SIUE CODES Program Featured in East-West Gateway's Local Government Briefings
Posted April 23, 2026
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville's Community-Oriented Digital Engagement (CODES) program was recently spotlighted in the East-West Gateway Council of Governments' Local Government Briefings newsletter on April 16. In the newsletter's EndNotes section, titled "A Tower, a Grove, and a Complicated History," SIUE CODES students were recognized for their work exploring the history of enslavement connected to Tower Grove House, the Victorian...
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WSIE 88.7 Featured on KTVI-TV for Annual Music Series Kickoff
Posted April 20, 2026
WSIE 88.7 The Sound, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville's beloved jazz, smooth jazz, blues, and light rock radio station, was featured in KTVI-TV's coverage of the 4th Annual WSIE 88.7 Music Series Kickoff Party. The mention reached more than 1 million viewers, shining a well-deserved spotlight on this community favorite.
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Dr. Danielle N. Lee Inspires Through Science and Outreach
Posted April 16, 2026
Dr. Danielle N. Lee, assistant professor at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, is recognized for making science engaging and accessible. In a feature by The St. Louis American, Dr. Lee is highlighted for her dynamic approach to science communication, making complex topics fun and relatable to diverse audiences.
Her research on the African giant pouched rat has contributed to groundbreaking efforts in detecting landmines and diseases such as tuberculosis. This wor...
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STL Public Radio features East St. Louis Leader Reginald Petty, Honored with Order of Lincoln at SIUE
Posted April 16, 2026
Reginald Petty was recognized with the Order of Lincoln, the State of Illinois’ highest honor for professional achievement and public service, during a ceremony held at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville on April 11.
Presented by Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker, the award honors Petty’s lifelong contributions to civil rights, education, and community development. In an interview with St. Louis Public Radio, Petty reflected on his work registering Black voters...
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Dr. Minor Talks Collegiate Athletics on Chicago Radio
Posted April 09, 2026
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Chancellor James T. Minor, PhD, was featured on “Coach’s Corner” with Matt McGill and Coach Jay Eck on WVON in Chicago on April 2, 2026. During the segment, he discussed SIUE’s recent men’s basketball achievements and the evolving landscape of Division I athletics.
Dr. Minor highlighted SIUE’s first-ever NCAA tournament appearance last year and the...
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