Public Health and Speech-Language Pathology & Audiology

Matthew Jacquot from Bloomington is graduating from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville this spring with degrees in both PharmD and Master of Public Health. He describes himself as “passionate about helping people live healthier lives.” During his training while at SIUE, he focused on providing patient-centered care, especially for vulnerable populations, and worked on projects in health education, chronic disease management, and deprescribing. He also served in leadership...

Three standout students from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Public Health program have received national recognition from Eta Sigma Gamma (ESG) and the National Commission for Health Education Credentialing (NCHEC). Abigale Kambarian, Maryam Musa, and Glory Omole's contributions to public health education and leadership exemplify Cougar excellence.

The awards earned by these students include  Kambarian’s award as the Outstanding Undergraduate Major of the...

Tedd Masiongale, MA CCC-SLP, clinical instructor at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, has been named a Distinguished Fellow of the National Academies of Practice (NAP) in Speech-Language Pathology.  This award is a high honor for NAP, which unites professionals in their commitment to transform health and well-being. Masiongale’s induction into the Class of 2025 took place at the NAP Annual Meeting and Forum Awards Ceremony in Washington, DC, on March 15.

Founded in 1981, NAP...

In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s School of Education, Health and Human Behavior (SEHHB) has developed two post-baccalaureate certificates focused on public health. Beginning in summer 2023, the Department of Applied Health will offer certificates in public health emergency preparedness infectious disease outbreaks and surveillance and in global public health.

A post-baccalaureate certificate provides in-depth training that leads to a specifi...