instructor of Mechanical Mechatronics Engineering, and Alan Black, PhD, associate professor in SIUE’s Department of Geography and GIS.
“It’s [the wind tunnel] powered by a 300-horsepower variable speed motor and that provides a ran...
SIUE’s Paul Rose Featured as Expert in WalletHub’s Credit Cards Comparison Guide
October 10, 2024, 4:50 PM
Paul Rose, PhD, professor of psychology and associate dean in the School of Education, Health and Human Behavior at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, recently lent his expertise to WalletHub’s Credit Cards Comparison guide. Rose provided insights on how consumers can make smarter decisions when evaluating credit card options.
Rose’s responses to WalletHub’s questions emphasized the importance of understanding personal spending and lifestyle habits when selecting a card.
“People someti...
An Evening of Harmony: Meridian Society Celebrates Music, Community and Light
October 10, 2024, 4:00 PM
The Meridian Society invites the community to “An Evening of Harmony: There Will Be Light,” an inaugural choral concert celebrating the power of music and the spirit of giving. The event will be held on Tuesday, Oct. 22, in the Dunham Hall Theater, starting with a cocktail and networking reception at 6:30 p.m., followed by the choral concert featuring the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Choral Union, Treble Choir and Concert Chorale at 7:30 p.m.
The Meridian Society, a women’s phila...
Gibson Earns Weekly Honor from the OVC
October 10, 2024, 3:40 PM
SIUE graduate student Wes Gibson (Morton, Illinois) has earned recognition as the Ohio Valley Conference men's soccer Defensive Player of the Week after helping SIUE to a pair of wins.
Gibson anchored a defense which picked up two more shutout of the year. Gibson played all but eight minutes, keeping Eastern Illinois and Southern Indiana off the scoresheet despite 20 total shots for the week.
The Defender also contributed to the offense, scoring his first career goal Thursday against EIU.
T...
SIUE Concert Jazz Band Presents: Ritmo y Jazz - A Celebration of Latin Music Featuring Percussionist Matthew Henry
October 10, 2024, 2:28 PM
The Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Concert Jazz Band is thrilled to announce its upcoming concert, “Ritmo y Jazz: A Celebration of Latin Music,” featuring accomplished percussionist Matt Henry. The performance will take place on Tuesday, October 15 at 7:30 p.m. in Dunham Hall Theater.
The concert set pays homage to the rich traditions of Latin music, seamlessly blending jazz influences with infectious rhythms. Under the direction of Garrett Schmidt, associate professor of Jazz Studie...
Making Student Success and College Access Commonplace was a Refrain at Southern Illinois University System’s Equity Symposium
October 10, 2024, 11:55 AM
The need to amplify and listen to student voices was one of the most critical points of the third annual Illinois Higher Education Equity Symposium, according to Jessica C. Harris, PhD, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Vice Chancellor for Anti-racism, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.
Harris was a panelist at the Southern Illinois University (SIU) System’s conference, “Gathering and Strengthening Historically Underrepresented Students,” held October 3-4 in Carbondale. Also on progr...
2024-25 SIUE Athletics Hall of Fame Class Announced
October 9, 2024, 3:00 PM
Four individuals and one team, representing five different sports will make up the 18th SIUE Athletics Hall of Fame class. They will be inducted Friday, Jan. 10 in a joint ceremony with the SIUE Alumni Hall of Fame honorees. More details about the event will be released in the coming weeks.
This year's honorees include Darin Hendrickson (baseball), Mia Smith (women's basketball and softball), Steve Stearns (wrestling), Andrea (Voss) Toennies (volleyball) and the 2001 men's soccer team.
"We'r...
You Belong Here: SIUE Military and Veteran Services Offers Personalized Support
October 9, 2024, 10:50 AM
At Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, military-affiliated students are met with a comprehensive support system designed to ensure they thrive academically and personally. Whether transitioning from military life to the classroom or balancing family and studies, SIUE Military and Veteran Services (MAVS) stands ready to offer personalized assistance.
"We start assisting students before they even submit their admissions application," said Telisha Reinhardt, assistant director of MAVS. "We ...
Former Members of Congress Share Their Story with SIUE Students in Effort to Encourage Next Generation of Leaders
October 8, 2024, 4:29 PM
Audience members in attendance for the October 7 public forum, Congress to Campus at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, included everyone from constituents to SIUE Chancellor James T. Minor, PhD, Southern Illinois University System President Dan Mahony, PhD, and esteemed members of SIUE student government. Organized by Former Members of Congress (FMC), former U.S. Reps. Sam Coppersmith (D-AZ) and John M. Shimkus (R-IL) wrapped a day-long campus visit of classroom discussions and a lunch ...
Scenes from SIUE Homecoming & Family Weekend 2024
October 8, 2024, 2:33 PM
Our cameras were everywhere during SIUE Homecoming & Family Weekend 2024. Captured having a great time: a nation of Cougars!
Tune into our YouTube channel for a recap.
Roll Cougs!
Photos by Howard Ash. Video by Bikash Pokharel.
Kaufmann Takes Home Golfer of the Month Honors from the OVC
October 8, 2024, 2:00 PM
After taking home weekly honors in each of the first three weeks of the golf season, SIUE junior Brady Kaufmann has been named the Ohio Valley Conference men's Golfer of the Month for September.
The award is the first monthly award of the year, and the first of Kaufmann's career.
In three tournaments in September, Kaufmann earned an Individual Medalist honor, and collected two other runner-up finishes. He has an individual record of 303-2 this season.
The Jacksonville, Illinois, native has ...
SIUE Collaboration on Miles Davis Exhibit Hits High Note
October 7, 2024, 5:15 PM

In the final week of Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s public programming in collaboration with the Smithsonian Community Curation 2024: St. Louis event series, attendees were treated to an SIUE community engagement project, the “Miles Davis: Modes and Modalities, 1935-1990” exhibit at the St. Clair County Historical Society (STCCHS).
“The aim of this exhibit is to explore Miles’ life and work in light of the influences of local roots and significant people, as well as through th...
The Buffalo Treaty: Indigenous Knowledge and Sustainability Collaboration Returns to SIUE
October 7, 2024, 12:49 PM
Five area institutions collaborate to dialogue with Native American and Native Canadian specialists on the Buffalo Treaty, habitat restoration, food security, economics, sovereignty, and culture
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville hosts its second Indigenous Knowledge and Sustainability forum on campus and throughout the City of St. Louis with a focus on the Buffalo Treaty. Collaborators from the Harris World Ecology Center at UMSL, the Saint Louis Zoo, Missouri Botanical Garden, the Bud...
Experience Life as a Cougar at Fall Preview SIUE Days
October 7, 2024, 11:00 AM
The Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Office of Undergraduate Admissions invites prospective students—including high school and transfer students—to take advantage of one of two Preview SIUE events.
The day-long programs, slated to take place on Saturday, Oct. 26 and Monday, Nov. 11, will provide attendees the chance to explore SIUE’s array of academic programming, student life opportunities and student support services. Preview SIUE events are tailored as an open house and provide info...
Mont Everett “Flea” Bodine IV; 1966-2024; Was Longtime MUC Bookstore Retail Associate
October 4, 2024, 3:25 PM
Mont Everett “Flea” Bodine IV, of Alton, died Tuesday, Oct. 1. He was 58.
Bodine attended SIUE in his younger years. He began working at SIUE in the Morris University Center Bookstore on Sept. 3, 2002, and was employed as a retail associate until his death.
Visitation will be from 3-6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 5 at Gent Funeral Home, 2409 State St. in Alton. The Rev. John Pawloski will officiate. A memorial service will be held immediately following at 6 p.m. at the funeral home.
Memorials may b...
SIUE and Germany University Partner to Offer Civil Engineering Double Degree Program
October 4, 2024, 1:55 PM
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is proud to be part of a paired double degree program that makes for an educational opportunity and cultural exchange that spans two countries.
SIUE and the Hochschule Mainz- University of Applied Sciences of Germany (HS-Mainz) are in partnership to both offer civil engineering degrees, according to Nader Panahshahi, PhD, professor and chair of the SIUE Department of Civil Engineering.
“SIUE students can earn a second bachelor’s in civil engineering ...
RESCHEDULED: SIUE’s WSIE Music Series Closes Out Oct. 6
October 3, 2024, 2:00 PM
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s WSIE 88.7 will wrap up its 2nd Annual WSIE Music Series with Deacon Dan: A Tribute to Steely Dan from 4-6 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 6 at the Old Herald Brewery and Distillery in Collinsville.
The 2024 WSIE series closeout was rescheduled from Sept. 28 due to weather conditions.
The series has provided great entertainment for the community since April 2023, featuring live, local talent with great blends of blues, easy R&B and a little rock and roll. Ther...
SIU Carbondale and SIU Edwardsville Receive 2024 Higher Education Excellence in Diversity Award
October 3, 2024, 12:05 PM
The SIU System is pleased to announce that both SIU Carbondale and SIU Edwardsville are the recipients of the 2024 Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award from Insight Into Diversity magazine, the oldest and largest diversity-focused publication in higher education.
“The SIU System is very committed to making progress with our work in anti-racism, diversity, equity and inclusion (ADEI),” said SIU System President Dan Mahony. “We are proud to have ADEI teams working hard in the SIU...
Southern Illinois Builders Association and Southern Illinois Construction Advancement Program Donate $18K to SIUE to Enhance Construction Education
October 2, 2024, 1:55 PM

An $18,395 gift from the Southern Illinois Builders Association (SIBA) and the Southern Illinois Construction Advancement Program (SICAP) has been donated to the Department of Construction at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s School of Engineering. This contribution is set to make a difference in the way the Department of Construction can provide education to its students.
Donna Richter, Executive Director of both SIBA and SICAP, announced this generous donation in the School of E...
SIUE Student-Athletes Keep 3.0 GPA Streak Alive
October 2, 2024, 1:38 PM

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville student-athletes recorded a 3.259 GPA in the 2024 spring semester. The cumulative 3.0 GPA stretches the streak to 36 straight semesters in which student-athletes have posted a 3.0 GPA or better. The women's athletic programs recorded a 3.427 GPA for the 2023-2024 school year with the women's tennis team contributing the highest GPA for women's athletics with a 3.775.
The men's athletic programs completed the school year with a 3.148 GPA. The men's go...
Former U.S. Reps. Sam Coppersmith and John M. Shimkus Visit Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
October 2, 2024, 11:00 AM
As talking heads bloviate about bipartisanship and educate our kids about civics, the organization Former Members of Congress (FMC) has walked the walk for more than 40 years, through the landmark “Congress to Campus” program. Now, FMC, brings a team of former members to Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. Former U.S. Reps. Sam Coppersmith (D-AZ) and John M. Shimkus (R-IL) represent more than 20 years of combined legislative experience and will speak with students in classes from October ...
Illinois Regional College Fair Returns to SIUE on Oct. 28
October 2, 2024, 11:00 AM
High school students, transfer students and their guests are invited to explore the next steps in their academic career as Southern Illinois University Edwardsville hosts the Illinois Regional College Fair (IRCF) from 6-7:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 28, in the Morris University Center on the Edwardsville campus.
The event, sponsored by the Illinois Association for College Admission Counseling and in conjunction with SIUE, allows prospective students to meet with representatives from in-state and out o...
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Reaches Construction Milestone on New Health Science Building
October 1, 2024, 1:50 PM
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE) leadership, the Illinois Capital Development Board (CDB), design-build firms Clayco + Poettker, and city and state officials gathered this morning to celebrate a significant construction milestone. A “final pour” ceremony marked the last structural concrete pour on the new $105 million health science building at the SIUE campus.
During the event, attendees toured the 176,000 square foot building that will accommodate the School of Pharmacy and Sc...
SIUE Series with Smithsonian’s Smith Center Wraps with “Re-discovering & Preserving Local Black History”
September 30, 2024, 1:50 PM
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s month-long series of community curation wraps with a special presentation from award-winning Illinois historian Charlotte E. Johnson. Mrs. Johnson has spent more than 50 years collecting, researching, and documenting local history, which has resulted in numerous family revelations, museum holdings and exhibits, presentations and listings on both National Park Service’s National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom and the National Register of Histo...