On January 23, Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker announced the release of $10,537,000 in planning funds to create preliminary designs for a Health Science Building on campus. The complex will include approximately 221,000 square feet.

“With this investment, we’re giving SIUE’s current and future students a world-class education in a world-class facility, and we’re providing employers with world-class talent from one of our state’s greatest institutions,” Pritzker said.

Read more about the new building.

A new Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) is being introduced for summer 2020 through the Department of Teaching and Learning.

The MAT allows students who have an undergraduate degree in areas other than education the opportunity to earn a master’s, as well as gain certification to teach special education in grades K-12. Students can earn state licensure and a master’s in just two years.

Learn more about the program.

Intelligent.com has recognized the Schools of Nursing and Education, Health and Human Behavior for having Top 20 programs nationally in online nursing master’s degree and exercise science bachelor’s degree programs, respectively. The exercise science program was ranked third among the best sports medicine degree programs.

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

Read more about the ranking.

Madison County court programming is serving as an effective framework to be emulated statewide and nationally thanks to a long-standing partnership with Jeremy Jewell, PhD, and his published research now appearing on IllinoisCourts.gov.

For nearly two decades, Jewell, a professor of psychology in the School of Education, Health and Human Behavior, has shared his expertise in cognitive behavioral therapy, clinical child psychology, juvenile delinquency, risk assessment and program evaluation with the Madison County Probation and Court Services Department.

Read more about Jewell's research.

One year after SIUE opened the first Motion Capture and Analysis Laboratory in the Southwestern Illinois and Eastern Missouri area, the lab is now engaging in its first research study. The lab, which was funded through a grant from the National Science Foundation’s Major Research Instrumentation program, contains a comprehensive motion capture and analysis system. This system records movement from objects and people, which then is analyzed, studied or modified using computer software.

Bryan Smith, PhD, associate professor in the School of Education, Health and Human Behavior is a member of the research team that will use the motion capture systems to determine the presence of movement differences in children with obesity and identify improvement through a resistance training program. 

Learn more about the study.

Working to prepare students for impactful careers that will help shape a changing world is one of the key reasons behind the partnership between the elementary education program and the Career Development Center.

“We host resume development sessions, interview preparation workshops, mock interviews with area administrators and education-based career fairs,” said Barbara Martin, EdD, assistant professor in the Department of Teaching and Learning. "Administrators from the Metro East and St. Louis area, and even nationally, attend the career fairs to meet our qualified candidates and recruit them to teach in their district."

Read more about the partnership.

Alumni Pregame Reception and Cougar Basketball Doubleheader

Saturday, Feb. 22
12:30 p.m. Meal
2 p.m. SIUE Cougars vs. Murray State University

Register for the reception by February 19. 
Game tickets must be purchased separately online using the promo code ALUMNI, or by calling 855-SIUETIX.

Cougars On The Move
Cardinals vs. Astros Spring Training Game

Saturday, March 7
Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium in Jupiter, Fla.

Cost is $25/person and includes:
VIP Access to the SIUE Alumni Tent
All-you-can-eat buffet and a cash bar from 12-2 p.m.
Ticket to the 1:05 p.m. game with seats along the 1st base line

Register online by February 21.
Secure discounted lodging at the Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott in Jupiter prior to February 7 via the website, or call 561-748-5252 and request the "SIUE Alumni" rate.

Alumni Happy Hour-Edwardsville

Thursday, March 19
5-7 p.m.
Global Brew Tap House
Join the SIUE Alumni Association for a happy hour at the NEW location of Global Brew Tap House in Edwardsville! The first beer and light appetizers are complimentary. Attendance is free, but online registration is strongly encouraged.

Alumni Happy Hour-Chicago

Tuesday, March 24
5-7 p.m.
Punch Bowl Social
Join the Chicago Chapter for a night of bowling and bocce at the amazing Punch Bowl Social. Your $20 registration includes appetizers, two drink tickets, unlimited bowling and a great evening with fellow SIUE alumni! Register online by March 17!

Alumni Association Trivia Night Fundraiser

Saturday, March 28
Edwardsville American Legion
Join the SIUE Alumni Association at the annual Trivia Night fundraiser to benefit scholarships for SIUE students!

Registration for a team/table of 8 is $200 and includes one drink ticket per team member. Teams are invited to bring their own food and snacks, and a cash bar is available. No outside alcoholic beverages please.

Reserve your team’s spot online or call Nick Niemerg at 618-650-3630. Call or email Nick to become a Trivia Night sponsor or contribute to the silent auction.

Check out the Educational Outreach website to view our spring semester offerings, including the release of the 2020 Spring Catalog. Exciting new offerings include:

• Spanish for Healthcare Professionals
• Adult Dance Fitness and Wellness
• Gusto Dell’Italia: Italian Cuisine 101
• Lifelong Learning Speaker Series
• Exciting trips to the Marcoot Jersey Creamery and Casey, Illinois
• Women and Gender Symposium

Request a copy of our catalog by email.

SIUE Student-Athletes Continue Academic Streak

Jorge Gonzalez Selected by LAFC in Major League Soccer SuperDraft

Tickets Available for SIUE Athletics 2020 Red and Black Benefit