SIUE School of Nursing

Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker today announced the release of $10,537,000 in planning funds to create preliminary designs for a Health Science Building (HSB) on the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville campus. Pritzker made the announcement in the Morris University Center’s Meridian Ballroom.

The complex will include approximately 221,000 square feet. The project’s total cost is approximately $105 million. It would be the largest building on the SIUE campus.

“With this ...

U.S. News and World Report has ranked the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville School of Nursing (SON) online master’s in nursing program 45^th nationally. The SON program climbed eight spots from a year ago. To view the complete rankings, visit usnews.com/education/online-education.

According to USNews, highly ranked programs have strong traditional academic foundations based on student-instructor access, graduation rates and instructor credentials. They also excel at educating dista...

An intellectual sanctuary and a place for creative and innovative work were just a few ways that the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Center for Faculty Development and Innovation (CFDI) was described during its open house, held on Thursday, Jan. 16 in Lovejoy Library. 

SIUE Chancellor Randy Pembrook, and Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Denise Cobb were among many faculty, staff and supporters who came out to participate in the open house. 

“This is a ...

The Southern Illinois University Edwardsville School of Nursing (SON) and Lake Land College have renewed a partnership that provides an accelerated, seamless path to a bachelor of science degree in nursing from the SIUE SON.

Lake Land College nursing students interested in the option are dually enrolled in the SIUE program during their second year and can take several co-requisites and general education courses at Lake Land. Once students successfully complete the Lake Land associate degree nur...

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Chancellor Randy Pembrook oversaw the 2019 fall commencement exercises Friday and Saturday, Dec. 13-14. Ceremonies in the First Community Arena at the Vadalabene Center on campus for the 1,186 eligible graduates began Friday afternoon and concluded Saturday afternoon. All of the ceremonies can be viewed at siue.edu/tv.

“On behalf of SIUE, I want to extend our excitement for the nearly 1,200 students graduating this weekend,” Pembrook said....

Accolades and affirmation were given to more than 100 Southern Illinois University Edwardsville students who chose to participate in special graduation ceremonies during the past week. 

SIUE students were applauded in the following ceremonies:

• Rainbow Graduation, Monday, Dec. 2 in the Morris University Center, Oak/Redbud Room
• Black Graduation, Tuesday, Dec. 3 in the Morris University Center, Conference Center
• Latinx Graduation, Wednesday, Dec. 4 in the Morris University Center, Oak/Re...

Intelligent.com has recognized the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Schools of Nursing (SON) and Education, Health and Human Behavior (SEHHB) for having Top 20 programs nationally in online nursing master’s degree and exercise science bachelor’s degree programs, respectively. 

SIUE was listed among hundreds of other competing institutions. Intelligent.com’s student-focused comprehensive research guide is based on an assessment of 1,604 accredited colleges and uni...

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Chancellor Randy Pembrook will oversee the 2019 fall commencement exercises today and tomorrow, Dec. 13-14. Ceremonies in the First Community Arena at the Vadalabene Center on campus for the 1,186 eligible graduates will be Friday at 2 p.m., and Saturday at 9 a.m. and 1 p.m.

SIU System Board of Trustees member John Simmons will address all three sessions, beginning with the School of Nursing (SON) at 2 p.m. Friday. Rebecca Phillips, who earned a bachelo...

Eight Southern Illinois University Edwardsville School of Nursing (SON) faculty and students were honored as finalists during the March of Dimes’ eighth annual Nurse of the Year Awards Saturday, Nov. 10 at the Renaissance St. Louis Airport Hotel.

Each year, the March of Dimes presents awards across 20 clinical and practice specialties to extraordinary nurses in the area who go above and beyond to deliver compassionate care. By promoting nurses that exemplify enduring care, compassion, int...

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is providing a unique opportunity for students to earn bachelor’s and master’s degrees in as little as five years for select programs beginning spring 2020. This accelerated option saves time and money by allowing students to complete two degrees with fewer individual courses.

SIUE students can earn up to 12 credit hours that count toward both their bachelor’s and graduate degrees.

“Earning an advanced degree opens many more job...

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville senior Jessica Hammel, of Carlyle, was recognized during the Lincoln Academy of Illinois’ 45th Annual Student Laureate Convocation on Saturday, Nov. 16 at the Old State Capitol in Springfield. The annual event honors one senior from each of the state’s four-year, degree-granting colleges and universities for their excellence in curricular and extracurricular activities.

As one of the student laureates, the nursing major in the SIUE School of...

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s School of Nursing (SON) is offering a new mental health specialization next year. The new psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP) Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program will provide students with the required clinical competencies and theoretical foundation to deliver quality psychiatric mental health care.

“Healthcare system administrators, clinical partners and community leaders are all asking for more providers to address...

Prospective college students are invited to learn about available higher education opportunities as Southern Illinois University Edwardsville hosts the Illinois Regional College Fair (IRCF) Fair from 6-7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 22 in the Morris University Center.

The event is sponsored by the Illinois Association for College Admission Counseling (IACAC), in conjunction with SIUE. High school students, transfer students and parents in attendance will have the opportunity to meet with college repre...

Well-meaning people can unintentionally create isolation, inequities and even harm to those who are different from themselves, according to Howard Ross, leading social justice advocate and influential expert on identifying and addressing unconscious bias. 

Ross, founder of Cook Ross and best-selling author, was the keynote speaker on Tuesday, Oct. 15 during Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s second annual Diversity Day. The two-day event, under the theme “From Awarenes...

The Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Office of Admissions invites prospective students to register for Preview SIUE and experience the University’s array of academic programming, student life opportunities and available support services.

High school and transfer students are encouraged to take advantage of one of two remaining sessions of the University’s most popular visit program being held Saturday, Nov. 3 and Monday, Nov. 12.  Registration is available at siue.edu/...