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Prior to enrolling at SIUE, Anne Fulgenzi, political science and mass communications senior at SIUE, nursed ambitions of studying on a relatively larger campus. Coming to SIUE felt like merging into the background and missing out on life-changing opportunities.

But four years later it turns out she was laboring under a misapprehension because it is at SIUE that her star...

Adulting, relationships, and navigating a predominantly white institution (PWI) are just some of the topics that Black female Southern Illinois University Edwardsville students crowd into Kelly Atkins’ office to talk about. 

Many Black female students were also turning up at counseling services, shared Atkins, assistant director of Student Success in the Office...

On Friday, April 21, The Office of International Affairs held its Spring and Summer 2023 International Graduation Celebration. Numerous students were honored for their graduation achievement by receiving an international stole and a photograph. A delicious meal, beverages and cupcakes were also provided.

The number of international students at SIUE has shown consistent ...

The National Corn-to-Ethanol Research Center at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (NCERC at SIUE) recently welcomed Lucas Clayton as its newest visiting research fellow. Funded by the Illinois Corn Marketing Board, the nine-month fellowship program is intended to provide training and hands-on experience to prepare the next generation of engineers and scientists f...

The Southern Illinois University Edwardsville School of Business and the Entrepreneur's Club hosted the 13th annual TheOther40 competition. This event provided SIUE students with real-world experience in developing business models, pitching business ideas and learning the skills needed to launch a new business successfully. 11 finalists competed for $10,000 in prize mone...

Earlier this month, the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville School of Nursing (SON) hosted its 16^th Annual Scholarship and Awards Ceremony. Nearly 100 guests gathered for the celebration, including scholarship donors and student recipients, along with SON administrators, faculty and staff. This time-honored tradition is held to recognize the shared aspirations and ...

In response to the increased demand and limited number of individuals entering the professional surveying workforce, the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s School of Engineering (SOE) is announcing the formation of a new four-year degree in land surveying and geomatics. This is the only four-year degree for land surveying that offers a direct pathway to pr...

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville lit up red with Cougar pride Thursday, April 20 in celebration of its second annual One Day, One SIUE Day of Giving. Raising more than $1.23 million exceeding the fundraising goal of $1 million dollars, SIUE set a new standard for alumni engagement and community partnership as the University defines its future. 

“On...

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville students showcased their senior assignments and Undergraduate Research Creative Activities (URCA) to the campus community during the annual Undergraduate Scholars Showcase on Friday, April 14 in the Morris University Center. 

The showcase highlighted the depth and variety of outstanding research and creative activities such...

The harsh reality is that all grocery stores are not created equal – even when they are part of the same chain. This is part of the broad, bleak and ugly scope of food inequities, according to Bobby Smith II, PhD, interdisciplinary sociologist and food justice advocate, who visited the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville East St. Louis Charter High School (CHS)...

Southern Illinois University School of Dental Medicine (SIU SDM) continues to show its commitment to student and faculty research through its annual Research Day. The event recognizes the global significance of outstanding research to advance the dentistry profession and dental education. 

“The dedication of the faculty mentors amalgamated with the genuine in...

The Southern Illinois University Edwardsville School of Business held their annual scholarships and awards event distributing over $345,000 in scholarships and awards to both undergraduate and graduate students within the school.

These scholarships and awards were distributed to more than 145 students to recognize and honor their exceptional work and commitment to their...

From scholarship opportunities, to enrolling in early childhood education courses to getting a tuition-free degree from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, would-be teachers were treated to a collaborative preschool education career fair on Monday, April 17 in the Multipurpose Room at the Wyvetter H. Younge Higher Education Campus. 

“We want potential te...

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) presented nearly 360 different scholarships and awards to more than 300 students during the College’s annual Honors Day, the largest event that recognizes and celebrates student achievement at SIUE.

Held Sunday, April 16, the colorful event attracted the larger SIUE community of a...

It started as a way to learn a little more about college and a year later Sam Hibbard, SIUE Upward Bound Scholars Academy (UBSA) Collinsville High School (CHS) student, is heavily involved and thankful he joined the program.  

“I was uncertain about college before the program,” explained Hibbard. “But now I am leaning more towards going.”...

MTV correspondent and host Dometi Pongo, a 2011 alumnus of Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, gave details of his experiences and pursuit of an exciting and fulfilling career during a presentation for the SIUE College of Arts and Sciences’ (CAS) Arts & Issues series. 

Pongo, an economics and finance major, spoke on Wednesday, April 12 at the Lovejoy Lib...

As part of their clinical practice, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville School of Pharmacy (SOP) students provide home visits for senior citizens in the area. The SOP students and faculty go further than only providing health checks to their senior patients.

“I noticed that they have a hard time keeping up with some of the larger jobs around the yard, and th...

The Department of Mass Communications in the College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) will host its annual Mass Comm Week from Monday, April 17 to Friday, April 21 on the Edwardsville campus under the theme The Current Role of Artificial Intelligence in Mass Communications.  This year’s event will not only engage contemporary issues in the field, but it will also brin...

The School of Engineering (SOE) at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville celebrated academic excellence, dedicated service and outstanding leadership at its annual awards ceremony.

At the event, 83 scholarships totaling over $122,000 were awarded. The SOE recognized students who achieved the fall 2022 Dean’s List and also honored its outstanding juniors, seniors...

Computer science is a growing career path that is fun, challenging and important. The Southern Illinois University Edwardsville School of Engineering Department of Computer Science (CS) wants to ensure females are a part of the field’s surging growth and success by offering a one-day introduction to programming event.

The department will host SheCode from 10 a.m.- 2...

The Ohio Valley Conference (OVC) awarded Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Kelly Gable, PharmD, BCPP, the inaugural Outstanding Faculty Commitment to Student Success Award. The award is given to a faculty member at each OVC member institution, recognizing their impact on students, contributions to the department, university and curriculum development, profe...

Imagine a food system that is created, designed, managed and sustained by Black people.  

Bobby Smith II, PhD, interdisciplinary sociologist and assistant professor in the Department of African American Studies at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, will discuss his vision, research and work regarding food justice during his visit to Southern Illinoi...

U.S. Rep. Nikki Budzinski (D-IL) talked with, listened to and shared information among community members and Southern Illinois University Edwardsville East St. Louis Center (ESLC) staff members during her visit Thursday, April 6 at the ESLC. 

“On Thursday, I was honored to team up with the Citizens Utility Board (CUB) to host a free workshop for residents of Il...

The Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Graduate School is pleased to announce the spring 2023 Research Grants for Graduate Students (RGGS) award recipients.

The awards, valued at up to $500 each, will support the research and creative activities of 45 graduate students studying in the College of Arts and Sciences, and Schools of Engineering, Pharmacy, and Education...

On Thursday, April 27, local business owners and entrepreneurs throughout the region are invited to meet the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Small Business Development Center staff and participate in one-on-one advisory sessions from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. at the Nashville Education Center at 17869 Exchange Avenue Nashville, Ill.

Kaskaskia College is pleased to bring t...

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is hosting its second annual One Day, One SIUE 24-hour day of giving on Thursday, April 20. The event will bring together the entire SIUE community–students, faculty, staff, alumni, parents, friends and community partners–to raise money for top priorities across the University.

Beginning at midnight on April 20 and c...

A Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Community Oriented Digital Engagement Scholars (CODES) research team, in collaboration with the Alton Section National Council of Negro Women, Inc. (NCNW) was recently awarded a $1,000 Student United Way of Greater St. Louis grant that will be used to support 8th grade students of color in realizing their potential.

The initia...

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s School of Business, and The Illinois Small Business Development Center (SBDC) and International Trade Centers (ITC) for the Metro East at SIUE are proud to announce the inaugural Fuel the Future event. The event will offer local small business representatives the opportunity to learn about the no-cost services availa...

The Central States Communication Association (CSCA) 2023 annual conference that took place from Wednesday, March 29 to Sunday, April 2 at Hyatt Regency St. Louis At The Arch in St. Louis, Missouri ended on an upbeat note for SIUE’s Department of Applied Communication Studies (ACS) in the College of Arts and Sciences. Professors Scott Sellnow-Richmond, PhD and Debor...

The Center for Spirituality and Sustainability at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is hosting an exhibition of famed inventor Buckminster Fuller’s personal artwork and artifacts. The Center is inviting everyone to join them for an opening reception of this important exhibition in the Fuller Dome, on the SIUE’s campus, Saturday, April 15 from 6-8 p.m....

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Club Sport’s Program is welcoming alumnus Joey Thurman as part its inaugural SIUE Club Sports Alumni Weekend, Friday-Sunday, April 14-16. Thurman will be at The Cougar Store in the Morris University Center on Saturday, April 15 from 12:30-1:30 p.m. for a book signing.

“It is an honor to be invited back to SIU...

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Gary Hicks, PhD, professor in the College of Arts and Sciences’ (CAS) Department of Mass Communication, will present The William and Margaret Going Endowed Professorship Award Lecture at 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 19 in the Maple-Dogwood Room in the Morris University Center on the Edwardsville campus.   

Th...

Chancellor James T. Minor, PhD, welcomed Governor JB Pritzker to Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s campus on Thursday, April 6 for a press conference as part of the Governor’s tour of various state universities. The pair was joined by SIU System President Dan Mahony, PhD, State Representatives Katie Stuart, Amy Elik, Jay Hoffman, and Edwardsville Ma...

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville College of Arts and Sciences’ (CAS) Department of Music will host a tribute concert in honor of Johnetta Randolph Haley (1923-2021), celebrated emeritus music professor, musician, former administrator, community leader and civil rights activist. 

The concert for the former SIUE Distinguished Service Award winner will be...

Governor JB Pritzker announced the investment of more than $105 million for the construction of a health sciences building and renovations to existing buildings at the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE) campus. The funding is made possible by the Governor’s bipartisan Rebuild Illinois capital plan, the largest capital plan in state history.

"The inve...

During a time when higher education is experiencing a national shortage of American Sign Language (ASL) interpreters serving the d/Deaf and hard-of-hearing community, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville has met the challenge of serving the hard-of-hearing community by building comprehensive d/Deaf services. 

“I’m pleased to announce our first team o...

When Southern Illinois University Edwardsville alumnus Luke D. Lack enrolled into the business administration program in the School of Business, he had no idea how far his career would take him.

Starting off as a police officer for the Illinois Secretary of State Police following his undergraduate education, Lack now serves as a special agent at Secret Service Headquart...

Amidst the more than 80 pieces of artwork selected for the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Department of Art and Design’s Annual Regional Juried High School Exhibition, was a sculpture made from the pages of a Webster Dictionary. 

Kiara Williams, SIUE East St. Louis Charter High School (CHS) senior, is the creator of “Still Relevant.” The ...

Serdar Celik, PhD, professor in the Department of Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineering at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, published a new book entitled Sustainable Energy: Engineering Fundamentals and Applications.

"This textbook presents an engineering approach enriched with applications, economic analyses, and projections of global energy needs and new t...

Mary Weishaar, PhD, executive director of international affairs at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, recently returned from a Fulbright International Education Administrators (IEA) seminar in Taiwan. The seminar goals were to encourage U.S. international education professionals to learn more about Taiwan’s higher education system, society and culture, and ...

The Southern Illinois University Edwardsville School of Engineering (SOE) hosted the 2023 American Society of Engineering Education (ASEE) Illinois-Indiana Section Conference on Saturday, April 1.  Students and faculty from over 20 universities convened in SIUE’s Engineering Building for six paper sessions, a poster session and two workshops.

“The confe...