Southern Illinois University Edwardsville commencement season began with five affinity graduation ceremonies of the following groups: Hispanic/Latin@/x, Black, Lavender, Asian, Asian American Pacific Islander, and Desi (AAPI/APIDA) and Non-Traditional. Students who were honored in front of family members, friends and administrators received signature stoles to wear at the main SIUE commencement ceremony.
A few members of the graduating cohort shared their SIUE Story.
Joan Eikerenkoetter, of St. Louis, was bedridden with chronic pain, was taking more than 20 prescription pills daily, was struggling with her mental health, and once weighed more than 300 pounds. That was four years ago before she met Redina Medley, of East St. Louis.
Medley, human movement instructor, life coach, self-ascribed “life practitioner” and longtime educator, facilitated the last four of her eight-part series, 2024 Invest in Women, on Friday, April 26 at the Southern Illinois Unive...
An entrepreneur and client of the Illinois Small Business Development Center (SBDC) for The Metro East at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville has a new venture to captivate movie enthusiasts and collectors. Joe Wieneke is set to launch Thrills Ville in Edwardsville. The business melds a passion for cinema with a large collection of movie memorabilia.
Wieneke’s journey into the world of cinematic collectibles was inspired by his neighbor and close friend who spent more than two decades as ...
The most recent additions to the SIU School of Dental Medicine’s executive team are Barbara McCracken, PhD and Nathalia Garcia, DDS, MS. Both faculty members are originating the positions of Assistant Dean for Research and Assistant Dean for Career Development respectively. Saulius Drukteinis, DMD, MS, PhD, and Dean at SIU SDM noted that these positions will be critical to the continued growth and progress of the School of Dental Medicine (SIU SDM).
For the parents, family, and especially the students, the thrill, the clapping and the adulation did not wane or grow weary until the last accolade was announced. The Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Upward Bound Scholars Academy (UBSA) at Collinsville High School (CHS) held its annual Awards Ceremony Thursday, April 25 at the CHS Auditorium.
Awards were given out for Most Improved, Honor Roll, Rising Stars, Scholar of the Month, A-T.E.A.M. and Outstanding Scholars.
The Delta Delta Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority recently contributed diapers, training pants and diaper wipes to the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Head Start/Early Head Start (HS/EHS) program.
The chapter members are alumnae of East St. Louis. The sorority sisters gave 13 cases of diapers, eight cases of training pants and two cases of diaper wipes.
“The HS/EHS program utilizes grant funds to purchase diapers, training pants and diaper wipes to care for children while...
The Southern Illinois University Edwardsville School of Pharmacy (SOP) has reached a new milestone by matching 93% of graduates into residency programs during the formal match process. SIUE’s 2024 cohort has attained the number one match rate in the state of Illinois and 21st in the nation with this ranking. Two students received residency offers outside the match, skyrocketing the overall residency placement at 97%.
Jess Kerr, PharmD, associate dean of student affairs in the SOP, shared the ...
Juneau Associates, Inc., P.C. donated $25,000 to Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Department of Surveying and Geomatics. The contribution was part of SIUE’s annual “One Day, One SIUE” fundraiser event.
The second place winner in the 2023 Illinois Small Business Development Center (SBDC) for the Metro East at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Metro East Start-Up Challenge (MESC)is Toast & Table, a retail kitchen supply store and educational cooking space. The women-owned business, founded by Stacy Fangmeyer and Amanda Krause in 2022, will host a grand opening at 227 W 1st St, Unit B in O’Fallon on Saturday, April 27.
Fangmeyer and Krause designed Toast & Table to feature unique and...
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Emeriti Faculty Association recognized the 2024 Emeritus College Award recipients at their annual Spring Reception on Wednesday, April 24 in Birger Hall.
Totaling $7700 in awarded grants, tenure and tenure-tracked faculty proposals were reviewed and selected by the Emeriti Awards Committee. This year’s committee was comprised of seven Emeriti Faculty Association members: David Ault, PhD, Greg Budzban, PhD, Mary Ann Boyd, PhD, Christine Durbin, PhD, ...
Professors with real-world experiences, who are “hands-on” with their teaching, are the primary reason that senior Sarah McDaniel decided to attend Southern Illinois University Edwardsville.
“Anytime I’ve had questions or needed help, my professors have gone above and beyond,” said McDaniel. “Whether that means doing Zoom calls late at night or meeting after class, my professors have readily shown interest in my education. I knew I would be getting quality instruction if I attended SIUE.”
The Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Graduate School is pleased to announce the spring 2024 Research Grants for Graduate Students (RGGS) award recipients.
The awards, valued at up to $500 each, support the research and creative activities of 39 graduate students studying in the College of Arts and Sciences and Schools of Pharmacy, Engineering and Education, Health and Human Behavior.
“By conducting original research and creative activities, graduate students at SIUE learn and demons...
A Southern Illinois University Edwardsville School of Dental Medicine (SIU SDM) faculty member and alumnus has participated in the development of a new over the counter treatment for cold sores, minor cuts, minor burns, and insect bites.
Alan Wickenhauser, DMD, assistant professor in the Department of Clinical Dentistry and SIU SDM class of '98, is a member of the team responsible for a new product in the cold sore industry, Helocaine®. Wickenhauser says his colleagues at SIU-SDM and the School...
“Water-Energy Nexus” is the theme of the upcoming Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Water and Energy Symposium. The event will take place on April 23 from 1-4 p.m. in the Legacy Room at Morris University Center.
“The challenges and uncertainties in availability of water and energy can only be overcome with an initial step of understanding the relation between the two essential elements of our everyday life,” said Serdar Celik, PhD, professor in the School of Engineering (SOE) Dep...
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville senior TJ Baker was named the Ohio Valley Conference Golfer of the Year, SIUE Head Coach Derrick Brown was named Coach of the Year and Brady Kaufmann, Luke Ludwig and Brent Reintjes all earned All-OVC honors as announced Sunday at the league's annual postseason banquet.
Kaufmann and Ludwig joined Baker on the First Team. Reintjes was named to the All-Newcomer team.
The four selections are the most ever for the Cougars.
Hundreds of Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s campus community members, alumni, corporate partners and donors witnessed tonight’s annual ONE DAY, ONE SIUE fundraiser exceed its $1.3 million goal.
“We established a very ambitious goal. Can you imagine $1.3 million dollars in one day? We have completely exceeded and crushed that goal to the tune of $2.2 million, which is really exciting,” said Chancellor James T. Minor, PhD. “And as good as this night is, I am very hopeful that this i...
On the afternoon of April 15 at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville campus, parking lot 8, a Mass Casualty Simulation took place.
As part of the Care of Populations course, the community health students in collaboration with the mental health students and Mass Communication Department joined Edwardsville Fire/EMS, Air Evac Helicopter and other emergency response vehicles for the training exercise.
Robert Morgan, assistant fire chief of the Edwardsville Fire Department and Siyanbola Ani...
The open, inviting wooden floor, the beckoning hand rails and the watchful, supportive eyes of instruction. Jay’Kayla Winford knows them especially well. As a six-year-old, she started dancing in the studios of the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville East St. Louis Center for the Performing Arts (ESLCPA).
Nineteen years later, Winford is teaching ESLCPA classes – all of them – Afro dance, jazz, ballet, contemporary and hip-hop. “I’ve been dancing so long, that it’s really not hard on me,...
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is extending an open invitation to Fontbonne University of St. Louis students, offering a vibrant community, diverse educational opportunities, and a seamless continuation of their degree path for degree completion.
Detailed information is available at the University’s Transferring to SIUE webpage.
Specifically, SIUE is waving its $40 application fee, and its Transfer Center, through the Office of the Registrar, will work closely with former Fontbo...
On February 1, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville appointed Mary Zabriskie, JD, as director and Mindy Kinnaman, EdD, as assistant director of the Equal Opportunity, Access, and Title IX Coordination office.
Zabriskie comes to role after more than 15 years of leading diverse teams, at multiple institutions, locally and nationwide, on the collaborative development and implementation of policies that address employee and student issues of concern including equal opportunity and non-discrimi...
In a recent survey on the campus of Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, nine percent of SIUE students admitted to the inability to afford a meal, which meant not eating for an entire day. The 2023 Basic Student Needs Survey with nearly 2400 respondents provided the data that affirmed the expansion of SIUE’s nonprofit food pantry known as the Cougar Cupboard. This program will be one of many to benefit from the third annual ONE DAY, ONE SIUE premier fundraiser, hosted on the Edwardsvill...
On April 11, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville School of Business awarded 165 students more than $366,000 in scholarships. Janice Joplin, PhD, interim dean of the SIUE School of Business, noted student awardees were chosen from more than 1,000 applicants, and the amount of financial support given to students hit a record.
“This is a special event for the School of Business because it allows us to do two important things,” said Joplin. “Celebrate the excellent academic achievement of o...
The Southern Illinois University System Board of Trustees and the Student Advisory Committee for the SIU System (SACSS) are honoring some outstanding students with the 2024 SIU System Distinguished Student Service Award. Eight students from our SIU campuses in Carbondale, Edwardsville and Springfield were recently honored at the SIU board meeting that was held in Carbondale on April 11, 2024.
“SIU is proud to have so many wonderfully accomplished students who are not only making a major impact ...
The American Association of Geographers (AAG) held its 2024 elections and winning one of two open seats on the six-member National Council is Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Adriana E. Martinez, PhD, associate professor in the Department of Geography and Geographic Information Sciences (GIS), and in the Department of Environmental Sciences.
In her role on the AAG national board, Martinez will serve a three-year term with the overall goals of the association to advance geographic res...
On March 18, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville hosted a regional workshop sponsored by the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO). The Department is in the process of updating the state of Illinois five-year economic plan and requested assistance from the Illinois Innovation Network (IIN) and its member institutions, such as SIUE.
“SIUE is proud to partner with DCEO and the Illinois Innovation Network to host and facilitate these important conversations about...
The Southern Illinois University System (SIU) is not increasing undergraduate tuition rates at its Edwardsville and Carbondale campuses in the 2024-2025 school year. The SIU Board of Trustees voted to freeze undergraduate tuition rates at its meeting today in Carbondale.
SIU offers some of the lowest undergraduate tuition rates among state public universities in Illinois. SIU campuses charge U.S.-based students the same undergraduate tuition rates per credit hour, which are below the national...
It was a time of networking and fostering community while parents participated in an activity that benefited both their kids and their wallets. Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Early Childhood Center (ECC) co-hosted its first Children’s Clothing Swap on Tuesday, April 9 at its facility on campus.
Two of Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s leaders and practitioners of inclusiveness were honored for their longtime efforts, in light of the work of Southern Illinois University (SIU) System’s architect of antiracism, diversity, equity and inclusion (ADEI) at the SIU School of Medicine.
The online consumer finance website MoneyGeekrecently featured Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Jie Ying, PhD, assistant professor in the School of Business, in an article titled “Expert Advice on Finding the Best Car Insurance Company for Your Needs.”
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville will honor the legacy of pioneering architect Louis Sullivan on the centennial anniversary of his passing with a two-day event. On Thursday, April 11 from 5-7 p.m. at the Noise Box Gallery in Art & Design East, The College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) and the Lovejoy Library will host an opening reception to kick off festivities. Friday, April 12, from 9 a.m.-4 p.m., CAS and Lovejoy will hold a full day of presentations and exhibitions celebrating the co...
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville East St. Louis Learning Resource Center (LRC) was cited in the Belleville News-Democrat as helping to coordinate a 2024 solar eclipse viewing.
A community effort, led by Edwardsville High School junior Landon Dykes-Sadowski, brought in more than 300 items for the Cougar Cupboard program at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. Dykes-Sadowski worked with SIUE Police Department Sgt. Dave Baybordi and K9 Marshall to help combat food insecurity for SIUE students, faculty, and staff.
Scenes from Stratton Quad viewing party on the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville campus. The crowd witnessed a partial solar eclipse with 99.07% percent obstruction of the sun at 2:01 p.m.
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s School of Dental Medicine (SIU SDM) held its 2024 Research Day, featuring a keynote speaker from the National Institutes of Health and the annual student table clinic competition. This year’s student winner presented a Retrospective Study to Evaluate Survival of Single Versus Multi-Unit Implant-Supported Prostheses.
“Research Day was a testament to our unified spirit, going beyond academic achievement. Beginning with the short talk series, exhibiti...
The Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Graduate School will announce the spring 2024 Research Grants for Graduate Students (RGGS) in mid-April. In anticipation of this announcement, SIUE is putting the spotlight on the outstanding students from the fall 2023 cohort.
The awards, valued at up to $500 each, support the research and creative activities of 20 graduate students studying in the College of Arts and Sciences and Schools of Business, Engineering and Education, Health and Human B...
With the unofficial theme song of Bonnie Tyler’s “Total Eclipse of the Heart” blaring from speakers and enjoying cooler temperatures under a darkened sky, more than 100 people raised their shaded faces to the sky to view the area’s 2024 total solar eclipse.
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville East St. Louis Center and Southwestern Illinois College students, staff, teachers and administrators, and community members assembled Monday, April 8 for the 2024 solar eclipse that was in the path ...
On April 4, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s School of Engineering (SOE) held its 18th annual SOE Awards Reception. The more than 100 award winners included scholarship recipients, donors and student organizations. There were more than 250 in attendance.
“Today's celebration is not only a recognition of the achievements of the individuals we are acknowledging today but also a celebration of the power of education,” said Cem Karacal, PhD, professor of industrial engineering and ...
SIUE shortstop Paige Rocha has been named the Ohio Valley Conference softball Player of the Week.
Rocha, who had her nation's best hitting streak halted at 29 games Saturday, hit .600 for the week. She recorded six hits, including a double and a triple with five runs batted in.
She leads the OVC in batting average (.455), hits (60) and doubles (15). Rocha is among the NCAA Division I leaders in each of those statistical categories. She tops the OVC with a .500 batting average in conference play ...
A great dental program and a reasonable proximity to home are the main reasons Syniah Saffold, a second-year-student in the College of Arts and Sciences (CAS), chose Southern Illinois University Edwardsville to begin her medical career.
“I am majoring in pre-dental medicine,” said Saffold, a member of the Pre-Dental Association (PDA). “I researched the (Southern Illinois University) School of Dental Medicine in Alton and found out that it was a wonderful program.”
Scenes from Admitted Student Day on the campus of Southern Illinois University Edwardsville.
“Admitted Student Day is a great time for students who have been admitted to the university but haven’t made their final college decision to get a feel for student life and the classroom experience at SIUE,” said Alicia Taylor, Assistant Director of Admissions for Campus Visits. “Our admitted students have lots of options when it comes to colleges this fall, so Admitted Student Day is a time to celebr...
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s School of Business and School of Engineering (SOE) teamed up to host more than one hundred Illinois high school students for Cybersecurity Career Day on March 22. Teens were quickly able to put their skills to work to learn about cybercrime in team challenges, while learning of the numerous career opportunities available to SIUE graduates in the field of cybersecurity.
The 120 attendees included students, teachers, parents, and mentors from Masterca...
The Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Office of Undergraduate Admissions hosted more than 100 students, parents and family members during its annual Admitted Student Visit Day for multicultural students on Monday, March 25. Chancellor James T. Minor, PhD, and SIUE admissions staff welcomed students from the Metro St. Louis area and from the Chicago area with information sessions and campus tours.
Admitted students experienced an academic fair with participation from the following d...
Jessica Elizabeth Prost, a student in the School of Nursing's anesthesia program, died following a year-long battle with brain cancer on Friday, March 29.
The family will receive friends at the Schrader Funeral Home and Crematory, 14960 Manchester Road, Ballwin, Missouri, Friday, April 5 from 2-8 p.m. A funeral mass will be celebrated at Incarnate Word Catholic Church, 13416 Olive Boulevard, Chesterfield, Missouri on Saturday, April 6 at 10 a.m.
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Chancellor James T. Minor, PhD, and Vice Chancellor for University Advancement and SIUE Foundation CEO Connie Collins, CFRE, will gather faculty and staff, students, alumni, friends and community partners for the third annual ONE DAY, ONE SIUE day of giving. The celebration that offers donors an opportunity to “Give Today and Own Tomorrow” will be hosted on the Edwardsville campus in the Meridian Ballroom, Morris University Center on Thursday, Apr...
Due to delays in Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) form availability, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is officially postponing the fall 2024 priority deadline for enrollment deposits for incoming first-year students from May 1 to June 1. Given the challenges students and families are facing accessing, submitting and correcting their 2024-2025 FAFSA, the deadline extension supports the SIUE mission of access to higher education. Students should inform SIUE by June 1 of their plans to enrol...
SIUE Athletics Academic Advisor Lindsey Schmidt has been named one of the recipients of the 2024 Ohio Valley Conference Thurston Banks Award for Distinguished Academic Service.
Eastern Illinois' Faculty Athletics Representative Dr. Jim Davis is the other recipient.
The award, selected by the OVC Faculty Athletics Representatives (FARs), was established in 2013 to recognize individuals (e.g. academic advisor, professor, tutor, etc.), with at least five years of service at one or more OVC member...
Two of SIUE’s graduate school programs, MBA (master's in business administration) and Engineering were honored in Money Magazine for being top programs with the best value compared against schools around the nation.
For Money’s inaugural graduate school ranking, they partnered with College Factual to find the country’s top-value programs. With a focus on annual costs, typical debt burdens, employment rates and recent graduate salaries, Money graded programs on a 5-star scale. All of the lists...
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville master's in healthcare informatics candidate Chase Horton has received the 2023-2024 Midwest Gateway Chapter of the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS) Chapter Scholarship. The Midwest Gateway Chapter of HIMSS is an organization of regional healthcare technology professionals. The Chapter awarded Horton a scholarship in the amount of $5,000.
“Without the networking and mentoring from my SIUE faculty, I would not have accomplis...
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville East St. Louis Learning Resource Center (LRC) is hosting a moon watch in observance of the Solar Eclipse 2024 from 1:30-2:30 p.m. Monday, April 8 on the green space between Buildings B and D at the Wyvetter H. Younge Higher Education Campus in East St. Louis.
U.S. Poet Laureate Ada Limón’s poem, “In Praise of Mystery: A Poem for Europa,” will be read during the moon watch, according to Sarah Kirkpatrick, director of the Learning Resource Center and Cam...
The Center for Predictive Analytics (C-PAN) at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is offering data science workshops to the public, free of charge.
The workshop series was created to democratize data science training, by providing free access to faculty, students and staff within the Southern Illinois University (SIU) System, which encompasses SIUE and Southern Illinois University Carbondale (SIUC). With the workshop series gaining momentum, C-PAN has created a repository of resources t...
As seasonal enrollment beckons, first-year students’ excitement, and inevitably their anxieties, grow. At Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, the Cougar Connectors are there to ease transitions. The Cougar Connector program is a network of student-leaders who are boots-on-the-ground companions for new students.
“Cougar Connectors are orientation leaders, Welcome Weekend leaders and first semester transition leaders,” says Lindsay Winkeler, new student transitions coordinator and organize...
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville mourns the recent loss of Anne Perry, RN, MSN, EdD, FAAN. Dr. Perry was a professor emerita from the School of Nursing and was also an SIUE alum receiving her EdD in 1991. Dr. Perry was a distinguished nurse and served the School of Nursing many years as a faculty member, chair, and Interim Dean.
Five SIUE wrestlers were named NCAA Division I Men's Scholar All-America honorees by the National Wrestling Coaches Association.
Redshirt freshman Bradley Gillum, redshirt freshman Alec Peralta, freshman Braxton Strick, junior Caleb Tyus and freshman Brock Woodcock earned the award for demonstrating excellence in academics and athletics.
A total of 338 scholar-athletes from 78 institutions across the nation were recognized for this achievement.
Fans of the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Cheer and Dance Team are invited to come out and enjoy the routines the team has put together ahead of their trip to the National Cheerleaders Association/National Dancers Association College Nationals competition. The Showcase is at 2pm, April 7, in the Student Athletic Center (SAC) gym on the SIUE campus.
The SIUE Cheer and Dance Team will be competing at Nationals in Daytona Beach, Florida April 11-13. Cheer will be competing in Coed...
During a recent segment on “Great Day St. Louis” broadcast on First Alert 4, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Geovonday Jones, assistant professor of performance in the Department of Theater and Dance, appeared with Ron Himes, founder and producing director of the Saint Louis Black Repertory Company. Jones directed the company’s theatre production of “Wedding Band,” by playwright Alice Childress.
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Simone Williams, diversity and engagement librarian at Lovejoy Library and assistant professor, was part of a front-page article in the March 28-April 3 edition of the St. Louis American that featured the University event that brought Viola “Mother” Ford Fletcher, the oldest living survivor of the Tulsa Race Massacre, to campus on March 19.
Admitted and prospective students are invited to experience SIUE through a series of events on Admitted Student Day from 8:30 a.m.- 2 p.m., Friday, April 5 on SIUE campus.
“Admitted Student Day is a great time for students who have been admitted to the university but haven’t made their final college decision to get a feel for student life and the classroom experience at SIUE,” said Alicia Taylor, Assistant Director of Admissions for Campus Visits. “Our admitted students have lots of options w...
The recent Essentially Ellington Festival, co-sponsored by Jazz at Lincoln Center, was hosted for its tenth year on Southern Illinois University Edwardsville campus on March 22 at Dunham Hall Theater.
High school jazz ensembles had a full day of master classes with top clinicians Reginald “Reggie” Thomas, Christopher Dorsey, Tatum Greenblatt and Dr. Bennett Wood, ending the day with a 7:30pm concert. An afternoon Open Rehearsal featured the SIUE Concert Jazz Band, led by Thomas who has held ...
The popular finance company, WalletHub, recently consulted Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Jie Ying, PhD, assistant professor in the School of Business, for an article about available credit cards for people with fair credit. Ying contributed by answering a series of questions which analyze fair credit and offered advisement on how to navigate credit card options. Read the article on the WalletHub website.
Practicing elements of his major in real time, taking part in enriching volunteer opportunities and being able to pay for it all are reasons junior Mysaiah Chambers is happy to be at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville.
“I heard that SIUE had amazing social work and psychology departments that were easy to navigate,” said Chambers, who is majoring in social work, minoring in psychology and has been on the Dean’s List since his first year in school. “The good amount of scholarship opportu...
On March 25, SIUE Athletics hosted the inaugural Cougars Career Networking Night, presented by Northwestern Mutual Fairview Heights-Clayton, in First Community Arena. This hybrid event included over 130 student-athletes and 40 business professionals and provided a platform where the high achieving student-athletes at SIUE had the chance to network with the companies that support and enhance their student-athlete experience.
"This night was one of my favorite nights of the year at past institu...
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville School of Nursing (SON) will host the IMAGINE (Increasing Mentorship and Graduation in Nursing Education) Summer Success Academy from Tuesday-Friday, June 11-14 for high school students aspiring to pursue an occupation in nursing. The summer camp will be a time for participants to enjoy taking part in activities related to their career interests, all while envisioning themselves in the nursing profession.
Participants will stay overnight in a residence...
A dynamic one-woman performance that takes audiences on the poignant and powerful journey of a young girl’s self-discovery will unfold at 7 p.m. Thursday, April 4 at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Metcalf Theater.
Dr. Juhanna Rogers will present “Shattering,” an acclaimed, poetic performance that gives clarifying focus to the life of young Nicole as she grows into her true self – Juhanna. The free production is being sponsored by SIUE’s College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) and Schoo...
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Head Start/Early Head Start’s most recent facility, the New Life Center, was featured on St. Louis Public Radio.
Kathleen Appleby, Center coordinator, discussed both the Center’s and Head Start’s program offerings, requirements, benefits and challenges.
“We’re helping out families. We’re empowering them,” said Appleby in the interview. “They’ll have a better life if both parents can go to work without worrying about childcare.”
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Simone Williams, diversity and engagement librarian at Lovejoy Library and assistant professor, was featured in Riverbender.com for helping to bring Viola “Mother” Ford Fletcher, the oldest living survivor of the Tulsa Race Massacre, to campus.
“If it wasn’t for Viola actually sitting down and writing this down, this would have been [forgotten],” said Williams in the article, referencing Mother Fletcher’s and her grandson’s (Ike Howard) book, ““Don’t...
The stage was electric with talent and cultural heritage in the First Community Arena at the Vadalabene Center on March 23 at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. The crowd-pleasing SIUE NPHC Marchdown, a step-show competition between the fraternities and sororities of the National Pan-Hellenic Council, was underway.
The event attracts current SIUE students, alumni and guests from the City of St. Louis and the Metro East. Learn more about the history of Marchdown at this link.
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is now enrolling for Summer Session, the summer term that offers an array of diverse and foundational courses. Summer Session encompasses everything from core requirements to continuing education. Whether students are looking to learn in-person on the beautiful, park-like campuses, completely online or even in a blended setting, SIUE’s Summer Session offers students an accessible environment to blend summer fun with academic enrichment.
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville School of Engineering’s Cougar Baja team earned a place on the podium at the 2024 Winter Bajahosted Saturday, Jan. 27 at the Range Snowmobile Club near Michigan Technology University.The Cougar Baja Team led by, Treasurer Dillon Halley, Secretary Aiden George, Vice President Carson Spies, and President Caleb Hildebrandt, competed against universities from across the country. This year’s competition had 33 vehicles from 20 universities.
Since November, five individual Southern Illinois University Edwardsville staff members and three SIUE University Housing programs have been recognized as Of The Month (OTM) regional award winners. OTMs are campus nominated awards that are voted on across the country by the National Residence Hall Honorary (NRHH). NRHH is the recognition branch of the National Association of College and University Residence Halls (NACURH). NRHH supports monthly recognition of student staff, programs, professio...
On February 27, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s University Housing hosted a reception honoring University Housing residents who made the fall 2023 Dean’s List. More than 100 recipients and their families had the honor to attend this year’s reception.
Campus administrators, faculty members, and housing staff members were in attendance to share their support of the academic achievements of each student. The ceremony included remarks from Mallory Sidarous, Director of Housing, and Mi...
On Monday, March 25, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Athletics is set to host the inaugural Cougars Career Networking Night presented by Northwestern Mutual Fairview Heights-Clayton in First Community Arena. SIUE student-athletes in attendance for the event will have the opportunity to network with alumni and leaders in our community.
"This unique experience for our student-athletes and community yields opportunities for the student-athletes to showcase themselves as future professi...
Linda Colombara-Buffo, 63, of Troy, Ill., died on Tuesday, March 19 in Maryville, Ill. She was born September 22, 1960 in East St. Louis, Ill., the daughter of Joan (nee Jokerst) Colombara and Joseph Colombara of Troy, Ill. She was a loving companion to her husband, Robert “Bob” Buffo, for more than 20 years.
Linda was a long-time staff member of Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. She enjoyed taking walks with friends on lunch breaks. She held administrative roles in the Early Childhood...
Rosemarie Archangel, PhD, foundational faculty member, associate provost, and dean of the Graduate School, died Tuesday, March 19. She was 93.
Rosemarie was one of SIUE's pioneering members of the faculty. She earned her PhD in kinesiology and came to SIUE in 1962, establishing the Department of Physical Education. Additionally, Rosemarie served as the first female President of the Faculty Senate, Associate Dean of the Graduate School, Associate Provost, and Dean of the Graduate School. While D...
The 109-year-old doesn’t sleep well at night. The atrocities and terrors of May 31-June 1, 1921, still seem as though they will engulf Viola Ford Fletcher, like the flames that burned down her home and others during the Tulsa Race Massacre on Black Wall Street in the Greenwood neighborhood of Tulsa, Okla.
Fletcher, also widely known as “Mother” Fletcher, spent the day on Tuesday, March 19 at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville talking to audiences and promoting her book, “Don’t Let Them ...
In a February CNN report by correspondent Athena Jones, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville was prominently featured as a learning environment with increases in African American retention rates of 10 percent and Hispanic retention of nearly four percent. The report examined how national universities are responding to anti-DEI proposals. According to Jones, Southern Illinois University (SIU) was the only university that agreed to go on camera.
On the first full day of spring, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville officials, community partners, parents, staff and other well-wishers let the wind carry their cheers as the ceremonial ribbon was cut on Wednesday, March 20 at the front doors of the SIUE New Life Head Start/Early Head Start (HS/EHS) Center in Lebanon.
“As SIUE Chancellor (James T.) Minor always says, SIUE is a place where you can go from infant to graduate school, from infant to dental medicine and from infant to the s...
The March 19 visit to Southern Illinois University Edwardsville by Viola Ford Fletcher was featured in a number of reports by KMOV News/First Alert 4 and St. Louis Public Radio’s Andrea Henderson. At 109 years old, “Mother” Fletcher traveled to the campus to continue her testimony documented in the book “Don’t Let Them Bury My Story: The Oldest Living Survivor of the Tulsa Massacre in Her Own Words." She co-authored the book with her grandson, Ike Howard.
Showroom ready, designed with wellness in mind and manufactured to take health on the road, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville School of Nursing’s (SON) WE CARE Clinic in East St. Louis displayed its new mobile health unit during a recent health fair.
The Clinic teamed with Kappa Alpha Psi, East St. Louis Alumni to present their first joint health fair on Saturday, March 9 on the Wyvetter H. Younge Higher Education Campus in East St. Louis. More than 30 vendors from the Greater St. Lou...
The St. Louis Post-Dispatch previewed the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville March 19 event, “Don’t Let Them Bury My Story: An Evening with Viola Ford Fletcher, the Oldest Living Survivor of the Tulsa Race Massacre."< Viola Ford Fletcher will visit the campus for a conversation and book signing.
At 109 years old, Viola “Mother” Fletcher is the oldest of two survivors and will be speaking to students at Lovejoy Library, then will appear on stage for conversation with her grandson and co-...
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. Wednesday, March 20 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 families in attendance will have the opportunity to meet with college r...
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Human Resources department welcomes Ed Travis as Total Rewards-Benefits Manager. Travis joined the team Feb. 16. He received his bachelor’s in human resources management/personnel administration from SIUE, ‘07, and has since had a lengthy HR career with a number of corporations, which include the nonprofits American Red Cross and United Way.
“I am pleased to welcome Ed Travis to the team. Ed is a consummate professional who brings experience and a pr...
WSIE 88.7 the Sound, St. Louis’ home for great Jazz, Smooth Jazz, Blues, Easy R&B and so much more, will feature its Second Annual Music Series on the fourth Saturday from April-September. The station broadcasts from the campus of Southern Illinois University Edwardsville.
This year’s series lineup boasts, “An eclectic blend of music and artistry, reflective of the music that listeners enjoy on WSIE,” said WSIE General Manager Jason Church.
Included in the 2024 WSIE Music Series lineup are s...
Wearing embossed, white-collar sashes and holding white candles, the inductees of Southern Illinois University Edwardsville East St. Louis Charter High School (CHS) Chapter of the National Honor Society looked out on a roomful of family, friends and staff. Thunderous applause and shouts were offered in celebration of the inaugural class.
“You are making history today as being the SIUE East St. Louis Charter High School’s very first National Honor Society (NHS) members,” beamed CHS Director Gin...
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Amy Kief, MSN, RN, instructor in Family Health and Community Health Nursing, SIUE School of Nursing (SON), is one of 50 nurses nominated for this year’s St. Louis Magazine Excellence in Nursing Awards, presented by BJC HealthCare and Barnes-Jewish College Goldfarb School of Nursing. Excellence in Nursing is supported by Saint Louis University Trudy Busch Valentine School of Nursing.
Kief’s nomination in the Educator Category for this prestigious award ...
Melissa Bland, an entrepreneur and a client of the Illinois Small Business Development Center (SBDC) for The Metro East at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, plans to inaugurate her cherished venture, Honeybee Vintage with a Grand Opening and ribbon-cutting on March 18, 2024, 10 a.m. at 114 E Broadway, Alton. Fueled by her passion for antiquing and thrifting, Bland wholeheartedly embraces her philosophy of “resale before retail.” This guiding principle has been put into practice when fur...
On Monday, March 11, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville welcomed United States Poet Laureate, Ada Limón, to the Morris University Center. In collaboration with the Lovejoy Library, Edwardsville Public Library and Edwardsville High School, SIUE hosted an evening of live poetry and in-depth discussion about Limón’s creative process. Limón was appointed by the Librarian of Congress, and is the first Latina Poet Laureate of the U.S.
Limón’s poetry is regarded as naturalist, surrealist, and...
SIUE sophomore standout Amelia Gorman has been named the Ohio Valley Conference Women's Tennis Player of the Week.
The Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, native picked up a pair of straight set victories on the week playing at No. 4 singles. Gorman earned a point against Alcorn State after her opponent retired in the second set. Gorman won the first set 6-1 and led 3-1 in the second at the time the match was halted. She closed out the week with a 6-1, 6-4 victory in SIUE's 4-3 loss to New Orleans.
With rapt attention and without partiality, these Southern Illinois University Edwardsville elementary education teacher candidates listen and record second and third graders as they read from such books as “Cow Up a Tree” by Joy Cowley and “Pancakes for Supper” by Cheryl Semple and Judy Tuer.
More than 60 elementary education teacher candidates from the SIUE School of Education, Health and Human Behavior’s (SEHHB) Department of Teaching and Learning’s course, Primary Literacy Assessment and I...
For 21 high school students, their hard work and perseverance paid off in a big way when they learned they received Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s 2024 Meridian Scholarships.
The Meridian Scholarship is the University’s most prestigious academic award. Designed for exemplary students, it covers four years of tuition, fees, housing, and meal plan. Scholarship awardees also participate in SIUE’s John Martinson Honors Program.
SIUE Chancellor James T. Minor, PhD, and several Univer...
The Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Head Start/Early Head Start (HS/EHS) program will celebrate the launch of its newest facility, the SIUE New Life Head Start/Early Head Start Center. The grand opening will take place from 1-3 p.m. Wednesday, March 20. The location of the new site is 689 Scott Troy Road in Lebanon.
Featured speakers for the event will include SIUE East St. Louis Center Executive Director Timothy Staples, EdD, and Head Start/Early Head Start Program Director Carolyn ...
Elyse Ibata, a second-year genetics and cell biology major in the College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, will present at the Central States Communication Association (CSCA) undergraduate honors conference as a Top Three Paper in their undergraduate honors research session. Ibata is an honors student under the guidance of Jessica Hutchins, PhD, interim director of SIUE Honors College, in the John Martinson Honors Program. Ibata's paper is titled “Music and P...
The Emeriti Faculty Association of Southern Illinois University Edwardsville will host their annual Spring Reception on Wednesday, April 24, from 3:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m. in the Special Event Room of Birger Hall. The Emeritus College offers grants to SIUE tenure and tenure-track faculty for projects that strengthen the academic quality of programs and enhance the reputation of the University. Proposals are being accepted until Friday, March 15 at 4:30 p.m.
The newest sergeant on the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville campus police force is SIUE alumnus Kasey Hoyd. Hoyd was promoted from detective to sergeant of the 45-member SIUE Police Department on Feb. 16. He is the first African American to hold the position on the SIUE campus.
Upon receiving word of the promotion from the role of detective in the investigations division, Hoyd said the news was bittersweet.
“I was honestly lost for words for a few moments. I was beyond thankful to learn I...
After an evening of ceremony, two Southern Illinois University Edwardsville alumni and a legendary SIUE coach were inducted into the St. Louis Sports Hall of Fame. The non-profit organization celebrates the history of sports in the St. Louis region.
Dewayne Staats, ’75, current announcer for the Tampa Rays baseball team; John Simmons, ’91, philanthropist, esteemed SIU trustee and contributor to local athletics; and posthumously, Roy E. Lee, foundational baseball coach at SIUE and pitcher for ...
When the Colorado Supreme Court made a recent ruling on a candidate’s eligibility on the United States presidential ballot, 25 historians contributed to the amicus brief. Citing expertise on the historical references in the case, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Erik B. Alexander, PHD, associate professor of history, became a signatory.
The history professor was invited to be a part of this landmark case this past January. “Most of the brief had already been written at that point,” sa...
April is Jazz Appreciation Month and WSIE 88.7 The Sound, broadcasting from the campus of Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, will celebrate by hosting “WSIE Jazzathon” Wednesday, April 17th from 3 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. This event is a primary fundraiser for this heritage station.
WSIE made its on-air debut on Sept. 4, 1970 and has been a fertile training ground for broadcasters, who include some of the greats in the radio broadcast industry. This premier outlet is one of the only station...
Heather Garrigus, a client of the Illinois Small Business Development Center (SBDC) for the Metro East at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, embarked on her entrepreneurial journey in 2021. Fueled by her love for yoga and following the tragic loss of her brother, Garrigus set out to fulfill her dream of owning a business. With unwavering determination, she launched Heather’s Zen Den Yoga Studio in East Alton, Illinois, in memory of her brother.
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville student-athlete Alsadiq Hasan, midfielder/defenseman men's soccer, has signed with South Georgia Tormenta FC of USL League One, as announced by the organization on Saturday, March 2.
"I am thrilled for Sadiq," SIUE Head Coach Cale Wassermann said. "This year, Sadiq captained our team with unbelievable leadership, both on and off the field, which was a big reason he was named the 2023 Jack Blake Award Winner. His personality is infectious, and his work e...
Throughout the month of February, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville celebrated individuals in the campus community who enrich the supportive environment that SIUE curates. Nominated by their peers on the University’s social media platforms, “SIUE Difference Makers” range from students, faculty and staff. The tradition was born from sparks of gratitude and hope which permeated each campus during the Covid pandemic.
This year, University Housing prevailed, receiving a total of seven nomin...
Support staff, grow programs and expand impact and exposure are top priorities for the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville East St. Louis Center (ESLC) Deputy Director Mark Dochterman, PhD.
“I am really excited to jump into this role and help the ESLC thrive,” explained Dochterman. “My past experience has provided me with an ability to manage people and to lead projects aimed at securing the financial resources to support programs, students, and the community. These are skills that will ...
Throughout the month of February, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville celebrates individuals in the campus community who enrich the supportive environment that SIUE curates. Nominated by their peers on the University’s social media platforms, “SIUE Difference Makers” range from students, faculty and staff. The tradition was born from sparks of gratitude and hope which permeated each campus during the Covid pandemic.
This year, University Housing went the extra mile by receiving a total of...
Academically doing your best, utilizing campus resources, getting involved and finding support groups are behaviors that lead to student success, according to a panel of Southern Illinois University (SIU) System students.
Seven students, undergraduates and graduates from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville and Southern Illinois University Carbondale, shared their expertise and experiences during SIU System’s Conversation of Understanding (COU) on Monday, Feb. 26.
During the third inning of the St. Louis Cardinals spring training opener against the Miami Marlins on Feb. 24, the host of KMOX radio’s “Sports Open Line,” Matt Pauley, interviewed Andrew Gavin, director of athletics at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. The setting, which included more than 150 SIUE alumni, was SIUE Day at Cardinals Spring Training in Jupiter, Fla. The interview covered the dedication of Cardinals fans based in the Metro East, the state of SIUE sports 15 years into its...
Research on the spiritual impact of Black women’s travel appears light, if not altogether absent in literature, despite the weightiness and significance of their contributions throughout history. To remedy this, Tisha Brooks, PhD, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville College of Arts and Sciences associate dean and associate professor, wrote her own book, "Spirit Deep: Recovering the Sacred in Black Women’s Travel".
Brooks is one of three authors who will be part of “African American Liter...
According to Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Climate and Sustainability Advisory Board (CASAB), 10 space heaters in major campus buildings can add as much as $2,500 to SIUE’s annual electric bill. Also of note, space heaters can contribute to fire risk. A single space heater running for just one hour can power a cell phone for a year. With these statistics, the CASAB decided to try a new approach to bring awareness to a more sustainable form of warmth: a pledge and a blanket.
Though Candace N. Hall, EdD, recently received an award designation of an “emerging scholar”, those who know the educator and her work have seen promise and brilliance since the very beginning of her career. Hall, assistant professor in the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville School of Education, Health and Human Behavior’s Department of Educational Leadership, was named as a designee for the American College Personnel Association’s (ACPA) 2024 Emerging Scholar Award.
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville alumni were in full fan mode at SIUE Day at Cardinals Spring Training at the Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium on Feb. 24 in Jupiter, Fl. This was opening day for the St. Louis Cardinals in a match against Miami Marlins with Eddie the Cougar and more than 150 SIUE alumni in attendance. Featured in this profile are Cardinals’ strength and conditioning coordinator Jackie Gover (2019), Dion Joannou (1989) who threw out the ceremonial first pitch and Maggie Kru...
It’s a “line” that not everyone can cross. But for those who are able and willing, what causes them to do so? Is it the belief someone can leave behind adversity and bias to walk into a life of comfort and opportunities? Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Donavan L. Ramon, PhD, explores these questions and looks at various analyses and more in his book, “Striking Features: Psychoanalysis and Racial Passing Narratives.”
Ramon, assistant professor in the College of Arts and Sciences’ De...
After decades of ensuring program compliance, working with children, families, staff and more, longtime Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Head Start/Early Head Start (HS/EHS) staff member and interim program director Carolyn Jason was named HS/EHS Program Director.
“I am pleased and excited to continue to help the program that I love and that has advanced so many lives over the years,” said Jason. “SIUE Head Start/Early Head Start has a commitment to provide services that not only pre...
Online Services and Educational Outreach is excited to bring a new set of programming to the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville campus focused on junior cougars. The new set of programming is for participants under the age of 18 and allows children to participate in offerings year-round instead of just for the summer camp season. “This new programming was created to allow our area children to explore new ideas in various fields that they may not have been able to explore before and fi...
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville extreme weather expert Alan W. Black, PhD, assistant professor and Graduate Program Director in the Department of Geography and Geographic Information Sciences (GIS) is hosting storm spotter training in Morris University Center (MUC) Mississippi/Illinois Room, Wednesday, February 28 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Free parking will be available in Lot B starting at 6pm. The event is free and open to the public.
“Spotter training is perfect for anyone who is ...
Throughout the month of February, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville celebrates individuals in the campus community who enrich the supportive environment that SIUE curates. Nominated by their peers on the University’s social media platforms, “SIUE Difference Makers” range from students, faculty and staff. The tradition was born from sparks of gratitude and hope which permeated each campus during the Covid pandemic.
This year, University Housing went the extra mile by receiving a total of...
Rebirth is the theme of Nichlas Hart’s pencil drawing, which was one of 100 pieces of art selected to be showcased during Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Annual Regional High School Juried Art Exhibition, Feb. 8-16. A total of 200 pieces were considered for the show.
Hart, a junior at the SIUE East St. Louis Charter High School (CHS), said his piece, “Transfigure of the Shell,” was created out of a sense of him releasing negative emotions.
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE) is now a host site for the Children’s Defense Fund (CDF) Freedom Schools®. Fifty middle school students from Metro East communities will have the opportunity to enroll in an educational model that identifies as “the intersection of well-being and racial justice for children and youth.”SIUE’s site will be hosted at the Edwardsville campus and will run for six weeks, June 10 through July 19. The 2024 grand opening of this latest site will mark th...
The Southern Illinois University Edwardsville campus community extends our sincerest condolences to the family of Randy Paul Rock who died Wednesday, Feb. 14, at University Care Center in Edwardsville. He was 76.
Rock’s journey at SIUE started as a student. He earned a Bachelor of Science (1969) and Master’s in English and History (1979). He taught English 101 and 102 and served as the Dean of Students from 1994 to 2003. Rock received his 30-year service award in April 2001 and retired from SIUE ...
Kathryn Bentley, associate professor of theater at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, director of Black Studies and director of IMPACT Academy has a big week ahead of her. The Black Theatre Workshop (BTW), for which she proudly serves as artistic director is presenting its annual performance beginning Tuesday, February 20. This year’s production, “Legacy,” celebrates 25 years of Black theater voices and alumni. After 20 years of leadership, it is Bentley’s final Black Theatre Workshop pr...
“Stretch your arms out wide. Now, take them and wrap them around yourself,” said Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Venessa A. Brown, PhD.
Brown, associate athletics director for diversity, equity and inclusion, athletics chief diversity officer and professor of social work, spoke to a red, pink and white decorated roomful of SIUE East St. Louis Charter High School (CHS) female students on Wednesday, Feb. 14 in the Multipurpose Room on the Wyvetter H. Younge Higher Education Campus.
In the busy world of entrepreneurship, where dreams are transformed into reality, the story of Alliance Counseling Services, PLLC (ACS) is a true inspiration. The owners, a dynamic power couple, not only embarked on a successful entrepreneurial journey but they also recognized the crucial need for mental health support, tackling behavioral challenges, and addressing clinical disorders. This realization led John and Jill Frisbie to establish the practice in 2019, a venture driven by their shared ...
In 2016, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s School of Nursing alumna Jenny Decker, ’06, made history as the first female and first solo kayaker to circumnavigate the Big Island in Hawaii. Now, Decker has her horizons set on solo circumnavigating the globe. This is her third attempt at doing so, after a number of setbacks and the Covid pandemic deterred her previous efforts. Decker knows how to handle setbacks though; she’s an intensive care traveling nurse with Charcot-Marie-Tooth (CMT)...
In fall 2023, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Office of Online Services and Educational Outreach added thirteen new alternative digital credentials to its offerings. Applicants can now choose from a wide array of credentials to best position themselves for optimal career success.
Carolyn Butts-Wilmsmeyer, PhD, director of SIUE’s Center for Predictive Analytics (CPAN), in partnership with a grant from the United States Department of Agriculture, developed eleven digital credential...
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE) has announced the appointment of Tammy T. Moore, EdD, as the Manager of Federal, State, and Licensure Compliance in the Office of Educational Outreach. Moore officially assumed her new role on Jan. 8.
In her capacity, Moore is entrusted with the responsibility of ensuring the University's adherence to both existing and emerging state and federal authorization mandates. Additionally, she oversees compliance with regulations pertaining to academic...
In addition to its popularity as Black History Month, February is also recognized as National Cancer Prevention Month. Time to highlight a study that is “still in its infancy” but gaining traction in the area of cancer research. Last fall, Jeff Darabi, PhD, a professor in the department of mechanical and mechatronics engineering in Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s School of Engineering (SOE) traveled to Chennai, India to present research on microfluidic-based technologies for isolat...
The list of accomplishments and contributions of the Hudlin Family from East St. Louis is remarkable. From purchasing their freedom from slavery, to serving as a conductor on the Underground Railroad, to being a tennis coach to the late great Arthur Ashe, to working as Hollywood film producers, the Hudlin family’s legacy is rich and substantial.
Norman Ross, retired executive director of the Greater East St. Louis Chamber of Commerce, will reveal interesting, impressive history about the Hudli...
SIUE freshman Brock Woodcock was honored this week as a Mid-American Conference Wrestler of the Week. Woodcock, who earned his second Wrestler of the Week award this season, turned in a phenomenal performance at the Greyhound Open, Sunday Feb. 4.
Woodcock won the 157-pound weight class a dominating performance beginning with a four minute, 41 second fall over Kentucky Wesleyan's Cade Johnson. Woodcock followed with four consecutive technical falls, outscoring his opponents 62-1 en route to the ...
KMOV news broadcast First Alert 4 featured Samantha Ray, director of undergraduate admissions, and students Ciaunna McCoy, Blake Rentz, Zach Cheun, Kaelyn Cupil and Jared Jess, who is also a veteran, in their Cover Story, "The Cost of College," on Wednesday, Jan. 31.
More than dribbling down the court, laying up a shot or jumping for a rebound, three Southern Illinois University Edwardsville East St. Louis Charter High School (CHS) seniors enjoy being part of their basketball team. The players’ love for the team, in large part, is because it brings them a sense of belonging.
Tra’Veon Dennis, Chross Mister and Lathan Streater talked about their experiences on the CHS team ahead of their Senior Day basketball game with a scheduled tip off at noon Saturday, F...
For nearly 50 years, Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville’s Environmental Resources Training Center (ERTC) has been the designated learning institution for the continuing education of personnel involved in the operation, maintenance and management of drinking water and wastewater treatment systems for the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA). More recently, SIUE and the Metropolitan St. Louis SewerDistrict (MSD) have teamed up to expand the makeup of the workforce.
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s spring semester kicked off on Monday, Jan. 8, but not without the help of staff volunteers joining in a campus-favorite tradition. Ask Me is a biannual, beginning of the semester service where faculty and staff members volunteer at strategic areas around the Stratton Quad holding a sign that reads “Ask Me!” This initiative from the Office of Student Affairs helps orient students and guests who are new to the campus by introducing them to seasoned, si...
The soundtrack for musician Sylvester Donald’s life has been interspersed – and at times heavily so – with the “blues.” However, the 63-year-old gladly shares that the chords now in play are ones that are upbeat and uplifting, thanks in part to Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Veterans Upward Bound (VUB).
“Besides my music, I’m interested in going back to college, which is why I was excited to learn about Veterans Upward Bound at the SIUE East St. Louis Center, and how they could help...
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s previous director of business affairs for the College of Arts and Sciences (CAS), Shavonda Mitchom, began her new role as Assistant Vice Chancellor for Administration on Tuesday, January 16.
Prior to joining SIUE as Assistant Vice Chancellor for Administration, Mitchom served for three years as the Chief Financial and Administrative Officer for Hoyleton Youth and Family Services and eight years at SIUE as Director of Business Affairs in the College o...
LaRanda Parnacher Turner joined Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s human resources department as assistant director of Talent and Development on January 16. Parnacher Turner is an experienced recruitment marketing and talent development executive, as well as a leading consultant in marketing tailored to tribal communities. “I am excited to welcome someone of LaRanda’s caliber to the HR leadership team and the SIUE community,” said Carl Chambers, Director of Human Resources. “LaRanda’s s...
Frederick Berrens, a Wadsworth, IL student in Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Instructional Technology (IT) Program with Specialization in Educational Technologies (ET) has been recently awarded a competitive scholarship from the University Center of Lake County (UCLC) in Grayslake, IL. SIUE partners with UCLC to offer several graduate and undergraduate programs to students in the Lake County, Ill. area.
Berrens is currently employed as a special services aid at Vernon Hills High Sc...
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is excited to announce an expanded version of the SIUE Commitment and SIUE Gateway Opportunity (SIUE GO), groundbreaking initiatives aimed at increasing college affordability and ensuring access to higher education for low and middle-income families. With the commitment to provide an extra boost to students and their families, SIUE is reinforcing its dedication to the region's students and the transformative power of a college degree.
Joyree H. Chura, 62, of Edwardsville, passed away at 9:09 p.m. on Wednesday, January 17, 2024, at her residence. She was born February 19, 1961, in Staunton, Ill., the daughter of the late Harry and Louise (Tagnani) Chura. She married Bradley Allen on October 6, 2000, in Edwardsville.
Joyree worked at SIUE for 30 years, most recently as an HR manager. She later worked part-time at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Edwardsville. She was a member of St. Boniface Catholic Church in Edwardsville where ...
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville celebrated the 41st annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. luncheon on Wednesday, January 17 in the Meridian Ballroom of the Morris University Center. Organized by the Kimmel Belonging and Engagement Hub, the ceremony began at 11 a.m. and opened with total praise for “Total Praise,” a hymnal sung by the SIUE Gospel Choir.
Mackenzie Richards, student body president, introduced the award ceremony and the SIUE Black Theatre Workshop (BTW) who performed “Runag...
Riverbender.com published an articlepreviewing the upcoming presentation, “Building Community Resilience to Radicalization to Violence” by Southern Illinois University Edwardsville'sLaurie Rice, PhD, professor of political science and Suranjan Weeraratne, PhD, associate professor of political science. The event will be hosted by Edwardsville Public Library, Monday, January 22, 6 p.m.
According to Rice and Weeraratne, the community briefing will cover the current threat of domestic Terrorism in ...
On January 8, the Tyson Foods, Inc. facility in Caseyville hosted a graduation ceremony for seven employees who earned alternative digital credentials, also known as digital badges, from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. Students began their on-site training for digital badges in Food Safety and Quality Assurance (FSQA) in October, just months after a $180 million expansion of the facility, which brought a significant increase in staff.
“This is makes me feel really good because I know...
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville School of Nursing (SON) Nurse Anesthesia Program held its sixth annual White Coat Ceremony on January 9, celebrating 32 members of the Class of 2026 entering the clinical arena.
“The original symbolism of the donning of the white coat dates back to the nineteenth century, when physicians desired to lend a more scientific approach to the practice of medicine. This coat represents all the greatness they are bound for, but also of all the challenges they ...
The latest collaborative work from a current and a former professor of Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) has earned the distinction of Choice Outstanding Academic Title for 2023. Laurie Rice, PhD, professor of political science, and Kenneth Moffett, PhD, former chair and former professor of political science, co-authored “The Political Voices of Generation Z.” The listing of the book in the year-ending coveted review in Choice magazine’s December 2023...
More than 20 years ago, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville alumnus Khari M. Garvin worked in the SIUE Head Start/Early Head Start program to help educate, strengthen and advance preschoolers, families and communities. Today, he is still a leader in Head Start – but on a national scale.
Garvin, who earned a master’s in education in 2005 from SIUE, is director of the Office of Head Start (OHS) at the Administration for Children and Families at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Servi...
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Eddie the Cougar is celebrating a major milestone on Saturday, Jan. 13. It’s the SIUE mascot’s birthday, and he’s celebrating by supporting the SIUE student-athletes and fans at a doubleheader basketball game against Morehead State. University Marketing and Communications was granted the rare opportunity before the big day and subsequent game-heavy weekend to an exclusive, first-ever interview for his 14th birthday.
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville alumni, families and friends will fill the Cassidy Cool Zone and stands along the first baseline as the St. Louis Cardinals take on the Miami Marlins during opening weekend of Major League Baseball Spring Training. The Cardinals play their Opening Day game at Roger Dean Stadium on Saturday, February 24 at 1:05 p.m. EST in Jupiter, FL. SIUE is proud to be the premier sponsor.
“We are thrilled to continue the annual tradition of gathering with our alumni a...
On a frosty overcast January afternoon, the Meridian Ballroom in the Morris University Center at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville was all aglow with warm smiles, hot apple cider and an international spring cohort of over 200 students.
The International Student Welcome Party, a joint initiative between the Office of International Affairs and International Admissions, hosted a winter welcome on Friday, Jan. 5 as part of International Student and Scholar Services orientation. After a t...
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE) Chancellor James T. Minor has named Connie Collins, CFRE, as Vice Chancellor for University Advancement (VCUA) and CEO of the SIUE Foundation. Collins will assume her new responsibilities on January 22, 2024, pending approval from the SIU Board of Trustees.
“SIUE continues to build a team positioned to markedly enhance our strategies for philanthropy that supports SIUE’s ambition to be a best-in-class university,” said Minor. “Collins’s expertise...
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Kimmel Belonging and Engagement Hub (the Hub) will celebrate the legacy of The Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on Wednesday, Jan. 17 at 11 a.m. in the Meridian Ballroom of the Morris University Center. SIUE has honored the dream of Dr. King with an annual luncheon for 41 years. This year’s theme evokes the revered civil rights leader’s call to action with “We Are Called to be a Movement” as the selected theme.
Richard “Dick” Leroy Millett, PhD, faculty emeritus of history at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, died on December 25, 2023. He was 85.
Millett taught history and Latin American studies at SIUE for 33 years and retired as professor emeritus in 1999. He mentored scholars, and helped them establish professional contacts in the U.S. government and Latin America.
Millett was a local presence who made a difference on a global scale. Born in Marine, IL on September 25, 1938, Millett earned a...
Along the Rio Grande located at the United States-Mexico border sits Eagle Pass, Tx, hometown of Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Adriana Martinez, PhD. Martinez, an associate professor in geography and environmental sciences, has spent years researching the impact of border security, and most recently, the effectiveness of large buoys installed on the river by Texas Governor Greg Abbott. As Martinez captured in a photograph on her recent research trip, migrants traveling to the U.S. ...
If the state of Illinois raises a newly designed flag in the year 2025, the decision and design concept will be a product of the work of the Illinois Flag Commission, which has Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Tandra Taylor, PhD, as one its 22 appointed members.
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE) Assistant Vice Chancellor for Inclusive Excellence, Education, and Development Lindy Wagner has named Stephanie Weiskopf as director of the Kimmel Belonging and Engagement Hub. Weiskopf will assume her new responsibilities on January 16, 2024. “I am thrilled to be joining the SIUE community,” said Weiskopf. “I believe in the mission and vision for the Kimmel Belonging and Engagement Hub and am excited to work with students, staff, and faculty to ...