Edwardsville
Illinois
Southern Illinois University
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)…
Read More »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…
Read More »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…
Read More »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…
Read More »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…
Read More »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,…
Read More »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…
Read More »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…
Read More »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…
Read More »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…
Read More »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…
Read More »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…
Read More »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…
Read More »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…
Read More »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…
Read More »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…
Read More »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…
Read More »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,…
Read More »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…
Read More »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…
Read More »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…
Read More »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…
Read More »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…
Read More »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…
Read More »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…
Read More »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…
Read More »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…
Read More »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…
Read More »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…
Read More »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…
Read More »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…
Read More »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…
Read More »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,…
Read More »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…
Read More »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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