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Mission:

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is a public comprehensive university dedicated to the communication, expansion and integration of knowledge through excellent undergraduate education as its first priority and complementary excellent graduate and professional academic programs; through the scholarly, creative and research activity of its faculty, staff and students; and through public service and cultural and arts programming in its region.

Vision:

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, as a premier Metropolitan University, will be recognized nationally for the excellence of its programs and development of professional and community leaders.

Recent News

Joyree H. Chura, 1961-2024

Joyree H. Chura, 62, of Edwardsville, Illinois, passed away at 9:09 PM on Wednesday, January 17, 2024 at her residence in Edwardsville, Illinois. She was born February 19, 1961 in Staunton, IL, the daughter of the late Harry & Louise (Tagnani)…

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41st Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration Luncheon Featured Powerful Keynote from Rebeccah Bennett and Honors Local Civil Rights Pioneer

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville celebrated the 41st annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. luncheon on Wednesday, January 17 in the Meridian Ballroom of the Morris University Center. Organized by the Kimmel Belonging and Engagement Hub, the…

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Two SIUE Political Science Professors Discuss Resilience to Domestic Terrorism in Southern Illinois with Riverbender.com

Riverbender.com published an article previewing the upcoming presentation, “Building Community Resilience to Radicalization to Violence” by Southern Illinois University Edwardsville's Laurie Rice, PhD, professor of political science…

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Tyson Foods Caseyville Graduates Its First SIUE Class to Receive Digital Badges in FSQA

On January 8, the Tyson Foods, Inc. facility in Caseyville hosted a graduation ceremony for seven employees who earned alternative digital credentials, also known as digital badges, from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. Students began…

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White Coat Ceremony Scenes from Inspiring and Expanding SIUE School of Nursing Anesthesia Program

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville School of Nursing (SON) Nurse Anesthesia Program held its sixth annual White Coat Ceremony on January 9, celebrating 32 members of the Class of 2026 entering the clinical arena. “The original symbolism…

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The Political Voices of Generation Z by SIUE Author is a Choice Academic Title of 2023 

The latest collaborative work from a current and former professor of Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) has earned the distinction of Choice Outstanding Academic Title for 2023. Laurie Rice, PhD,…

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Meet SIUE Alumnus Khari Garvin, Director of National Office of Head Start

More than 20 years ago, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville alumnus Khari M. Garvin worked in the SIUE Head Start/Early Head Start program to help educate, strengthen and advance preschoolers, families and communities. Today, he is still a…

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Eddie’s Birthday: An Exclusive Interview with the Famous Mascot

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Eddie the Cougar is celebrating a major milestone on Saturday, Jan. 13. It’s the SIUE mascot’s birthday, and he’s celebrating by supporting the SIUE student-athletes and fans at a…

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Cougars Show Up for the Cardinals as SIUE Sponsors St. Louis Cardinals Opening Day at MLB Spring Training

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville alumni, families and friends will fill the Cassidy Cool Zone and stands along the first baseline as the St. Louis Cardinals take on the Miami Marlins during opening weekend of Major League Baseball Spring…

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International Student Welcome Party Brings Record Admissions

On a frosty overcast January afternoon, the Meridian Ballroom in the Morris University Center at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville was all aglow with warm smiles, hot apple cider and an international spring cohort of over 200 students. The…

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SIUE Foundation Welcomes Connie Collins

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE) Chancellor James T. Minor has named Connie Collins, CFRE, as Vice Chancellor for University Advancement (VCUA) and CEO of the SIUE Foundation. Collins will assume her new responsibilities on January…

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41st Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration Luncheon Will Feature the Rev. Dr. William Barber II and Embraces Theme: “We Are Called to be a Movement”

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Kimmel Belonging and Engagement Hub (the Hub) will celebrate the legacy of The Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on Wednesday, Jan. 17 at 11 a.m. in the Meridian Ballroom of the Morris University…

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Richard Leroy Millett, 1938-2023, Was Professor Emeritus in History

Richard “Dick” Leroy Millett, PhD, faculty emeritus of history at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, died on December 25, 2023. He was 85.Millett taught history and Latin American studies at SIUE for 33 years and retired as…

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SIUE Professor Documents Failed Attempt at Border Militarization

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…

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Illinois Flag Commission Appoints SIUE History Professor Tandra Taylor, PhD

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…

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SIUE Kimmel Belonging and Engagement Hub Announces New Director

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE) Assistant Vice Chancellor for Inclusive Excellence, Education, and Development Lindy Wagner has named Stephanie Weiskopf as director of the Kimmel Belonging and Engagement Hub. Weiskopf will assume…

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More Scenes from 2023 SIUE Fall Commencement

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…

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SIUE Mourns the Loss of Former Police Chief Charles “Chuck” McDonald 

Former Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Chief of Police Charles “Chuck” McDonald Cromwell, age 81, died on Monday, Dec. 4, in Middletown Connecticut. Chuck McDonald became the Director of Police Operations for SIUE on May 14,…

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Department of English Language and Literature professors work to establish an ongoing relationship between SIUE and various local high schools

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…

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SIUE Appoints Penny Raburn as Director of Health Services

The Division of Student Affairs at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is delighted to announce the appointment of Penny Raburn as the new Director of Health Services, effective from December 14. As the Director of Health Services, Raburn…

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To the Rescue! East St. Louis Fire Dept. Local 23 Deliver Holiday Wishes to SIUE Project Success Students

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…

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Tis the Season for SIUE East St. Louis Performing Arts Students to Sparkle and Shine

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…

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SIUE December 2023 Grads Feel Equipped to “Own Tomorrow” 

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…

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SIU School of Dental Medicine Announces New Leadership Team

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…

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SIUE PD Welcomes New Police Chief 

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…

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More than 20 SIUE School of Pharmacy Students Impress with Problem-solving and Research Skills at National Meeting, including Team Who Reached the Top 10 

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…

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SIUE Staff Senate Awards Fall 2023 Scholarship

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…

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Late Night Breakfast Kicks Off SIUE Finals Week

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…

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Students Honored During SIUE’s Special Graduation

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…

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More than a Dozen Robots Entered in Teen Robotics Competition hosted by SIUE School of Engineering 

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…

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SIUE School of Engineering Introduces Cybersecurity Engineering Degree

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is proud to announce the launch of its new Bachelor of Science in cybersecurity engineering program offered jointly through the computer science and computer engineering programs in the School of Engineering…

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Walt Whitman Historian earns SIUE Distinguished Research Professor Award

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…

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Third-Generation SIUE Alum Sara Colvin Leads University Fundraising Efforts in New Role

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,…

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SIUE East St. Louis Charter High School’s Angel Tree Campaign Featured on KMOV-TV

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…

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Teen Future Teachers Find Inspiration during SIUE Conference 

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…

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SIUE East St. Louis Charter High School Students Grateful for Angel Tree Campaign

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…

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Cougar Cupboard Launches Mini Pantries Across SIUE Campus

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…

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SIU System’s Next Conversation of Understanding Looks at Collectively Opposing Anti-DEI Policies

“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.…

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SIUE Congratulates Newest SAFB Honorary Commander Class of 2025 Dr. Chris Gordon

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…

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SIUE Tree Legacy Program 

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…

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A Bounty of Gratitude and Good Food Served at SIUE East St. Louis Charter High School Annual Thanksgiving Meal

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…

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Scholarship Application Deadline for First-year and Transfer Students in SIUE School of Engineering is December 15

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…

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SIU School of Dental Medicine’s Exemplary Service for Area Veterans Is Featured in RiverBender.com

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,…

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Earth Candy is Illinois SBDC for the Metro East at SIUE’s 2023 Metro East Start-Up Challenge Winner 

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…

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Students Enjoy SIUE’S Annual First-Generation College Celebration  

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…

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Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Receives 2023 Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award 

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…

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Illinois Business Journal Features Former Student and Highlights SIUE in Career Story 

Collinsville Water Treatment Plant Chief Operator Michael Crawford was featured in the Illinois Business Journal. He shared his career path and the training he received during the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville one-year certificate…

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SIUE Fifth Annual Ed Roberts Champions of Accessibility Celebrates Inclusivity

“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…

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The Alestle Wins Big in National College Media Competition

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…

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SIUE Winter Registration Offers Three-Week Sessions 

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…

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SIUE’s WSIE Radio Station to Host its Jazzathon Fundraiser, Beginning Nov. 11

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…

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SIUE WE CARE Clinic Student Nurses Discuss Asthma and Health Equity During EPA’s Environmental Justice Week

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…

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Mass Communications Professor Appears on NPR to Discuss Questionable Media Coverage

Gary Hicks, PhD, professor of mass communications, was recently featured on NPR for his views on media ethics and the death of a public figure recently outed in an Alabama news outlet. Hicks is an expert on the representation of LGBTQ and…

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SIUE Hosts Annual First-Generation College Celebration Nov. 8 and 9

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…

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SIUE Department of Accounting is Number 1 in Latest Survey of Education Cases by Brigham Young University 

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…

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Angel Tree Campaign for SIUE East St. Louis Charter High School is Now Open

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…

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Surprising Change in Local Congressional Race Gets Analysis from SIUE Political Science Professor on KMOV News 4 

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…

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SIUE Graduate School Honors Outstanding Graduate Students 

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…

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SIUE’s Commitment to Sustainable Energy Energized with Community Solar Agreement 

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,…

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SIUE Elementary Education Students Make Math Fun for Grade Schoolers  

Before the first bell of the day, first and second graders at Eastwood Elementary School in 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…

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Rev. Wheeler Parker Jr. Gives Eyewitness Account of Emmett Till’s Abduction During SIU’s Equity Symposium

He was there that horrific night when Emmett Till was kidnapped, resulting in a brutal murder. The Rev. Wheeler Parker, Jr. was the keynote speaker during the second annual Illinois Higher Education Equity Symposium entitled, “Reclaiming Our…

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Dr. Jennifer Hookstra is the New Chair of SIUE’s Department of Pharmacy Practice

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…

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Hispanic Heritage Month Wraps Up Big with Small Business and International Trade

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…

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SIU School of Dental Medicine Students Work Holiday Hours to Bring Smiles 

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…

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Top SIUE Athletes Include Staff Who Go the Distance 

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…

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Meridian Society Celebrates 20 Years of Women-led Philanthropy

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…

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O’Fallon, IL Fans of WSIE 88.7 Show Appreciation with Golf Fundraiser  

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…

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SIUE Mourns the Loss of Ward 2 Alderman and Alum John “Jack” Burns

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville campus community joins the City of Edwardsville in mourning the loss of Ward 2 Alderman John “Jack” Burns. Alderman Burns is an SIUE alumnus (1971) who graduated with a business degree in finance…

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SIUE NCERC Celebrates Farmers and the Corn Technology Behind 20 Years of Innovation

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…

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COUGARFEST Block Party to Kick Off SIUE Homecoming & Family Weekend

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…

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SIUE Fine Arts Student Duenne Schlarman Honors Brooklyn’s History on Mural

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…

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SIUE Distinguished Research Professor Kimberly Archer Featured on St. Louis Public Radio for Fanfare

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Kimberly Archer, DMA, professor of music and Distinguished Research Professor, was featured on St. Louis Public Radio as one of five composers commissioned for the 60th anniversary celebration of…

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CCSVP Director Dennis Mares Appears on KMOV News 4

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…

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“You were made for this moment in time” First Year SIU Students of Dental Medicine Take Their Professional Oath at White Coat Ceremony

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…

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Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Invites Prospective Graduate Students to a Virtual Open House

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is hosting a virtual open house on Wednesdays this October. Interested applicants are encouraged to attend interactive video calls to inquire about graduate degrees ranging from business to pharmacy to…

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Muralist Transforms Downtown Edwardsville Location to Showcase SIUE and Community  

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…

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SIUE Upward Bound Students Enjoy One-Stop College Shopping

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…

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SIUE Metro East Small Business Development Center Supports Retired Military Veteran and CrossFit Entrepreneur 

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…

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2024 Registration Opens for Popular Construction Leadership Institute

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…

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2023 Project Management Symposium Registration Now Open

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... …

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The St. Louis American Salute to Excellence in Education Honors Chancellor James T. Minor

Chancellor James T. Minor will be honored with the Stellar Award during the 36th St. Louis American Foundation Salute to Excellence in Education Scholarship and Awards Gala, November 4, 2023, at the America’s Center in downtown St. Louis.…

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KMOV News 4 Features SIUE Partnership in new Environmental Justice Academy

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…

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SIUE Head Start/Early Head Start Reimagines Success

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…

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SIUE’s Nutrition and Dietetics Program Receives ACEND Accreditation

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…

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SIUE Professor Wins Inaugural Faculty Collaboration Award, Credits His Mentor

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…

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SIUE Secures Placement on Top 10 University List 

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…

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CHS Students Get “On-Camera” Media Lessons during SIUE Mass Communication Dept. Visit

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…

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SIUE’s School of Business Empowers Accounting Students through Industry Connections

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…

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SIUE's Lab Tech Credential Program Leads Participants to Successful Career Opportunities

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…

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SIUE Student Named Golden Opportunity Scholar

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…

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Cougar State of Mind: SIUE Homecoming and Family Weekend

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…

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SIUE Accessibility Explained during ACCESS Visit Day

The Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Office for Accessible Campus Community and Equitable Student Support (ACCESS) held an orientation for both students and parents on Thursday, Sept. 14. “I take medicine and I shake sometimes and…

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Voyager Scholarship Awarded to SIUE Student

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…

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SIUE Faculty and Staff Welcome Residents During Housing Calls

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…

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Empowering Women in STEM: SIUE Alumna Chanté Summers

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…

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SIUE Names Engineering Classroom in Honor of Leading Concrete Materials Expert

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,…

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SIUE Faculty Continues to Play a Role in NCAA Governance

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…

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SIUE’s Dr. Jerrica Ampadu Labors to Produce Health, Wellness and Equity

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…

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Governor Pritzker Celebrates Groundbreaking at SIUE

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…

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Nurse Practitioners Demonstrate the Meaning of SIUE School of Nursing’s WE CARE Clinic

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…

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The John Martinson Honors Program to Expand and Enhance SIUE’s Honors Experience

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…

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SIUE Women Engineers Gain First-Hand Look into Motorsport Industry

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…

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Tandra Taylor Named Interim Director of SIUE’s Institute for Community Justice and Racial Equity

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…

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Master’s of Social Work Graduates Honored in Hooding Ceremony

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…

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Ex-Military Personnel Load Up on Information at SIUE Veterans Upward Bound’s Resource Fair

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…

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SIUE Police K9 and Handler Demonstrate Incredible Partnership in Pursuit of Justice

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…

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SIUE’s Dean’s List Announced for Summer 2023

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…

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Campus Filled with Excitement for SIUE’s First Day of Classes

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…

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SIUE Welcomes the Class of 2027 with Spirited Start to the Fall Semester

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…

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SIUE’s Veterans Upward Bound Program Hosts Area Veteran Groups

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…

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SIUE Welcomes Community-Oriented Digital Engagement Scholars

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…

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International Students Welcomed Campus as the Global Community Continues to Grow at SIUE

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’…

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Excitement Radiates Throughout SIUE for First-Year Move-In

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…

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Research of SIUE’s Dennis Mares Highlighted in Journal.com

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…

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SIUE East St. Louis Charter High School Give Students Red Carpet Treatment on their First Day

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.…

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SIUE’s Ying Gives Expert Advice on Car Insurance for Young People

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…

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SIUE Summer Success Program Gives Incoming Freshmen a Jump Start

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).…

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SIUE Grad School Presents Research Grants to Doctoral Students

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…

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SIUE’s Martinez Furthers Field Knowledge through Immersive River Trip in Utah and Arizona

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…

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SIUE to Host the Latino Roundtable of Southwestern Illinois 2023 Immigrants in Our Midst Conference

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…

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Regional Teachers Learn Rocketry at Professional Development Session Hosted by SIUE

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…

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SIUE’s Summer Success Program Gives Back Through Day of Service

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…

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SIUE’s Wilson Featured Speaker at Harvard Public Lecture Series

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…

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SIUE East St. Louis Center Offers STEM Program to Middle Schoolers

The week was full of dissecting frogs, making “elephant toothpaste,” operating drones and more, and the students couldn’t have been happier. Eight eager leaners participated in Southern Illinois University Edwardsville East St.…

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Former SIU President Glenn Poshard to Promote New Book at SIUE

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.…

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Skeptical Inquirer Announces SIUE’s Stephen Hupp as Editor

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…

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"Segue" Radio Program is Now “The SIUE Beat”

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s public affairs radio program, “Segue,” will be reintroduced as “The SIUE Beat” on Sunday, July 30 during the 601st episode of the program. From its beginning in 2011, the show…

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SIUE James R. Anderson Housing Scholarship Recipient Announced

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…

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SIUE’s Lifelong Learning Institute Wins Innovative Initiative Award

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…

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WalletHub Features SIUE's Mares

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, was featured on a recent WalletHub article pertaining to…

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SIUE Campus Recreation Professional Shares Her First-Generation College Experience on NIRSA Podcast

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…

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Student Lessly Rodriguez-Garcia Credits SIUE’s Upward Bound Scholars Program for Personal and Academic Advances

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…

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SIUE Upward Bound’s Christopher Cooper Enjoys Teaching Youth

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…

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Entrepreneur Inspires Community Positivity with Ed Glen Living Magazine

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…

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SIUE Team Works to Create Long-Term Watershed Plan to Reduce Flooding Hazards

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…

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SIUE East St. Louis Center for Performing Arts’ Summer Session Ends in a Whirlwind of Razzle, Dazzle

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…

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SIUE Upward Bound Students Help Younger Pupils Explore STEAM

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…

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SIUE Upward Bound Students Help Save Lives with Annual Blood Drive

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…

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SIUE’s Angela Andrews Named to 40 Under 40 Emerging Nurse Leaders in Illinois

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…

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School of Pharmacy Team Places Second at 2023 ACCP Clinical Research Challenge

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…

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High School Students Earn Laboratory Technician Digital Credentials through SIUE Program

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…

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SIUE Announces the Center for Crime Science and Violence Prevention

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…

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WSIE Named as One of the Top Radio Stations in STL for Three Consecutive Years

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…

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10th Annual 2023 Metro East Start-Up Challenge to Offer More than $25,000 in Prizes

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…

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SIUE Foundation Raises over 11.1M Setting University Fundraising Record

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…

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SIUE Recognized for Commitment to Improving Experiences and Advancing Outcomes for First-Generation College Students

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…

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SIUE Upward Bound Scholars Academy Students Enjoy Summer Camp on Edwardsville Campus

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)…

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SIUE Engineering Summer Camp Inspires Future Engineers

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…

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Student Ahmaya Mazyun Enumerates the Pluses of East St. Louis Upward Bound Programs

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,…

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SIUE’s Candace Hall’s Award-Winning Documentary Part of St. Louis Filmmakers Showcase

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…

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SIUE’s Luo Publishes Three Monographs in Applied Mathematics and Mechanical Engineering

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…

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SIUE Upward Bound Students Take on the Industrial Engineering (IE) Concepts During the IE Summer Institute

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…

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Endowed Scholarship Announced for SIUE’s Surveying and Geomatics Program

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…

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Entrepreneur Finds Sweet Success with Help from SBDC at SIUE

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…

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SIUE’s Summer STEAM Tour Visits Area Libraries for Second Year

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…

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SIUE Alumnus Makes Global Impact in Public Health

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…

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SIUE Staff Senate Awards Spring Scholarship to Deserving Student

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…

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Forensic Sciences Program Added to SIUE’s Graduate Degree Offerings

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…

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SIU School of Dental Medicine Recognizes Scholarship Recipients

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)…

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School of Business Alumna Embraces Entrepreneurial Mindset

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…

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SIUE Geography Students Experience Unique Performance Learning through Storm Chasing

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…

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Angela Andrews Receives SIUE ‘s Teaching Distinction Award

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…

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The President’s “E” Award Awarded to SIUE’s Illinois SBDC International Trade Center

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…

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SIU School of Dental Medicine Confers Degrees Upon 56 Graduates

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…

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SIUE Upward Bound Programs Partner to Present Community Health Fair

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…

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Internship Coordinator Dedicated to Student Success

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…

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Healthcare Informatics Programs Celebrates 10-Year Anniversary

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…

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University Marketing and Communications Receives 13 Awards in National Competitions

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…

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School of Pharmacy Reaccredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education

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…

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Two SIUE Professors are Recipients of CARLi SCOERs Grant

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…

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PharmD/MPA Concurrent Degree Now Offered at SIUE

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…

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SIUE’s Dean’s List Announced for Spring 2023

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…

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SIUE East St. Louis Charter High School Seniors Celebrate – Winning Despite the Odds – During Graduation

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…

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SIUE Safe Zone Hosts LGBTQIA+ Ally and Support Training for UF Health

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…

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Wide Range of Talent on Display at SIUE East St. Louis Center for Performing Arts Dance and Music Recital

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…

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SIU School of Dental Medicine Students Excel on National Board Dental Exam

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…

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Graduates of the 10th Financial Literacy Program Celebrated with Help of SIUE’s Jackie Joyner-Kersee Head Start Center

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…

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Skeptical Inquirer Features SIUE’s Hupp on Pop Psychology

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…

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SIUE East St. Louis Charter High School’s Jakailah Hardiman Scholastic Prowess Earns her a Meridian Scholarship

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…

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SIUE Part of Advancing Smart Logistics Project Receiving $1M NSF Engines Development Award

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…

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Business Alum Uses Degree as Foundation for Successful Entrepreneurial Career

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…

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Alumna Uses Entrepreneurship to Share Her Passion for Health and Wellness

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…

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Metro-East Students Awarded SIUE Department of History Future Historian Award

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…

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Students Celebrated at Affinity Graduation Celebrations at SIUE

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…

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SIUE Doctor of Humane Letters Conferred to John Martinson

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…

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SIUE Distinguished Service Award to Stephen Hansen

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…

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SIUE Receives Record Number of Applications for Fall 2023 Semester

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…

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SIUE Wraps Up 2023 Spring Commencement Celebrating its Graduates

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…

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2023 Spring Commencement Ceremonies Continue for SIUE

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…

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SIUE Confers Degrees Upon More than 2,400 Graduates

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…

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SIUE’s Meridian Society Thanked for Ongoing Support of the Fuller Dome

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…

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SIUE’s School of Nursing Collaborates with Local Emergency Responders for Mass Casualty Exercise

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…

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SIUE’s Dr. Angel Jones Talks About her New Book on Marc Lamont Hill Show

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…

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Dr. Earleen Patterson Receives SIU System ADEI Lifetime Achievement Award

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…

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SIUE’s Dr. Timothy Lewis is First Black Tenured Professor in Department of Political Science

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…

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SIUE to Honor Graduates During Spring Commencement, May 5-7

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…

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SIUE East St. Louis Charter High School Students’ Artistic Abilities on Parade

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…

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$1.7M CCAMPIS Grant Awarded to the SIUE Early Childhood Center Benefits Student Parents

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…

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SIUE Psychology Students Present Wearable Camera Research at Regional Conference

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…

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SIUE Senior Fulgenzi Cultivated Keen Sense of Leadership at SIUE

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…

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SIUE Black Female Students Gather to Unload and Unwind

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…

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SIUE Celebrates International Graduates

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…

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NCERC at SIUE Welcomes New Visiting Research Fellow

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…

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School of Business Students Awarded for Excellence in Entrepreneurship

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…

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SIUE School of Nursing Hosts 16th Annual Scholarship and Awards Luncheon

Earlier this month, the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville School of Nursing (SON) hosted its 16th Annual Scholarship and Awards Ceremony. Nearly 100 guests gathered for the celebration, including scholarship donors and student recipients,…

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Land Surveying and Geomatics Program Added to SIUE’s Engineering Offerings

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…

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SIUE Raises More Than $1.23 Million During One Day, One SIUE Event

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…

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SIUE Raises More Than $1.23 Million During One Day, One SIUE Event

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…

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Undergraduate Scholars Showcase Spotlights Outstanding Student Research

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…

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Sociologist Dr. Bobby Smith II Discusses Food Inequities and More with SIUE ESL Charter High School Students

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…

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Research Day at SIU SDM Recognizes Global Impact of Research

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…

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School of Business Awards Over $345,000 in Scholarships and Awards

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…

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Early Childhood Education Career Fair at SIUE Head Start/Early Head Start

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…

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SIUE’s College of Arts and Sciences Outstanding Students Draw Praise During Honors Day

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…

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Student Sam Hibbard Favors College Because of SIUE Upward Bound Scholars Academy

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…

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SIUE Alumnus and MTV Correspondent Dometi Pongo Closes Out SIUE’s Arts and Issues’ Season

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…

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SIUE’s School of Pharmacy Clean Up Yards for Local Senior Citizens

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…

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School of Engineering Celebrates Academic Excellence and Awards Over $122,000 in Scholarships

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…

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KMOX Features SIUE's VanSlette

SIUE’s Sarah VanSlette, PhD, professor in the Department of Applied Communications Studies was featured on KMOX giving her insight into the Bud Light partnership backlash. Click here to view the article and listen to the... Read more at…

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SheCode- One Day Introduction to Programming Event at SIUE, April 23

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…

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Ohio Valley Conference Recognizes SIUE’s Gable as Outstanding Faculty

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…

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Dr. Bobby Smith Addresses Food Justice during SIUE’s Speaker Series

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…

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Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski Visits the SIUE East St. Louis Center

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.…

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SIUE Graduate School Presents Research Grants to Outstanding Students

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…

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Kaskaskia College to Host IL SBDC for the Metro East, April 27

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…

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One Day, One SIUE – SIUE's Day of Giving

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…

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SIUE CODES Research Team Receives $1,000 Student United Way of Greater St. Louis Award

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…

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Upcoming Fuel the Future Event with SIUE’s Small Business Development Center and International Trade Center

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…

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SIUE Faculty, Student Win Top Prizes at Regional Conference

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…

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World Renowned Inventor’s Artifacts to be Exhibited at the Fuller Dome

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…

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Health and Fitness Expert Joey Thurman Coming to SIUE’s Campus

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…

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Going Award Winner Hicks to Speak About LGBTQ+ in Media After 25 Years of Research

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…

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Governor Pritzker Speaks on SIUE’s Campus on Investment in Higher Education

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…

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SIUE Remembers Johnetta Haley, Passionate, Influential Music Educator and Leader

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,…

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Pritzker Administration Announces $105 Million Investment for SIUE

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…

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SIUE Office of ACCESS Expands Deaf Services with ASL Interpreters

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…

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SIUE Alum Combats Transnational Crime in Secret Service Career

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…

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SIUE ESL Charter High School Student’s Artwork Chosen for Display

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.…

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SIUE’s Celik Publishes New Book About Sustainable Energy

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…

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Weishaar Connects SIUE to Taiwan through Fulbright International Seminar

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.…

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SIUE’s School of Engineering Hosted Regional ASEE Conference

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…

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NCERC at SIUE Hosts Government Officials for Roundtable Discussion

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…

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Study by SIUE Alumna Reveals Renewable Fuel Standard Isn’t Solely Responsible for Intensified Corn Production

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…

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First-Year Student Joyce Tawdros Shares Her Story of Empowerment and Entrepreneurial Passion

“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…

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St. Louis Public Radio Features SIUE's Hupp

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…

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SIUE’s Wongchanglaw Wins Coveted Award at World’s Longest Running Photography Exhibition

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…

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SIUE's Simpson Excels in Exchange Program with SIU Carbondale

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…

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SIUE’s Dr. Ampadu Extols Honorees at Women’s Business Leaders Brunch

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…

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SIUE Upward Bound Students’ Assignment Selected for New York Water Film Festival

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…

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SIUE’s Oberweis Leads Criminal Justice Students in Hands-on, Immersive Learning of Homicide Investigations

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…

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Pride Fest Celebrated at SIUE East St. Louis Charter High School

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…

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SIUE Celebrates Phenomenal Wom*n at Annual Luncheon

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…

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NCERC at SIUE Welcomes Steve Ward as Project Management Engineer

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…

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SIUE’s Ora Lockett Shares Health Secrets, Business Savvy and Published Works

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…

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Make the Most of Your Summer with SIUE’s Summer Session

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…

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Holland Construction’s Doug Weber Named 2023 SIUE Distinguished CLI Alumni

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…

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SIUE ESL Charter High School Students Commit Digits to Memory and More during Pi Day

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…

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SIU SDM Celebrated International Women’s Day with Learn and Lunch

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…

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The Alestle Wins 11 State College Media Awards in Competitive Division

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…

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Construction Leadership Institute at SIUE Announces 2023 Graduates

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,…

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Engineering Students Take Top Prize at eHacks Competition

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…

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Two Best Friends and SBDC Clients Stitch Together the Carlyle Community with Upholstery and Fabrics Shop

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…

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SIUE’s Anthropology Dept Presents J. Lorand Matory with Lecture on “Performance, Compromise, and the Living Museum Artifact”

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…

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WalletHub Features SIUE’s Rose about Credit Cards for Restaurants

SIUE’s Paul Rose, PhD, associate dean and professor of psychology in the School of Education, Health and Human Behavior, is a featured expert in the WalletHub article. View the article... Read more at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville…

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SIUE’s Angelica Jones Talks “Rachetdemics” on SXSW EDU

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…

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SIUE’s Professor Hupp Calls Out Pseudoscience in Therapy with New Book

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. …

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SIUE’s Arts & Issues, Ann and Earl Lazerson Lecture Series Feature Visionary Tech Leader Bill Luan, March 16

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…

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Industrial Engineering Networking Night Connects SIUE Alumni and Students

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…

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Distinguished Research Professor Rank Awarded to Kimberly Archer Professor of Music Earns SIUE’s Prestigious Professor Rank

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…

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Introduce a Girl to Engineering Day at SIUE Inspires Local Students

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…

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Passionate and Driven SBDC Client Sweetens the Carlyle Community with New Bakery & Café

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…

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Andrew Gavin Named SIUE Director of Athletics

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…

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SIUE’s McKinley Smith Creates Dance Magic

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…

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SIUE Difference Maker Sarah Andersen Leads with Compassion

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…

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SIUE and Edwardsville Arts Center Present “Weave, Coil, Twine, Plait, Knot” Exhibition

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,…

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Derek Houston Featured on Society for Research on Educational Effectiveness Webinar

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…

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Talent of Black Youth Normalized During SIUE’s Political Science Black Sociopolitical Lecture Series

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 5th Annual Political…

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Little Free Library Now Located at SIUE’s Early Childhood Center

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…

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SIUE’s Jessica DeSpain Continues Efforts to Recover Work of American Women Writers

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…

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Reception Honors SIUE University Housing Residents on Dean’s List

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…

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Steve Sonka to Present at SIUE’s SSCC Speaker Series

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…

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SIUE Cougar Baja Takes 6th in Winter Baja

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…

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$3.8M HRSA Grant Awarded to SIUE School of Nursing

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…

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ASHRAE Student Chapter Receives Rising Star Award in Atlanta

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…

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SIUE’s Candace Hall’s Award-Winning Documentary Short Shines Light on Successful Hiring Initiative

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…

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The Princeton Review Names SIUE School of Business Among Nation’s Best for 17th Consecutive Year

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…

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SIUE School of Nursing Awarded $1,050,000 HRSA Grant to Impact Nursing in Underserved Areas

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…

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SIUE’s Scott Umbaugh’s New Books Explain Novel Developments in the Ever-Evolving Digital Age

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…

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SIUE’s Military and Veteran Services Commemorates the 75th Anniversary of Military Integration

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…

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SIUE’s Department of Civil Engineering Hosts Local MATHCOUNTS Competition

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…

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SIUE Difference Maker Myjal Garner Leads with Passion

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…

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WalletHub Features SIUE's Ying on Car Insurance

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…

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George Johnson, Queer, Best-Selling Banned-Book Author, Opens Black History Month at SIUE ESL Charter High School

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…

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NCERC Enters Celebrates its 20th Year of Operations in 2023

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…

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SIUE School of Business Professor’s Article Published in Service Business

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…

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SIUE’s Film Society Hosts First Public Screening

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…

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SIUE ESL Charter High School’s Charles Shaw Excels On/Off Track

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…

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U.S. Secret Service Recognizes Retired SIUE Police Detective Sergeant

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…

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Local Company and SBDC Client Receives Justine Peterson’s Small Business of the Year Award

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 Peterson’s 2022 Small Business of the Year Award. Amygdala…

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SIUE Honors Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in 40th Annual Celebration

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…

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SIUE to Welcome Beronda Montgomery to Campus to Commemorate Darwin Day

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…

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SIUE Online Graduate Programs Receive National Ranking

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…

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Psychology Faculty and Alumni Featured on the National Association of School Psychologists Communiqué

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…

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Department of Industrial Engineering to Host Orientation Programs

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…

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SIUE School of Nursing Recognizes Outstanding Preceptors

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…

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SIUE to Host Inaugural Speaker Series

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…

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Tranquil Time-Outs Offers SIUE East St. Louis Charter High School Students Relaxation and Rejuvenation

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.…

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Two SIUE Students Awarded National Health Information Scholarships

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…

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Gary Hicks Receives Distinguished College of Arts and Sciences Award

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…

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School of Engineering Alumnus Recognized by Pumps & Systems Magazine

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…

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SIUE’s Lu Receives $433,000 National Institutes of Health Grant

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…

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Nurse Anesthesia Doctoral Candidates Receive Traditional White Coats

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…

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Drukteinis Named Dean of SIU School of Dental Medicine

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…

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SIUE’s Hall Wins IndieFEST Film Award for Documentary

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…

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Local Entrepreneur and SBDC Client Makes Cover of St. Louis Small Business Monthly

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…

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Students Receive a Warm Welcome to Start the Spring Semester

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…

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SIUE Adds to Record Number of International Students for Spring Semester

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…

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SIUE and SIU School of Law Team Up to Offer Students Joint Law, MPA Program

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…

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SIUE to Honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. At Celebration Luncheon, Jan. 18

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

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Happy Holidays from SIUE!

Wishing you and yours a very Happy Holidays from SIUE. The offices of Southern Illinois University Edwardsville will observe winter break beginning Dec. 23 and continue through Jan 2. Offices will re-open Tuesday, Jan. 3,... Read more at Southern…

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MBA Program Moves Up in St. Louis Business Journal Ranking

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville School of Business’ master of business administration (MBA) program has been named the fourth largest MBA program in the St. Louis area by the St. Louis Business Journal. “The growth of our…

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East St. Louis Firefighters Local 23 Fulfill Holiday Wishes for SIUE Project Success Students

While the names of some toys on children’s holiday lists have changed over the years – like virtual reality headsets, baby Yoda toys, and Google play cards – the desire to bring them joy remains the same. The East St. Louis Fire…

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SIUE’s Public Health Program Earns CEPH Accreditation

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s School of Education, Health and Human Behavior’s undergraduate and graduate public health programs have received the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH) accreditation. The CEPH is an…

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Local Girl Scout Troop Earns Space Badge with Help from SIUE Physics Professor

In line with Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s commitment to community engagement, Edward Ackad, PhD, associate professor of physics, shared his expertise in physics and astronomy with Girl Scout Troop 227 from Granite City to help…

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SIUE Confers Degrees on 1,413 Graduates at Fall Commencement

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Chancellor James T. Minor, PhD, conferred degrees upon 1,413 eligible graduates during fall 2022 commencement exercises, held Friday and Saturday, Dec. 16-17 in the First Community Arena at the Vadalabene…

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SIUE East St. Louis Center for Performing Arts Light Up Stage with Holiday Concert

Holiday favorites – such as “Joy to the World,” “Silent Night,” and “Little Drummer Boy”– were performed with the kind of sparkle and shine that only the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville East…

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SIUE Alumna Earns Arch Grant to Grow Startup Business

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville alumna Brittany Dwyer, founder of the St. Louis-based startup, Disco!, has received a competitive 2022 Arch Grant. Disco! is a digital marketplace for planning group events and experiences at favorite local…

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SIUE Development Directors Share Insights at CASE Conference

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Kyle Moore, MPA, senior director of development in the College of Arts and Sciences, and Sara Colvin, MA, senior director of development in the School of Business, presented at the Council for…

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Alumna Ta’Shayla Montgomery Teaches Dunham Technique to SIUE Performing Arts Students

Following in the footsteps of a highly regarded mentor, who made sure he had helped clear her a path to Katherine Dunham certification, even after his death, Ta’Shayla Montgomery returned to the dance studio where it all began. Montgomery, an…

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SIUE to Honor Graduates During Fall Commencement, Dec. 16-17

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville will host its 2022 Fall Commencement exercises for more than 1,400 eligible graduates on Friday and Saturday, Dec.16-17 in the First Community Arena in the Vadalabene Center on the Edwardsville campus. The…

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SIUE East St. Louis Charter High School Elves Bring Holiday Cheer

T’was the week before Christmas break and secluded away, Angel Tree elves joyfully prepared for the big day. Stockings were stuffed. Swag bags filled, then set in piles – all in anticipation of watching students break out into smiles.…

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Students Honored During SIUE’s Special Graduation Celebrations

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 during the week of Dec. 5-9,…

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Register Now: 40th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration Luncheon, Jan. 18

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville invites the community to the 40th annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration Luncheon taking place at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 18, in the Morris University Center’s Meridian Ballroom on the…

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SIUE Students Enjoy Late Night Breakfast Ahead of Finals Week

Nearly 700 Southern Illinois University Edwardsville students enjoyed a hearty breakfast Sunday night, served by SIUE administrators, faculty and staff. SIUE Chancellor James T. Minor, PhD, Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs Jeffrey Waple, PhD, and…

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Students Display Innovative Work at Digital Humanities Showcase

The Interdisciplinary Research and Informatics (IRIS) Center at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville hosted its fall Digital Humanities Student Showcase on Thursday, Dec. 8 in Lovejoy Library, celebrating students’ innovative work using…

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SIUE to Join Multi-Institutional Partnership to Address Diversity and Inclusion in STEM

The Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI) has announced Southern Illinois University Edwardsville as a recipient of $531,600 as part of a multi-institutional $8 million grant through its Inclusive Excellence 3... Read more at Southern Illinois…

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International Students Honored at SIUE Graduation Celebration

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Office of International Affairs kicked off the University’s graduation celebrations during a special event held Friday, Dec. 2 that honored the achievements and hard work of fall 2022…

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New Pop Psychology Book by SIUE Professor and Best-Selling Author

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Stephen Hupp, PhD, professor in the Department of Psychology, and best-selling author, Richard Wiseman, teamed up to publish a book called Investigating Pop Psychology: Pseudoscience, Fringe Science,…

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Walt Whitman Research is Added to SIUE’s Bowen Archive

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville has received a special collection of historical research about Walt Whitman’s journalism career, which is now available in SIUE’s Bowen Archive. The collection is entitled, “The Douglas and…

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SIUE’s Wilkerson Named 2022 Lincoln Academy Student Laureate

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville senior industrial engineering major Carley Wilkerson, of Wilmington, has been recognized by The Lincoln Academy of Illinois as a 2022 Student Laureate. The Lincoln Academy annually honors one senior from…

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Khoi Minh Pham Honored as SIUE Student Employee of the Year

Khoi Minh Pham, of Olney, a Southern Illinois University Edwardsville senior in the School of Engineering, was surprised with the news this week that he is the 2023 Student Employee of the Year. Chancellor James T. Minor, PhD, and Abdullatif Hamad,…

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SIUE’s The Alestle Wins Four National Awards at College Media Competitions

The Alestle, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s student news organization, won four national awards during the 101st annual Associated Collegiate Press/College (ACP) Media Association National College Media Convention. The Alestle…

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SIUE’s Lifelong Learning Institute Achieves Success in Fall Pilot Program

The Lifelong Learning Institute (LLI) in the Office of Online Services and Educational Outreach at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville has further expanded its reach to area seniors through a pilot program with Meridian Village of Glen Carbon.…

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SIUE’s Snipes Recognized as ACPA Diamond Honoree Class of 2023

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s J.T. Snipes, PhD, assistant professor of educational leadership, has been honored as one of the American College Personnel Association’s Diamond Honorees Class of 2023. The honoree program…

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SIUE East St. Louis Learning Resource Center Offers the Community Free Diapers – Every Month

It’s the holiday season, and the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville East St. Louis Learning Resource Center (LRC) would like to give away, to perhaps one of the most precious groups in the community, what they need the most: diapers.…

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SIUE’s Houston Joins Interdisciplinary Conversation on Culturally Responsive and Sustaining Education

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Derek Houston, PhD, associate professor in educational leadership, convened with fellow researchers, policymakers and practitioners at the Spencer Foundation’s convening on culturally…

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SIUE Graduate School Presents Research Grants to Outstanding Students

The Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Graduate School is pleased to announce the fall 2022 Research Grants for Graduate Students (RGGS) award recipients. The awards, valued at up to $500 each, will support the research and creative…

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SIUE’s Mares Releases Problem-Oriented Policing Guide on Gunshot Detection Systems

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Dennis Mares, PhD, professor in the Department of Criminal Justice, released a Problem-Oriented Policing (POP) guide, Gunshot Detection: Reducing Gunfire through Acoustic Technology, in early…

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SIUE’s School of Engineering Hosts Regional Robotics League

The Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s School of Engineering (SOE) hosted the Southern Illinois For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology (FIRST) Tech Challenge robotics league on Saturday, Nov. 19 in the SOE’s…

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Opera Edwardsville Returns to SIUE for 5th Anniversary Celebration and Holiday Concert as part of the Arts & Issues Series

On Saturday, Dec. 3, at 7:30 p.m., Opera Edwardsville (OE) will return to Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Dunham Hall for the second year with its Fifth Anniversary Celebration and Holiday Concert as part of the Arts & Issues…

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SIUE East St. Louis Charter High School Gathers for Thanksgiving Meal

Life, family and Southern Illinois University Edwardsville East St. Louis Charter High School (CHS) – these were some of the things that made the gratitude list of CHS students during the school’s annual Thanksgiving Day luncheon with…

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SUAA Foundation Scholarship Awarded to First Year SIUE Student

The Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Chapter of the State Universities Annuitants Association (SUAA) has announced Kaiden Hollerbach, of Collinsville, as a recipient of the SUAA Foundation Scholarship. Hollerbach is a first-year student in…

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SIUE Graduate School Announces 2022 Outstanding Thesis and Dissertation Awards

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Graduate School has announced the recipients of the Outstanding Thesis and Dissertation Awards. The awards recognize a master’s student’s thesis and a doctoral student’s…

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SIUE Leads Illinois Public Institutions in Graduating Student-Athletes

SIUE is Illinois’ top public institution in graduating student-athletes and tied for fifth nationally, according to a report released by the NCAA. Six SIUE programs earned a perfect score of 100% in the latest Graduation Success Rate (GSR)…

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SIUE’s URCA Program Recognizes Exceptional Faculty Mentors and Student Researchers

Each semester, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Undergraduate Research and Creative Activities (URCA) program recognizes outstanding faculty mentors and student researchers. The URCA program encourages, supports and enables…

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Office of Military and Veteran Services Raises Awareness of Critical Issues, Builds Community of Support

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s nationally-recognized Office of Military and Veteran Services is committed to providing support through education and resources to military-connected students as well as civilian campus community…

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Graduate School Presents 2022 Outstanding Teaching Assistant Awards

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Graduate School is proud to announce recipients of the Outstanding Teaching Assistant (TA) Award at both the master’s and doctoral levels. The Outstanding Teaching Assistant Award is designed…

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Donuts with the Dean Provides Platform for Interaction Between Dean Leonard and CAS Students

As the final stretch of the fall 2022 semester begins, College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) Dean Kevin Leonard, PhD, took time to meet, interact with and encourage students during a special Donuts with the Dean event organized by the SIUE Student…

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SIU SDM Provides Over $45,000 in Free Dental Care to Veterans

The Southern Illinois University School of Dental Medicine (SIU SDM) provided free dental care to 85 deserving veterans during the fifth annual Veteran’s Care Day on Thursday, Nov. 10. SIU SDM provided more than $45,000 worth of free dental…

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SIUE and Enterprise Holdings Foundation Celebrate Innovative Atrium and State-of-the-Art Robotics Lab Made Possible by $1.5M Gift

The Southern Illinois University Edwardsville School of Engineering (SOE) and the Enterprise Holdings Foundation joined for a long-anticipated ribbon cutting ceremony on Thursday, Nov. 10. The event celebrated and showcased the beautifully renovated…

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SIUE Mourns Loss of First-Year Student Morgen Schroeder

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is mourning the loss of first-year student Morgen Ryan Schroeder, of Jerseyville, who died at home unexpectedly on Thursday, Nov. 3. He was 18. Schroeder was studying criminal justice with the goal of…

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SIUE Military and Veteran Services Builds Community for Military-Connected Students, Equips Them to Succeed

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Military and Veteran Resource Center (MAVRC) helps all military-connected students who walk through the door. Located in the Morris University Center, the resource center is equipped with resources…

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SIUE Hosts Ed Roberts Champions of Accessibility Celebration

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville hosted the fourth annual Ed Roberts Champions of Accessibility Celebration in the Morris University Center on Thursday, Nov. 3. Eric Duff Wrobbel, PhD, professor in the Department of Applied Communication…

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Highland Emporium is Illinois SBDC for the Metro East at SIUE’s 2022 Metro East Start-Up Challenge Winner

The Illinois Small Business Development Center (SBDC) for the Metro East at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville has announced the winners of its 9th Annual Metro East Startup Challenge (MESC). The 2022 business plan competition attracted more…

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Lasting Legacy Established by School of Nursing Alumni to Benefit Future Nursing Students

Graduates from the School of Nursing (SON) Class of 1966 at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville led a successful fundraising campaign to fully endow the Nursing Heritage Scholarship Endowment, a scholarship for traditional nursing students in…

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Illinois SBDC ITC Continues to Create International Connections for Southern Illinois Businesses

An award-winning BBQ sauce, innovative motorcycle parts and components, industrial paint and specialty markers, and touch screen purses that were designed as a way for women and girls alike to safely, securely and fashionably carry their phones are…

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SIUE Hires Chambers as Director of Human Resources

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Interim Vice Chancellor for Administration Bill Retzlaff, PhD, has named Carl L. Chambers as the university’s next director of Human Resources (HR). Chambers will assume the role on January 1, 2023.…

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SIUE Engineering Students Place First in Regional Blackbox Competition

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville engineering students saw great success at the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers St. Louis Section Blackbox regional competition held on Saturday, Oct. 29 at Washington University in St.…

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SIUE Students Awarded Water Quality Control Operations Scholarship and Program Opportunity

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville and the Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District (MSD), have awarded three SIUE students scholarships for the Water Quality Control Operations Program at the Environmental Resource Training Center (ERTC) of…

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SIUE’s Hispanic Honor Society Members Working to Re-energize University’s Chapter, Recruiting New Members

Each semester the College of Arts and Sciences’ Department of Foreign Languages and Literature (FLL) at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville welcomes new members into its chapter of Sigma Delta Pi, the National Collegiate Hispanic Honor…

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SIU SDM Professors Participate in Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging Research

Professors at the Southern Illinois University School of Dental Medicine (SIU SDM) participated in a special issue of the Journal of Dental Education (JDE) addressing topics related to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB). Nathalia…

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SIUE School of Pharmacy Assist with Glen-Ed Pantry’s Mobile Market

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s School of Pharmacy (SOP) faculty and students assisted Glen-Ed Pantry with food distribution and their monthly mobile market in Edwardsville which takes place on the third Wednesday of every…

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