School of Nursing

Carly Burley evaluated the patient in the examination room for her blood pressure, temperature and pulse. The Believe Academy junior was alarmed that the woman who sat before her was seriously ill.

“At first, she was so jittery I thought something was really wrong with her,” said Burley. “Then we found out she was an actor, and it was actually pretty fun.”

The encounter was one of several simulations during the IMAGINE Summer Success Academy, and School of Nursing summe...

This summer, new sights on the campus of Southern Illinois University Edwardsville have been the perfect draw for summer campers, academic conferences and a walk down memory lane for Cougar alumni. One main attraction for recent reunions has been the Health Science Complex, which opened within three years of its initial groundbreaking. SIUE alumnus Charlie Dragovich, ‘86, who received his degre...

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville continues to foster future leaders through outstanding academic programs and dedicated faculty. Each semester, undergraduate students who achieve exceptional academic performance are recognized on the Dean’s List.

To qualify, students must complete at least 12 graded credit hours and earn a semester grade point average of 3.5 or higher. (An A is valued at 4.0, and a B at 3.0.)

The full list of honorees for spring 2026 is available on the SIUE New...

Cap and gown season is here — and SIUE's social media channels are overflowing with pride, tears, and tassel-turning moments as the Class of 2026 walks across the stage. 

Nearly  2,000 graduates were celebrated across six ceremonies held May 8–9 at the First Community Arena at the Vadalabene Center on the Edwardsville campus — from the School of Pharmacy and School of Nursing to the Graduate School, School of Engineering, School o...

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s partnerships with regional school districts are building the next generation of healthcare professionals. Eight Civic Memorial High School students recently committed to SIUE programs in nursing and pharmacy during a healthcare signing ceremony in Bethalto.

SIUE’s Dual Credit program with Civic Memorial’s Medical Careers program introduces high school students to healthcare through immersive, hands-on learning and dual credit opportu...

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Health Sciences Complex, a $117.4 million state-appropriated construction project made possible by the bipartisan Rebuild Illinois Capital program and overseen by the Illinois Capital Development Board (CDB), will hold its ceremonial ribbon cutting at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, April 28.

The Clayco and Poettker joint venture design-build team, in collaboration with design firms Lamar Johnson Collaborative, Inc. and Christn...

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville hosted its spring career fair series, connecting students and alumni with employers across multiple industries. 

Hosted by the SIUE Career Development Center, the events are held at the Morris University Center and are designed to support students in their job search and professional development. The fairs are open to SIUE students and alumni, as well as those from partner schools. 

Recent events include the Education Care...

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s State Universities Annuitants Association (SUAA) chapter hosted State Rep. Kevin Schmidt, of the 114th district, who provided legislative updates from the 104th Illinois General Assembly, including a tour of the University’s new Health Sciences Complex on Wednesday, March 4.

The event kicked off with welcoming remarks from Keith Becherer, director of SIUE Campus Recreation&#1...

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville will honor nine remarkable graduates at the 2021 SIUE Alumni Hall of Fame ceremony, A Night Among the Stars, on Thursday, Sept. 23. The impressive alumni have made exceptional contributions in their chosen fields, in their communities and at SIUE through their leadership, character and hard work.

 “Those selected for the Alumni Hall of Fame represent the best of SIUE,” said Andrew Ravanelli, PhD, SIUE Alumni Association president. &#822...