College of Arts and Sciences News
SIUE and ISU Researchers Tackle Drinking Water Safety Across Illinois
15 August 2025, 5:00 PM
An SIUE-led research team is taking a statewide look at what lingers in the tap—measuring and mapping potential contaminants in Illinois drinking water using advanced chemical and geospatial analysis. The initiative, “Sustaining Illinois through Safe Drinking Water for All: A Detailed Chemical and Geospatial Analysis of...
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SIUE Awarded $1.6M Grant from Mellon Foundation to Support Public Knowledge Digital Project on African American Literary Studies, Jointly Headed by SIUE’s Dr. Howard Rambsy
29 July 2025, 11:45 AM
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville has been awarded a $1.6 million grant from the Mellon Foundation through its Public Knowledge program. The award will support the expansion of the Black Lit Network, a digital resource dedicated to African American literary studies. The project includes a podcast series, data visualizations, a literature...
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St. Louis Zoo Wildcare Park to Tout Animal Care Simulation, Thanks to SIUE Center for Crime Science and Violence Prevention
28 July 2025, 10:00 AM
Children to Learn about Animal Care through Virtual Reality
Imagine a setting that sparks children’s natural curiosity – even when it involves serious, real-world challenges. The Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Center for Crime Science and Violence Prevention (CCSVP) is turning that...
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Illinois State Police Partners with SIUE on Cold Cases
22 July 2025, 11:20 AM
Women in Jane Doe Cases Associated with a Serial Killer Identified; First-Degree Murder Charges Filed in 14-Year-Old Case
A partnership between Southern Illinois University Edwardsville and the Illinois State Police (ISP) is offering real world experience for the next generation of criminal justice students and is aiding ISP Division of...
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SIUE Center for Crime Science and Violence Prevention Helps in the Fight Against Crime with Innovative Data Extraction Tool
21 July 2025, 11:35 AM
One element in the fight against crime is being able to promptly and accurately access and record the related data. The Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Center for Crime Science and Violence Prevention’s (CCSVP) recent creation of an extraction tool will help police departments across the country do just...
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A Look Back: SIUE Mass Comm Week 2025 and the Changing Media Landscape
2 July 2025, 1:15 PM
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Department of Mass Communications wrapped up another successful Mass Comm Week this spring, with a full schedule of speakers and sessions focused on the changing media landscape.
“The twentieth annual Mass Comm Week continues to connect the classroom with the communications...
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2025 Spring Dean's List Announced
3 June 2025, 10:00 AM
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville continues to foster future leaders through outstanding academic programs and dedicated faculty. Each semester, undergraduate students who achieve remarkable academic performance are recognized on the Dean’s List.To qualify, students must complete at least 12 graded credit hours and earn a...
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For Some SIUE Golden Graduates, 2025 Commencement Was a Second Chance
20 May 2025, 1:25 PM
“I wouldn’t be where I am right now if it wasn’t for SIU,” said Major Elester Latham (’75). “SIU was everything to me.” Latham, who graduated 50 years ago with a degree in theatre was one of more than 40 Golden Graduates at Southern Illinois University...
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SIUE Hosts Inaugural Symposium and Competition to Reduce Hate Crimes and Targeted Violence in Illinois High Schools
14 May 2025, 11:42 AM
The Illinois Invent2Prevent statewide partnership between Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, EdVenture Partners, and the Illinois Emergency Management Agency-Office of Homeland Security will convene to establish the Invent2Prevent program in Illinois. This inaugural Illinois Invent2Prevent statewide symposium and competition that...
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SIUE Celebrates its Greatest Resources – Its Faculty and Staff
8 May 2025, 4:05 PM
Faculty and Staff on all SIUE Campuses Enjoy Good Fellowship, Good Food, Good Times
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville honored faculty and staff members on all its campuses during its annual observance. Employees on the Edwardsville, East St. Louis and Alton campuses embraced the occasion and enjoyed one another.
Each...
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Scenes from the Centennial Celebration of SIUE Music Legend Ruth Slenczynska
8 May 2025, 4:00 AM
The three-day symposium of the Ruth Slenczynska Centennial Celebration came to a close on Sunday, on Sunday, May 4, with a signature concert at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Dunham Hall Theater. Preceding the closing event were retrospective lectures, a piano masterclass and an exhibit, “Ruth...
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Connection, Culture, Comradery on Display at SIUE Affinity Graduation Ceremonies
5 May 2025, 12:00 PM
SIUE Students Reflect on Good Times at SIUE and Look Toward the Future
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville was a place of refuge that made for a tremendous experience, with warm faculty, interdisciplinary coursework and a beautiful campus, according to several graduating seniors.
Students reminisced about their...
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Arts & Issues and SIUE Orchestra and Choirs Share Billing with Opera Edwardsville in Weekend Performance of Cavalleria Rusticana
29 April 2025, 5:15 PM
The Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Orchestra and Choirs and Opera Edwardsville will wrap a week-long residency with a concert performance of Cavalleria Rusticana by Pietro Mascagni. The performance weekend is a co-presentation with SIUE’s Arts & Issues. Guest soloists from Opera Edwardsville will join...
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SIUE’s Lynne Miller Honored with OVC Outstanding Faculty Award for Commitment to Student Success
28 April 2025, 5:15 PM
Lynne Miller, PhD, associate professor in the Department of Chemistry at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, has been named a recipient of the 2025 Ohio Valley Conference (OVC) Outstanding Faculty Award for Commitment to Student Success.
The OVC’s annual award celebrates faculty across the conference who make a lasting impact on...
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Student Dispatch: Mass Communications Major Oliver Brammeier Shares His SIUE Commencement Story
25 April 2025, 7:55 AM
Tells of a College Journey that was Informative, Interesting and Inspiring
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville mass communications major Oliver Brammeier is receiving his bachelor’s degree during SIUE’s spring commencement exercises. Originally from St. Louis, Mo., Brammeier now lives in Edwardsville. As he is interested...
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Student Dispatch: Applied Communication Studies Major Catherine Don Shares Her SIUE Commencement Story
22 April 2025, 12:37 PM
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville applied communication studies major Catherine Don is receiving her second master’s degree during SIUE’s spring commencement exercises. Originally from Nairobi, Kenya, where she has an extensive background in the public relations department at two different universities, Don is looking...
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SIUE’s WSIE Radio Station Hosts Semi-Annual Jazzathon Fundraiser, April 23
21 April 2025, 4:00 PM
Support the Region’s National Public Radio Music Station
WSIE 88.7 The Sound’s Jazzathon fundraiser (the Spring Edition) will broadcast from 3-7 p.m. Wednesday, April 23..Tune in to hear performances from some of St. Louis’ finest musicians, along with conversation about the importance of WSIE and other special...
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Students Look to the Future During SIU System’s “Conversation of Understanding”
21 April 2025, 11:40 AM
Framing his remarks with a grateful glance to the past, a resolute look to the present and a hopeful glimpse into the future, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville student Nicholas Young will participate in the upcoming Southern Illinois University (SIU) System’s Conversation of Understanding (COU).
“From SIU to...
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SIU System Recognizes “Distinguished” Students in Awards Ceremony
18 April 2025, 9:20 AM
Students from SIU Campuses, including Edwardsville, Celebrated for their Service
Four Southern Illinois University Edwardsville students were among those honored for their campus contributions during the Southern Illinois University (SIU) System’s Board of Trustees (BOT) meeting on Thursday, April 17 at SIU Carbondale.
The...
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SIUE’s Dr. Kevin Tucker Receives Hoppe Research Professor Award
11 April 2025, 12:10 PM
Ground-breaking Research, Significant Student Mentorship and More Than $7M in Grant Funding Positions Tucker Among Prestigious Group
The Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Graduate School has presented its 2025-26 Hoppe Research Professor Award to Kevin R. Tucker, PhD, associate professor in the...
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SIUE Closes out Annual Wom*n’s History Month
1 April 2025, 11:30 AM
It was a Time of Information to Inspiration, Engagement to Enjoyment
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville concluded its annual Wom*n’s History Month (WHM) on Monday, March 31. This year’s theme was Moving Forward Together! Wom*n Educating and Inspiring Generations.
Speakers,...
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SIUE Opera Theater Presents The Pirates of Penzance with Live Orchestra
27 March 2025, 9:11 AM
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Opera Theatre presents Gilbert and Sullivan’s comic operetta The Pirates of Penzance for their spring production. Producers promise "a night of swashbuckling fun and delightful mischief” in a lively evening of family entertainment. Performances will be held on Friday, March 28...
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SIUE Hosts Midwest Society for Women in Philosophy 2025 Conference
26 March 2025, 2:35 PM
Keynote Speaker, Dr. Mich Ciurria, Discusses Constructs and Contradictions of Moral Responsibility and Disability
Ableist oppression is multifaceted and it can be compared to patriarchal domination, so says Mich Ciurria, PhD, philosophy adjunct professor at Washington University in St. Louis. Ciurria gave the keynote address on Friday,...
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SIUE’s Dr. Danielle N. Lee’s “Teaposium” Invites Students to Join her Research Efforts of Field Mice and Pouched Rats
26 March 2025, 9:00 AM
Student Researchers Present Their Findings
The refreshments gave off the trappings of an afternoon chai, with an assortment of teas and specialty wafers and crackers. However, the presentations and conversations at the “Teaposium” dealt with less palatable subjects – field mice and pouched...
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SIUE Professor Emerita and World-Renowned Pianist Ruth Slenczynska Turns 100
15 January 2025, 2:26 PM
University Music Department announces May 4 Celebration in her honor
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville announces the 100th birthday of Ruth Slenczynska, College of Arts and Sciences’ professor emerita and pianist. Slenczynska is the last surviving pupil of composer-pianist...
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SIUE Student Researcher Joins Border Militarization Study along Rio Grande
9 December 2024, 2:25 PM
Recently, URCA student and third year environmental science major Emma Prott spent time on the Rio Grande along with Adriana Martinez, PhD, Full Professor in Geography & GIS and Environmental Sciences at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. Martinez is continuing her research along the Texas border, and enlisted the assistance of Prott...
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SIUE Professor Documents Failed Attempt at Border Militarization
29 December 2023, 8:08 PM
Along the Rio Grande located at the United States-Mexico border sits Eagle Pass, Tx, hometown of Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Adriana Martinez, PhD. Martinez, an associate professor in geography and environmental sciences, has spent years researching the impact of border security, and most recently, the...
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SIUE Fifth Annual Ed Roberts Champions of Accessibility Celebrates Inclusivity
11 November 2023, 12:35 PM
“There’s power in the student voice and my presence here,” said Winter Racine, a second-year mass communications student in the College of Arts of Sciences (CAS), and a Senator for Students with Disabilities. “Advocacy can bring about transformation.” Racine was one of a number of speakers who...
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CHS Students Get “On-Camera” Media Lessons during SIUE Mass Communication Dept. Visit
21 September 2023, 1:05 PM
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville East St. Louis Charter High School (CHS) students eagerly participated in hands-on lessons that demonstrated the hard work that comes with informing and entertaining the public.
The CHS Media Literacy class visited SIUE’s Department of Mass Communications on Thursday, Sept. 7. Students...
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SIUE’s Martinez Furthers Field Knowledge through Immersive River Trip in Utah and Arizona
9 August 2023, 10:20 AM
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Adriana E. Martinez, PhD, associate professor in the College of Arts and Sciences’ Departments of Geography and Geographic Information Sciences and Environmental Sciences, participated in the River-based ImmersiVe Education & Research (RIVER) Field Studies Network river rendezvous...
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SIUE Geography Students Experience Unique Performance Learning through Storm Chasing
8 June 2023, 9:50 AM
Geography students at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville enhanced their knowledge of meteorology and climatology with a unique learning experience through storm chasing. Students and faculty traveled over 3,000 miles in six days tracking and chasing storms in Oklahoma and Texas as part of the GEOG 429 Storm Chasing and Assessment field...
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Two SIUE Professors are Recipients of CARLi SCOERs Grant
25 May 2023, 8:55 AM
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Chaya Gopalan, PhD, professor in the Departments of Applied Heath, Nurse Anesthesiology, and Mark Poepsel, PhD, associate professor in the Department of Mass Communications, have both received the Consortium of Academic and Research Libraries in Illinois (CARLi) Support for Creation of Open...
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SIUE Senior Fulgenzi Cultivated Keen Sense of Leadership at SIUE
28 April 2023, 8:35 AM
Prior to enrolling at SIUE, Anne Fulgenzi, political science and mass communications senior at SIUE, nursed ambitions of studying on a relatively larger campus. Coming to SIUE felt like merging into the background and missing out on life-changing opportunities.
But four years later it turns out she was laboring under a misapprehension because...
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SIUE’s Mass Comm Week Goes Big with Focus on Artificial Intelligence
14 April 2023, 7:50 AM
The Department of Mass Communications in the College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) will host its annual Mass Comm Week from Monday, April 17 to Friday, April 21 on the Edwardsville campus under the theme The Current Role of Artificial Intelligence in Mass Communications. This year’s event will not only engage contemporary issues...
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