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May 23, 2025, 2:55 PM
Students Say Goodbye to Preschool; Parents Thanked for Support
It was a day to look ahead. A day to celebrate. A day of moving up! More than 100 preschoolers experienced the first graduation during Moving Up Days on Tuesday, May 20-Wednesday, May 21 at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Head Start/Early Head Start (HS/EHS) Centers throughout the Metro East.
“Moving Up Day is the day that we recognize all of our Head Start preschoolers’ advancement to kindergarten for the upcoming sch...
May 23, 2025, 2:30 PM
Here are some of the stories recently published featuring Southern Illinois University Edwardsville faculty and students:
May 23, 2025, 9:45 AM
Dr. Denn Receives the 2025 Faculty Award from the St. Louis Chapter of American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics
From a young age, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Michael Denn, PhD, has loved aviation and rocketry. Denn, instructor in the SIUE School of Engineering’s Department of Mechanical Mechatronics Engineering, has taken his passion for and years of expertise in the aerospace industry and propelled them into an impressive pedagogy that has caused many of his student...
May 22, 2025, 1:00 PM
SIUE graduate guard Ray'Sean Taylor, the most successful and most decorated player in SIUE men's basketball program history is adding another honor. Taylor was selected as the Ohio Valley Conference Male Athlete of the Year, announced Thursday by the Conference.
Taylor becomes SIUE's first-ever OVC Athlete of the Year selection and is the 50th selection since the first award was given out following the 1976-77 season (there have been multiple award winners in some years).
In his final season...
May 20, 2025, 2:45 PM
Seven SIUE baseball players earned All-Ohio Valley Conference honors, including an OVC-best four first team selections.
Chase Bloomer, Daniel Gierer, Mack Mitchell and Ryan Niedzwiedz were named to the first team while pitchers Liam McKillop and Spencer Stearns were each named to the second team. Tim Teixeira earned selection to the All-Freshman team.
Bloomer is tied for fourth in the OVC in home runs with 14, which is a career high. He is tied for seventh with 47 RBIs while batting .297. Bl...
May 20, 2025, 1:25 PM
“I wouldn’t be where I am right now if it wasn’t for SIU,” said Major Elester Latham (’75). “SIU was everything to me.” Latham, who graduated 50 years ago with a degree in theatre was one of more than 40 Golden Graduates at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s 2025 spring commencement exercises on Saturday, May 10. Latham, began his career as a United States Air Force and commercial airline pilot eventually returning to his first love of acting and appearing in the blockbuster film “Air ...
May 20, 2025, 12:25 PM
Situated quite fittingly in the Center for Spirituality and Sustainability, Fuller Dome at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, energy specialists convened for a “Energy Water Food Nexus” during an afternoon symposium on April 24. The SIUE School of Engineering’s Serdar Celik, PhD, professor in the Department of Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineering and Chair of the Climate and Sustainability Advisory Board and Curtis “Drew” Hoelscher, Interim Director Environmental Resources Traini...
May 19, 2025, 3:00 PM
SIUE baseball has earned the No. 2 seed in the 2025 Ohio Valley Conference Baseball Championship presented by SERVPRO. The event will be held May 21-24 at Mtn Dew Park in Marion, Illinois. This year marks the 46th OVC Baseball Tournament (the first elimination style event was held in 1979).
The venue opened in 2007 and was previously known as Rent One Park. It is now home to the Prospect League Team the Thrillville Thrillbillies, who began play in 2023. This year marks the fourth time the event...
May 19, 2025, 1:00 PM
SIUE sophomore Daniel Gierer (Glen Carbon, Illinois) has been named the OVC co-Player of the Week Monday following an outstanding final week of the regular season. Gierer shared the award with Tennessee Tech's Jackson Green.
Gierer was the driving force behind an SIUE offense that hit .355 over the final three games of the regular season, hitting .615 (8-13) with four home runs and 10 RBIs. He recorded an on-base percentage of .643 and a slugging percentage of 1.615 for the week.
Gierer home...
May 19, 2025, 12:30 PM
Messages of girl power, positive self-esteem, healthy body image, community activism and more were packaged in sparkly, eye-catching motion and decorative costuming during the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville East St. Louis Center for the Performing Arts’ (ESLCPA) 2025 Spring Dance Recital.
Students took to the stage at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, May 15 in the Multipurpose Room of Building D of the Wyvetter H. Younge Higher Education Center. Social justice was the theme of the dance recita...
May 14, 2025, 1:14 PM
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville has been nationally recognized by Money.com, with its School of Engineering (SOE) ranking among the top 50 master’s programs in the country. Highlighted for its academic excellence and exceptional value, SIUE’s SOE stands out for providing students with strong career outcomes and affordability. This recognition reflects the dedication and hard work of SOE’s faculty and staff and reaffirms the University’s unwavering commitment to delivering exceptional...
May 14, 2025, 12:00 PM
Burgess Interested in Majoring in Mechanical Engineering at SIUE
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville East St. Louis Center’s Building Futures Program student Keshon Burgess graduated from high school this month and wants to eventually attend SIUE. Burgess lives in East St. Louis and has an interest in obtaining a bachelor’s in mechanical engineering from SIUE. Here, the 18-year-old shares his reflections on his time so far in the Building Futures Program.
I’ve enjoy being in the Buildin...
May 14, 2025, 11:42 AM
The Illinois Invent2Prevent statewide partnership between Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, EdVenture Partners, and the Illinois Emergency Management Agency-Office of Homeland Security will convene to establish the Invent2Prevent program in Illinois. This inaugural Illinois Invent2Prevent statewide symposium and competition that highlights interventions by high school students to reduce targeted violence and hate crimes in their communities will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Monday,...
May 13, 2025, 4:25 PM
Parents and Friends of Collinsville High School Students Applaud Successes
“This was the best decision of my life,” said 16-year-old Collinsville High School (CHS) sophomore Lillian O’Donnell. O’Donnell won medals and trophies at the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Upward Bound Scholars Academy’s (UBSA) annual Awards Ceremony Thursday, May 8 at the CHS Auditorium.
“Enrolling in Upward Bound Scholars Academy has opened so many doors for me. It has also unlocked a new, better v...
May 13, 2025, 3:10 PM
Friends and Family Cheer for Graduating Students During the School’s Commencement Ceremony
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville East St. Louis Charter High School (CHS) provided pomp, circumstance and a chance for graduating seniors to revel, strut and shine during the school’s 2025 Commencement Ceremony.
CHS graduated 28 seniors on Friday, May 9 in the middle of campus at the Wyvetter H. Younge Higher Education Center. The commencement speaker was Nate Williams, PhD, Associate Prof...
May 13, 2025, 11:00 AM
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville and Universidad Central del Ecuador (UCE) have formalized a strategic academic partnership aimed at expanding international collaboration and advancing global graduate education. The signed Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) establishes the foundation for a dual Master of Business Administration (MBA) program, enabling students to complete coursework at both institutions and earn degrees from each.
The signing ceremony was marked by the participation ...
May 12, 2025, 8:22 PM
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville conferred degrees upon 2292 eligible graduates during May 2025 commencement exercises, held Friday and Saturday, May 9-10 in the First Community Arena at the Vadalabene Center. The SIUE spring commencement weekend included six graduation ceremonies, led by Denise Cobb, PhD, Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs and respective deans. Throughout the ceremonies significant moments included inspiring keynotes, recognition of the 2025 Distinguish...
May 9, 2025, 9:00 AM
Matthew Jacquot from Bloomington is graduating from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville this spring with degrees in both PharmD and Master of Public Health. He describes himself as “passionate about helping people live healthier lives.” During his training while at SIUE, he focused on providing patient-centered care, especially for vulnerable populations, and worked on projects in health education, chronic disease management, and deprescribing. He also served in leadership roles and contri...
May 8, 2025, 4:05 PM
Faculty and Staff on all SIUE Campuses Enjoy Good Fellowship, Good Food, Good Times
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville honored faculty and staff members on all its campuses during its annual observance. Employees on the Edwardsville, East St. Louis and Alton campuses embraced the occasion and enjoyed one another.
Each celebration offered food, games and gifts.
Photos: SIUE paused to recognize and honor faculty and staff on its campuses during April and May.
May 8, 2025, 4:00 PM
There’s no better way to get to know Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE) than by seeing it for yourself, and summer is the perfect time to do just that. Prospective students and their guests are invited to schedule a relaxed, personalized campus visit that will give them a real feel for life as a Cougar.
“Summer is a great time to visit campus before school starts up in the fall and life gets busy,” said Alicia Taylor, associate director of admissions in the Office of Undergrad...
May 8, 2025, 12:01 PM
Bruce Holland, founder and CEO of Holland Construction Services (HCS), has been named the 2025 recipient of the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville School of Engineering Distinguished Service Award. Holland will receive this prestigious award for decades of dedication to the Metro East region and the SIUE community.
Holland’s leadership in construction, local innovation, student mentorship and advancement of the University will be formally recognized during the School’s Commencement Cerem...
May 8, 2025, 4:00 AM
The three-day symposium of the Ruth Slenczynska Centennial Celebration came to a close on Sunday, on Sunday, May 4, with a signature concert at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Dunham Hall Theater. Preceding the closing event were retrospective lectures, a piano masterclass and an exhibit, “Ruth Slenczynska: Her 100 Musical Years,” which continues through May 12. All events were free to the public. The final piano concert presented exceptional musicians, which also saw the return o...
May 8, 2025, 2:38 AM
Originally from Ghana, Akosua Cobbina, is graduating with a Master of Science degree in Industrial Engineering this spring. She describes herself as an engineer motivated by "innovation, strategy, and making ideas happen." Cobbina has led award-winning research, built AI tools to detect brain injuries, and developed marketing skills expanding upon her technical prowess. She prides herself on mentoring future engineers and even starting a nonprofit, “because why not?” she said. “It’s been a wild ...
May 7, 2025, 10:15 AM
Last Thursday evening, as the calendar flipped to May 1, our athletics staff and coaches convened in the Cougar Pavilion to celebrate the 62 student-athletes that are graduating from SIUE in 2024-25. Our inaugural Student-Athlete Graduation Ceremony provided an opportunity to celebrate both our legacy of student-athlete graduation success and the individual and collective accomplishments of the Class of 2025.
At SIUE, we are exceptionally proud of our commitment to the academic success and gr...
May 7, 2025, 10:00 AM
SIUE student-athletes continue to progress academically according to the NCAA Academic Progress Rate (APR) scores released Tuesday.
SIUE programs combined for an average APR score of 987, which is higher than the national average of 984.
"Our student-athletes continue to achieve excellent results in the classroom and in competition," SIUE Director of Athletics Andrew Gavin said. "Academic success is part of both our proud history and our collective commitment. Thank you to Jaci DeClue, Ashle...
May 6, 2025, 3:46 AM
It's finals week! The Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Sunday night tradition of late-night breakfast continues! You've got this, Cougars!
Photos by Howard Ash
May 5, 2025, 1:00 PM
SIUE junior shortstop Chase Bloomer (Ottawa, Kansas) has been named the Ohio Valley Conference baseball Player of the Week for the second time this season.
In a week in which the Cougars went 3-1 and moved into sole possession of first place in the OVC, Bloomer led SIUE with eight hits and eight RBIs.
He started the week going 3-6 with an RBI and three runs in a blowout win at Saint Louis.
In a series win against Western Illinois, he had at least an RBI in all three games. He had three hits...
May 5, 2025, 12:00 PM
SIUE Students Reflect on Good Times at SIUE and Look Toward the Future
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville was a place of refuge that made for a tremendous experience, with warm faculty, interdisciplinary coursework and a beautiful campus, according to several graduating seniors.
Students reminisced about their experiences and academic careers at the University and talked about their career goals after participating in Affinity Celebrations last week. The SIUE commencement season be...
May 5, 2025, 11:00 AM
SIUE softball will be the No. 2 seed for the upcoming Ohio Valley Conference Championships after a Sunday sweep over UT Martin.
The Cougars improved to 29-20 overall and 19-6 in the OVC after a 4-0 win in game one and a 6-5 victory in 11 innings in the nightcap. UT Martin, which is the No. 8 seed for the OVC Championships, fell to 16-30 and 8-17 in the OVC.
SIUE's Emma Henderson provided the heroics in both games. She tossed a three-hit shutout in game one and then singled home the game winn...
May 1, 2025, 4:43 PM
Three standout students from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Public Health program have received national recognition from Eta Sigma Gamma (ESG) and the National Commission for Health Education Credentialing (NCHEC). Abigale Kambarian, Maryam Musa, and Glory Omole's contributions to public health education and leadership exemplify Cougar excellence.
The awards earned by these students include Kambarian’s award as the Outstanding Undergraduate Major of the Year, Musa’s as Outst...
May 1, 2025, 4:25 PM
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Kashish Tandon will graduate with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with Specializations in Cybersecurity and Management during spring commencement exercises. The international student is originally from Punjab, India and plans to apply her SIUE experience toward “Building Tomorrow’s Digital Defenders.”
At SIUE, I found not just my career path, but my confidence. I’m ready to build a safer, more connected world. Graduating from SIUE fee...
May 1, 2025, 11:00 AM
SIUE redshirt sophomore Bradley Gillum has been named a 2025 NCAA Division I Men's Scholar All-American by the National Wrestling Coaches Association.
As a team, SIUE finished 29th nationally this past season with a 3.388 grade point average. It was SIUE's best finish nationally since placing 27th in 2018.
Gillum, a geography education major from DeKalb, Illinois, was a member of the All-Mid American Conference Academic Team with a 3.657 grade point average. The NWCA recognized exceptional s...
May 1, 2025, 12:00 AM
SIUE Athletics is accepting nominations for the 2026 Hall of Fame class of inductees.
Anyone can nominate former student-athletes, teams, coaches, administrators, and friends of the program for induction. All nominations received by May 31st will be considered for the 2026 class.
SIUE Athletics Hall of Fame bylaws state a student-athlete becomes eligible for consideration 10 years after completing his or her eligibility. Coaches and administrators are required to have finished their career a...
April 29, 2025, 5:15 PM
The Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Orchestra and Choirs and Opera Edwardsville will wrap a week-long residency with a concert performance of Cavalleria Rusticana by Pietro Mascagni. The performance weekend is a co-presentation with SIUE’s Arts & Issues. Guest soloists from Opera Edwardsville will join SIUE student performers in both the orchestra and choir, conducted by Michael Mishra, DA, Director of Orchestral Studies. Concert times are 7:30 p.m. both Friday and Saturday evenings,...
April 29, 2025, 12:55 PM
Free Information, Screenings and Prizes; Fraternity Gives Clinic $7,000
Metro East residents received valuable information, participated in health screenings, enjoyed free haircuts, beauty services, clothing, lunch, and major door prizes during the Spring Forward Health and Wellness Fair, co-hosted by the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville School of Nursing’s (SON) WE CARE Clinic in East St. Louis.
The WE CARE Clinic partnered with the East St. Louis (IL) Alumni Chapter of Kappa Al...
April 28, 2025, 5:48 PM
Fourth Annual Fundraising Celebration Exceeds $2.5 million Goal and Sees Significant Contribution from Local Employer
The much-anticipated countdown by Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Chancellor James T. Minor, PhD, at the motor-sport themed One Day, One SIUE led to a grand slam. Surrounded by SIUE Cheer and Dance Team, Minor prepared the big reveal: “The final tally for this year’s One Day, One SIUE...5, 4, 3....” The audience joined in, "...2...1," accompanied by a drumroll by T...
April 28, 2025, 5:15 PM
Lynne Miller, PhD, associate professor in the Department of Chemistry at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, has been named a recipient of the 2025 Ohio Valley Conference (OVC) Outstanding Faculty Award for Commitment to Student Success.
The OVC’s annual award celebrates faculty across the conference who make a lasting impact on students both inside and outside the classroom. Miller was honored alongside fellow recipients during the OVC Basketball Tournament, where award winners were rec...
April 28, 2025, 8:00 AM
SIUE men's basketball Head Coach Brian Barone has been selected as an Illinois Basketball Coaches Association Co-Coach of the Year.
After leading SIUE to its first 20-win regular season at the Division I level, Barone guided the Cougars to their first-ever Ohio Valley Conference Championship when SIUE defeated Southeast Missouri in the OVC Championship game. The Cougars then advanced to the program's first-ever Division I NCAA Tournament. A No. 16 seed in the Midwest Region, SIUE fell to the ...
April 25, 2025, 7:55 AM
Tells of a College Journey that was Informative, Interesting and Inspiring
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville mass communications major Oliver Brammeier is receiving his bachelor’s degree during SIUE’s spring commencement exercises. Originally from St. Louis, Mo., Brammeier now lives in Edwardsville. As he is interested in creating content of his own and telling stories that resonate with people, Brammeier is looking forward to a career in radio broadcasting, film making or a related fie...
April 24, 2025, 12:00 PM
SIUE Athletics hosted the 2025 Red & Black Benefit presented by Simmons Hanly Conroy at the Hilton at the Ballpark in St. Louis Saturday, March 29. The Red & Black Benefit is SIUE Athletics' largest annual fundraiser, and this year's successful celebration generated meaningful dollars in support of the 270+ Division I Cougar student-athletes.
The night featured some exciting and meaningful moments, including a VIP pre-party which had music performed by Spencer McDole Music, special in event ...
April 23, 2025, 10:00 AM
The Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Graduate School is pleased to announce the spring 2025 Research Grants for Graduate Students (RGGS) award recipients.
The awards, valued at up to $500 each, support the research and creative activities of 44 graduate students studying in the College of Arts and Sciences and Schools of Nursing, Pharmacy, and Engineering.
“SIUE graduate programs are designed to ensure that our graduate students have opportunities to envision and carry out original ...
April 22, 2025, 4:50 PM
On April 22 at 9:30 a.m., the planting of an American Sweetgum seedling at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville made for a very special Earth Day in Edwardsville. The Gardens at SIUE crew of master gardeners and naturalists became stewards of an Artemis Moon Tree as a result of a winning application by associate director of admissions Alicia Taylor. Members of SIUE staff, students, volunteers and Garden visitors were on hand for a brief ceremony and live transfer of the seedling “that orbi...
April 22, 2025, 12:37 PM
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville applied communication studies major Catherine Don is receiving her second master’s degree during SIUE’s spring commencement exercises. Originally from Nairobi, Kenya, where she has an extensive background in the public relations department at two different universities, Don is looking forward to a career that involves her specialization in communications and public relations in the health industry. Don has been a public relations and fundraising officer ...
April 22, 2025, 11:55 AM
Members of Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s GeoPrediction chapter took home the first place Mohr Circle Trophy at the GeoFrontiers 2025 competition. GeoInstitute advisor and assistant professor Saad Ullah, PhD, PE, said this is the first time the team has won a national competition during his tenure as an advisor. He said the organization has helped students grow an awareness for geotechnical engineering.
According to GeoInstitute member and civil engineering graduate student Apsy Br...
April 21, 2025, 4:00 PM
Support the Region’s National Public Radio Music Station
WSIE 88.7 The Sound’s Jazzathon fundraiser (the Spring Edition) will broadcast from 3-7 p.m. Wednesday, April 23..Tune in to hear performances from some of St. Louis’ finest musicians, along with conversation about the importance of WSIE and other special events. While WSIE is located on the campus of Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, this heritage FM radio station serves the entirety of the St. Louis region.
“The Jazzathon is...
April 21, 2025, 2:04 PM
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville sophomore Aman Pai has been appointed to the National Collegiate Honors Council (NCHC) Board of Directors. The NCHC is dedicated to supporting honors education throughout universities across the globe. Pai is the only current SIUE representative that has been selected for this honor.
Pai is currently a civil engineering major. He is on track to graduate in May 2027. Pai found SIUE after graduating from Parkway North High School in his hometown of Maryl...
April 21, 2025, 1:50 PM
On March 19th the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Student Parent Support Group hosted Planetarium Night. This event welcomed 63 student parents and their families for an evening of fun, learning and shared community at the Commons in Cougar Village.
The SIUE STEM Center’s portable planetarium was the night’s centerpiece, delighting children and adults alike with an incredible views of the stars.
“Watching the children enjoy themselves in the planetarium and seeing parents conne...
April 21, 2025, 1:00 PM
Three SIUE golfers, Brady Kaufmann, Alex Eickhoff and Will Simpson, have earned All-Ohio Valley Conference honors as announced ahead of the OVC Championship.
Kaufmann and Eickhoff were each named to the All-OVC first team. Simpson earned second team honors and also was named to the All-Newcomer team.
Entering the Championship, Kaufmann is the scoring leader in the OVC with a 70.8 average. He has one tournament title and five top-10 finishes this season. The native of Jacksonville, Illinois, ...
April 21, 2025, 11:40 AM
Framing his remarks with a grateful glance to the past, a resolute look to the present and a hopeful glimpse into the future, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville student Nicholas Young will participate in the upcoming Southern Illinois University (SIU) System’s Conversation of Understanding (COU).
“From SIU to the World: Insights from the Class of 2025” will be held from 12-1:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 22 as a virtual panel discussion. Other student panelists include Paetyn Cage, SIU School ...
April 18, 2025, 4:08 PM
As of April 17, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE) is offering the Geographic Enhancement Opportunity Plus (GEO+) Award to continuing degree-seeking international undergraduate students who have successfully completed at least 24 credit hours at SIUE while enrolled on an F-1 or J-1 visa. Now, international students, regardless of household income, will pay tuition equal to the approved in-state/domestic tuition rate of full-time undergraduate students after completing at least ...
April 18, 2025, 9:20 AM
Students from SIU Campuses, including Edwardsville, Celebrated for their Service
Four Southern Illinois University Edwardsville students were among those honored for their campus contributions during the Southern Illinois University (SIU) System’s Board of Trustees (BOT) meeting on Thursday, April 17 at SIU Carbondale.
The System’s Student Advisory Committee selected eight students and presented each of them with a 2025 SIU Distinguished Student Service Award. The accolade recognizes, honors...
April 17, 2025, 3:00 PM
Three SIUE women's tennis players earned All-Ohio Valley Conference honors Wednesday, including Amelia Gorman as the league's Player of the Year.
Gorman became the second SIUE player in school history to be named the league's Player of the Year after Jill Lambrechts(2022). Gorman was tabbed first team All-OVC and as one half of an All-OVC doubles team with Stefaniya Anikina.
Margaux Guibal Britt also joined Anikina on the All-OVC second team.
Gorman leads the Cougars with a 21-5 singles rec...
April 16, 2025, 12:50 PM
The Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Graduate School celebrated the achievements of graduate students and faculty scholars at the annual Spring Research Symposium on April 8th.
Students from graduate programs across SIUE presented their research, scholarship, and creative activities during the Student Symposium portion of the event in the Morris University Center Goshen Lounge. The presentation formats represented the wide variety of scholarly activity taking place on SIUE’s campus, ...
April 16, 2025, 12:35 PM
The Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Graduate School has awarded the inaugural Graduate Faculty Mentor Award to Valerie Griffin, DNP, associate professor and program director in the School of Nursing.
The purpose of the Graduate Faculty Mentor Award is to recognize graduate faculty who have demonstrated excellence in supporting the success of graduate students through outstanding mentoring. Nominations are made by graduate faculty peers and the awardee is chosen by the Graduate Student...
April 16, 2025, 12:15 PM
Ruth Slenczynska, the last surviving pupil of composer-pianist Sergei Rachmaninoff, will be honored by Southern Illinois University Edwardsville during the upcoming three-day Ruth Slenczynska Centennial Celebration. The weekend begins with a series of presentations about the renowned pianist's life, a piano master class and culminates with the celebration concert at Dunham Hall Theater. All events take place May 2 – 4.
“Pianist Ruth Slenczynska has led an exceptional, accomplished musical life...
April 15, 2025, 3:00 PM
SIUE right-hander Avery Arwood has been selected as the Ohio Valley Conference Pitcher of the Week after posting two shutouts this past week.
Arwood, a freshman from St. Joseph's, Michigan, finished with three wins overall. She blanked Southern Indiana and Tennessee State last week while adding a win in relief Sunday against Tennessee State.
For the week, she recorded a 1.00 earned run average, allowed seven hits, walked three batters and struck out 18 over 14 innings of work.
The Cougars n...
April 15, 2025, 1:40 PM
Just in time for Earth Day, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville will become an official steward of an Artemis Moon Tree. The Liquidambar styraciflua (American Sweetgum) seedling is scheduled for public viewing and planting on Tuesday, April 22, otherwise known as Earth Day. SIUE was one of three locations in the state of Illinois to be awarded the 50 to 60-inch seedling due to an application from associate director of admissions, Alicia Taylor.
“I thought this was a long shot,” said Taylo...
April 14, 2025, 9:50 AM
National Week of the Young Child Closes Out with Family and Fun
While it was great to see preschool instruction highlighted during the National Association for the Education of Young Children’s (NAEYC) Week of the Young Child (WOYC), Southern Illinois University Edwardsville early childhood experts say every day is a day they are working to instill education into young learners.
The SIUE Early Childhood Center (ECC), the SIUE Head Start/Early Head Start (HS/EHS) Program and the SIUE Schoo...
April 13, 2025, 8:30 PM
SIUE will host its fourth annual One Day One SIUE celebration on Thursday, April 24. The event, which combines the University's day of giving with a vibrant outdoor celebration, will take place on the Stratton Quadrangle and feature music from the Red Jackets Band, a BBQ buffet, and an INDYCAR showcase presented by World Wide Technology Raceway (WWTR) in a fun raceway themed celebration.
“The fundraising festival has rapidly evolved into one of the University’s most anticipated annual even...
April 11, 2025, 12:10 PM
Ground-breaking Research, Significant Student Mentorship and More Than $7M in Grant Funding Positions Tucker Among Prestigious Group
The Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Graduate School has presented its 2025-26 Hoppe Research Professor Award to Kevin R. Tucker, PhD, associate professor in the College of Arts and Sciences’ Department of Chemistry.
“I’m honored to receive this year’s Hoppe Professor Award,” said Tucker. “Many of the previous recipients are the best at SIUE in the...
April 10, 2025, 5:31 PM
The National Corn-to-Ethanol Research Center (NCERC) at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville was honored at the Leadership Council of Southwestern Illinois’ Annual Dinner “Strengthening Our Roots: Growing our Future” on March 26. NCERC received the 2025 Salute to Southwestern Illinois Award in recognition of its exceptional contributions to biofuel technology innovation, particularly the Center’s current research on converting waste streams to ethanol. This esteemed award acknowledges the...
April 10, 2025, 4:15 PM
On Wednesday, April 9, 2025, Mallory Sidarous, Director of University Housing, and Kim Watson, Associate Director of University Housing Facilities Management at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, were recognized with the prestigious Patriot Award from the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR), a program of the U.S. Department of Defense.
This distinguished award honors individual supervisors for their extraordinary support of employees who serve in the National Guard or Reser...
April 10, 2025, 1:58 PM
The SIU School of Dental Medicine (SIU SDM) hosted its Annual Research Day on Tuesday, April 8 on the Alton Campus of Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. The event offers the School the opportunity to highlight the exciting research endeavors taking place by students, residents and faculty at SIU SDM.
Barbara McCracken, PhD, Assistant Dean for Research at SIU SDM, served as this year’s emcee. She noted the importance of drawing attention to the remarkable range of research activity on ca...
April 7, 2025, 2:55 PM
Dr. Rebecca Swartz Teaches Through Song; SIUE Early Childhood Center and SIUE Head Start/Early Head Start Programs Take Part
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is working with area early childhood agencies to take part in the annual Week of the Young Child (WOYC), which runs from Saturday-Friday, April 5-11, and is sponsored by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC).
SIUE is partnering with Birth to Five Illinois: Regions 50 and 41, Brightpoint, Madis...
April 4, 2025, 1:35 PM
The Fuller Dome Presents Five-Day Conference, 90th Day Programs
The man with an ingenious ecological and humanitarian idea that became a movement, caused his concepts to travel around the world and earn him the title, “Father of the Modern Sustainability Movement.” The pioneering legacy of the renowned visionary inventor R. Buckminster Fuller was applauded and his theories and beliefs revisited and discussed during a five-day conference at the Fuller Dome, Center for Spirituality and Sustai...
April 3, 2025, 11:30 AM
Two athletes from SIUE are recognized as OVC Athletes of the week. Gran Milbrath was named the male field athlete of the week, and Vashanti Reynolds was named co-female track athlete of the week.
Reynolds ran the 100m hurdles at the SLU speed / power festival (Mar. 28) where she finished first out of 14, crossing the finish line at 14.08. She placed first out of 25 in the same event at the Billiken Invite (Mar. 29) with a time of 14.17.
Milbrath competed in three events at the Billiken Invit...
April 2, 2025, 9:00 AM
On Monday the Ohio Valley Conference announced that the Tennessee Tech men's program and the SIUE women's program are the recipients of the 2024-25 Team Sportsmanship Awards for men's and women's basketball.
Voted on by the student-athletes and coaches of the respective sports, the team awards are bestowed upon the Conference squads deemed to have best exhibited the standards of sportsmanship and ethical behavior as outlined by the OVC and NCAA. Included in the areas for evaluation are the co...
April 1, 2025, 6:30 PM
The greater Alton/St. Louis Metro Region took a bold step into the future today as community and regional leaders gathered to celebrate the grand opening of The Wedge Powered by Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville. The ribbon-cutting ceremony officially launched the 55,000-square-foot social impact hub, research lab, think tank, and workspace designed to drive innovation and economic growth across the bi-state regio...
April 1, 2025, 1:05 PM
College students, learners of all ages, and professionals seeking to develop their careers can take advantage of a plethora of online or in-person learning opportunities this summer at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville.
“There are a multitude of people who spend their leisure time at SIUE learning something new,” said Mary Ettling, director of Online Services and Educational Outreach. “The Office of Educational Outreach is dedicated to serving our community by supporting and promoting...
April 1, 2025, 11:30 AM
It was a Time of Information to Inspiration, Engagement to Enjoyment
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville concluded its annual Wom*n’s History Month (WHM) on Monday, March 31. This year’s theme was Moving Forward Together! Wom*n Educating and Inspiring Generations.
Speakers, presentations, activities, observances and more were woven throughout March to acknowledge and celebrate women and their contributions. WHM was also a time to inform, inspire and challenge hearts and minds.
Sp...
April 1, 2025, 11:05 AM
Dr. Kelly Gable is Part of AAPP’s First Fellows Program
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville School of Pharmacy’s Kelly N. Gable, PharmD, is among the inaugural class of the 2025 American Association of Psychiatric Pharmacists (AAPP).
“I am definitely excited and quite honored to be on a list with some phenomenal psychiatric pharmacists from across the country!” said Gable, BCPP, FAAPP, professor and director of well-being and resilience for the SIUE School of Pharmacy (SOP) and member ...
March 28, 2025, 5:00 PM
The Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Meridian Society has announced the recipients of its 2025 awards, providing $22,794 in funding to seven innovative projects that serve the campus and broader Metro East community.
“The most distinctive aspect of our 2025 awards is that we go beyond donating to known community organizations,” said Marian Smithson, Meridian Society member and Awards Committee chair. “We’re providing funds to launch unique events and projects that will open new exper...
March 27, 2025, 5:30 PM
With networking support provided by the Illinois Small Business Development Center (SBDC) for the Metro East at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, the startup known as The Waters Institute is a cutting-edge organization revolutionizing the way businesses and professionals engage with artificial intelligence (AI). This company provides accessible education and implementation strategies tailored to non-technical audiences. As AI continues to shape industries and redefine job roles, The Wat...
March 27, 2025, 3:00 PM
The Franklins Read “Ella’s Sunday Song” to Audience at SIUE’s Lovejoy Library and Early Childhood Center
The reading voices ran the scale from sounding strong to resolute, excited to pensive, and were punctuated with masterful and melodious tunes along the way. They relayed an old, important American story with a new twist, as told through the words of a fictious child and her grandmother.
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Communications Director Nicole Franklin and her mother, SIUE...
March 27, 2025, 2:07 PM
On Tuesday, April 1, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville will host its first in a series of high-profile speakers on the Edwardsville campus. The inaugural keynote features author Amanda Ripley. Ripley will present her topic, “Breaking the Spell of High Conflict” on Tuesday at 7 p.m. in the Meridian Ballroom at the Morris University Center (MUC).
Ripley is the author of the titles “High Conflict: Why We Get Trapped and How We Get Out,” “The Unthinkable: Who Survives When Disaster Strikes...
March 27, 2025, 9:11 AM
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Opera Theatre presents Gilbert and Sullivan’s comic operetta The Pirates of Penzance for their spring production. Producers promise "a night of swashbuckling fun and delightful mischief” in a lively evening of family entertainment. Performances will be held on Friday, March 28 and Saturday March 29 at 7:30 p.m. in Dunham Hall Theater.
The operetta, which premiered in 1879, follows the story of Frederic, a young man mistakenly apprenticed to a band of p...
March 26, 2025, 4:00 PM
Recently, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Military and Veteran Services hosted its first MAVRC Show-and-Tell event, bringing together SIUE and local community members to celebrate hobbies while fostering connections.
The event was inspired by the Metro East Vet Center, which originally hosted a Hobby Expo and Craft Chili Cookoff in November in honor of Veterans Day. Recognizing the value of community engagement, the Metro East Vet Center collaborated with SIUE’s Military and Veteran...
March 26, 2025, 3:18 PM
Alumni and friends of Southern Illinois University Edwardsville came together for a fun weekend at the ballpark in Florida. Coordinated by the SIUE Alumni Association, the two-day event celebrated Cougar pride while giving alumni a chance to connect, reminisce on good times and cheer on the St. Louis Cardinals.
The fun began Saturday, March 22 at the Homewood Suites in Palm Beach Gardens, Fl. Alumni and friends had a chance to sit down with friends, share stories and re-connect fueled by their ...
March 26, 2025, 3:00 PM
SIUE junior Amelia Gorman earned her fourth nod as the Ohio Valley Conference Player of the Week. Gorman and Stefaniya Anikina also earned OVC Doubles Team of the Week.
Gorman (Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania) collected two wins at No. 1 singles and is 2-0 in conference play as well as 18-4 overall. She defeated Lindenwood's Fabiana Labrador 6-1, 6-1 and Southern Indiana's Antonia Ferrarini 6-2, 6-2.
She shared the weekly OVC Player of the Week honor with Southeast Missouri's Lera Valeeva.
Gorman ...
March 26, 2025, 2:35 PM
Keynote Speaker, Dr. Mich Ciurria, Discusses Constructs and Contradictions of Moral Responsibility and Disability 
Ableist oppression is multifaceted and it can be compared to patriarchal domination, so says Mich Ciurria, PhD, philosophy adjunct professor at Washington University in St. Louis. Ciurria gave the keynote address on Friday, March 21 at the Midwest Society for Women in Philosophy (MWSWIP) Conference at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville.
For many years, Midwest SWIP has bee...
March 26, 2025, 10:00 AM
SIUE junior shortstop Chase Bloomer (Ottawa, Kansas) has been named the Ohio Valley Conference baseball Player of the Week.
Chase Bloomer had a monster week for the Cougars, blasting four home runs and driving in nine runs over four games, while hitting .444 (8-18).
Last Wednesday Bloomer powered an SIUE comeback, leading the Cougars from down 10-0 to a 12-11 win over Evansville, with three home runs and seven RBIs. He then added a home run, two doubles and two more RBIs in a three-game road...
March 26, 2025, 9:00 AM
Student Researchers Present Their Findings
The refreshments gave off the trappings of an afternoon chai, with an assortment of teas and specialty wafers and crackers. However, the presentations and conversations at the “Teaposium” dealt with less palatable subjects – field mice and pouched rats.
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Danielle N. Lee, PhD, assistant professor in the College of Arts and Sciences’ Department of Biological Sciences, hosted her annual “Teaposium” on Friday...
March 24, 2025, 1:55 PM
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville has named Christopher Slaten, PhD, as its new Associate Provost for Research and Dean of the Graduate School. A dedicated leader in graduate education and research, Slaten brings a wealth of experience in fostering academic belonging and faculty mentorship. As SIUE continues its trajectory of growth in graduate studies and research, Slaten’s leadership is set to play a pivotal role in advancing the University’s mission. Originally from St. Louis, Slaten ...
March 24, 2025, 1:00 PM
SIUE graduate guard Ray'Sean Taylor (Collinsville, Illinois) has been named to the Great Lakes Region All-District team as selected by the National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC). The All-District honors are voted on by NABC-member coaches across NCAA Division I.
Taylor was a second team selection in a district which included players from Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota and Wisconsin.
The NABC introduced a new model for its Division I district alignment this season, with sch...
March 24, 2025, 10:35 AM
SIUE Faculty, Staff and Students Receive ACCESS Awards
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Office for Accessible Campus Community & Equitable Student Support (ACCESS) hailed the late disability rights activist Ed Roberts as a hero and pioneering leader. ACCESS also praised SIUE faculty, staff and students for their part in moving access rights forward during its 6th Annual Ed Roberts Champions of Accessibility Celebration and Awards on Monday, March 17. Roberts contracted polio that p...
March 24, 2025, 10:00 AM
Stefaniya Anikina and Margaux Guibal Britt have been selected as the Ohio Valley Conference Doubles Team of the Week.
This is the second time in the last three weeks that the Cougar duo have been honored. It also is third time overall that Anikina has been selected for weekly honors.
Anikina and Guibal Britt were 2-0 last week in doubles matches. Playing in Hilton Head, South Carolina, the duo defeated George Mason's Brooklyn Siegel and Mary Young 7-5 and dispatched South Carolina State's Na...
March 24, 2025, 8:37 AM
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville will welcome incoming students and their guests to Admitted Student Day, a premier event that introduces future Cougars to the academic, social, and residential aspects of university life. Admitted Student Day will take place from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Friday, April 4, on the SIUE Edwardsville campus.
“Admitted Student Day is an opportunity for students who haven’t made their college decision to get a more in-depth look at what it means to be a student at...
March 21, 2025, 2:57 PM
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Men's Basketball team went to the 2025 NCAA Tournament as 2025 OVC Champions and returned that night as Edwardsville's pride and joy. Members of the campus community and City of Edwardsville stayed up late to greet the team with a hearty welcome home.
Watch as hometown fans celebrate the return of their SIUE Cougars.
Photos by Howard Ash. Video by Bikash Pokharel.
March 20, 2025, 4:56 PM
Mike Hayes, Vice President of Planning, Design and Constructions, is the recipient of Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s 2025 Construction Leadership Institute (CLI) Alumni Leadership Award.
The CLI Alumni Leadership Award recognizes an outstanding graduate who has demonstrated exceptional leadership and service to the St. Louis area building community.
Mike Hayes, Vice President of Planning, Design and Construction (PD&C) for BJC HealthCare, is responsible for the overall operations ...
March 20, 2025, 4:25 PM
On this day in March Madness history SIUE Cougar spirit carried the men’s basketball 2025 OVC Champions all the way from Edwardsville to Wichita, Kan. for their first appearance ever in the NCAA Division I tournament.
Fox 2 News broadcast the departure of the Red Storm who traveled on game day in time for the 1 p.m. tip off. Superfan Gabrielle Allen, second-year student in SIUE School of Nursing, did an SIUE Instagram takeover during the seven-hour bus trip. Scroll through our IG Campus Li...
March 20, 2025, 1:00 PM
SIUE Alumnus is Credited for Work at SIUE East St. Louis Charter High School
For being a positive influence and giving students a good view law of enforcement officials, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Police Sgt. Kasey Hoyd received Fox 2’s “Proud to Serve” award.
SIUE alumnus Hoyd, who serves as the resource officer at the SIUE East St. Louis Charter High School, accepted the station’s March award and $500 on a live segment that aired on Tuesday, March 18.
“I enjoy being able t...
March 20, 2025, 11:00 AM
The Construction Leadership Institute (CLI) at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville celebrated 48 graduates of its program Friday, March 7 as a part of the CLI Graduation celebration. Developed by the SIUE Schools of Business and Engineering, the CLI provides the knowledge, skills and strategies that individuals and companies need in today’s challenging construction industry.
Program Co-Directors Chris Gordon, associate dean of the SIUE School of Engineering, and Kristine Jarden, directo...
March 19, 2025, 7:50 PM
Tedd Masiongale, MA CCC-SLP, clinical instructor at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, has been named a Distinguished Fellow of the National Academies of Practice (NAP) in Speech-Language Pathology. This award is a high honor for NAP, which unites professionals in their commitment to transform health and well-being. Masiongale’s induction into the Class of 2025 took place at the NAP Annual Meeting and Forum Awards Ceremony in Washington, DC, on March 15.
Founded in 1981, NAP was formul...
March 19, 2025, 7:20 PM
The Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Softball team is on fire, kicking off the season with an impressive 15-10 record, a perfect 6-0 in conference play, and an undefeated streak at home. Cougar fans have even more to cheer about as SIUE alumnus Matt Graifer (’10), Cast Director and Chief Potassium Enthusiast for the Savannah Bananas, returns to campus for a special appearance at the SIUE Softball game on April 2 at Cougar Field.
Graifer, known for his electric energy and showmanship wi...
March 19, 2025, 6:41 PM
SoCal Soul Plants & Gifts, a thriving plant shop and community hub in downtown Edwardsville, is celebrating its one-year anniversary March 22-23 with an exciting weekend of giveaways, discounts, and plant-themed fun. Since opening its doors in March 2024, the shop has blossomed into a beloved destination, offering not only a stunning selection of houseplants, succulents, and unique plant-themed gifts but also a welcoming space for plant lovers to learn, connect, and grow together.
What began as...
March 17, 2025, 1:07 PM
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Office of International Affairs is bringing back a beloved campus tradition, International Night, on Monday, March 17, at 5 p.m. in the Meridian Ballroom of the Morris University Center. This vibrant celebration of cultures will feature student and faculty performances, cultural booths, and a diverse global menu— offering the campus and surrounding community a chance to experience traditions from around the world.
Historically organized by the Interna...
March 14, 2025, 11:00 AM
Amelia Gorman was named the Ohio Valley Conference Player of the Week after collecting the winning team point over Illinois State.
This is Gorman's third Player of the Week honor. She also has been honored previously in doubles this season an OVC-leading five times.
Gorman came from behind to defeat Illinois State's Silvia Pomarolli 5-7, 6-4, 6-4 to record her 15th singles win of the season.
Since then, Gorman improved her season singles record to 16-3 with a win Tuesday over George Mason.
...March 13, 2025, 2:30 PM
A decline in youth participation in organized sports disproportionately affects low-income and underserved communities, where financial barriers often limit access to structured athletic programs, according to a 2022 report from the Aspen Institute. Recognizing this challenge, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s STEM Center and Student Athletes Leading Tomorrow (SALT) have launched Cougar KickBots, an innovative program merging soccer, robotics, and life skills to provide students with...
March 13, 2025, 1:35 PM
Ampadu’s Victories and Unyielding Support for the Diverse Students and the Community Earn her Accolades
“A relentless advocate for women and underserved populations,” Southern Illinois University Edwardsville School of Nursing’s (SON) Jerrica Ampadu, PhD, demonstrates what it means to be a “Woman of Distinction,” according to her nominator, SIUE’s Tracy Cooley, DNP, APRN, PMHNP-BC, SON assistant professor.
Ampadu, interim associate dean for Graduate Programs, director of Diversity, Equity,...
March 12, 2025, 3:15 PM
What a whirlwind the past few days have been! I am sure like me, you are still beaming with pride and filled with excitement about what SIUE Basketball accomplished this past weekend in Evansville. The 69-48 victory over SEMO to win the Ohio Valley Conference Tournament is not just historic for our program, it is an achievement for our University and our community. The success this past season was not just about two games in March. The success was a culminating moment that was built on Head Co...
March 12, 2025, 9:30 AM
This is your chance to take in Selection Sunday with the Cougars!
Cougar fans can join SIUE men's basketball inside First Community Arena as the Brackets are revealed live on CBS Sunday evening.
Doors open at 4 p.m. and the program will feature performances by the SIUE Cheer Team and the E Band. Admission is free and food and drink will be available in Eddieville.
The team will be introduced, and fans will have a chance to hear from men's basketball Head Coach Brian Barone.
"The community ...
March 10, 2025, 4:21 PM
The Wedge and Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE) are proud to announce a groundbreaking partnership that will transform the economic landscape of the greater Alton Metro Region. The collaboration, branded as "The Wedge Powered by SIUE," will create a dynamic ecosystem for innovation, education, and community development when The Wedge officially begins operations on April 7, 2025.
This strategic alliance builds upon AltonWorks' community revitalization efforts and leverages SIUE...
March 10, 2025, 2:22 PM
"SIUE is going dancing!" Joe Pott, "Voice of the Cougars," broadcasts Southern Illinois University Edwardsville men's basketball OVC championship win. For the first time in 17 seasons as Division I, the team advances to the NCAA tournament. #RollCougs
Photos by Howard Ash; Joe Pott play-by-play video clip courtesy of KSDK News
March 10, 2025, 2:00 PM
The Southern Illinois University (SIU) System Collaborative Grant is a research award given to promote the latest biomedical research. For the period of January 1 through December 31, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE) Industrial Engineering chair Sinan Onal, PhD, and Southern Illinois University Carbondale (SIUC) associate professor Chao Lu, PhD, will be funded for their project “Advancing Biomedical Research Through AI-Driven Dynamic Gait Phase Detection.”
“This achievement is ...
March 10, 2025, 1:45 PM
SIUE men's basketball Head Coach Brian Barone has been named a finalist for the Skip Prosser Man of the Year Award.
The finalists were announced Thursday by CollegeInsider.com.
The award is presented annually to the Division I coach who wins with integrity on and off the court.
Barone has led the Cougars to 20 wins for the first time since transitioning to Division I status in 2008. SIUE finished 13-7 in Ohio Valley Conference, establishing a new school record for OVC wins and earning th...
March 10, 2025, 12:38 PM
Honeybee Vintage, a thriving vintage and antique shop in downtown Alton, is celebrating its one-year anniversary this March. The establishment is a winner of the 2023 Metro East Small Business Startup competition, sponsored by the Illinois SBDC for the Metro East at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. Since opening its doors, the business has rapidly grown into a beloved shopping destination, offering a unique blend of vintage and antique treasures, clothing, gifts, stationery, and handma...
March 5, 2025, 2:00 PM
SIUE graduate student Ray'Sean Taylor has been named the Ohio Valley Conference men's basketball Player of the Year.
The award marks the first time that a Cougar has claimed the league's top honor in any conference in school history. In his final season as a Cougar, he has scored 594 total points and his average of 19.2 points per game leads the OVC and ranks 37th in the NCAA. The native of Collinsville, Illinois, has scored in double figures in 28 of 31 games this season, has 13 games of 20 ...
March 5, 2025, 11:00 AM
Brown Declares, “The Work Continues Because We Are in It, to Win It!”
A woman is someone who is courageous, strong and clear about who they are, according to Venessa A. Brown, PhD, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville emerita professor in the Department of Social Work.
“She is in it to win it, no matter what!” Brown told an audience on Monday, March 3 in the Oak/Redbud Room of the Morris University Center. Brown, a retired tenured professor who enjoyed a long and impressive career at...
February 28, 2025, 12:50 PM
Detainees Echo in Sorrowful Chorus, “Jail is No Fun!”
He was dressed in a bright orange jumpsuit. She was clad in a gold one. Both, with their wrists and ankles chained together, sat under watchful eyes of armed law enforcement officers.
Mr. Scott and Ms. McCottrell, detainees at St. Clair County Jail, spoke to Southern Illinois University Edwardsville East St. Louis Charter High School (CHS) students on Wednesday, Feb. 26 in the Multipurpose Room on the Wyvetter H. Younge Higher Education ...
February 28, 2025, 9:40 AM
“Black Legacy: Embers of Resilience” is this Year’s Theme
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville concludes its annual Black Heritage Month (BHM) today. The month of February was amply seasoned with presentations, speakers, information, activities and events that challenged the mind, fed the soul and stirred the spirit.
This year’s theme was Black Legacy: Embers of Resilience. The time evoked pride and joy, smiles and laughter. It provoked thought and raised questions. On display were cr...
February 27, 2025, 9:40 PM
When the Academy Awards air on Sunday, March 2, an actor cast in his first film role will be paying close attention to the double Oscar nominee, “Nickel Boys.” Southern Illinois University Edwardsville alumnus Trey Perkins (‘24) plays Chickie Pete in the feature, directed by RaMell Ross, nominated for both best picture and best adapted screenplay. Perkins says working on this project “was an amazing experience. This was my acting debut for real.”
Perkins was born on an Air Force base in Nebrask...
February 27, 2025, 11:00 AM
SIUE track and field closed out the final day of the Ohio Valley Conference Indoor Track and Field Championship on Wednesday at the Indiana State Fair grounds.
The event was highlighted by Tanner Emerson's first place finish in the men's 3000m with a time of 8:21.36, good for first in program all-time performances.
Throws
Gabby Yaccino placed eighth in the women's weight throw at 15.14m.
Maryiah Menicucci placed third in the women's shot put at 13.07m, and the women's weight throw placing 10...
February 26, 2025, 2:40 PM
The National Corn-to-Ethanol Research Center (NCERC) at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville appeared in the news for creating a Biomanufacturing Project Management Certificate Program in collaboration with Binghamton University. The WBNG 12 News story, published Feb. 20, mentions potential enrollment of 25 to 30 students in its first cohort for a six-month course of specialized online training modules focused on environmentally friendly biomanufacturing using “green” chemistry.
Student...
February 26, 2025, 12:41 PM
Craig Ohlau, a Southern Illinois University Edwardsville alumnus and former student-athlete, graduated with a bachelor’s degree in kinesiology in 2004 and later earned his master’s degree at SIUE in educational administration in 2014. Ohlau has gone on to make a lasting impact in the Edwardsville community as an educator, award-winning author, and as a highly decorated coach for the Edwardsville High School Baseball team. Dedicating his life to making a lasting impact on and off the field, Ohlau...
February 25, 2025, 4:54 PM
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s University Housing ranks among the top ten residence halls of Illinois institutions of higher learning in Canada’s University Magazine. Coming in at number eight out of the 30 housing options, SIUE’s “scenic campus near St. Louis” was also commended for “nurturing a supportive atmosphere.”
“It is an honor to be recognized not only for the excellence of our facilities but for our commitment to student-centered programming and creating spaces that fos...
February 25, 2025, 3:40 PM
Initiative Fights Violence through Problem Solving and Providing Positive Outlets
How many points are the Queen worth? Can the Pawn move backwards? What happens when you capture the King?
These questions are answered in swift succession by Southern Illinois University Edwardsville East St. Louis Center’s Project Success students. They have been taking chess lessons from Phillip Berry, 40 Days of Nonviolence and Beyond staff member and longtime chess coach. Chess lessons are one of the ac...
February 25, 2025, 10:00 AM
This past Saturday, SIUE’s School of Engineering lit up with energy as more than 215 students (grades 6–12) dove into hands-on activities—from building spaghetti towers and balloon-powered cars to programming from scratch! A huge shout-out to keynote speaker Angela Heise, SIUE alumna and Microsoft Worldwide Public Sector CVP, for inspiring our future engineers. Kudos to the Society of Women Engineers and Ameren for making it a day to remember!
Never miss out on what’s happening at SIUE....
February 21, 2025, 12:27 PM
The documentary “Do You Know That You Have Black Friends?: A Re-education on Race for White Americans by Black Americans” headlined a night of BLACK—A Celebration of Black Research at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville on Wednesday, Feb. 19 in Morris University Center. Filmmaker, author and SIUE associate professor of political science and director of Black Studies Timothy E. Lewis, PhD, hosted the film’s debut during a program that included inspiring speeches with revelatory data, a d...
February 21, 2025, 10:30 AM
Whether your academic journey is just beginning, or you are looking for a fresh start, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville invites you to plant the seeds for your future by attending one of this spring’s Preview SIUE events scheduled for Saturday, Mar. 22, and Saturday, Apr. 12, on the SIUE Edwardsville campus.
Hosted by the Office of Undergraduate Admissions, Preview SIUE is the University’s largest on-campus recruitment event. High school students, transfer students, and their guests ...
February 20, 2025, 9:05 AM
Mahony Talks with SIUE Chancellor James T. Minor and SIUC Chancellor Austin Lane
A doctor? A lawyer? A university chancellor? Though the third option is not one that most young people readily think of as a profession, Southern Illinois University (SIU) System President Dan Mahony, PhD, delved into the experiences and explored roads that led two successful men to their careers as administrators in higher education.
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE) Chancellor James T. Minor, ...
February 19, 2025, 5:55 PM
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville mourns the passing of George Henderson, PhD, professor emeritus of physics, who died peacefully on Monday, Feb. 10. He dedicated more than 31 years of service to SIUE.
Henderson was born on August 22, 1940, in Charleston, W.Va., Henderson joined SIUE in 1970 and taught a wide range of physics courses, helping to develop general studies classes in astronomy and musical acoustics. He was a dedicated member of the SIUE Physics Department for many years, se...
February 19, 2025, 5:12 PM
The Southern Illinois University School of Dental Medicine (SIU SDM), in collaboration with the American Dental Education Association (ADEA) Gies Foundation and academic leaders from Rutgers School of Dental Medicine, hosted a two-day speaker series on February 13-14, 2025, to promote academic dentistry and professional development. The first day encouraged SIU SDM students to consider academic dentistry as a career pathway, while the second day provided faculty with valuable insights into pro...
February 19, 2025, 12:30 PM
For the 10th time the Ohio Valley Conference will recognize men's and women's basketball legends from each of its member institutions during the OVC Basketball Tournament.
The legends will be recognized through video board recognition and P.A. announcements during the event.
With roots dating back to 1948, the OVC and its member institutions have produced many outstanding student-athletes who have earned numerous accolades and led their respective schools to success on the hardwood.
In tota...
February 18, 2025, 1:00 PM
SIUE softball standouts Juztyne Torres and Avery Arwood have been honored for their play at this past weekend's Lion Invitational as the Ohio Valley Conference Player and Pitcher of the Week, respectively.
Torres, a freshman from San Antonio, Texas, finished 4 of 8 for the weekend with three extra-bases hits. She made the most of her opportunities at the plate in helping the Cougars go 3-1 for the weekend. Torres hit her first career home run against Rutgers in a 4-1 victory. She also collect...
February 18, 2025, 10:45 AM
Book Features Experiences from Diverse Faculty; Foreword by Dr. Michael Eric Dyson
Presence does not constitute “belonging.” Belonging is a journey. It is part of one’s narrative, and in building the conditions of belonging, it starts with honoring people’s story, according to Terrell L. Strayhorn, PhD, one of the three editors of “Belonging in Higher Education: Perspectives and Lessons from Diverse Faculty.”
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s School of Education, Health and Human ...
February 17, 2025, 1:27 PM
Aiming to educate and inspire students, the annual Introduce a Girl to Engineering Day will be on Feb. 22 in the School of Engineering (SOE) building. The event is for students in grades 6-12 eager to learn more about engineering. Students will hear from a keynote speaker, as well as a panel of engineering students.
Presented by Ameren, Introduce a Girl to Engineering Day (IGE) is scheduled for the final day of SIUE’s Engineering Week. The event is planned by SIUE’s Society of Women Engineers, ...
February 14, 2025, 3:31 PM
Fresh off opening night of the Jazz Alumni Concert on the campus of Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, the SIUE Concert Jazz Band traveled across the river to take center stage at Jazz St. Louis, a top performance destination providing exceptional entertainment in the St. Louis Metro Area for three decades. “An Evening with the Chancellor” on Thursday, Feb. 6, brought together an audience of SIUE Alumni and members of The Chancellor’s Circle who contributed the majority of the $13 mil...
February 14, 2025, 12:30 PM
On Tuesday, February 11, the Edwardsville Community Foundation awarded Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Center for STEM Research, Education, and Outreach more than $2,000 for the Insight for All program.
“With this funding, we are able to explore strategies for making STEM education more accessible through tactile models using the Swellform Machine and adaptive tools like the talking balance and thermometer,” said Emily Wonnacott-Stanley, program and community outreach coordinat...
February 14, 2025, 9:20 AM
“WE BEAR WITNESS” Chronicles the Prosperity, Promise and Destruction of the Black Town
Margie P. Hollins’ sister called her hysterical and in tears. “They’re tearing down the church,” cried Marlene D. Peters. Hollins’ account of the heartbreaking scene is described in the story of the historic community in the documentary film, “WE BEAR WITNESS: The African American Legacy of Hadley Township, Mo.”
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville hosted the debut of Hollins’ “WE BEAR WITNESS” in th...
February 13, 2025, 5:30 PM
Riza Demirer, PhD, professor and graduate program director in the Department of Economics and Finance at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, contributed expert insights to WalletHub’s recent article, “What Is a Budget” authored by WalletHub Financial Writer Adam McCann. The feature explores the importance of budgeting and practical strategies for creating a financial plan, and advice from other revered financial experts.
“Budgeting is essentially the process of creating a plan to balance...
February 13, 2025, 1:15 AM
The Southern Illinois University Edwardsville community mourns the passing of Alice Prince, PhD, emerita professor of Health Education (now Public Health) in the School of Education, Health and Human Behavior. Born October 6, 1942, in Terre Haute, Ind., Prince dedicated more than 12 years of service to SIUE, inspiring students to pursue meaningful careers in health education, challenge injustice, and work toward a healthier, more equitable society. She passed away on Sunday, Feb. 2, 2025, in Mar...
February 13, 2025, 12:00 AM
The Southern Illinois University Edwardsville community mourns the passing of Paul Wanda, PhD, professor of Biological Sciences, who passed away on Sunday, Feb. 9, 2025.
Born October 18, 1951, in Chicago, Wanda retired in 2015 after a dedicated career mentoring students and advancing scientific inquiry. He joined SIUE’s faculty in 1982 and had more than 30 years of service to the University.
Wanda’s research focus was in measles and canine distemper virology, macular degeneration modeling, ...
February 12, 2025, 8:57 PM
On February 11, 2025, University Housing hosted a reception to recognize Southern Illinois University Edwardsville residents who achieved a place on the Fall 2024 Dean’s List. More than 70 recipients, along with their families, attended this year’s event. Campus administrators, faculty and staff were present to celebrate the students' academic accomplishments. The ceremony featured remarks from Mallory Sidarous, Director of University Housing.
In fall 2024, 1036 University Housing residents m...
February 11, 2025, 4:00 PM
SIUE’s Dunham Hall Theater resonated with vibrant sound of jazz as the SIUE Concert Jazz Band welcomed four celebrated alumni for the 2nd Annual SIUE Jazz Alumni Concert on Wednesday, Feb. 5. The evening brought together past and present Cougars in a dynamic showcase of jazz artistry, featuring a rotation of guest performances from four nationally recognized musicians who got their start at SIUE: Austin Cebulske, '12, saxophonist, Kara Baldus, '03, '05, pianist, Nick Jost, ‘08, ‘12, bassist, a...
February 10, 2025, 3:30 PM
SIUE's Lauryn Yslava was named the Ohio Valley Conference softball Player of the Week after leading the Cougars to a pair of victories this past weekend at the UTSA Tournament.
Yslava finished the weekend with a .471 batting average, hitting 8 of 17 mostly as the team's leadoff hitter.
Five of her eight hits went for extra bases, and she collected four multi-hit games. Yslava belted two home runs in a game against Weber State.
For the week, she recorded nine runs scored, three RBIs, one sto...
February 5, 2025, 4:00 PM
Division of Student Affairs Awarded Illinois Board of Higher Education Grant
According to the American College Health Association, 76% of undergraduate students experienced moderate to serious psychological distress in 2024. Today, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is working to reduce that number among all its student population, with the help of a $290,000 Mental Health Early Action on Campus Act Competitive (MHEAC) grant from the Illinois Board of Higher Education, noted SIUE Coun...
February 4, 2025, 4:30 PM
The SIU System is pleased to announce that Moayad "Mo" Abuzaneh, a junior at SIU Edwardsville (SIUE), is the newest member of the SIU Board of Trustees. Abuzaneh was elected by the students of SIUE to serve on the board from January 27 – June 30, 2025. A special election was recently held after the previous SIUE student trustee resigned.
“As a board trustee, my main goal is to advocate for SIUE students and ensure their voices are heard at the system level,” said Abuzaneh. “I want to push for i...
February 4, 2025, 2:45 PM
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Police Department has expanded its team with two special recruits sporting wagging tails and boundless enthusiasm. Meet Chase and Max, the department’s first-ever K-9s to take on the additional role of therapy dogs for the SIUE campus. These four-legged K-9s are already making a difference, offering comfort, companionship, and support to students, faculty, and staff.
Chase and Max come to SIUE through a specialized rehabilitation and rescue program...
February 3, 2025, 2:20 PM
Budzinski and NCERC Team Discuss Advancing the Bioeconomy by Expanding NCERC
On January 30, U.S. Rep. Nikki Budzinski of the Illinois 13th Congressional District visited the National Corn-to-Ethanol Research Center (NCERC) at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville to tour the ethanol research pilot plant that specializes in advancing biofuels. The Congresswoman met with the team behind the fully integrated research facility to discuss its origins and their vision for expansion.
Conceived in...
February 3, 2025, 10:35 AM
SIUE Chancellor James T. Minor Extols the Value of the Pathway Program and Shares the University’s Commitment
Governor JB Pritzker and Illinois State Police (ISP) Director Brendan F. Kelly, alongside representatives from public Illinois universities, recently announced new partnerships that advance educational opportunities for troopers and officers and build an even stronger law enforcement agency. Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, Eastern Illinois University, Governors State Uni...
February 2, 2025, 11:40 PM
The SIUE community is saddened by the passing of Karen Kay Trone, former Lead Financial Specialist in Financial Affairs. Trone dedicated 15 years of service to the University, working from December 1996 until her retirement in 2011.
Born July 30, 1943, in Rushville, Illinois, Trone passed away on January 25, 2025, in Sudbury, Massachusetts. She was known for her kindness, dedication, and love for her family. Outside of her career, she found joy in travel, reading, and time spent with loved ones...
January 31, 2025, 6:16 PM
Through a grant from the Faculty Emeriti Association, the Schools of Nursing and Pharmacy collaborated to host a Symposium on disparities in Maternal Health. With the screening of the documentary “Aftershock” and an interdisciplinary panel discussion, participants gained valuable insights into real-world challenges and evidence-based solutions to disparities in maternal health outcomes in the United States.
"The event really challenged my prior assumptions. I feel more prepared to maintain...
January 31, 2025, 10:00 AM
Month-long Observances Include Thought-Provoking, Creative, Fun-Filled Events
Engaging and educational programming that acknowledges Black Heritage, Black History and Black Excellence will be celebrated during the month of February at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. Black Legacy: Embers of Resilience is this year’s theme.
SIUE’s annual Black Heritage Month (BHM) will kick off with an Opening Ceremony from 4-6 p.m. Monday, Feb. 3 in the Morris University Center’s (MUC) Legacy Roo...
January 31, 2025, 9:40 AM
Division of Student Affairs Focuses on the Harm to Students’ Academics, Mental Health and Well-Being
In Spring 2023, food insecurity, housing insecurity and/or homelessness were reported among 52% of Southern Illinois University Edwardsville students who responded to a national Basic Student Needs Survey, conducted by the Hope Center at Temple University and administered by SIUE’s Office of the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs.
Now, Student Affairs is addressing this growing problem wit...
January 31, 2025, 9:00 AM
Survey Gives Coaches Insights on how to Better Help Athletes
Most people would agree that there is more to an athlete than what meets the eye, and Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Josh Wooten, PhD, professor and chair of the Department of Exercise, Sport, and Nutrition Sciences, has been working to quantify that information and parlay it into a more healthy, well-balanced and adept player.
The means in which Wooten and his team plan to help reach this goal is through a Performanc...
January 30, 2025, 2:00 PM
SIUE women's track and field freshman Teagan Sullivan (Dunlap, Ill.) has been selected as the Ohio Valley Conference Field Athletes of the Week.
Sullivan had a standout performance at the Bob Teel Invitational Jan.25. She competed in both the women's long jump and women's high jump events.
For long jump Sullivan claimed first out of 35 competitors at 5.77m (18-11). This is also good for fifth in the SIUE women's indoor track and field all-time top 5, and third in the OVC.
In the high jump e...
January 30, 2025, 1:50 PM
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville will host storm spotter training on Tuesday, February 4th, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the Morris University Center (MUC) Oak/Redbud Room. The event is free and open to the public, with free parking available in Lot B starting at 6 p.m.
Led by SIUE’s extreme weather expert Alan W. Black, PhD, assistant professor and Graduate Program Director in the Department of Geography and Geographic Information Sciences (GIS), the training will give students the knowl...
January 28, 2025, 4:50 PM
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville hosts the debut screening of the documentary film “We Bear Witness: The African American Legacy of Hadley Township, MO” at Dunham Theater on Thursday, Feb. 6 at 6 p.m. Veteran journalist and WSIE 88.7 The Sound’s Robin Boyce, associate director of underwriting, will moderate the esteemed panel.
The film explores the now obsolete African American community of Hadley Township, which is now only known as a section of Richmond Heights, Mo. The screening wi...
January 28, 2025, 3:40 PM
Donzaleigh Abernathy, acclaimed activist and author, goddaughter of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., delivered a heartfelt keynote at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s 42nd annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration Luncheon on Wednesday, Jan. 22. The celebration included the presentation of SIUE’s Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Awards, moving performances by the SIUE Gospel Choir, the SIUE East St. Louis Performing Arts Program, and the SIUE Black Theatre Workshop.
Student Body President...
January 28, 2025, 3:18 PM
Jazz Artists from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Concert Jazz Band and four featured SIUE alumni will take the stage in both Edwardsville and midtown St. Louis in February for two stellar evenings. Opening night on the Edwardsville campus will precede “An Evening with the Chancellor at Jazz St. Louis.” The Edwardsville concert will also feature the inaugural Brett Stamps Jazz Alumni Award. Performances are scheduled for Wednesday, Feb. 5 at 7:30 p.m. and Thursday, Feb. 6 at 6 p.m.
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