At its regularly scheduled meeting Thursday, Dec. 2, the Southern Illinois University Board of Trustees (BOT) approved the appointment of Duane Douglas, DMD, as interim dean of the SIU School of Dental Medicine (SDM).
A national search for the next dean of the SIU SDM is underway. Douglas will serve as the SDM’s senior leader, effective Jan. 1, 2022 through June 30, 2022, or until a permanent dean is identified through the national search and can begin serving.
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Arts & Issues series will present Opera Edwardsville at Dunham Hall at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 18 in the Dunham Hall Theater on the Edwardsville campus. Opera Edwardsville is the first local organization invited onto the series, which has welcomed illustrious speakers and artists including Maya Angelou, Ken Burns, George Winston and more.
“We are thrilled to be invited to perform as part of the SIUE Arts & Issues serie...
Southern Illinois University President Dan Mahony, PhD, has named James T. Minor, PhD, as the 10th chancellor of Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. The selection is pending formal SIU Board of Trustees approval, slated for the Thursday, Dec. 2 meeting. Minor will assume his duties on March 1, 2022.
“Dr. Minor is a straightforward and innovative leader who has the vision to maintain a positive trajectory for the entire SIUE community, while at the same time embracing the strengths and co...
Living After Grief owner Teresa Reiniger has been a client of the Illinois Small Business Development Center (SBDC) for the Metro East at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville since early 2021. Her company spreads awareness on the sensitive topics of infertility, family losses during pregnancy, and infancy loss.
As a certified grief coach, she guides clients and gives effective support to help people navigate through the triggers of this type of loss. This business idea came from a need she...
More than 100 students grades 7-12 gathered at the FIRST Tech Challenge robotics competition hosted by Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s School of Engineering (SOE). The scrimmage meet was open to teams from the Southern Illinois FIRST League and held Saturday, Nov. 20 in the SOE’s Enterprise Holdings Foundation Atrium.
FIRST is a not-for-profit organization that challenges middle and high school students to think like engineers. Teams of up to 15 students design, build and program a ...
Southern Illinois University School of Dental Medicine (SIU SDM) faculty member Vince Rapini, DDS, and alumnus Ron Wilkerson, DMD, were honored at the Missouri Dental Association’s (MDA) annual awards banquet on Friday, Nov. 5. The banquet was held during MDA’s House of Delegates in Jefferson City, Mo.
Rapini, clinical assistant professor in the Department of Clinical Dentistry, was named the 2021 MDA Distinguished Service Award winner. The award is presented to a member with a long history of ...
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville wishes students, staff, faculty, alumni and community members a Happy Thanksgiving!
"I wanted to take this opportunity on the day before Thanksgiving to wish you a wonderful holiday tomorrow, said SIUE Chancellor Randy Pembrook. "I hope you will have relaxing and rewarding times with family and friends in the next few days."
The Southern Illinois University Edwardsville School of Engineering (SOE) is hosting its fourth SIUE Energy Symposium at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 30. This year’s theme is “Sustainability: Challenges and Opportunities.”
“This year we have a much wider spectrum of speaker backgrounds,” said Serdar Celik, PhD, professor and graduate program director in the SOE Department of Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineering. “We have a professor from the U.K. who is a sustainable fashion expert. We have an ...
In an Esports competition that facilitated both good-natured rivalry and friendly camaraderie among opposing teams, the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Cougars hosted the Southern Illinois University Carbondale Salukis for the SIU Showdown on Saturday, Nov. 6, at the SIUE Esports Arena. The Cougars swept the competition, earning bragging rights in all five matches.
“I wanted to host this event to not only showcase our Esports program, but also to help out Carbondale’s Esports,” said S...
With the cold season blowing in and school having been in session for several months, the need for outerwear to weather the winter and supplies to get through the rest of the year are critical for many East St. Louisans.
Several Southern Illinois University Edwardsville employees participated in the “Coat, Hoodie and School Supply Drive Thru” from 3-5 p.m. Friday, Nov. 19 at the East St. Louis Higher Education Campus (ESLHEC), 601 James R. Thompson Blvd. in East St. Louis. The school supply dr...
Gift cards to buy food for the Thanksgiving Day spread and an early turkey day meal with all the trimmings were given to Southern Illinois University Edwardsville East St. Louis Charter High School (CHS) students on Thursday and Friday, Nov. 18-19.
On Friday, CHS students filed into the cafeteria and sat down to pre-prepared and pre-packaged Thanksgiving meals. The dinners consisted of turkey or chicken, dressing, five-cheese macaroni, sweet potatoes, green beans, corn, corn bread, cranberry s...
A team of three students pursuing bachelor’s degrees in public health at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville has earned second place in the Central Region of the National Case Study Competition in Health Education.
Seniors Hawwaou Diallo, Brian Gomez and HenLi Shih used their background in public health and their own cultural experiences to develop an advocacy and communications plan to address school violence at a fictitious high school in New Mexico.
Adaptive Equipment and Caregiving Corner (AE Corner), a client of the Illinois Small Business Development Center (SBDC) for the Metro East at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, has mastered assisting seniors who struggle every day to care for themselves to remain as independent as possible.
Owners, Cindy Hardin-Weiss and Christina Hardin-Weiss, have worked with the Illinois SBDC since March 2020, and call it “the lighthouse amid the storm of navigating as a business owner.”
The Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE) Graduate School has announced the winners of the 2021 Visualizing Research Impacts (VRI) competition, which encourages SIUE scholars to share the impacts of their research through images.
This year’s recipients are Emily Petruccelli, PhD, assistant professor in the Department of Biological Sciences, and Jocelyn DeGroot, PhD, professor and assistant chair in the Department of Applied Communication Studies. Their works were selected from a pool...
More than 100 veterans received free dental care during the annual Veteran’s Care Day event hosted by the Southern Illinois University School of Dental Medicine (SIU SDM). On Thursday, Nov. 11, the SIU SDM provided more than $70,000 worth of free dental treatment to veterans in need. Services included, but were not limited to cleanings, x-rays, fillings and extractions.
“We surpassed our previous Veteran’s Care Day success by providing over $20,000 more in dentistry this year than last and seei...
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, entitled “Best Citi Credit Cards of November 2021. Read more here.
Photo: Paul Rose, PhD, SEHHB associate dean and professor of psychology.
An innovative think-tank at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, GeoMARC, is a leading geospatial technologies hub that is helping address both cultural and environmental issues facing the world.
The applied research and development center specializes in the application of geographic information systems (GIS) and remote sensing. These technologies are crucial for researchers worldwide who are working to monitor and model the local, regional and national effects of natural disasters, map t...
Multiple Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s School of Pharmacy (SOP) faculty members and an outstanding student were honored by the Illinois Council of Health-System Pharmacists (ICHP) and named to the board of directors during its annual meeting held this fall.
Fourth-year pharmacy student Janki Vyas, and Chris Herndon, PharmD, professor in the Department of Pharmacy Practice, received ICHP Shining Star Awards. The ICHP board of directors presents the award in recognition of an increa...
The Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Staff Senate has announced the recipients of its fall 2021 scholarships.
Junior Daphne Devall, of Bunker Hill, is pursuing a bachelor’s in speech-language pathology and audiology in the School of Education, Health and Human Behavior. Junior Alexys Williams, of Godfrey, is studying art in the College of Arts and Sciences.
“We are always excited to award deserving students with the means of furthering their education at SIUE,” said Angela White, S...
Efforts to keep loved ones safe, being able to have more freedom and the conveniency of the location were top reasons given by several who attended Southern Illinois University Edwardsville East St. Louis Charter High School’s (CHS) COVID Vaccine Booster Clinic.
A total of 24 people turned out for the booster clinic designed for special workers in the Metro East on Thursday, Nov. 11 at the East St. Louis Higher Education Campus in East St. Louis.
U.S. Navy veteran and Southern Illinois University Edwardsville pharmacy student Daniella Mazzaro is grateful for the healthcare coverage she receives through the Veterans Administration (VA). It’s coverage she assumed all veterans received, until she learned during her School of Pharmacy (SOP) clinical rotation that less than half of all U.S. veterans have VA healthcare.
Lack of healthcare coverage is something Mazzaro, a native of Venezuela, understands all too well.
In hopes of strengthening the immune system of special workers in the Metro East against COVID-19, the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville East St. Louis Charter High School (CHS) is offering a COVID Vaccine Booster Clinic.
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Lovejoy Library and the SIUE Alumni Association invite the public to an evening highlighting the public service of SIUE faculty member and former Congressman John Shimkus, whose 24 years of service in the U.S. House of Representatives still impacts our community and country today.
“Behind The Scenes: A Life of Public Service with Congressman John Shimkus, ’97” will be held from 6:15-8 p.m. Monday, Nov. 15 on the first floor of Lovejoy Library.
The Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Police Department is joining with the Illinois Department of Transportation, the Illinois State Police and nearly 200 local police and sheriff’s departments to remind motorists to Click It or Ticket and Driver Sober or Get Pulled Over throughout the Thanksgivingholiday.
“We want our community to understand that it’s up to them to make the smart decision to drive sober during Thanksgiving weekend and every day,” said Chief Kevin Schmoll. “Remember –...
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville women’s soccer is headed to the NCAA Tournament after winning its second consecutive Ohio Valley Conference (OVC) championship on Sunday, Nov. 7 against top-seeded UT Martin (UTM).
Just nine months ago, SIUE women’s soccer hoisted the program’s first conference tournament title since 2016. On Sunday, the Cougars were determined to lift the trophy once again. They accomplished that goal in exhilarating fashion, taking down the Skyhawks in a 1-0 overtime ...
The Illinois Small Business Development Center (SBDC) for the Metro East at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is happy to announce the winners of its 8th Annual Metro East Start-Up Challenge (MESC). The 2021 business plan competition attracted more than 25 entrepreneurs to compete for a $25,000 prize package.
A2 Creative, Inc--3D Gloop!, of Edwardsville, was awarded the first-place prize of $10,000. A2 Creative, Inc--3D Gloop! creates unparalleled, specifically-engineered adhesives an...
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Military and Veteran Services (MAVS) launched a series of events, scheduled for Nov. 8-11, honoring military veterans with its Honoring Veterans Ceremony held Monday, Nov. 8 in the Goshen Lounge.
The kick off ceremony included multiple speakers who shared their “why” as they promoted the resources and opportunities available to student veterans, and honored those who have served.
“We are proud to honor our veterans and military-affiliated individuals t...
The Southern Illinois University School of Dental Medicine’s (SDM) Nathalia Garcia, DDS, spoke on the health equity panel at the American Dental Association’s annual conference, ADA SmileCon 2021, held in October in Las Vegas.
Garcia, chair and associate professor in the Department of Applied Dental Medicine, highlighted the role of dental education in achieving health equity and SDM’s efforts in promoting a diverse and inclusive environment.
“The role of dental schools is fundamental in train...
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville and Southern Illinois University Carbondale are joining in the national celebration by hosting a multi-day event today-Thursday, Nov. 11 to recognize first-generation students and honor their contributions to our community.
In this year’s annual celebration of the National First-Generation Day on Nov. 8, SIUE and SIUC address several successes and challenges that first-generation students face and how the SIU System can help support them. First-generat...
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Taylor Ewing, of St. Louis, has been named the September SIUE Rotary Student Leader of the Month. The College of Arts and Sciences’ biological sciences major was nominated by Melinda Stitzel, assistant director for leadership programs for the Kimmel Student Involvement Center.
“It was a great honor being recognized as Student Leader of the Month,” said Ewing. “It showed me that not all my actions go unnoticed and was motivation for me to keep doing wh...
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville School of Pharmacy’s (SOP) Jennifer Rosselli, PharmD, clinical associate professor in the Department of Pharmacy Practice, was sworn in as president of the Illinois Pharmacists Association (IPhA) at the IPhA and Missouri Pharmacy Association (MPA) joint annual conference on Saturday, Oct. 23 in St. Louis.
Rosselli will focus on increasing and diversifying IPhA membership and supporting the immediate needs of the pharmacy profession, striving to engage ...
There’s a new, innovative teaching, learning and research tool roaming the halls of the SIUE School of Engineering Building. Bode, a robot dog, is the latest technological advancement that students and faculty will use to amplify their educational and scholarly endeavors and applied field experiences.
FOX2’s Patrick Clark visited campus on Thursday, Nov. 4 to meet Bode, and see the state-of-the-art, four-legged friend in action. View the story here.
SIUE’s Lisa Martino-Taylor, PhD, assistant professor in the Department of Sociology, will share her expertise during a Q&A following the screening of the documentary “Target: St. Louis Vol. 1” at the St. Louis International Film Festival on Friday, Nov. 5.
The film centers on military experiments that took place in the City of St. Louis. The St. Louis Post-Dispatch detailed the film in an article posted Wednesday, Nov. 3.
Public interest in the experiment were originally prompted by Martino-Ta...
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Marta Simidtchieva, professor in the College of Arts and Sciences’ Department of Music, will present an evening of Bulgarian music with Miroslav Hristov, professor of violin at the University of Tennessee, and Ilia Radoslavov, professor of piano at Illinois Wesleyan University, at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 12 in SIUE’s Dunham Hall Theater. The evening will feature works by Bulgarian composers and the world premiere of a piano trio, “Irminden,” by the youn...
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s The Alestle recently won five national awards during the 100th annual Associated Collegiate Press (ACP)/College Media Association (CMA) National College Media Convention. The Alestle is a student-run newspaper at SIUE, named by an acronym derived from the names of the University’s three campus locations: Alton, East St. Louis and Edwardsville.
The Alestle staff won honorable mentions in the Pinnacle Awards Best Newspaper Entertainment Page/Spread and ...
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Adriana E. Martinez, PhD, associate professor in the College of Arts and Sciences’ Departments of Geography and Geographic Information Sciences and Environmental Sciences, is one of 12 nationwide members selected to participate in the inaugural cohort of a two-year fellowship by the AGU LANDInG Academy (Leadership Academy and Network for Diversity and Inclusion in the Geosciences).
“The geosciences is one of the least diverse disciplines within STEM a...
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville East St. Louis Charter High School (CHS) students have the opportunity to gain knowledge about academic majors and career pathways from SIUE faculty and staff during the virtual CHS Midday Speaker Series.
SIUE’s CORE T.E.A.M. (College Readiness: Transition, Engage, Achieve and Mentor) Department began a new speaker series for CHS students on Monday, Nov. 1, according to Fannie Acoff, CORE T.E.A.M. program coordinator and speaker series creator. The pre...
In acknowledgement of exceptional performance in teaching and instruction, the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville has announced its 2021 Outstanding Teaching Assistant (TA) Award winners at the master’s and doctoral levels.
Tammy Zanker, a native of Windsor, New York, earned Outstanding TA at the master’s level. Receiving the top honor at the doctoral level is Jordan Smith.
Zanker earned a master’s in biological sciences in May 2021 from the Department of Biological Sciences, and served...
The Early Childhood Center (ECC) at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville provides full-day, year-round early childhood care and education for children of students, faculty, staff and others in the University community, ages two through five.
In October, the ECC hosted a Fall 2021 Family Welcome Event, allowing families and children involved in the center to play games, eat food and relax while getting to know each other better for the first time since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Southern Illinois University School of Dental Medicine (SIU SDM) has received a $1 million in-kind donation from Bien Air USA, Inc. The company donated and is installing 256 new electric systems that operate the handpieces used in every patient workstation across the patient clinics in the Alton, Edwardsville and East St. Louis campuses, as well as in all the preclinical student workstations. The systems provide a significant technological advancement from those being replaced.
The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA) has renewed a $1.14 million interagency agreement with the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Environmental Resources Training Center (ERTC). The continued funding will support ERTC operational costs, drinking water and wastewater operator certification exam programs, and other ERTC projects.
“The renewal of this interagency agreement demonstrates the confidence that the IEPA has in the continued service provided by the ERTC,” said ERT...
The Southern Illinois University School of Dental Medicine (SDM) invites veterans to register for the fourth annual Veteran’s Care Day, which provides free dental services.
The event will be held Thursday, Nov. 11 at the SDM’s main clinic in building 263, 2800 College Ave. in Alton. Appointments are first come, first served. To register, call Holly at 618-474-7200.
“We continue to see the need in our immediate community of veterans who have little to no benefits in the way of oral health...
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Vice Chancellor (VC) for University Advancement and CEO of the Foundation Rachel Stack has announced her retirement, effective June 30, 2022.
“Vice Chancellor Stack has significantly impacted the culture of SIUE and the SIUE Foundation,” shared Chancellor Randy Pembrook. “I thank her for her outstanding service to the University, specifically as a member of Chancellor’s Council, and for her leadership at the Foundation.”
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Chris Lynch, PharmD, professor and director of clinical programs in the School of Pharmacy (SOP) received the Bowl of Hygeia Award by the Illinois Pharmacist’s Association (IPhA). The award was presented at the IPhA and Missouri Pharmacy Association (MPA) joint annual conference banquet on Saturday, Oct. 23 in St. Louis.
The Bowl of Hygeia is the most widely recognized international symbol for the pharmacy profession. Established in 1958, the Bowl of...
The use of nuclear energy and its effects on the environment is a rising topic discussed in modern politics and by environmental conservationists globaly. Since the testing and ultimate use of the atomic bombs dating back to the 1940s, the fight for nuclear power and weapons has been growing by the decade.
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Abbey Hepner, assistant professor and area head of photography and digital media in the College of Arts and Sciences’ Department of Art and Desig...
A Red Bud, Illinois-based maker of coil processing equipment is expanding its global footprint with support from its 20-year relationship with the Illinois SBDC International Trade Center (ITC) at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. </span
Red Bud Industries, Inc. (RBI) most recently reached out to the ITC to request financial support via the Illinois State Trade and Export Promotion (ISTEP) program to exhibit at Metal Expo, a virtual international trade show held in Moscow, Russia.
To celebrate the culture and spirit of Hispanic nurses and represent the voices of Latinos in healthcare throughout the United States, the National Association of Hispanic Nurses (NAHN) was founded in 1975. Since the organization’s inception, NAHN has played a key role in advancing health in Hispanic communities while leading, promoting and advocating educational, professional and leadership opportunities for Hispanic nurses.
Carrying this important legacy locally is Southern Illinois Universit...
The World Health Organization’s endorsement of the use of the RTS,S malaria vaccine in children is groundbreaking in the fight against the deadly disease, even in spite of its modest effectiveness rate. That’s why the vaccine will be part of a broader arsenal of malaria prevention tools including one Ellen Santos, PhD, assistant professor in Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Department of Applied Health, is working to improve.
Santos is partnering with Fredros Okumu, PhD, and the Ifak...
The Center for Spirituality and Sustainability at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is celebrating the 50th anniversary of the dedication of the Fuller Dome on the Edwardsville campus.
The public is invited to the celebration being held at 6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 22 at the Fuller Dome.
October 22, 1971, Buckminster Fuller, along with architect Shoji Sadao, dedicated a geodesic domed religious center designed and built for the newly created SIUE campus. Serving as the home of the University...
The community is invited to Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Lovejoy Library for a Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) celebration being held from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 30. The outdoor event will feature food, crafts, art, live music and dance in observance of the annual holiday celebrated throughout Mexico and in Hispanic cultures around the world.
“I am excited to host this event because this will be the first time the campus is celebrating Day of the Dead,” said SIUE Dive...
The National Corn-to-Ethanol Research Center (NCERC), located in University Park of Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, has been awarded $1.9 million through the Rebuild Illinois Wet Lab Capital program by the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO). NCERC joins seven other laboratories from across the state who received a total investment of $15.4 million.
“Last year, my administration launched a Wet Lab Capital program to meet the technical needs of startups, in...
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s online Winter Session offers convenient, high-quality opportunities for students to advance toward degree completion. The accelerated option features more than 80 three-week classes taught entirely online.
Registration opens Monday, Nov. 1, and classes begin Monday, Dec. 20. Details are available at siue.edu/winter-session.
“Winter session supports SIUE’s student-centered mission, as our high-caliber faculty creatively develop and advance excellen...
National Health Education Week, Oct. 18-22, is increasing national awareness of major public health issues and promoting a better understanding of the role of health education.
The annual focus is organized by the Society for Public Health Education (SOPHE), a professional organization comprised of health educators, academics and researchers who work to promote healthy behaviors, communities and environments while raising awareness of public health issues and public health education.
Gina Jeffries, EdD, SIUE East St. Louis Charter High School (CHS) director, explained the CHS mission and highlighted the successes of students and staff during a YouTube news interview on “#Roland Martin Unfiltered, Daily Digital Show.”
“This school has been in existence since 1999. We are somewhat of a hidden gem in East St. Louis, and it is a blessing to walk through these hallways each and every day,” said Jeffries. “We are sponsored by SIUE and have a partnership where our oversight comes ...
Her legendary name, revolutionary dance moves and fearless social activism is known worldwide. What may not be as well-known is that the renowned Katherine Dunham made 534 Katherine Dunham Place in East St. Louis her second home.
However, approximately 15 years after her death, Dunham’s home stood in disrepair – until now. Hundreds of volunteers, which included faculty, staff and students of Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, along with community members, organizations and businesses, spe...
Being a longtime advocate of quality healthcare for underserved communities and a recruiter and mentor for underrepresented nursing students are a few attributes that earned Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Jerrica Ampadu, PhD, the Outstanding Leadership Award in Health, presented by the NAACP East St. Louis Branch.
“I am honored to receive this award, and I will never tire of working to improve healthcare for those who need it most,” said Ampadu, RN, CCP, and director of the SIUE S...
A new, state-of-the-art, industry-grade robotic arm donated by H-J Family of Companies will advance hands-on learning, teaching and research in the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s School of Engineering (SOE) as it develops future industry-leading automation experts.
“The School of Engineering is grateful for the brand-new robot gift from H-J Family of Companies,” said SOE Dean Cem Karacal, PhD. “This generous gift will surely help us better educate the next generation of automation ...
The Southern Illinois University Edwardsville School of Nursing (SON) has been nationally ranked as one of the best, most affordable schools for online learning in healthcare by EduMed.org.
Silvia Torres Bowman is passionate about helping small businesses become competitive in the global marketplace. As director of the Illinois SBDC International Trade Center (ITC) at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, Bowman has assisted southern Illinois businesses in making over $175 million in international sales during the past five years alone. For these accomplishments, Bowman has been named the recipient of the 2021 Hispanic Heritage Month Outstanding Commitment in Education award b...
According to the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders, 48 million people in the United States have trouble hearing with at least one of their ears. Although hearing aids are the most common treatment for hearing loss, the small electronic devices are often costly, meaning many Americans go day-to-day with impaired hearing.
Tackling this issue is Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Jacqueline Butler, an integrative studies major with focus areas in sociology ...
Throughout history, the kingdoms of Africa fostered world centers of learning, wealth, art and technology. However, when Africa is covered in history courses throughout the United States, this rich history is often ignored with curriculum focused on the slave trade and colonialism. An upcoming Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Sankofa Lecture and Dialogue Series presentation will examine the true history of Africa and discuss the drastic misconceptions surrounding the continent.
Area legislators and local community navigators primed with support and resources for small businesses promoted the Illinois Back 2 Business (BSB) Grant Program during a press conference held at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville on Tuesday, Oct. 12.
The B2B Grant Program is a key component of Governor JB Pritzker’s $1.5 billion economic package designed to maximize the impact of American Rescue Plan Act funds provided to Illinois. The B2B application portal closes at 11:59 p.m. Wednesda...
More than $61,000 worth of free preventative, restorative and surgical dental treatment was provided during Southern Illinois University School of Dental Medicine’s (SIU SDM) 16th annual Give Kids a Smile Day. On Monday, Oct. 11, a record 126 children between the ages of 3-13 received critical dental care through the community outreach initiative.
“This was our most successful program by far in terms of patients seen and dentistry provided since I’ve been involved with GKAS,” said SIU SDM Direc...
The Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Graduate School has honored George Diak with its 2021 Outstanding Thesis Award.
A Granite City native, Diak earned a master’s in history in December 2020. Having developed great interest in both history and German in high school, Diak was able to explore both at length while pursuing an advanced degree in the College of Arts and Sciences.
His thesis entitled, “Gorleben Soll Leben! German Anti-Nuclear Power and Waste Protest through Images and Artwo...
The Southern Illinois University School of Dental Medicine (SIU SDM) hosted its 20th annual White Coat Ceremony on Friday, Oct. 8 in the Hatheway Cultural Center at Lewis & Clark Community College in Godfrey. The ceremony celebrated the second-year cohort of 50 dental students representing the Class of 2024, as well as an additional six International Advanced Placement Program dental students who will graduate with the Class of 2022.
“The White Coat Ceremony is an important event at the Schoo...
Hundreds of people gathered at the corners of 25th and State Streets in East St. Louis at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 9. Some were in brightly colored uniforms, some were holding banners and signs, and all were in anticipation of the day as they paraded to Jones Park, where they spilled onto the grounds and enjoyed festivities that included rides, games, live entertainment, community interaction and fun.
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville School of Business alumna Alexis White has been selected among a cohort of young, Black professionals in the Chicago area for an intensive leadership program through the Chicago Urban League. As a member of the IMPACT Leadership Development Program’s (IMPACT) Class of 2022, White will gain the tools and network needed to be a successful leader in the Chicago business community.
“I hope to gain and enhance my leadership abilities, serve as a connector f...
As the food and agricultural sector, like many industries, becomes progressively more reliant on data and digital technologies, the development of a highly-trained data-savvy workforce is critical. To meet that need, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville has received $500,000 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) to advance data training resources available in Illinois through statewide collaborations.
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville School of Engineering (SOE) alumnus Stefan Flynn has been recognized as the 2021 U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Early Career Geoprofessional of the Year.
USACE awards select individuals for many categories across 43 districts in the continental U.S. and abroad. This award was specific to the Geotechnical, Geology, and Materials Community of Practice, which includes about 1,200 engineers and scientists.
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s University Housing hosted its annual House Calls event on Tuesday, Oct. 5.
University faculty, staff and administrators visited and engaged with residents in the first-year residence halls (Bluff, Prairie and Woodland) and Cougar Village’s Transfer Focused Interest Community (FIC).
“House Calls is another way we connect residents to the SIUE community,” said University Housing Director Mallory Sidarous. “It offers a unique opportunity to visit studen...
To the tune of David Bowie’s “Changes” and pulling insightful direction from such influencers are President Barack Obama and Heraclitus, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Chancellor Randy Pembrook centered his final University Address on changes.
Pembrook reflected on past accomplishments, celebrated current progress and envisioned the University’s bright future during the address, which was presented Tuesday, Oct. 5 to a live audience and via live stream.
According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness, each year, 1 in 5 adults experience mental illness and 1 in 6 U.S. youth ages 6-17 experience a mental health disorder. Mental Illness Awareness Week (Oct. 3-9) brings to the forefront questions of how an individual can help someone who is developing a mental health condition or experiencing a mental health crisis.
To train individuals in being able to identify, understand and respond to signs of addiction and mental illness, the Southern Il...
The Illinois Small Business Development Center International Trade Center (ITC) at SIUE is creatively advancing the education, empowerment and customized export services it provides to regional small businesses despite challenges posed by the pandemic.
The Edwardsville Intelligencer highlighted the ITC’s resiliency and its firm commitment to client success in a story posted Friday, Oct. 1. Read more here.
A new Southern Illinois University Edwardsville accelerated combined degree program is helping students save time and money, while receiving a high-quality education that will jump-start their careers.
The School of Education, Health and Human Behavior (SEHHB) has launched an accelerated combined bachelor’s (B.S.) in exercise science and master’s (M.S.) in exercise physiology degree program for individuals interested in advanced study in or a career as:
Little Pennies and Little Hands seemingly jump off the pages whenever Loretta Haynes and Mariah Tolson, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Head Start/Early Head Start (HS/EHS) authors, read their books to young, eager audiences.
To expand their audience and assist at-home parents, videos of Haynes and Tolson reading their work were recently uploaded online. Both are teachers at Discovery Center for Little Scholars HS/EHS.
“I’ve been storytelling for years,” said Haynes, author of Ten ...
The journey of Miss Jay’s Cafeteria, a client of the Illinois Small Business Development Center (SBDC) for the Metro East at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, began with a first-place win in the East St. Louis Cafe of Champions Challenge held in June 2021.
Owner Jere Richardson and her team’s winnings included a $2,000 cash prize and a one-year rent- and utility-free commercial kitchen/café space on SIUE’s East St. Louis Higher Education Campus. Richardson’s winning plate included Miss...
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s nationally-recognized Graduate School will host a series of virtual Open House events throughout October for individuals interested in continuing their education at the University. Attendees who apply for an eligible program will receive a $40 application fee waiver.
SIUE’s premier Graduate School offers more than 150 master’s programs, post-baccalaureate certificates, specialist degrees, doctoral degrees and cooperative doctoral programs. Prospective...
With 42 years in higher education and 50 years in the pharmacy profession, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville School of Pharmacy (SOP) Professor Emerita Terri Poirier, PharmD, MPH, has consistently held a passion for the history of pharmacy leadership. That passion led the senior scholar to design an asynchronous elective course on the subject after her retirement in spring 2021.
Poirier began with identifying four pharmacy leaders to take part in a panel discussion via Zoom but decided ...
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs Jeffrey Waple, PhD, has named Jessica Ulrich, LCSW, as director of Counseling Services. Ulrich assumed her new responsibilities on Monday, Sept. 27.
“Jessica Ulrich is a longtime, committed member of our Division of Student Affairs who has a proven history of supporting and contributing to the growth of our Counseling Services unit,” said Waple. “I appreciate her dedication to SIUE and its students, and am confident h...
Providing support in the form of food, clothing and more to those in need, is nothing short of angelic, according to Anne DeToye, treasurer of the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville East St. Louis Charter High School (CHS).
“The annual CHS Angel Tree campaign helps to meet some of the basic needs of our students, so they can come to school ready and willing to learn,” said DeToye. “Our students are bright, talented and hardworking, but they have greater needs than their peers in surroun...
In celebration of young nurse leaders who are impacting healthcare and the nursing profession while undoubtedly shaping the future of the profession, the Illinois Nurses Foundation (INF) has named Southern Illinois University Edwardsville School of Nursing’s (SON) Chelsea Howland and Ashley Whitlatch among its 40 Under 40 Emerging Nurse Leaders.
Howland is an instructor in the SON’s Department of Primary Care and Health Systems Nursing and Whitlatch is an advanced practice nurse at OSF Medical ...
The Southern Illinois University Edwardsville School of Pharmacy (SOP) presented 74 students, comprising its Class of 2025, with their professional white coats during the 17th White Coat Ceremony held Friday, Sept. 17 in the Morris University Center’s Meridian Ballroom.
The official garment acknowledges the students’ important entrance into the Doctor of Pharmacy degree program. During the ceremony, the students expressed their commitment to the service-focused profession by reciting the Pledge...
Students sporting red, black, blue and green t-shirts enjoyed multiple outdoor games and activities on a circuit course of fun Friday, Sept. 24 during the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville East St. Louis Charter High School’s (CHS) Homecoming Fest, that culminated the school’s Spirit Week.
Although the students, who were divided into teams of freshmen, sophomores, juniors and seniors, were pleased at being able to play, engage and interact – their overriding mission was to win the cove...
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville has hosted a multitude of events Sept. 18-25 during its 2021 Homecoming, an annual celebration of the University’s past, present and future.
SIUE Homecoming began in 1957 and has changed throughout the years—from a traditional parade, bonfire and dance in the ‘60s to today’s golf cart parade and chili cook-off. Some traditions, such as honoring a homecoming court and gathering for a pre-game tailgate, remain the same.
Marina Bluvshtein, PhD, director of the Center for Adlerian Practice and Scholarship at Adler University in Chicago, is the recipient of the 2021 Dr. Rudolf Dreikurs Visiting Scholar Fellowship at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville.
She will deliver a free public lecture entitled “Belongingness as a Goal of Personality Development and Social Evolution” at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 1 in the Dunham Hall Theater on the Edwardsville campus. This event will open the 2021 season of Arts & Issues,...
The University Museum at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville was awarded a two-year $153,459 grant by the Institute of Museum and Library Services as part of their Museums for America program.
With the funding from this award, the Museum will improve its collections stewardship by implementing the second stage of the Museum Collections Inventory Project, during which museum staff, graduate assistants and grant funded research assistants will inventory approximately 10,000 objects from the...
Spirit Week at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville East St. Louis Charter High School (CHS) only added to students’ excitement of being back in classes – in-person.
“We are elated to have our scholars back in person,” said CHS Director Gina Jeffries, EdD. “We started classes Aug. 16, and because we wanted to keep the momentum going, we offered our Spirit Week a little early this year.”
“CHS Spirit Week is an opportunity for students to build their community through various activities, ...
A career dedicated to uplifting the mental health of students, faculty and community members has earned Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Tracy Cooley a FY2022 Illinois Board of Higher Education (IBHE) Nurse Educator Fellowship Program award.
Cooley, DNP, APRN, PMHNP-BC, assistant professor in the School of Nursing’s (SON) Department of Primary Care and Health Systems Nursing, received this honor after implementing a project to evaluate the effectiveness of mental health training in c...
Kindermusik with Ellen Singh, an early childhood music program run through SIUE’s Suzuki program in the College of Arts and Sciences, has been named a Top Program by Kindermusik International.
The international award recognizes excellence in program development and outreach. An article posted by Jill Moon on Tuesday, Sept. 21 in The Edwardsville Intelligencer details the program’s success under its dedicated leader. Read the article here.
Photo: A child enjoys a Kindermusik class with Ellen S...
A series of virtual events featuring nationally-recognized Native American scholars will advance research and education in indigenous knowledge and sustainability in the region during the upcoming collaborative conference, “Indigenous Knowledge & Sustainability – Food,” being held Wednesday-Sunday, Oct. 6-10.
The conference is sponsored by programs at multiple regional institutions, including SIUE’s Native American Studies Program, Center for Spirituality & Sustainability, College of Arts and S...
The Southern Illinois University School of Dental Medicine will provide free dental care for children in need during its 16th annual Give Kids a Smile Day, scheduled for Monday, Oct. 11.
In order to receive treatment, children must be enrolled in their school’s free/reduced lunch program and be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. Appointments are required, and the clinic will not take walk-ins. To make an appointment or learn more, call 618-474-7200.
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville has been honored with INSIGHT Into Diversity’s Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award for the 8th consecutive year, a distinct designation achieved by only 10 other universities nationwide.
“This highly-respected award underscores SIUE’s commitment to advancement in areas of equity, diversity, inclusion (EDI) and anti-racism,” said Chancellor Randy Pembrook. “We are acting with purposeful intention to integrate equity and diversity into o...
The problems are longstanding, but the mission is clear. The current situation is bleak, but the commitment to the future is hopeful. The resources are threadbare, but the partnerships are secure. After decades of historical disinvestment and systematic disparities, the Illinois communities of Venice, Brooklyn and Madison (VBM) are targeted to be the recipients of community and economic development, thanks in part to the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Successful Communities Collaborat...
SIUE Chancellor Randy Pembrook joined Division I student-athletes, coaches and administrators on the Edwardsville campus for an early morning greeting that aired live on FOX2 News in the Morning Thursday, Sept. 16.
The Skyfox helicopter hovered over Builder’s Plaza on the Edwardsville campus to showcase the University’s beautiful campus and its outstanding student-athletes.
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The Southern Illinois University Edwardsville School of Business’ Beta Alpha Psi (BAP) chapter hosted its Meet the Firms event on Tuesday, Sept. 7. The annual recruiting and networking event attracts public accounting firms, corporations and government agencies, and has a proven history of success as numerous students have secured internships and full-time employment.
The event offers students an opportunity to establish face-to-face relationships with industry recruiters in a more casual envir...
Since he was a child, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville East St. Louis Charter High School (CHS) alumnus Justin Miller has aspired to be a professional athlete, and eventually an Olympian.
Today, the CHS 2020 graduate, believes he’s closer to realizing his goal. The 19-year-old East St. Louis native, who ran track at CHS, is diligently working out, competing and looking ahead to 2024.
“Now, my professional goals are to make it to the 2024 Olympics in the javelin category/track and f...
The southern Illinois region has long needed a customized, action-oriented export training initiative to put local businesses on the international map. Now, five regional businesses have benefited from such an opportunity, EXPORT NOW.
Presented by the Illinois SBDC International Trade Center (ITC) at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, in partnership with the Southwest Illinois Trade and Investment Council, LR International and the Illinois District Export Council, with financial support...
The Southern Illinois University Edwardsville School of Nursing (SON) and Kishwaukee College (KC) have agreed to offer an accelerated path to a bachelor’s in nursing (BSN) that would allow students to complete their general education courses at KC, earning an associate’s in nursing, then complete their baccalaureate nursing coursework online through SIUE.
Students can take classes at KC and begin a job in their profession, while working online to obtain their bachelor’s from SIUE. Partnership a...
Zamirrea Moore’s parents provided her with factual information about COVID-19 vaccinations, along with their opinion that it would be a good medical decision, and on Friday, Sept.10, the 18-year-old from East St. Louis rolled up her sleeve and got the shot.
The Southern Illinois University Edwardsville East St. Louis Charter High School (CHS) senior, accompanied by her mother, Jazmin Moore, got her first dose of the Pfizer vaccine at the COVID Vaccine Clinic, sponsored by CHS, SIHF (Southern I...
With the start of the school year, students’ hands are full with books, various technology and now – some fresh produce, courtesy of the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville East St. Louis Center (ESLC) gardens.
“We have already given fresh tomatoes, cucumbers and okra to our students and parents,” said SIUE East St. Louis Charter High School (CHS) Director Gina Jeffries, EdD. “We love giving away the fresh produce, just as much as they enjoy receiving it!”
SIUE alumna Cait Burling was featured in theSt. Louis Post-Dispatchfor the success of her companyClay by Cait, which she started in March 2020. She creates handmade, polymer clay accessories, and donates a portion of her profits to The Foster and Adoptive Care Coalition, an organization that provides support for children in need in the St. Louis area.
The African American Literary Studies (AALS) unit within the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville College of Arts and Sciences’ Department of English Language and Literature has expanded its group of professors with expertise in Black literature and literary history.
AALS currently offers approximately 15 African American-related courses and provides more classes on Black subject matter than almost any other English department in the country, according to Howard Rambsy II, PhD, English La...
Landmark graduate enrollment, the largest first-year class in six years, increasing diversity and growing international attendance highlight Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s strong fall 2021 enrollment picture.
SIUE’s overall enrollment grew 1.2% (150 students) to 13,010 for fall 2021. The University welcomed 1,992 first-year students in fall 2021. Master’s and doctoral degree program enrollment reached 3,043 students, the largest total in 44 years. Plus, international enrollment so...
Although many strides have been made to increase diversity within science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) fields, Black and Hispanic workers, specifically women, remain underrepresented in the technological workforce, according to the Pew Research Center.
By participating in an Information Technology Senior Management Forum (ITSMF) program uplifting women of color in STEM, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville School of Engineering alumna Dr. Tyria Riley is working to increase the ...
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s WSIE 88.7 “The Sound” announces Robin Boyce as associate director of underwriting for the 50,000-watt non-commercial, public radio station.
A seasoned veteran in the St. Louis market, Boyce’s rich background as a media sales professional, journalist and on-air personality will bolster WSIE’s efforts to become financially stable. She joins a staff that includes full-time General Manager Jason Church, full-time Chief Engineer Carlos Bedoya and part-time...
SIUE alumnus Spencer Seggebruch was featured in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch for his upcoming participation in the Gateway Cup, a series of four cycling races through four neighborhoods in St. Louis.
In 2013, Seggebruch earned a bachelor’s in math from the College of Arts and Sciences and a bachelor’s in business administration from the School of Business.
After a knee injury ended a lifetime of playing hockey, Seggebruch decided to take up cycling. Ten years later, he won a national championsh...
Students were treated to good food, enthusiastic energy, V.I.P guests and more during this week’s Student Welcome Receptions at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville.
A time of celebration and fanfare, hosted by the Inclusive Excellence, Education and Development (The Hub), greeted the following students: Hispanic/Latinx on Monday, Aug. 30; LGBTQIA+ on Tuesday, Aug. 31; Black on Wednesday, Sept. 1 and AAPI on Thursday, Sept. 2.
“The Student Welcome Receptions are designed to welcome stud...
Poetry seemingly spoken by the dead sparked interest in Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Jason Stacy, PhD, professor in the College of Arts and Sciences’ Department of History. Stacy recently published his fourth book, entitled Spoon River America: Edgar Lee Masters and the Myth of the American Small Town.
“As part of this story, I tell the history of Edgar Lee Masters’ book Spoon River Anthology (1915), which was a collection of poetic epitaphs set in a fictional Illinois town calle...
SIUE’s Suranjan Weeraratne, PhD, associate professor in the College of Arts and Sciences’ Department of Political Science, contributed to an article in the Edwardsville Intelligencer detailing the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan.
Throughout the article, posted Wednesday, Sept. 1, Weeraratne explains what this withdrawal could mean for both Afghanistan and the U.S. Read his thoughts here.
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville School of Education, Health and Human Behavior (SEHHB) Dean Robin Hughes, PhD, has selected Natasha Flowers, PhD, as the School’s assistant dean for anti-racism, equity and inclusion after a national search. Flowers assumed her new responsibilities on July 1.
Flowers arrives at SIUE after spending the past 18 years in a variety of academic capacities at IUPUI in Indianapolis, including the past 14 as a clinical associate professor in the IU School of Ed...
To continue to provide a safe and secure campus environment, the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Police Department has added four officers to its squad. The new members of the force bring prior experience as police officers and 911 dispatchers from the Metro East area.
The officers were sworn in Friday, Aug. 20 by SIUE Chief of Police Kevin Schmoll. Chancellor Randy Pembrook and Vice Chancellor for Administration Morris Taylor also participated in the ceremony.
The Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Graduate School has selected 12 recipients for 2021 Research Grants for Research Doctoral Students (RGRDS) awards.
The RGRDS program awards grants up to $1,000 on a competitive basis to support research/projects initiated and conducted by students of the SIUE education doctorate (EdD) programs, doctor of nursing practice (DNP) programs and co-operative PhD programs to enhance their academic progress. Although faculty advisors oversee the research, t...
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville alumnus Zach Wygal is a teacher on a mission to help end the all too common issue of lunch shaming.
Many U.S. schools are affected by lunch shaming, a term used to describe situations in which students are publicly singled out and stigmatized during lunch. To pressure parents into paying delinquent bills, schools sometimes give students a cold sandwich instead of a hot meal and sometimes deny food all together.
While there was no organized “marching” through the streets of downtown St. Louis, that did not prevent the LGBTQAI+ community from coming together for a time of enjoyment, celebration and networking during an in-person event Saturday-Sunday, Aug. 28-29 at Ball Park Village. Joining in the festivities to commemorate STL PrideFest and to represent Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s SafeZone were approximately 15 students, staff and faculty.
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville students completed a successful first week of classes during Aug. 23-27 with ample engagement activities, academic kickoffs and cool treats.
“I’m excited to be a Cougar at SIU Edwardsville,” said Emily Bolhofner, of Red Bud, who transferred from Southwestern Illinois College in Belleville. “I’m in the nursing program. All of my teachers have been nice and encouraging, and everybody in my living community is outgoing and friendly. It’s going to be an a...
Fifteen Southwestern Illinois-based entrepreneurs and their innovative business concepts have been selected to move into the second round of Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s 8th annual Metro East Startup Challenge.
The Metro East Startup Challenge welcomes entrepreneurs and new businesses from a nine-county area of Southwestern Illinois, and this year expanded to include Fayette and Montgomery Counties. More than 40 entrepreneurs expressed interest in the regional competition this ye...
As no-notice disasters pose a huge threat to both life and property, an efficient evacuation plan is essential in case of emergency.
While pursuing graduate research at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, Ishwor Ghimire, an international student from Kathmandu, Nepal, won the 2021 Dr. Nylen W. Edwards Memorial Transportation Research Paper Contest for creating a detailed no-notice evacuation plan for the SIUE road network.
Ghimire conducted his research project, entitled “Microsimulation of...
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, discussed the fallacies of “racial reckoning” occurring today as it relates to Blacks exacting justice and/or receiving payment for past racial wrongs and crimes.
Jones was featured on “The Special Report” with Areva Martin on YouTube and Facebook Live.
In response to white backlash, Jones responded: “Part of white ...
Astronomy, hiking, geocaching, letterboxing and rock collecting were among the active learning topics used by the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Center for STEM Research, Education and Outreach to help bridge the summer learning gap by infusing learning with unique recreational activities.
Thanks to a grant from the National Recreation Foundation (NRF), the STEM Center developed Urban Ecology programming to allow youth opportunities to learn about the environment. The STEM Center par...
The first identifiable racist incident occurred four years ago, dressed in high-handed privilege and self-assured bias, and matter-of-factly spoken with cool, calm and ease.
“A departmental colleague informed me that my hire was solely because of my race,” said Timothy E. Lewis, PhD, assistant professor in the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Department of Political Science since 2017. Lewis is one of many Black scholars nationwide selected to discuss racism in higher education by nar...
At its regularly scheduled meeting Thursday, Dec. 2, the Southern Illinois University Board of Trustees (BOT) approved the appointment of Duane Douglas, DMD, as interim dean of the SIU School of Dental Medicine (SDM).
Southern Illinois University President Dan Mahony, PhD, has named James T. Minor, PhD, as the 10th chancellor of Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. The selection is pending formal SIU Board of Trustees approval, slated for the Thursday, Dec. 2 meeting. Minor will assume his duties on March 1, 2022.
Living After Grief owner Teresa Reiniger has been a client of the Illinois Small Business Development Center (SBDC) for the Metro East at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville since early 2021. Her company spreads awareness on the sensitive topics of infertility, family losses during pregnancy, and infancy loss.
More than 100 students grades 7-12 gathered at the FIRST Tech Challenge robotics competition hosted by Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s School of Engineering (SOE). The scrimmage meet was open to teams from the Southern Illinois FIRST League and held Saturday, Nov. 20 in the SOE’s Enterprise Holdings Foundation Atrium.
Southern Illinois University School of Dental Medicine (SIU SDM) faculty member Vince Rapini, DDS, and alumnus Ron Wilkerson, DMD, were honored at the Missouri Dental Association’s (MDA) annual awards banquet on Friday, Nov. 5. The banquet was held during MDA’s House of Delegates in Jefferson City, Mo.
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville wishes students, staff, faculty, alumni and community members a Happy Thanksgiving!
In an Esports competition that facilitated both good-natured rivalry and friendly camaraderie among opposing teams, the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Cougars hosted the Southern Illinois University Carbondale Salukis for the SIU Showdown on Saturday, Nov. 6, at the SIUE Esports Arena. The Cougars swept the competition, earning bragging rights in all five matches.
With the cold season blowing in and school having been in session for several months, the need for outerwear to weather the winter and supplies to get through the rest of the year are critical for many East St. Louisans. 
Gift cards to buy food for the Thanksgiving Day spread and an early turkey day meal with all the trimmings were given to Southern Illinois University Edwardsville East St. Louis Charter High School (CHS) students on Thursday and Friday, Nov. 18-19. 
A team of three students pursuing bachelor’s degrees in public health at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville has earned second place in the Central Region of the National Case Study Competition in Health Education.
Adaptive Equipment and Caregiving Corner (AE Corner), a client of the Illinois Small Business Development Center (SBDC) for the Metro East at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, has mastered assisting seniors who struggle every day to care for themselves to remain as independent as possible.
The Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE) Graduate School has announced the winners of the 2021 Visualizing Research Impacts (VRI) competition, which encourages SIUE scholars to share the impacts of their research through images.
More than 100 veterans received free dental care during the annual Veteran’s Care Day event hosted by the Southern Illinois University School of Dental Medicine (SIU SDM). On Thursday, Nov. 11, the SIU SDM provided more than $70,000 worth of free dental treatment to veterans in need. Services included, but were not limited to cleanings, x-rays, fillings and extractions.
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, entitled “Best Citi Credit Cards of November 2021. 
An innovative think-tank at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, GeoMARC, is a leading geospatial technologies hub that is helping address both cultural and environmental issues facing the world.
Multiple Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s School of Pharmacy (SOP) faculty members and an outstanding student were honored by the Illinois Council of Health-System Pharmacists (ICHP) and named to the board of directors during its annual meeting held this fall.
Efforts to keep loved ones safe, being able to have more freedom and the conveniency of the location were top reasons given by several who attended Southern Illinois University Edwardsville East St. Louis Charter High School’s (CHS) COVID Vaccine Booster Clinic. 
U.S. Navy veteran and Southern Illinois University Edwardsville pharmacy student Daniella Mazzaro is grateful for the healthcare coverage she receives through the Veterans Administration (VA). It’s coverage she assumed all veterans received, until she learned during her School of Pharmacy (SOP) clinical rotation that less than half of all U.S. veterans have VA healthcare.
In hopes of strengthening the immune system of special workers in the Metro East against COVID-19, the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville East St. Louis Charter High School (CHS) is offering a COVID Vaccine Booster Clinic. 
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Lovejoy Library and the SIUE Alumni Association invite the public to an evening highlighting the public service of SIUE faculty member and former Congressman John Shimkus, whose 24 years of service in the U.S. House of Representatives still impacts our community and country today.
The Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Police Department is joining with the Illinois Department of Transportation, the Illinois State Police and nearly 200 local police and sheriff’s departments to remind motorists to Click It or Ticket and Driver Sober or Get Pulled Over throughout the Thanksgiving holiday.
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The Illinois Small Business Development Center (SBDC) for the Metro East at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is happy to announce the winners of its 8th Annual Metro East Start-Up Challenge (MESC). The 2021 business plan competition attracted more than 25 entrepreneurs to compete for a $25,000 prize package. 
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“We are proud to honor our veterans and military-affiliated individuals t...
The Southern Illinois University School of Dental Medicine’s (SDM) Nathalia Garcia, DDS, spoke on the health equity panel at the American Dental Association’s annual conference, ADA SmileCon 2021, held in October in Las Vegas.
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville and Southern Illinois University Carbondale are joining in the national celebration by hosting a multi-day event today-Thursday, Nov. 11 to recognize first-generation students and honor their contributions to our community. 
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Taylor Ewing, of St. Louis, has been named the September SIUE Rotary Student Leader of the Month. The College of Arts and Sciences’ biological sciences major was nominated by Melinda Stitzel, assistant director for leadership programs for the Kimmel Student Involvement Center.
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville School of Pharmacy’s (SOP) Jennifer Rosselli, PharmD, clinical associate professor in the Department of Pharmacy Practice, was sworn in as president of the Illinois Pharmacists Association (IPhA) at the IPhA and Missouri Pharmacy Association (MPA) joint annual conference on Saturday, Oct. 23 in St. Louis. 
There’s a new, innovative teaching, learning and research tool roaming the halls of the SIUE School of Engineering Building. Bode, a robot dog, is the latest technological advancement that students and faculty will use to amplify their educational and scholarly endeavors and applied field experiences.
SIUE’s Lisa Martino-Taylor, PhD, assistant professor in the Department of Sociology, will share her expertise during a Q&A following the screening of the documentary “Target: St. Louis Vol. 1” at the St. Louis International Film Festival on Friday, Nov. 5.
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Marta Simidtchieva, professor in the College of Arts and Sciences’ Department of Music, will present an evening of Bulgarian music with Miroslav Hristov, professor of violin at the University of Tennessee, and Ilia Radoslavov, professor of piano at Illinois Wesleyan University, at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 12 in SIUE’s Dunham Hall Theater. The evening will feature works by Bulgarian composers and the world premiere of a piano trio, “Irminden,” by the youn...
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Adriana E. Martinez, PhD, associate professor in the College of Arts and Sciences’ Departments of Geography and Geographic Information Sciences and Environmental Sciences, is one of 12 nationwide members selected to participate in the inaugural cohort of a two-year fellowship by the AGU LANDInG Academy (Leadership Academy and Network for Diversity and Inclusion in the Geosciences).
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville East St. Louis Charter High School (CHS) students have the opportunity to gain knowledge about academic majors and career pathways from SIUE faculty and staff during the virtual CHS Midday Speaker Series. 
In acknowledgement of exceptional performance in teaching and instruction, the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville has announced its 2021 Outstanding Teaching Assistant (TA) Award winners at the master’s and doctoral levels.
The Early Childhood Center (ECC) at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville provides full-day, year-round early childhood care and education for children of students, faculty, staff and others in the University community, ages two through five.
The Southern Illinois University School of Dental Medicine (SIU SDM) has received a $1 million in-kind donation from Bien Air USA, Inc. The company donated and is installing 256 new electric systems that operate the handpieces used in every patient workstation across the patient clinics in the Alton, Edwardsville and East St. Louis campuses, as well as in all the preclinical student workstations. The systems provide a significant technological advancement from those being replaced. 
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Vice Chancellor (VC) for University Advancement and CEO of the Foundation Rachel Stack has announced her retirement, effective June 30, 2022.
A Red Bud, Illinois-based maker of coil processing equipment is expanding its global footprint with support from its 20-year relationship with the Illinois SBDC International Trade Center (ITC) at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. </span
To celebrate the culture and spirit of Hispanic nurses and represent the voices of Latinos in healthcare throughout the United States, the National Association of Hispanic Nurses (NAHN) was founded in 1975. Since the organization’s inception, NAHN has played a key role in advancing health in Hispanic communities while leading, promoting and advocating educational, professional and leadership opportunities for Hispanic nurses.
The World Health Organization’s endorsement of the use of the RTS,S malaria vaccine in children is groundbreaking in the fight against the deadly disease, even in spite of its modest effectiveness rate. That’s why the vaccine will be part of a broader arsenal of malaria prevention tools including one Ellen Santos, PhD, assistant professor in Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Department of Applied Health, is working to improve.
The Center for Spirituality and Sustainability at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is celebrating the 50th anniversary of the dedication of the Fuller Dome on the Edwardsville campus.
The community is invited to Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Lovejoy Library for a Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) celebration being held from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 30. The outdoor event will feature food, crafts, art, live music and dance in observance of the annual holiday celebrated throughout Mexico and in Hispanic cultures around the world.
The National Corn-to-Ethanol Research Center (NCERC), located in University Park of Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, has been awarded $1.9 million through the Rebuild Illinois Wet Lab Capital program by the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO). NCERC joins seven other laboratories from across the state who received a total investment of $15.4 million.
National Health Education Week, Oct. 18-22, is increasing national awareness of major public health issues and promoting a better understanding of the role of health education.
Gina Jeffries, EdD, SIUE East St. Louis Charter High School (CHS) director, explained the CHS mission and highlighted the successes of students and staff during a YouTube news interview on “#Roland Martin Unfiltered, Daily Digital Show.”
Her legendary name, revolutionary dance moves and fearless social activism is known worldwide. What may not be as well-known is that the renowned Katherine Dunham made 534 Katherine Dunham Place in East St. Louis her second home.
Being a longtime advocate of quality healthcare for underserved communities and a recruiter and mentor for underrepresented nursing students are a few attributes that earned Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Jerrica Ampadu, PhD, the Outstanding Leadership Award in Health, presented by the NAACP East St. Louis Branch. 
A new, state-of-the-art, industry-grade robotic arm donated by H-J Family of Companies will advance hands-on learning, teaching and research in the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s School of Engineering (SOE) as it develops future industry-leading automation experts.
The Southern Illinois University Edwardsville School of Nursing (SON) has been nationally ranked as one of the best, most affordable schools for online learning in healthcare by EduMed.org.
Silvia Torres Bowman is passionate about helping small businesses become competitive in the global marketplace. As director of the Illinois SBDC International Trade Center (ITC) at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, Bowman has assisted southern Illinois businesses in making over $175 million in international sales during the past five years alone. For these accomplishments, Bowman has been named the recipient of the 2021 Hispanic Heritage Month Outstanding Commitment in Education award b...
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Throughout history, the kingdoms of Africa fostered world centers of learning, wealth, art and technology. However, when Africa is covered in history courses throughout the United States, this rich history is often ignored with curriculum focused on the slave trade and colonialism. An upcoming Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Sankofa Lecture and Dialogue Series presentation will examine the true history of Africa and discuss the drastic misconceptions surrounding the continent.
Area legislators and local community navigators primed with support and resources for small businesses promoted the Illinois Back 2 Business (BSB) Grant Program during a press conference held at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville on Tuesday, Oct. 12.
More than $61,000 worth of free preventative, restorative and surgical dental treatment was provided during Southern Illinois University School of Dental Medicine’s (SIU SDM) 16th annual Give Kids a Smile Day. On Monday, Oct. 11, a record 126 children between the ages of 3-13 received critical dental care through the community outreach initiative.
The Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Graduate School has honored George Diak with its 2021 Outstanding Thesis Award.
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Southern Illinois University Edwardsville School of Business alumna Alexis White has been selected among a cohort of young, Black professionals in the Chicago area for an intensive leadership program through the Chicago Urban League. As a member of the IMPACT Leadership Development Program’s (IMPACT) Class of 2022, White will gain the tools and network needed to be a successful leader in the Chicago business community. 
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville School of Engineering (SOE) alumnus Stefan Flynn has been recognized as the 2021 U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Early Career Geoprofessional of the Year.
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s University Housing hosted its annual House Calls event on Tuesday, Oct. 5.
To the tune of David Bowie’s “Changes” and pulling insightful direction from such influencers are President Barack Obama and Heraclitus, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Chancellor Randy Pembrook centered his final University Address on changes.
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Little Pennies and Little Hands seemingly jump off the pages whenever Loretta Haynes and Mariah Tolson, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Head Start/Early Head Start (HS/EHS) authors, read their books to young, eager audiences. 
The journey of Miss Jay’s Cafeteria, a client of the Illinois Small Business Development Center (SBDC) for the Metro East at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, began with a first-place win in the East St. Louis Cafe of Champions Challenge held in June 2021.
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s nationally-recognized Graduate School will host a series of virtual Open House events throughout October for individuals interested in continuing their education at the University. Attendees who apply for an eligible program will receive a $40 application fee waiver.
With 42 years in higher education and 50 years in the pharmacy profession, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville School of Pharmacy (SOP) Professor Emerita Terri Poirier, PharmD, MPH, has consistently held a passion for the history of pharmacy leadership. That passion led the senior scholar to design an asynchronous elective course on the subject after her retirement in spring 2021.
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs Jeffrey Waple, PhD, has named Jessica Ulrich, LCSW, as director of Counseling Services. Ulrich assumed her new responsibilities on Monday, Sept. 27.
Providing support in the form of food, clothing and more to those in need, is nothing short of angelic, according to Anne DeToye, treasurer of the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville East St. Louis Charter High School (CHS). 
In celebration of young nurse leaders who are impacting healthcare and the nursing profession while undoubtedly shaping the future of the profession, the Illinois Nurses Foundation (INF) has named Southern Illinois University Edwardsville School of Nursing’s (SON) Chelsea Howland and Ashley Whitlatch among its 40 Under 40 Emerging Nurse Leaders.
Students sporting red, black, blue and green t-shirts enjoyed multiple outdoor games and activities on a circuit course of fun Friday, Sept. 24 during the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville East St. Louis Charter High School’s (CHS) Homecoming Fest, that culminated the school’s Spirit Week. 
Although the students, who were divided into teams of freshmen, sophomores, juniors and seniors, were pleased at being able to play, engage and interact – their overriding mission was to win the cove...
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville has hosted a multitude of events Sept. 18-25 during its 2021 Homecoming, an annual celebration of the University’s past, present and future.
Marina Bluvshtein, PhD, director of the Center for Adlerian Practice and Scholarship at Adler University in Chicago, is the recipient of the 2021 Dr. Rudolf Dreikurs Visiting Scholar Fellowship at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville.
The University Museum at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville was awarded a two-year $153,459 grant by the Institute of Museum and Library Services as part of their Museums for America program.
Spirit Week at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville East St. Louis Charter High School (CHS) only added to students’ excitement of being back in classes – in-person. 
A career dedicated to uplifting the mental health of students, faculty and community members has earned Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Tracy Cooley a FY2022 Illinois Board of Higher Education (IBHE) Nurse Educator Fellowship Program award.
Kindermusik with Ellen Singh, an early childhood music program run through SIUE’s Suzuki program in the College of Arts and Sciences, has been named a Top Program by Kindermusik International.
A series of virtual events featuring nationally-recognized Native American scholars will advance research and education in indigenous knowledge and sustainability in the region during the upcoming collaborative conference, “Indigenous Knowledge & Sustainability – Food,” being held Wednesday-Sunday, Oct. 6-10.
The Southern Illinois University School of Dental Medicine will provide free dental care for children in need during its 16th annual Give Kids a Smile Day, scheduled for Monday, Oct. 11.
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville has been honored with INSIGHT Into Diversity’s Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award for the 8th consecutive year, a distinct designation achieved by only 10 other universities nationwide.
“We are acting with purposeful intention to integrate equity and diversity into o...
The problems are longstanding, but the mission is clear. The current situation is bleak, but the commitment to the future is hopeful. The resources are threadbare, but the partnerships are secure. After decades of historical disinvestment and systematic disparities, the Illinois communities of Venice, Brooklyn and Madison (VBM) are targeted to be the recipients of community and economic development, thanks in part to the 
The Southern Illinois University Edwardsville School of Business’ Beta Alpha Psi (BAP) chapter hosted its Meet the Firms event on Tuesday, Sept. 7. The annual recruiting and networking event attracts public accounting firms, corporations and government agencies, and has a proven history of success as numerous students have secured internships and full-time employment.
Since he was a child, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville East St. Louis Charter High School (CHS) alumnus Justin Miller has aspired to be a professional athlete, and eventually an Olympian. 
The southern Illinois region has long needed a customized, action-oriented export training initiative to put local businesses on the international map. Now, five regional businesses have benefited from such an opportunity, EXPORT NOW.
The Southern Illinois University Edwardsville School of Nursing (SON) and Kishwaukee College (KC) have agreed to offer an accelerated path to a bachelor’s in nursing (BSN) that would allow students to complete their general education courses at KC, earning an associate’s in nursing, then complete their baccalaureate nursing coursework online through SIUE.
Zamirrea Moore’s parents provided her with factual information about COVID-19 vaccinations, along with their opinion that it would be a good medical decision, and on Friday, Sept.10, the 18-year-old from East St. Louis rolled up her sleeve and got the shot. 
With the start of the school year, students’ hands are full with books, various technology and now – some fresh produce, courtesy of the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville East St. Louis Center (ESLC) gardens. 
The African American Literary Studies (AALS) unit within the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville College of Arts and Sciences’ Department of English Language and Literature has expanded its group of professors with expertise in Black literature and literary history. 
Landmark graduate enrollment, the largest first-year class in six years, increasing diversity and growing international attendance highlight Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s strong fall 2021 enrollment picture. 
Although many strides have been made to increase diversity within science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) fields, Black and Hispanic workers, specifically women, remain underrepresented in the technological workforce, 
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s WSIE 88.7 “The Sound” announces Robin Boyce as associate director of underwriting for the 50,000-watt non-commercial, public radio station.
Students were treated to good food, enthusiastic energy, V.I.P guests and more during this week’s Student Welcome Receptions at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. 
“The Student Welcome Receptions are designed to welcome stud...
Poetry seemingly spoken by the dead sparked interest in Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Jason Stacy, PhD, professor in the College of Arts and Sciences’ Department of History. Stacy recently published his fourth book, entitled 
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville School of Education, Health and Human Behavior (SEHHB) Dean Robin Hughes, PhD, has selected Natasha Flowers, PhD, as the School’s assistant dean for anti-racism, equity and inclusion after a national search. Flowers assumed her new responsibilities on July 1.
To continue to provide a safe and secure campus environment, the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Police Department has added four officers to its squad. The new members of the force bring prior experience as police officers and 911 dispatchers from the Metro East area. 
The Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Graduate School has selected 12 recipients for 2021 Research Grants for Research Doctoral Students (RGRDS) awards.
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville alumnus Zach Wygal is a teacher on a mission to help end the all too common issue of lunch shaming.
While there was no organized “marching” through the streets of downtown St. Louis, that did not prevent the LGBTQAI+ community from coming together for a time of enjoyment, celebration and networking during an in-person event Saturday-Sunday, Aug. 28-29 at Ball Park Village. Joining in the festivities to commemorate 
Fifteen Southwestern Illinois-based entrepreneurs and their innovative business concepts have been selected to move into the second round of Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s 8th annual Metro East Startup Challenge.
As no-notice disasters pose a huge threat to both life and property, an efficient evacuation plan is essential in case of emergency.
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, discussed the fallacies of “racial reckoning” occurring today as it relates to Blacks exacting justice and/or receiving payment for past racial wrongs and crimes. 
Astronomy, hiking, geocaching, letterboxing and rock collecting were among the active learning topics used by the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Center for STEM Research, Education and Outreach to help bridge the summer learning gap by infusing learning with unique recreational activities.
The first identifiable racist incident occurred four years ago, dressed in high-handed privilege and self-assured bias, and matter-of-factly spoken with cool, calm and ease. 
