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Along the Rio Grande located at the United States-Mexico border sits Eagle Pass, Tx, hometown of Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Adriana Martinez, PhD. Martinez, an associate professor in geography and environmental sciences, has spent years researching the impact of border security, and most recently, the effectiveness of large buoys installed on th...

If the state of Illinois raises a newly designed flag in the year 2025, the decision and design concept will be a product of the work of the Illinois Flag Commission, which has Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Tandra Taylor, PhD, as one its 22 appointed members. 

Taylor is an assistant professor in the Department of History and SIUE’s interim d...

Here are more scenes from 2023 Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Fall Commencement. Congratulations, Graduates! Here comes 2024!

PHOTO:  A photo collection of graduates, faculty and Chancellor James T. Minor, PhD, from 2023 SIUE Fall Commencement. Photos by Howard Ash.

The following is an article by SIUE student Winter Racine, second-year mass communications student in the College of Arts of Sciences (CAS), and a Senator for Students with Disabilities 
 
Area high school students got a taste of college life through outreach experiences coordinated by Southern Illinois University Edwardsville English faculty during the fall semest...

Members of the East St. Louis Fire Department (ESLFD) Local 23 were excited to respond to a particular call on Tuesday, Dec.19. That is because they delivered bags of wrapped presents to students in the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville East St. Louis Center’s Project Success program.  

Project Success held its second annual Holiday Wishes party in...

It wasn’t the North Pole. It wasn’t the night before Christmas. And they weren’t Santa’s helpers. But that didn’t keep “elves” from the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville East St. Louis Charter High School (CHS) from stuffing holiday swag bags and distributing them to their students. 

CHS faculty and staff worked dilig...

Practiced feet, hands and voices came together in a rhythmic, melodious and joyful presentation on Thursday, Dec. 14 at the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville East St Louis Center for Performing Arts’ (ESLCPA) annual Holiday Celebration. 

ESLCPA students, ages 7-17, performed to a rapt and appreciative audience of family and friends in the Multipurpose R...

 
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Chancellor James T. Minor, PhD, conferred degrees upon 1593 eligible graduates during fall 2023 commencement exercises, held Friday and Saturday, Dec. 15-16 in the First Community Arena at the Vadalabene Center. Student speakers took the spotlight. Their reflections and the work of their standout classmates exemplified the re...

Dean Saulius E. Drukteinis, DMD, MS, PhD, of Southern Illinois University Edwardsville School of Dental Medicine (SIU SDM) recently announced the new members of their leadership team with expanded roles and duties:  Christa Hopp, DMD, associate dean for Academic Affairs, Duane Douglas, DMD, associate dean for Institutional Effectiveness and Faculty Affairs and Morgan ...

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville welcomed David Goodwin as the new chief of the SIUE Police Department. Chief Goodwin began his service Friday, December 15.

Prior to his appointment, Chief Goodwin spent more than 25 years in campus law enforcement at Washington University in St. Louis. There he rose through the ranks of the Washington University Police Department t...

Two Southern Illinois University Edwardsville School of Pharmacy (SOP) students earned national recognition by placing in the top 10 in the ASHP Clinical Skills Competition as part of the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP) Midyear Clinical Meeting held from December 3-7 in Anaheim, CA. The last time SIUE SOP had representation in the top 10 was in 2016 wh...

First-year nursing student Lauren Monke from Litchfield, IL is the recipient of the fall 2023 Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Staff Senate scholarship. 

“We are always excited to award deserving students with the means of furthering their education at SIUE,” said Angela White, Staff Senate secretary.  “The ...

On the night of Sunday, Dec 10 students at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville gathered in the Morris University Center Court for Late Night Breakfast. Good food, good times, peppered with prizes, helped fuel SIUE diners studying for finals week. Wishing you much success, Cougars! 

PHOTOS:  SIUE Students and Staff gather for Late Night Breakfast in MUC Cou...

The Kimmel Belonging and Engagement Hub at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville hosted five special celebrations to recognize graduates representing diverse populations during the week of Dec. 4-8, ahead of the University’s fall 2023 commencement exercises being held Friday-Saturday, Dec. 15-16. 

Students were honored during the following special observanc...

For the second year in a row, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville School of Engineering (SOE) will host more than a dozen robots and their teen creators, families and spectators for a qualifying meet. Free to the public, the Southern Illinois Robotics League will take over the SOE atrium adhering to strict rules in size and safety to bring loads of ingenuity and...

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville congratulates its newest Distinguished Research Professor, Jason Stacy, PhD, a professor of history and social science pedagogy in the College of Arts and Sciences. The promotion to Distinguished Research Professor of History comes on the heels of being a co-director on a $250,000 National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) grant. ...

Sara Colvin is the new Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Interim Vice Chancellor for University Advancement and CEO of the SIUE Foundation. Colvin replaces Seth Walker, former vice chancellor for advancement and CEO of the SIUE Foundation, who recently stepped down to accept a new role in his home state of Georgia. Colvin, who previously worked on major gift c...

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville East St. Louis Charter High School’s (CHS) Angel Tree Campaign was showcased on KMOV-TV Channel 4’s newscast on Sunday, Dec. 3.  

In the segment, CHS Director Gina Jeffries, EdD, explained that the school’s 10-year-old Angel Tree Campaign was created to support scholars in need and to give a gift t...

With more than 200 students and chaperones from 13 school districts in attendance, the 2023 Future Teachers Conference at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville received high marks from area high school students visiting the SIUE campus. This free conference held Nov. 3 in the Meridian Ballroom of Morris University Center (MUC) offered workshops, keynote presentations...

End-of-the-year gifts are needed, valued and provided by real-life “angels,” according to three Southern Illinois University Edwardsville East St. Louis Charter High School (CHS) students. 

CHS students A’Khyra Allen, Dannica Davis and Patrick Washington have been recipients of the CHS Angel Tree Campaign and fondly recall presents of yesteryear.&#1...

The Cougar Cupboard, a non-profit food pantry overseen by the Office of Student Affairs, has expanded by three Mini Cougar Cupboards on the campus of Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. Thanks to a generous grant from the Meridian Society, an auxiliary organization of the SIUE Foundation, the Mini Cougar Cupboards will be installed after Thanksgiving at three loca...

“Our Collective Responsibility: Confronting and Counteracting Anti-DEI Policies” is the topic of discussion for the Southern Illinois University (SIU) System’s next virtual Conversation of Understanding (COU) from 12-1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 28 at https://bit.ly/SIUConversation. 

Anti-Diversity, Equity and Inclusion legislation has been introduc...

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville congratulates Chris Gordon, PhD, associate dean of the School of Engineering (SOE), on his recent induction into Scott Air Force Base (SAFB) 2025 Class of Honorary Commanders. Gordon is one of 24 St. Louis Metro Area community leaders chosen for this role by the 375th Air Mobility Wing, the host wing of SAF...

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is pleased to offer a tree program to honor and remember friends and relatives. The program is designed to assist SIUE with planting trees at the Edwardsville, Alton and East Saint Louis locations.

Donors can choose from a list of SIUE's approved trees such as maple, pecan and hickory, to have one planted in memory of a loved one....

Before leaving for their holiday break on Friday, Nov. 17, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville East St. Louis Charter High School (CHS) students sat down to a school tradition – a meal of turkey, dressing and all the fixings. 

“We are grateful for every one of you. You are valued, and we see each of you,” said CHS Director Gina Jeffries, EdD, ...

Scholarship applications are open for the Industrial Engineering Program (IE) of Southern Illinois University Edwardsville School of Engineering (SOE). Scholarships offer a direct incentive for IE careers, which have a projected growth of nearly 39,400 hires during the next 10 years (BLS.gov, 2023). One-time scholarships are available for eligible first-year students and t...

On November 9, the SIU School of Dental Medicine (SIU SDM) offered free comprehensive dental care to area veterans in honor of Veteran’s Day. During SIU SDM Veteran’s Care Day, third and fourth-year dental students performed exams, cleanings and 84 teeth extractions while treating a total of 88 veterans. Their story appeared in Riverbender.com. 
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Illinois SBDC for the Metro East at SIUE announced the winners of its 10th Annual Metro East Startup Challenge. The 2023 business plan competition attracted around 40 entrepreneurs to compete for a portion of a $28,000 prize package.

Earth Candy, of Troy Illinois, was awarded the first-place prize of $10,000.  Earth Candy, owned by David Huniak and Joshua Dougl...

Empowered, esteemed and excited were a few of the student reactions to Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Annual First-Generation College Celebration (FGCC), Wednesday-Thursday, Nov. 8-9 on the Edwardsville campus. 
 
“I enjoyed the Celebration greatly because there were a lot of opportunities to mingle with other people who shared my e...

For the 10th year in a row, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville received the 2023 Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award from INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine, the oldest and largest diversity-focused publication in higher education. As a recipient of the annual HEED Award—a national honor recognizing U.S. colleges and universities that demonstrat...

A joyful processional of international flags carried by Southern Illinois University Edwardsville international student representatives brightened the Stratton Quadrangle on the SIUE campus on Monday, Nov. 13. SIUE has joined the U.S. Department of Education and U.S. Department of State in celebrating International Education Week (IEW).

The SIUE Flag Ceremony, the offici...

Collinsville Water Treatment Plant Chief Operator Michael Crawford was featured in the Illinois Business Journal. Crawford is an SIUE alumus (2013) who graduated with a  bachelor's degree in speech communications, specializing in public relations, and a minor in political science, with a focus on international relations.

In the article, he shared his career path ...

“There’s power in the student voice and my presence here,” said Winter Racine, a second-year mass communications student in the College of Arts of Sciences (CAS), and a Senator for Students with Disabilities. “Advocacy can bring about transformation.” Racine was one of a number of speakers who introduced the fifth annual Ed Roberts Champions o...

The Alestle, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s student news organization, recently won several national awards during the 102nd annual Associated Collegiate Press/College Media Association National College Media Convention. This year marks the most national awards for which The Alestle was nominated and received.

For the first time since the 1990s, The Ale...

Registration is now open for Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s winter session for undergraduate and graduate students as well as visiting students in search of courses needed for their home institution. SIUE Winter Session offers a variety of accelerated three-week classes held entirely online December 18, 2023 through January 7, 2024.

"Winter session at S...

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s WSIE 88.7 FM The Sound will kick off its Jazzathon Week on Saturday, Nov. 11. The fundraiser will run until Sunday, Nov. 19 on the listener-supported radio station. 

“We are excited to bring our second Jazzathon to the airwaves,” said WSIE General Manger Jason Church. “Although we will be making the ...

Black children are more likely to live in communities with higher-than-normal limits of ambient air pollution and attend schools located near significant environmental pollutants. These bleak statistics were just a few of many shared by Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Jerrica Ampadu, PhD, RN, CCP, associate professor in the SIUE School of Nursing (SON) an...

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is proud to continue its annual First-Generation College Celebration (FGCC) on Wednesday-Thursday, Nov. 8-9 on the Edwardsville campus. 

“The First-Generation College Celebration (FGCC) is an annual opportunity “to raise awareness, acknowledge and elevate our first-generation college student” said Darryl Che...

More better-paying jobs are needed in the Metro East, according to State Rep. Kevin Schmidt, R-Millstadt. Schmidt’s legislative office held a job fair that was available for Southern Illinois University Edwardsville East St. Louis Center (ESLC) staff and program participants and the public on Friday, Nov. 3 in Multipurpose Room on the Wyvetter H. Younge Higher Educat...

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville takes the lead in BYU's latest accounting education case rankings. Three individual SIUE faculty members also rank in the top 10 of individual researchers publishing educational cases.

“Creating these cases helps keep our faculty as well as our students up to date and helps us prepare our students for the accounting profession...

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Distinguished Research Professor Riza Demirer, PhD, is among the list of the Top 2 Percent of Global Scientists. The recognition, which involves input from Stanford University, is based on metrics surrounding Demirer’s published research. 

“I am humbled and appreciative of being recognized for my work by Stanford ...

To a diverse crowd in the Meridian Ballroom of the Morris University Center, Chancellor James T. Minor, PhD, spoke to the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville campus community in his first State of the University Address at 2 p.m. on Thursday, November 2.

The address opened with Barbara McCracken, PhD, president of the faculty senate, welcoming the full audience in att...

In an effort to brighten the holidays for some East St. Louis teens, the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville East St. Louis Charter High School (CHS) has been raising funds to deliver holiday cheer to its students for the past 15 years through its annual Angel Tree Campaign. 

This year’s campaign is in full swing, with a goal of raising $15,000, accordi...

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville's Timothy Lewis, PhD, associate professor of political science was featured in a live interview on KMOV News 4 to offer expert analysis of local St. Louis County prosecutor Wesley Bell’s decision to change course from the US Senate race and instead run for a seat in the House of Representatives.

Lewis is the first Black t...

 Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Graduate School awarded prestigious scholarships to graduate students who have made exceptional contributions to teaching and research at the annual Awards Reception on October 24.

Master’s-level students who received the Competitive Graduate Award and Graduate Scholar Award for the 2023-2024 academic year were honored f...

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville recently signed an agreement to purchase up to 5.7 megawatts of energy through the State of Illinois’ Community Solar program. The purchase allowed SIUE to continue plans for a community solar garden, which kickstarts the University’s solar energy commitment by subscribing to multiple planned or under construction solar...

Before the first bell of the day, first and second graders at Eastwood Elementary School in East Alton and Ellis Elementary School in Belleville engage in math instruction but with a twist: Math strategies and equations are made to look like fun and games, courtesy of Southern Illinois University Edwardsville elementary education teacher candidates.

The project is known as ...

Putting students first, a high quality of teaching and learning and a collaborative culture are a few reasons Jennifer Hookstra, BSPharm, PharmD, MBA, CDECS, FNAP, wanted to work at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s School of Pharmacy (SOP).

Professor Hookstra, who started at the University a month ago, is the new chair of Department of Pharmacy Practice.

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Silvia Torres Bowman, director of the Illinois Small Business Development Center (SBDC) and International Trade Center (ITC) at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, appeared with other senior export advisors on a September 26 panel presented by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). “Expand your Exports:  Experts Panel” featured Torres Bowman ...

SIU School of Dental Medicine (SIU SDM) has opened registration for its annual Veteran’s Day event known as Veteran’s Care Day offering free exams, x-rays, cleanings, fillings and extractions to those who have military service. If this past Give Kids A Smile Day (GKAS) event, held annually during the October school holiday, is any indication, den...

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Cougars beat all competition during Homecoming and Family Weekend for a full sweep. At SIUE the top prize also applies to staff. With a time of 2:55:30, marathon runner Jeff Price, Information Technology Services (ITS) manager of Help Desk, had a first-place finish in the Belleville marathon held a few weeks earlier on September 30...

The Meridian Society of Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE) is about to hit a major milestone by celebrating 20 years of women-led philanthropy. The auxiliary organization of the SIUE Foundation will host the 20 Magical Years Celebration, a cocktail reception followed by dinner and a program on Thursday, Nov. 2 in the conference center of the SIUE Morris Unive...

WSIE 88.7 The Sound received a donation today from O’Fallon, IL listeners and golfers who love to tune into the station daily, “to get away from the noise!”

David Gaffney, spokesman for the Derby Brown Golf Club, brought a donation of $500 to Jason Church, general manager, and Robin Boyce, corporate sales director.

“88.7 The Sound is my station,...

On October 12, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s National Corn to Ethanol Research Center (NCERC) commemorated its 20th year with an annual meeting and luncheon. In addition to being National Farmer’s Day, there was plenty to celebrate:  NCERC reported 100% employment of students in the private sector, profits of $1.9 million for the fiscal year,...

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Homecoming & Family Weekend has launched with 27 events and more than a thousand registered for the key celebration: the COUGARFEST Block Party. This signature event, complete with the live band Jackson and Mars, food trucks and games, is an opportunity for visitors to the campus community to meet SIUE Athletic Teams in person an...

Out of the artistic strokes of varying browns, the shades of burnt orange, the canary yellows and somber grays, emerges a remarkable, pictorial story and heritage – still unknown to many – that illustrates the history of America’s oldest Black incorporated town. 

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Duenne Schlarman, a Master of Fine Ar...

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville's Dennis Mares, PhD, professor of criminal justice and Director of Center for Crime Science and Violence Prevention (CCSVP) recently appeared on KMOV News 4 to share his expertise on ShotSpotter technology and the integration of police response.

Mares co-authored a study that reviewed ShotSpotter data in St. Louis from 2008 to 2...

Left in a hospital to die after being born at 5 ½ months, endured parental abuse and neglect, experienced bouts of homelessness, survived a house fire and an attempted suicide – all before the age 13 – inspirational speaker, author, coach and mentor Trisha R. Gordon shared her story and techniques of resilience during a presentation on Thursday, Oct. 5 at ...

The White Coat Ceremony celebrating 50 Southern Illinois University School of Dental Medicine (SIU SDM) first year students representing the Class of 2027 and six international advanced placement students representing Class of 2025 was held on Friday, October 6 on the campus of Lewis and Clark Community College in nearby Godfrey, IL. SIUE Chancellor James T. Mi...

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville's Graduate School is hosting a series of virtual open house events on Wednesdays this October. Interested applicants are encouraged to attend to inquire about graduate degrees ranging from business to pharmacy to health and human behavior. 

Sessions are held from 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. on the following dates: 

October 11:&#...

Muralist Duenne Schlarman has become a fixture for those in the vicinity of the former Goshen Butcher Shop on Main Street in downtown Edwardsville, IL. The building provides Schlarman a 1,000 square foot canvas for the artist. This is her second mural sponsored by Southern Illinois University Edwardsville where Schlarman is a Master of Fine Arts candidate. 

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It was an up-close, personal sampling of 50 colleges and universities – all under one roof – and students in Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s TRIO Upward Bound (UB) EC/MLC Programs had the chance to peruse and talk to school representatives who most captured their interests. 

Ten high school juniors and seniors attended the Chicago Nation...

Illinois Metro East Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville helped expand community fitness options with the transfer to new ownership of a CrossFit facility. With the October 1 opening of Iron House CrossFit, Nick Wahle reached a personal goal: To run a successful enterprise while nurturing a sense of community spiri...

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Chancellor James T. Minor, PhD, will be honored with the Stellar Performer Award during the 36^th St. Louis American Foundation Salute to Excellence in Education Scholarship and Awards Gala, Saturday, Nov. 4 at the America’s Center in downtown St. Louis. 

Minor will be receiving one of the top awards that evening, f...

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is now accepting registrations for the 2024 session of the Construction Leadership Institute (CLI). The 2024 CLI will convene on nine-consecutive Fridays from 7:30 a.m.-4 p.m. beginning Jan. 12 through March 8 on the SIUE campus. CLI is a joint program of the SIUE School of Business and the School of Engineering Departmen...

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville School of Business has opened registration for its 2023 Project Management Symposium. The event is 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Friday, November 17 at the Morris University Center on the SIUE campus. The annual one-day event focuses on cultivating the art and science of project management. 

Connie Frey Spurlock, PhD and director of Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Successful Communities Collaborative, appears in KMOV Television News coverage of a free 10-month academy to train Metro East residents to solve environmental issues in their communities. The Environmental Protection Agency launched The Environmental Justice Academy in partnership with...

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Head Start/Early Head Start (HS/EHS) staff have started their school year with an empowering, creative and vital challenge – “Reimagine.” 

“SIUE Head Start/Early Head Start has successfully served families in the Metro East for more than 40 years,” said Program Director Carolyn Jason. “We h...

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is proud to announce the successful accreditation of its graduate Nutrition and Dietetics Program. The program received accreditation by The Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND). This achievement reinforces SIUE's dedication to providing exceptional nutrition education and professional training t...

The inaugural SIU System Faculty Collaboration Award presented during the Thursday, September 21 Southern Illinois University Board of Trustees meeting featured two professors with a long-standing partnership.  

John Matta, PhD, associate professor and department chair of the SIUE Department of Computer Science and Koushik Sinha, PhD, associate professor of the ...

Crain’s Chicago Business ranked Southern Illinois University Edwardsville eighth place in the featured top 10 universities in Illinois Best Value Schools. By comparing cost of attendance to earning income post-graduation, the publication reports that these 10 institutions represent a significant return on investment. The Crain’s list was published September 15....

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville East St. Louis Charter High School (CHS) students eagerly participated in hands-on lessons that demonstrated the hard work that comes with informing and entertaining the public. 

The CHS Media Literacy class visited SIUE’s Department of Mass Communications on Thursday, Sept. 7. Students toured the University’s tel...

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s School of Business is setting their accounting students up for success through Meet the Firms, a networking event that attracts public accounting firms, corporations and government agencies, and has a proven history of success as numerous students have secured internships and full-time employment.

“It is important ...

Nick Gagliano successfully completed Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Laboratory Technician Alternative Digital Credential Program last spring. His efforts paid dividends, as he was hired at International Food Products Corporation as a quality control laboratory technician. 

“I was hoping the credential would get my foot in the door for a car...

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s senior biological sciences student Mary-Margaret Benware has been named a Golden Opportunity Scholar. This international recognition is given to 20 students to encourage each individual to continue to pursue their passion to enter the agronomy, crop, soil or environmental sciences professions.

"I am overjoyed and honored...

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is thrilled to announce the fusion of two beloved traditions, Homecoming and Family Weekend, that promises to captivate alumni, families and community members alike. Under the theme "Cougar State of Mind," this year's celebration will take place Wednesday-Sunday, Oct. 11-15.

“The traditions surrounding Homecoming at SIUE are...

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s fall 2023 enrollment stands at 12,045, a 3.8% decrease compared to the previous fall term. The University remains focused on the critical steps that lead to yield and sustained growth in our student body.

Graduate and international enrollments have remained steady, although just short of the record-setting numbers from last ...

Lauren Morgan, a junior, criminal justice major at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, has been named a recipient of the Voyager Scholarship. The scholarship, created by Barack and Michelle Obama and Brian Chesky, co-founder and chief executive officer of Airbnb, help shape young leaders in public service.

Morgan has reassurance and confidence of her educational ...

On Tuesday, Sept. 12, faculty and staff members from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville visited first-year residents in Bluff, Prairie and Woodland Halls and transfer students in Cougar Village Apartments.  House Calls is designed to engage first-year and transfer students in conversation with faculty and staff early in their transition to campus.

“Hou...

Grey Matter Marketing, a woman-owned category design firm that partners with life science companies, runs a monthly Woman In Science campaign on their social media channels. One of their summer spotlights was on Southern Illinois University Edwardsville alumna Chanté Summers, a synthetic medicinal chemist at Pfizer’s Oncology Unit of Medicine Design.

Summers ...

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s School of Engineering (SOE) celebrated a classroom dedication recognizing the founding chair of the Department of Construction Luke Snell, PE. Snell, a leading lecturer and specialist on concrete, contributed $100,000 to the Department of Construction in the SOE. The dedication ceremony and unveiling took place Wednesday,...

Cherese Fine, PhD, assistant professor in the Department of Educational Leadership at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, has been appointed as the NCAA Faculty Athletics Representative (FAR) for the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics.

“We congratulate Dr. Fine on her appointment as our Faculty Athletic Representative,” said SIUE Chancellor James T...

A nurse. A professor. An administrator. A diversity champion. These descriptors define the engaging, multi-faceted and impressive career of SIUE’s Jerrica Ampadu, PhD, RN, CCP, associate professor in the SIUE School of Nursing (SON) and director of the SIUE WE CARE Clinic in East St. Louis. 

“As a nurse and scholar, I have the best of both worlds. I get t...

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Chancellor James T. Minor, PhD, welcomed Governor JB Pritzker to SIUE’s campus for the momentous groundbreaking ceremony of SIUE’s new health science complex, the future home of SIUE’s School of Pharmacy and School of Nursing.

“With today’s groundbreaking at SIUE, we usher in a new era for Southern Il...

When they walk into the room, many of their patients wrestle with two emotions – disbelief and delight. But joy wins out.  

“Many of our patients have not had a dedicated healthcare provider whom they can also identify with,” said Myjal Garner, DNP, FNP, at the SIUE School of Nursing’s (SON) WE CARE Clinic in East St. Louis. “They a...

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is pleased to announce the renaming of its esteemed University Honors Program to the John Martinson Honors Program in recognition of a generous $4 million gift from SIUE 1975 Master of Business Administration alumnus John Martinson. This transformative gift will expand and enhance the Honors experience at SIUE for students for ye...

Six female engineering students from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville had the opportunity to get a behind-the-scenes look into motorsports at PNC's Girls Day at the track. Held in partnership with Chip Ganassi Racing, the event took place during the Bommarito Automotive Group 500 qualifying event at the World Wide Technology Raceway on Saturday, Aug. 26. 

Tandra Taylor, PhD, assistant professor in the Department of History, has been announced as Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s interim director of the Institute for Community Justice and Racial Equity (ICJRE) at the Southwestern Illinois Justice and Workforce Development Center in Belleville. SIUE's ICJRE strives to achieve equity, racial justice and posit...

Dressed in commencement regalia, 22 students from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Graduate School arrived at Julia’s Banquet Center in Alton on Saturday, Aug. 12. The group was honored in a hooding ceremony to celebrate their accomplishments for completing the master’s degree in social work (MSW) program curriculum.

Organized by the Graduat...

The 6-foot, 3-inch Army veteran works the room with grace, style and ease. He’s both networking with agencies and helping his friend find resources and opportunities. 

Vincent Strode and Johnnie Crook, both of East St. Louis, were two of many who attended Southern Illinois University Edwardsville East St. Louis Center’s Veterans Upward Bound (VUB) Resourc...

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Paul Rose, PhD, associate dean of the School of Education, Health and Human Behavior (SEHHB), and professor of psychology, offers guidance in an article by WalletHub, an online publication that provides financial information and tools.  

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The bond that exists between a dog and its owner is unparallel. For Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s electronic detection K9 Marshall and his handler Detective Sergeant Dave Baybordi, the bond is no different. 

Marshall, a 4.5-year-old black English Labrador Retriever, joined SIUE in 2020 and has become a big hit, capturing the hearts of the campus...

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville has announced the names of students qualifying for the Summer 2023 Dean’s List. To qualify, a student must maintain a grade-point average of 3.5 or better and have 12 hours calculated (B is equivalent to 3.0; A to 4.0).

View the list at siue.edu/news/deanslist/2023-summer.

Photo: SIUE's cougar statue.

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville kicked off the new academic year with enthusiasm and excitement as students started their first day of classes Monday, Aug. 21. The SIUE community came alive with students, faculty, and staff reconnecting and embarking on another year of learning and growth.

“The buzz around campus on the first day of class is electric,&#8...

Filled with Cougar pride, the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville campus exudes vibrancy, with anticipation growing for the start of the fall 2023 semester. The Class of 2027 kicked off SIUE’s Welcome Weekend celebrations with the University’s traditional greeting and new student convocation. 

“Every new student comes to SIUE expecting to su...

Helping veterans find employment, educational opportunities, housing and counseling services were just some of the things discussed at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville East St. Louis Center’s Veterans Upward Bound (VUB) Open House on Wednesday, Aug.16. 

Representatives from more than 10 agencies and organizations in the St. Louis and Metro East area me...

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville welcomed the second-ever cohort of Community-Oriented Digital Engagement Scholars (CODES) to campus during a welcome reception Tuesday, Aug. 15.

“It is so exciting to welcome these students because it means that this program is becoming established and we are building a strong community,” said Jessica DeSpain, PhD, d...

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is welcoming approximately 350 international students from 30 different countries this fall. A kick-off event held on SIUE’s Quad Wednesday, Aug. 16, celebrated the new international students’ arrival. 

“It is great to see continued interest in SIUE from students across the globe,” said James Monahan...

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville celebrated the arrival of first-year students as they moved into their residence halls on Wednesday, Aug. 16. Move-in marks the beginning of their journey pursuing higher education at SIUE.

"We are thrilled that these students have chosen to come here and that we get to be part of the beginning of their journey as they work towa...

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Dennis Mares, PhD, professor in the Department of Criminal Justice and director of the Center for Crime Science and Violence Prevention (CCSVP), had his research regarding ShotSpotter, which is a highly technical approach to detecting gunfire, referenced in the Winston-Salem Journal's online publication, journalnow.com. Rea...

LaVont Suggs was nervous when he was in the car, but once the high school sophomore walked inside of the building, and saw and felt all the excitement, his anxious feelings gave way to good ones. Southern Illinois University Edwardsville East St. Louis Charter High School (CHS) enthusiastically welcomed scholars back to the first day of school on Monday, Aug. 14 with its a...

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Jie Ying, PhD, assistant professor of finance in the School of Business, helps consumers navigate their way to getting great driving rates for young people in “Experts’ Advice on the Best Car Insurance for Young Drivers” on moneygeek.com. 

In his column, Ying explains various incentive programs, disc...

Transitions can be scary, so preparing for them can be useful and wise. It was a sentiment expressed several times over from students who participated in Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s five-week Summer Success Program (SSP). 

Students were honored during SSP’s closing program on Thursday, Aug. 10 in the Abbott Auditorium in the Lovejoy Librar...

The recipients of the Graduate School’s 2023 Research Grants for Research Doctoral Students (RGRDS) awards have been selected. The RGRDS program awards grants of up to $1,000 on a competitive basis to support research/projects initiated and conducted by students of the SIUE EdD programs, DNP programs, and the co-operative PhD programs to enhance their academic progre...

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Adriana E. Martinez, PhD, associate professor in the College of Arts and Sciences’ Departments of Geography and Geographic Information Sciences and Environmental Sciences, participated in the River-based ImmersiVe Education & Research (RIVER) Field Studies Network river rendezvous this summer along the San Juan River ...

The Latino Roundtable of Southwestern Illinois (LRT), The Illinois Small Business Development Center (SBDC) for the Metro East at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE), SIUE’s Office of Online Services and Educational Outreach, and sponsors Busey Bank, FCB Banks, AJ Legal Services, and Revity Credit Union, along with additional partners will host the Immig...

With school starting right around the corner, 14 regional high school teachers are prepared to implement their newly learned skills in rocketry thanks to a professional development session held at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville earlier this summer.

“The objective of the professional development session was to train the teachers on single-stage rocket kit ...

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Summer Success Program was out serving in the community on Saturday, July 29, for the program’s Day of Service. The SIUE Summer Success Program is designed to provide assistance to incoming first-year undergraduate students. It works collaboratively with students to engage in an ongoing transitional process from hig...

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Sophia Wilson, PhD, associate professor in the Department of Political Science and president of the American Association for Ukrainian Studies, was a featured speaker at the Harvard Ukrainian Summer Institute’s (HURI) Public Lecture Series on Wednesday, July 26. Wilson spoke of her forthcoming book “Maidan: Ukra...

The week was full of dissecting frogs, making “elephant toothpaste,” operating drones and more, and the students couldn’t have been happier. Eight eager learners participated in Southern Illinois University Edwardsville East St. Louis Center’s (ESLC) inaugural Middle School Scholars STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) Progra...

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville will be hosting a book reading and signing with former SIU President Glenn Poshard for his book, “Son of Southern Illinois: Glenn Poshard’s Life in Politics and Education” at 1 p.m. Tuesday, August 8 in the Lovejoy Library Friends Corner.

The first biography of Glenn Poshard, by Carl Walworth, traces the life of ...

The American Association of Geographers (AAG) has announced its first-ever cohort in the new Elevate the Discipline program, which will train and showcase geographers in action, in the media, as voices for public policies and in advocating for change, on this year’s theme of Climate and Society. The AAG has selected Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s A...

Over 130 students spent the last two weeks in July learning science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) related subjects at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Odyssey Science Camp. SIUE’s STEM Center coordinates the camp each summer inspiring and encouraging young science enthusiasts.

“Our main goal with the Odyssey Science Camp is...

Beginning Tuesday, August 1, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Stephen Hupp, PhD, professor in the Department of Psychology, will start a new role as editor of Skeptical Inquirer: The Magazine for Science and Reason.

Hupp was first introduced to the magazine by former Chancellor Vaughn Vandegrift. Since then, he has been a strong supporter of the publicati...

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s public affairs radio program, “Segue,” will be reintroduced as “The SIUE Beat” on Sunday, July 30 during the 601^st episode of the program. From its beginning in 2011, the show focused on faculty and ideas from the SIUE College of Arts and Sciences. Since then, the show has developed and explored idea...

Paris Somerville, Evergreen Hall resident at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, has been selected as the recipient of the 2023-2024 James R. Anderson Housing Scholarship. The scholarship is given annually to an academically motivated student with a GPA of 3.0 or higher who has demonstrated civic leadership in community service and housing activities.

“I woul...

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Lifelong Learning Institute (LLI) was awarded the Innovative Initiative Award by the Illinois Council for Continuing Higher Education (ICCHE). The Innovative Initiative Award recognizes and promotes best practices across Illinois while providing the opportunity for two-year and four-year institutions to showcase outstanding...

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Dennis Mares, PhD, professor in the Department of Criminal Justice and director of the Center for Crime Science and Violence Prevention, has recently been featured on WalletHub and the St. Louis Public Radio for his expertise in criminal justice. Read the full WalletHub article here and the St. Louis Public Radio article he...

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Natalie Rosales-Hawkins, assistant director of recreational programs, was a featured panelist on Hidden Talents National Intramural-Recreational Sports Association (NIRSA) with NIRSA President Wendy Windsor.

“I was very honored to have an opportunity to share my experiences and journey about what it meant for me to a...

Before the program, she was very bashful and was looking for support. Afterwards, Collinsville High School senior Lessly Rodriguez-Garcia was noticeably more social and confident. 

According to Rodriguez-Garcia, she improved on many levels after participating for the past three years in SIUE’s Upward Bound Scholars Academy (UBSA) at Collinsville High Schoo...

It may appear to be a job to some, but to SIUE’s Christopher Cooper, he is operating in his “God-given” talent to serve as a mentor to youth and to help shape and mold their minds.

“It’s a joy to see the greatness in children, although they don’t usually see it in themselves,” said Cooper, program director for the SIUE TRIO Upward...

Megan Grandone, a determined mother and working professional from Western Illinois, moved to the Glen Carbon area with her family 10 years ago and has recently embarked on an exciting entrepreneurial journey with the assistance of the Illinois Metro East Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. Driven by her desire to bring pos...

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville along with Heartland Conservancy, local, state and federal partners, are working to create a long-term watershed plan to address flooding issues and improve drainage and water quality at the Prairie Du Pont Creek Watershed in St. Clair County. The area has suffered extreme flooding several times in the past decade, leading to repea...

From the first electric dance number of Beyonce’s “Who Runs the World” to instrumental offerings of “Blue Bossa” by Joe Henderson, the stirring rendering of “Lovely” by Billie Elish and Khalid, and the grand musical and dance finale of “All Around the World,” Southern Illinois University Edwardsville East St. Louis Cent...

When it comes to elementary students better understanding science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics (STEAM) education, several adolescents lent their abilities and skills to help further the valuable and crucial objective. 

Students from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s TRIO Upward Bound (UB) EC/MLC programs participated in a STEAM Educa...

Students and their families made their way in the hot temperatures on Friday, July 14 to participate in a critical activity to help save lives. 

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s TRIO Upward Bound (UB) EC/MLC Programs held its fourth annual blood drive operated by ImpactLife Blood Center of Earth City, Mo., at the Wyvetter H. Young Higher Education Ca...

Angela Andrews, PhD, RN-BC, CNE, assistant professor and coordinator of undergraduate programs in the School of Nursing (SON), has been named to the 40 Under 40 Emerging Nurse Leaders in Illinois. The award was established by the Illinois Nurses Foundation to highlight and celebrate young nurse leaders who are impacting healthcare and the nursing profession.  

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School of Pharmacy (SOP) students Brayden Shirley, Nicole Zachwieja, and Emily Gauthier at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville placed second in the national 2023 American College of Clinical Pharmacy (ACCP) Clinical Research Challenge. SIUE competed against teams from 87 top ranked pharmacy programs from across the country.  

“Nicole, Emily, and Br...

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Alternative Credit and Credentials Program has successfully certified two cohorts through their Laboratory Technician Alternative Digital Credential (ADC) Program. Individuals completing the program are well-positioned to begin careers in laboratory occupations such as food and beverage manufacturing, petrochemical manufact...

The Illinois Board of Higher Education has approved Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Center for Crime Science and Violence Prevention (CCSVP) at the Southwestern Illinois Justice and Workforce Development Center in Belleville. The Center is a first in the region and will strive to strengthen evidence-based practices in criminal justice with a focus on viol...

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is pleased to announce that it is offering 2023-24 Early Childhood Access Consortium for Equity (ECACE) scholarships, now with expanded eligibility for those pursuing or interested in pursuing a credential or degree in early childhood education. The scholarship is now available at participating community colleges and universities b...

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s WSIE 88.7 The Sound FM, St. Louis’ home for jazz, smooth jazz, blues and easy R&B, has been chosen as one of the top three radio stations in St. Louis according to St. Louis Magazine’s A-List poll, now for three years in a row. 

“It is an honor and a thrill to know that we have so many fans and suppo...

Entrepreneurs and new business startups are invited to compete in the 2023 Metro East Start-Up Challenge (MESC), Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s 10th annual regional business plan competition.

The MESC is organized by the Illinois Small Business Development Center (SBDC) for the Metro East at SIUE. The purpose of the challenge is to identify, encourage a...

The Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Foundation has announced great success raising over $11.1M, the most ever raised by private philanthropy in the University’s history.

“Under the leadership of Chancellor Minor, the entire university sees that philanthropy can greatly support our dynamic programs, world class faculty, and provide more resources to s...

The Center for First-generation Student Success, an initiative of NASPA and The Suder Foundation, recently announced Southern Illinois University Edwardsville as one of seventy-six new members of the First Scholars Network for 2023-24. To be selected as a First Scholars Network member, SIUE displayed a demonstrated commitment to improving experiences and advancing success ...

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Upward Bound Scholars Academy (UBSA) students got an overview of what it would be like to be an SIUE Cougar on their first day of summer camp.

Eighteen UBSA students from Collinsville High School (CHS) started their five-week residential summer program on Thursday, June 1, on the Edwardsville campus, according to Letrice “...

The Southern Illinois University Edwardsville School of Engineering’s (SOE) annual Engineering Summer Camp was held in two identical sessions from June 5-9 and June 12-16.  Over 30 campers from across the St. Louis region participated in a series of hands-on activities that introduced them to the engineering and computing opportunities across the SOE.

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The advantages of Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s East St. Louis Upward Bound (UB) programs are life-building and far-reaching, according to UB student Ahmaya Mazyun. 

“Upward Bound helps students with academic success, prepares them for college, find ways for them to get to college and helps them discover their college interests or area of st...

The award-winning documentary short “clusterluck” has been hailed for its unique content and superb technical delivery, and now Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Candace N. Hall’s, EdD, film is coming to a St. Louis big screen. 

Hall’s film was selected to be part of the 23^rd Annual St. Louis Filmmakers Showcase, presented by C...

Albert Luo, PhD, distinguished research professor in the School of Engineering at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, has recently published three books based in the field of applied mathematics and mechanical engineering.

The first book is a unique monograph about two-dimensional quadratic dynamical systems with different points of view. “Two-dimensional Qua...

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Upward Bound Scholars Academy (UBSA) students briefly entered the world of product design, production planning and more during SIUE’s inaugural Industrial Engineering (IE) Summer Institute, held Monday-Friday, June 12-16 and hosted by the University’s IE department. 

“This program is designed to provide stud...

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville alumna Vicki LaRose, president of Civil Design, Inc.(CDI), and Civil Giving, CDI’s charitable branch, has started the first endowed scholarship for the School of Engineering’s (SOE) new four-year degree in surveying and geomatics. 

“Without my degree from SIUE, I would not be where I am today running a succe...

Dorothy McCoy, an entrepreneur and Army veteran from Illinois began her journey with Metro East Small Business Development Centre (SBDC) at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville in May 2022. With the guidance and support of the SBDC, she successfully launched her business, Mo’z Sweet Treat.

McCoy received guidance from the SBDC about her business registration pr...

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Lifelong Learning Institute (LLI) and the Science Technology Engineering and Math (STEM) Center are hitting the road again this summer to visit libraries throughout the Metro East as part of the Summer STEAM Library Tour.

Now in its second year, the Summer STEAM Tour is an educational outreach initiative on behalf of the S...

Public health is a broad field that has many different sectors. For Southern Illinois University Edwardsville alumnus, Edgar Huichapa, he enjoys the ability to be creative by taking the different aspects of public health and intertwining them to address various health issues. This inspiration in the public health field has led him to travel around the world addressing heal...

First-year Taylor Sparks, of Belleville, is the recipient of the spring 2023 University Staff Senate scholarship from the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Staff Senate.

“I would like to thank the sponsors of the Staff Senate for making this scholarship possible,” said Sparks, a business major with specializations in marketing and entrepreneurship and ...

The Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Graduate School and College of Arts and Sciences have announced a new forensic sciences master’s program. The curriculum is designed to meet the Forensic Science Education Programs Accreditation Commission (FEPAC) standards.

“The Master of Forensic Sciences is a unique program built in collaboration with the Illino...

The Southern Illinois University School of Dental Medicine (SIU SDM) has announced the recipients of its annual Dean’s Scholarship, Dr. Larry A. Lowe Memorial Scholarship and its inaugural International Advanced Placement Program (IAPP) Scholarship Awards.

The IAPP Scholarship Award recognizes an outstanding student who has excelled throughout the first year...

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville School of Business alumna Rachel Clothier chose SIUE for her undergraduate and graduate studies. What sold Clothier on SIUE was not only the value of the degrees she earned, but also the value the University provided. Today she finds herself immersed in the city of Edwardsville’s business scene, continuing to call the commu...

Angela Andrews, PhD, RN-BC, CNE, assistant professor and coordinator of undergraduate programs in the School of Nursing (SON), has received Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Teaching Distinction Award. The award is given to recognize faculty who are innovative, influential, and impactful as it relates to pedagogy and learning.

“The School of Nursin...

Geography students at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville enhanced their knowledge of meteorology and climatology with a unique learning experience through storm chasing. Students and faculty traveled over 3,000 miles in six days tracking and chasing storms in Oklahoma and Texas as part of the GEOG 429 Storm Chasing and Assessment field course.

“The course c...

In 1961, President Kennedy signed an executive order reviving the World War II “E” symbol of excellence to honor and recognize America’s exporters. On Tuesday, June 6, the Illinois Small Business Development Center (SBDC) and International Trade Center (ITC) at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville received the “E” award for export servi...

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Chancellor James T. Minor, PhD, conferred doctor of dental medicine (DMD) degrees upon 56 graduates of the Southern Illinois University School of Dental Medicine (SIU SDM) during their commencement ceremony held Saturday, June 3 at the First Community Arena at the Vadalabene Center on the Edwardsville campus.

“We are so ...

In stating the obvious, health and wellness is critically important for students, their families and the community, emphasized Christopher Cooper, program director for the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville East St. Louis Center’s East St. Louis Upward Bound (UB) Programs. 

This fundamental principle is why UB is collaborating with the Community Wellness...

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville School of Business Internship Coordinator Amanda Russell dedicates her time to connecting organizations and employers with students aiming to begin their professional careers. Additionally, she spends her time assisting School of Business student organizations with their academic and professional endeavors. One organization that ...

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s online master’s in healthcare informatics (MSHI) program is celebrating its 10-year anniversary. Since the start of the program, 165 students have earned their healthcare informatics master’s degree.

"The health informatics program actually started as a non-credit certificate program back in 2008; the popular...

The University Marketing and Communications Department at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville has received five Collegiate Advertising Awards and eight Educational Advertising Awards.  

 The Collegiate Advertising Awards program is an elite national program created to honor today’s most talented marketing professionals for outstanding excellence...

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville School of Pharmacy’s (SOP) Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) program has received reaccreditation from the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE). ACPE is the only accrediting body for schools and colleges of pharmacy in the United States.

“Accreditation of the Doctor of Pharmacy program by ACPE reflects the c...

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Chaya Gopalan, PhD, professor in the Departments of Applied Heath, Nurse Anesthesiology, and Mark Poepsel, PhD, associate professor in the Department of Mass Communications, have both received the Consortium of Academic and Research Libraries in Illinois (CARLi) Support for Creation of Open Educational Resources (SCOERs) ...

The School of Pharmacy and the College of Arts and Sciences at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville have announced a concurrent Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) and Master of Public Administration (MPA) program, providing students an avenue for increased opportunities in the fields of pharmaceuticals and healthcare policies and systems.

PharmD students who are admitted ...

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville has announced the names of students qualifying for the Spring 2023 Dean’s List. To qualify, a student must maintain a grade-point average of 3.5 or better and have 12 hours calculated (B is equivalent to 3.0; A to 4.0).

View the list at siue.edu/news/deanslist/2023-spring-illinois.shtml.

Photo: SIUE cougar statue.

A new account has been written about academic success following the pandemic, courtesy of the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville East St. Louis Charter High School’s (CHS) graduating class of 2023. 

Venessa A. Brown, PhD, associate athletics director for diversity, equity and inclusion, athletics chief diversity officer, professor of social work, for...

The University of Florida (UF) Health is looking to Southern Illinois University Edwardsville on creating a program similar to SIUE’s Safe Zone program. Safe Zone works to develop allies and provide support to LGBTQIA+ students, faculty and staff on SIUE’s campus. SIUE hosted a virtual training for several diversity champions from across the UF Health System....

The quality and amount of talent in East St. Louis is phenomenal, according to Homer Simmons, program director for the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville East St. Louis Center for the Performing Arts (PA). 

Simmons gave high praise to the student performers throughout the PA’s Spring 2023 Dance and Music Recital on Thursday, May 17 in the Multipurpose Ro...

It’s a relationship that will last a lifetime. The connection with money is also one that Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Head Start/Early Head Start (HS/EHS), the Jackie Joyner-Kersee (JJK) Foundation and the Associated Bank in East St. Louis want to help people nurture and develop into a tool that brings peace, comfort and joy. 

The 10^th annual fi...

The Southern Illinois University School of Dental Medicine (SIU SDM) is celebrating the class of 2023 and their accomplishment of achieving a 98% first-time pass rate on the Integrated National Board Dental Exam (INBDE).

“The SIU SDM Class of 2023 started their studies in 2019 pursuing their DMD through all of the challenges presented by the pandemic,” said SI...

SIUE’s Stephen Hupp, PhD, professor of psychology, was recently featured on Skeptical Inquirer in a segment called “Investigating Pop Psychology: Pseudoscience, Fringe Science, and Controversies.”

Hupp offered his expert insight on how to resist false claims and pseudoscience of pop psychology. He covered topics including phrenology, extrasensory perce...

It was the first days of her freshman year, and Jakailah Hardiman remembers Southern Illinois University Edwardsville East St. Louis Charter High School’s (CHS) Colin Neumeyer saying he believed she was going to be a great student.

That was four years ago, and not only is Hardiman CHS’s valedictorian, but she is an SIUE Meridian Scholarship winner. The Merid...

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is a key partner with Governors State University (GSU), in collaboration with the Illinois Innovation Network (IIN), in receiving one of the first ever National Science Foundation's Regional Innovation Engines (NSF Engines) awards to lead the Advancing Smart Logistics (ASL) team in an effort to lay the foundation to make Illinois...

It was a glittering night for the Most Improved, Rising Stars, A-T.E.A.M, Outstanding Scholars and more as they paraded across the stage to cheers and applause on Thursday, May 11 during the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Upward Bound Scholars Academy (UBSA) Collinsville High School’s (CHS) Awards Ceremony. 

“I was just trying to do my best. I ...

Venturing from the stability and comfort of a job in corporate America to an entrepreneurial venture can be risky, but it’s a risk that has paid off for Southern Illinois University Edwardsville alumna Melody McClellan. McClellan, or “Coach Melody,” graduated from the SIUE School of Business in 1993 with a bachelor’s in business with an emphasis i...

Dan Lowery has filled many roles throughout his life, from military veteran to successful entrepreneur to political figure. As he reflects on his long and storied career, Lowery attributes the bulk of his business knowledge and success to the education he received as a student at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s School of Business. 

Lowery’s ...

The Department of History at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville awarded the inaugural Future Historian Award to two Metro-East high school students: Artemis Nuckolls, Mascoutah High School, and Tamira Towns, Cahokia High School.

In conjunction with Black History Month, students from Belleville West High School, Cahokia High School, Edwardsville High School, and Mas...

The Inclusive Excellence, Education and Development Hub (The Hub) at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville hosted five special celebrations to honor graduates representing various historically minoritized populations leading up to the University’s spring 2023 commencement exercises.

“This is my favorite time of the year because every day for a week, we g...

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville conferred a Doctor of Humane Letters, honoris causa, upon John Martinson this past weekend during SIUE’s commencement ceremonies. The Honorary Doctor of Humane Letters is bestowed upon individuals who have made a profound impact on SIUE, in line with its mission, vision and values.

John Martinson, MBA ’75, has been a v...

Stephen Hansen, PhD, has been a steadfast supporter of Southern Illinois University Edwardsville and the surrounding communities since joining the University in 1984 as associate dean of graduate studies and research and associate professor in the Department of History. Over the course of his career, Hansen has served as dean of graduate studies and research, interim dean ...

More than 21,000 applications have been received for students applying for Southern Illinois University Edwardsville for the fall semester, a record number for the University, and the number continues to climb.

An impressive 13,300 undergraduates and 7,700 graduate and professional school students have submitted their applications to be part of the Cougar community. &#1...

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville wrapped up spring 2023 commencement honoring the School of Education, Health and Human Behavior (SEHHB) Sunday, May 7 at 10 a.m. The SEHHB ceremony concluded SIUE’s seven spring commencement ceremonies celebrating over 2,400 eligible graduates. 

Gireesh Gupchup, PhD, vice president for academic innovation, planning ...

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville continued its commencement exercisesSaturday, May 6 with ceremonies honoring graduates from the School of Pharmacy (SOP), College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) and the School of Engineering (SOE). Chancellor James T. Minor, PhD, led the conferral of degrees.

The 10 a.m. ceremony honored the SOP graduates. Cayden Miller, who ea...

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville launched a series of commencement ceremonies on Friday, May 5 celebrating the momentous achievement of more than 2,400 eligible graduates in the Vadalabene Center’s First Community Arena. Ceremonies will continue on Saturday, May 6 and Sunday, May 7.

SIUE Chancellor James T. Minor conferred degrees upon the Class of 2023 i...

The Center for Spirituality and Sustainability, housed in the Fuller Dome building on the campus of Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, recently praised SIUE’s Meridian Society for its continued support of the Fuller Dome. 

The Center gave Meridian Society members a signed, limited-edition exhibition poster in appreciation of their assistance. Those rece...

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s nursing students participated in a mass casualty exercise in coordination with Air Evac Lifeteam 156, Edwardsville Fire and EMS. This exercise is another example of how the School of Nursing provides hands-on learning and practice in a variety of environments and scenarios.

“Educating nurses in community health inc...

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Angel Jones, PhD, critical race scholar and visiting assistant professor in the SIUE School of Education, Health and Human Behavior’s (SEHHB) Department of Teaching and Learning, was interviewed Tuesday, May 2, on TheGrio with Marc Lamont Hill show. 

Jones discussed her new book, “Street Scholar,&#822...

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Earleen Patterson, PhD, associate vice chancellor for Student Opportunities, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, received the inaugural Southern Illinois University System Antiracism, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (ADEI) Lifetime Achievement Award. Patterson was recognized at the Board of Trustees meeting on Thursday, Apri...

He’s described as being a first-rate educator, a superb faculty member and an exceptional mentor by his department chair, and now Timothy E. Lewis, PhD, is the first Black professor to receive tenure in the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Department of Political Science. 

“Dr. Lewis will become the Department's first Black tenured faculty member...

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville will host its 2023 Spring Commencement exercises for more than 2,400 eligible graduates on Friday-Sunday, May 5-7, in the First Community Arena in the Vadalabene Center on the Edwardsville campus.

The first of seven ceremonies will be held at 10 a.m. Friday with the School of Business. Kelly Cruise, who is earning a bachelor&#82...

Paper Mache of animals fused together, neurographic self-portraits, portrayals of everyday people and celebrities, Zentangle letters, quilling and other art fashioned from the hearts and minds of high schoolers were on display Tuesday during the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville East St. Louis Charter High School’s (CHS) first Annual Art Showcase and Sale in ...

The SIUE Early Childhood Center (ECC) serves as a life-changing resource on campus for the children of students, faculty and staff, as well as student parents. Thanks to a four-year $1.7 million dollar award from the U.S. Department of Education’s CCAMPIS: Childcare Access Means Parents in School Program, the financial burden of childcare is lifted for student pare...

A team of psychology majors along with Jason Finley, PhD, assistant professor of psychology, have spent the academic year utilizing wearable cameras to enhance research on human memory. The group presented their project entitled, “Can Wearable Cameras Stimulate Non-Visual Memory?” at the Midwestern Psychological Association Conference in Chicago, Thursday, Ap...

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 surveying and geomatics. This is the only four-year degree for surveying that offers a direct pathway to professional...

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...

Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski (IL-13), U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development Under Secretary Xochitl Torres Small and Illinois USDA Rural Development Director Betsy Dirksen Londrigan met with local leaders and community partners during a roundtable discussion at the National Corn to Ethanol Research Center at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (N...

The Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS), the federal program developed to increase the volume of renewable fuel such as ethanol in transportation fuels, has generated mixed reactions across the nation. Since 2005, a popular claim says the RFS has resulted in more corn production and agricultural land use change, which ethanol opponents see as harmful to the environment. Howeve...

“SIUE gives me a voice and encourages me to pursue my interests and aspirations,” shared Joyce Tawdros, first-year business marketing student at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville.

Tawdros’ passion for entrepreneurship and her appreciation for the women who came before her drives her to succeed.

Throughout the month of March, SIUE has celebra...

SIUE’s Stephen Hupp, PhD, professor in the Department of Psychology shared his insight in a St. Louis Public Radio story about an Illinois state law that states it is illegal for parents to leave children under the age of 14 alone for an extended period of time.

The story, written by Emily Woodbury, was posted Tuesday, March 28. View the story here.

Photo: Stephen ...

Visual artist Natcha Wongchanglaw’s work exhibits a palpable sense of courage and adventure. Such a streak was accentuated further when the old-established Royal Photographic Society (RPS) presented Wongchanglaw with this year’s International Photography Exhibition (IPE) Award, which serves to recognize individuals working across both still and moving image, ...

Consistent with the strategic plan of the Southern Illinois University System, the Department of Applied Communication Studies (ACS) in the College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville has implemented a course sharing program aimed with the School of Communication Studies at Southern Illinois University Carbondale (SIUC). For SIUE junio...

When conducting surveys, researchers ask respondents for identifiable data such age, race and sex. This information rarely caters for nonmonosexuals, sometimes out of unconscious preference for gender, or heterosexual and homosexual, binary. This is about to change, thanks to an instrument developed by Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Aidan Ferguson, PhD...

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Jerrica Ampadu, PhD, served up plenty of praise, supplied words of encouragement and offered motivation to persevere during the third annual Missouri Minority Business Development Agency's (MBDA) Tribute to Women Business Leaders brunch held Saturday, March 25 at the Marriott-St. Louis Grand Hotel in St. Louis. 

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What began as a learning tool and documentation of youth experiencing and exploring waterways and the surrounding habitat, has resulted in praise for the cinematic account. “Kids on the River,” starring students from the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville East St. Louis Center’s Upward Bound Math and Science (UBMS) program, was one of several films...

When the Illinois State Police (ISP) Investigation Zone 6 Command Staff sought to organize and analyze real homicide case files for the purpose of inviting renewed investigation of cold cases, they turned to Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Trish Oberweis, PhD.

Oberweis, professor in the College of Arts and Sciences’ Department of Criminal Justice...

Arts and crafts, face painting and games relating to and celebrating the LGBTQIA+ community was enjoyed by students at the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville East St. Louis Charter High School (CHS) during its first annual Pride Fest held Wednesday, March 22. 

“Our social justice class completed a unit on student-led organizations,” said Bridget Ne...

The remarkable contributions of inspiring women who embrace and promote diversity, equity and inclusion were recognized during Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s ninth annual Phenomenal Wom*n’s Celebration held Wednesday, March 22.

“What the goal here today is to ensure these women are seen, celebrated and supported,” said Kevin Leonard,...

The National Corn-to-Ethanol Research Center at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (NCERC at SIUE) is pleased to welcome Steve Ward, PE as its new project management engineer. In his new role, Ward will oversee research projects in NCERC’s pilot- and demonstration-scale research laboratories while working directly with clients from across the world who come ...

When it comes to promoting a healthy, holistic lifestyle and illustrating lessons in resolve, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Ora Lockett is her own best advertising. Lockett, interim director of the Building Futures program at the SIUE East St. Louis Center, and founder and CEO of THE GR8FULL COMPANY and BUILD GR8NESS NETWORK, will be the guest speaker d...

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Summer Session 2023 offers a quality education featuring flexibility and convenience. SIUE offers a large variety of summer classes, including online and on-campus options. 

Registration begins Monday, March 27 at siue.edu/summer/apply-or-register. Classes begin Monday, May 8.

Many core requirements to graduate are offered...

Having battled addiction during her first two years of undergrad and facing many life difficulties, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville alumna Bailey McGuire was unsure if she would ever finish her degree. With support from SIUE’s applied communication faculty, McGuire earned her bachelor’s in May 2022 and has since then become the executive assistant t...

Doug Weber, vice president of Holland Construction Services, is the recipient of Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s 2023 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.

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You can almost see her brain cells in motion as she recites what has taken 15 minutes to set to memory … “7,5,1.” Southern Illinois University Edwardsville East St. Louis Charter High School (CHS) junior Jada Parker stalls and stops at “1”. Still, she captured first place for reciting the most digits – 50 – during the CHS STEAM/Pi ...

Southern Illinois University School of Dental Medicine (SIU SDM) celebrated International Women’s Day with a learn and lunch presentation. The luncheon reflected on the transformation of society in the last decades and encouraged SIU SDM’s women to expand their individual skills and leadership, preparing themselves for success.

“We have so much to admi...

The Alestle won 11 awards and honors at the recent Illinois College Press Association’s (ICPA) Convention and Awards. The publication is still in the ranking of top student news organizations in the state, despite moving into a more competitive division. 

The state college media organization reorganized its contest divisions this year to better reflect the smal...

The Construction Leadership Institute (CLI) at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville celebrated 43 graduates of its program Friday, March 10 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 const...

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville School of Engineering (SOE) hosted the eHacks competition March 3-5 at the T-REX Innovation Center in downtown St. Louis. The annual collegiate hackathon, organized by the Computer Association of SIUE (CAOS), made its return after a hiatus during the pandemic.

"eHacks was founded with the goals of learning, community building an...

Two Sisters Upholstery and Fabrics, in Carlyle, Ill., an Illinois Small Business Development Center (SBDC) for the Metro East at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville client, was founded by two best friends, Tonya Drake and Amy St. John.  Drake and St. John have a strong passion for bringing new life into furniture, but even more so for stitching together their ...

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville College of Arts and Sciences’ Department of Anthropology will host J. Lorand Matory, PhD, Lawrence Richardson Distinguished Professor of Cultural Anthropology at Duke University, to deliver the lecture “Performance, Compromise and the Living Museum Artifact,” from 5 to 6 p.m. on Tuesday, March 14.

The lecture f...

The Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Graduate School has recognized Cedric Harville, II, PhD, MPH, with the 2022-23 Vaughnie Lindsay New Investigator Award for his exemplary scholarship and commitment to conducting outstanding and timely research.

Harville is an assistant professor in the School of Education, Health and Human Behavior’s (SEHHB) Department...

Recent Southern Illinois University Edwardsville graduate Stacia Novy is excited to begin a second career after retiring from a 24-year medical profession in the U.S. Air Force. 

“I always had a passion for wildlife and the outdoors but did not have the money to formally study science in college,” said Novy. “I joined the military for its educatio...

Her message and mission, which are stripped of pomp and elitism and framed with activism and social justice, has benefited students around the globe. Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Angel Jones, PhD, will discuss her “street scholarship” as part of a featured session on Tuesday, March 7 at the SXSW EDU Conference in Austin, Texas.  

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Stephen Hupp, PhD, professor in the Department of Psychology, teamed up with science communicator, Cara Santa Maria, to publish a new book called Pseudoscience in Therapy: A Skeptical Field Guide.  

“I was excited to collaborate with Cara Santa Maria because she’s a leader in teaching critical think...

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Arts & Issues together with the Ann and Earl Lazerson Lecture Series host SIUE alumnus and accomplished technology leader Bill Luan to present the lecture "Innovation Opportunities in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning for Businesses and Education" at 4:30 p.m. Thursday, March 16, in the Mississippi-Illinois Roo...

Elizabeth Frattura, CFP, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville business administration alumna and Morgan Stanley Family Wealth Advisor in the firm’s Chicago Wealth Management office, has been named to Forbes Magazine’s list of Top Women Wealth Advisors Best-In-State for 2023.

“It is truly an honor to see my name included and to be recognized for my...

The Department of Industrial Engineering (IE) at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville hosted a networking night on Thursday, Feb. 23 connecting IE alumni, faculty and current students. 

“Networking events like this are an excellent opportunity for us to connect, exchange ideas and explore potential collaborations,” said Sinan Onal, PhD, associate pro...

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s highest academic rank of Distinguished Research Professor was unanimously awarded to Kimberly Archer, DMA, professor in the Department of Music. Archer joins a prestigious group of tenured faculty members who have been recognized for their significant contributions to research and creative activities.

Archer joined the S...

Girls can do anything, engineering included. That was the theme of “Introduce a Girl to Engineering Day” at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville on Saturday, Feb. 25. Over 130 local middle and high school girls attended the 11th annual event at SIUE’s School of Engineering (SOE) sponsored by the SIUE Chapter of Society of Women Engineers (SWE).&#16...

Cheri Mansfield, a dreamer and client of the Illinois SBDC for the Metro East at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, has opened her dream café in Carlyle. Oh So Sweet Bakery and Café has created a place for a community to come together and enjoy the sweeter things in life with high-quality baked goods and beverages.

Mansfield began working with the Illi...

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Chancellor James T. Minor, PhD, named Andrew Gavin as the ninth director of athletics in the University’s history. Gavin comes to SIUE from the University of Wisconsin-Parkside and will assume his new role on Monday, April 17. Gavin is expected to boldly lead SIUE Athletics and its student athletes to expand on success in c...

Most students know and love the music. Some are familiar with the moves, but it takes an experienced dance coach to teach them the masterfully choreographed numbers. 

McKinley Smith, hip-hop dance instructor for the SIUE East St. Louis Center for the Performing Arts, enjoys harnessing spirited hearts and practicing eager feet to create rhythmic magic displayed on sta...

The compassion Sarah Andersen, lecturer in Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Learning Support Services, has for her students is what makes her stand out as a SIUE “Difference Maker”. Andersen works with students in the Grade Recovery and Academic Sustainability Program (GRASP) program and supports their academic journey through graduation.

"T...

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s University Museum Executive Curator Erin Vigneau-Dimick has co-curated an exhibition with artist Sun Smith-Foret currently on display at the Edwardsville Arts Center under the title, “Weave, Coil, Twine, Plait, Knot: Traditional and Contemporary Basketry.”

The exhibition brings together historic examples and ...

The Society for Research on Educational Effectiveness (SREE) Series featured Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Derek Houston, PhD, associate professor in educational leadership, in a recent webinar on Monday, Feb. 13.

Houston's current scholarship is centered at the intersection of quantification and criticalism which includes thinking deeply about the t...

Young. Gifted. Black. It is not an oxymoron or an exception to the rule. It is the norm more than people realize, said Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Timothy E. Lewis, PhD. The point was discussed during the 5^th Annual Political Science Black Sociopolitical Lecture Series (PSBSLS), “Young, Gifted and Black: An Un-American Declaration,” held W...

Take the notion that there can never be too much access to books, add to it an industrious want-to-be Eagle Scout, throw in the benefit of contributing to little minds and the result is a Little Free Library at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Early Childhood Center (ECC). 

“I wanted to have a positive influence on the minds of children,”...

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is advancing in its role of leading a national effort to recover forgotten and little-known literature by women authors in digital environments. With the support of a $150,000 National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) grant, SIUE’s Jessica DeSpain, PhD, is leading a team of 20 collaborators from across the country in the pr...

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s University Housing held its fall 2022 Dean’s List reception on Tuesday, Feb. 7 in Evergreen Hall. This annual recognition event recognizes University Housing residents who made the Dean’s List in the fall semester.

The Dean’s List is the most prestigious academic recognition SIUE students can receive fo...

The food and agribusiness sector of today and tomorrow is a dynamic and complex setting of economic and social opportunity, according to Steve Sonka, emeritus chaired professor of agricultural strategy at the University of Illinois. Sonka will speak at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Successful Communities Collaborative (SSCC) Speaker Series presentatio...

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Cougar Baja team had a great showing at the Winter Baja competition held in January. The team’s newest car, Reeba #81, placed sixth out of 42 teams, an improvement from last year’s competition.

“I was happy to see that our cars are highly competitive competing against some of the best teams in the natio...

The Southern Illinois University Edwardsville School of Nursing (SON) has secured a $3.8 million grant through the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) as part of the Nurse Education, Practice, Quality, Retention-Clinical Faculty and Preceptor Academies (NEPQR-CFPA) grant.

Over four years, the project will focus on increasing the nursing workforce by prod...

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville School of Engineering (SOE) students received global recognition at the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) 2022 Design Competition. The group received the Rising Star Award in the applied engineering challenge, ranking fourth internationally.

Those recognized included ASHRAE member...

When it comes to working while Black in U.S. colleges and universities with the average numbers coming in at a meager 6 percent, one may want to invest in a rabbit’s foot or a four-leaf clover. However, in her award-winning documentary short “clusterluck,” Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Candace N. Hall, EdD, reports there is a better wa...

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s School of Business has been named one of the best on-campus MBA programs in the country by The Princeton Review for the 17th consecutive year. The education services company included SIUE on its list of Best Business Schools for 2023.

“The Princeton Review honor highlights the expertise of our faculty and their stu...

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s School of Nursing (SON) has been awarded a $1,050,000 grant through the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA). The project focuses on recruitment of students and faculty with emphasis on diversifying the nursing workforce and retention of pre-nursing and nursing students. In addition, revision of the SON cur...

Advances in the digital age are numerous and unparalleled – from medical diagnostics to space exploration and from special effects imaging for motion pictures to restoration of satellite images. Thanks to Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Distinguished Research Professor Scott E. Umbaugh, PhD, the academic community can help make it all understandable. 

To commemorate the 75th anniversary of the Women’s Armed Services Integration Act of 1948 and Executive Order 9981, Military and Veteran Services at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville will be hosting a series of events to mark this monumental milestone in American history.

The Women’s Armed Services Integration Act of 1948 [Pub.L. 80-625 Stat. 356], b...

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Department of Civil Engineering hosted the local MATHCOUNTS competition on Saturday, Feb. 4 on the Edwardsville campus. This year’s competition featured 60 students from seven local middle schools. 

“The Department of Civil Engineering has hosted the local MATHCOUNTS competition for the last three decade...

The passion for her students and the field of healthcare is what makes Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Myjal Garner, DNP, APRN, FNP-C, stand out as a “SIUE Difference Maker”. The School of Nursing (SON) instructor and family nurse practitioner at the SIUE We Care Clinic strives to ensure that her students feel supported and succeed in their ...

SIUEs Jie Ying, PhD, assistant professor in the School of Business’ Department of Economics and Finance, shared expert insight on liability versus full coverage car insurance in a recent WalletHub article. Read the article here.

Photo: Jie Ying, PhD, assistant professor in the School of Business. 

When George M. Johnson was entering this world, their aunt Sarah saw a headful of hair and ran out to tell everyone the baby was a girl. It was not. Much of Johnson’s life has been spent on a journey of finding themself, the award-winning and New York Times bestselling author, journalist, executive producer and activist told students at the Southern Illinois Universi...

The National Corn to Ethanol Research Center (NCERC) at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville enters its 20th year of operations in 2023 after two decades of leadership in the biofuels industry. After opening its doors in October 2003, NCERC has served as the primary location for innovation in the corn ethanol industry. Now, NCERC’s clients have evolved to incl...

SIUE researcher Shivendu Pratap Singh, PhD, assistant professor in the School of Business’ Department of Computer Management & Information Systems (CMIS), has a published article in the December 2022 edition of Service Business by Pan-Pacific Business Association.

The article is entitled “Overcoming bias against funding of female-led entrepreneurial initiati...

After relaunching under new leadership last fall, the Film Society in the College of Arts and Sciences at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is off to a promising start this spring having hosted its first public screening of the 1955 Indian Bengali-language drama film Pather Panchali.

A club under the Department of Mass Communications, the Film Society is led by ...

He’s fast on the track, a leader with character and good with his grades. Charles Shaw, a senior at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville East St Louis Charter High School (CHS), is a great example of an athlete scholar, according to Shawn Roundtree, CHS social worker, head track coach and athletic director. 

“I work hard on being a great example of a...

Mark Ferrell, retired detective sergeant of the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Police Department was presented with the National Computer Forensics Institute (NCFI) Significant Case award by the United States Secret Service (USSS). This award is recognition for Ferrell’s use of training and equipment received from the NCFI in aiding technical digital inv...

Lindsey Wold, founder of Amygdala Co., client of the Illinois Small Business Development Center (SBDC) for the Metro East at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, has won Justine Petersen’s 2022 Small Business of the Year Award.

Amygdala Co. is a local company that specializes in helping children who have negative unwanted externalizing behaviors, along with ...

Pursuing a career in humanity is what’s needed today and is something that would honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., according to the Rev. Dr. Starsky Wilson. Wilson, president and CEO of the Children’s Defense Fund, was the keynote speaker at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s 40^th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration Luncheon on Jan. 1...

In commemoration of Darwin Day, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Arts & Issues in collaboration with The Department of Biology’s Ralph W. Axtell Lecture Series will present the lecture, “From Seeds of Inspiration to a Harvest of Discovery and Impact” at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 14 in the Meridian Ballroom at the Morris University Center ...

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville has been recognized as one of the best schools for online learning at the master’s level by OnlineMastersDegrees.org. SIUE’s online master’s of educational technology and criminal justice programs earned top honors for overall quality, affordability and commitment to student success.

“We are very proud to...

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Sarah Conoyer, PhD, NCSP, associate professor in the Department of Psychology, along with three former psychology students, have been featured on the front page of the most recent edition of the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP) Communiqué. 

The School of Education, Health and Human Behavior (...

The Department of Industrial Engineering at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville will be hosting an orientation focusing on the School’s industrial engineering program at 10 a.m. on the first Saturday of the month, beginning now through June. The orientation will introduce prospective students and their families to the field of industrial engineering and the o...

In recognition of the critical role preceptors play in preparing nurse practitioner students, the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville School of Nursing (SON) has presented five preceptor excellence awards.

“Preceptors are one of the most important mentors to our nurse practitioner students,” said SON’s Bernadette Sobczak, DNP, clinical assistant ...

The Successful Communities Collaborative (SCC) at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is hosting the inaugural Speakers Series at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 31 in the Meridian Ballroom in the Morris University Center. The Speaker Series will focus on food systems, including production, distribution and access and consumption.

Designed to complement SCC partnerships, the...

Classes, tests, grades, homework – high school can be stressful. But thanks to the Sensory Peace Room at the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville East St Louis Charter High School (CHS), students are having a more serene experience. 

Walking into the dimly lit Sensory Peace Room, students find a quiet, aesthetically pleasing and multi-faceted place, where ...

Two Southern Illinois University Edwardsville students, Tyler Evans and Chase Horton, have received the National Health Information Scholarship from the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) Foundation. Evans and Horton are two of 15 students in the country to receive the scholarship.

Evans and Horton are pursuing a master’s in healthcare info...

The College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville awarded Gary Hicks, PhD, professor in the Department of Mass Communications, with the William and Margaret Going Endowed Professorship Award, the most distinguished faculty award of the College.

A member of the LGBTQ+ community with more than 25 years of work experience as a media and co...

Chris Couch received his mechanical engineering degree from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville in 2019 and since then has seen great success in his career in the pumping industry. His hard work has not gone unnoticed as he was named to the “10 Pump Professionals to Watch” list by Pumps & Systems magazine.

“It is a great honor to receive this rec...

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Yun Lu, PhD, professor in the Department of Chemistry in the College of Arts and Sciences, has recently been awarded a $433,000 grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) for his biomolecular reaction mechanism study project entitled, “Temperature Dependence of Hydride Kinetic Isotope Effects in Solution to ...

 Southern Illinois University Edwardsville School of Nursing (SON) recognized 32 nurse anesthesia doctoral candidates during a traditional White Coat Ceremony held Tuesday, Jan. 10. The traditional ceremony symbolizes the transition into the clinical portion of the nurse anesthesia Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) specialization.

“The White Coat Ceremony is...

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Denise Cobb, PhD, has named Saulius Drukteinis, DMD, MS, PhD, as the dean of SIU School of Dental Medicine (SDM) following a national search. The appointment is subject to final approval by the Office of Human Resources and the Board of Trustees, with Dr. Drukteinis to assume his n...

Candace N. Hall, EdD, assistant professor of educational leadership at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, has won a prestigious Award of Recognition from the IndieFEST Film Awards. The award was given to Hall, film executive producer, and Cami Thomas, film director and CEO of My Friends and I (MFAI), for the documentary short “clusterluck”.

“To...

A Illinois Small Business Development Center (SBDC) for the Metro East at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville client and local entrepreneur, with a passion for serving her community and helping others, has been featured as the cover photo in the St. Louis Small Business Monthly (SBM) newsletter for the December 2022 edition.

The SBM features a website and monthly ...

Students returned to Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s campus welcomed by the smiling faces of staff and faculty to kick off the first day of the spring semester.

The Office of Student Affairs coordinated the efforts of volunteers stationed around campus displaying “Ask Me!” signs offering guidance and encouragement as students walked to thei...

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville's international student body is ever-growing, welcoming approximately 150 new international students to campus for spring semester from over 20 countries. SIUE welcomed 400 new international students in the fall, which was a record number for the university.

“Our new international students are enthusiastic and eager to beg...

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville and the Southern Illinois University School of Law have joined to offer a JD/MPA program, which allows students to earn both degrees simultaneously with fewer courses, in turn providing enhanced career opportunities for leadership in public agencies and other fields.

The School of Law and the SIUE Department of Public Admin...

All community members are invited to join Southern Illinois University Edwardsville in honoring Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. during the 40^th annual celebration luncheon taking place at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 18, in the Morris University Center’s Meridian Ballroom on the Edwardsville campus.

“The celebration luncheon is an opportunity to recognize and hon...