University Housing

On Tuesday, September 10, faculty and staff members from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville visited first year residents in Bluff, Prairie, and Woodland Halls and transfer students in Cougar Village Apartments. House Calls is designed to engage first-year and transfer students in meaningful conversations with faculty and staff early in their transition to campus life. This initiative offers residents a chance to connect with a welcoming face, creating a sense of support and community. The...

Southern University Illinois Edwardsville University Housing is excited to announce the launch of "I'm First," a new housing affinity group created to support first-generation college students. The group was the idea of Bailey Bible, a Housing Resident Assistant, who dedicated significant time and effort throughout academic year 2023-2024 and summer to bring this initiative to life. Collaborating with Prairie Hall Community Director Ka-La Harris and Evergreen Hall Community Director Au’Jan...

Mallory Steele, Cougar Village resident at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, has been selected as the recipient of the 2024 - 2025 James R. Anderson Housing Scholarship.

Steele hails from Pacific, Mo. and is entering her third year as a Speech Language Pathology major. After graduation she is hoping to attend a graduate program to pursue a master’s degree. With her degrees, Steele hopes to work with stroke patients and those with traumatic brain injuries.

The James R. Anderson s...