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Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is featured in regional and statewide coverage of a major new technology investment in Illinois, with SIUE named as a university partner in IBM's expanding workforce development initiative. 

Governor JB Pritzker and IBM announced the company's new FutureNow Chicago delivery center at the Illinois Quantum and Microelectronics Park (IQMP), which will create 750 new full-time jobs in AI, cybersecurity, data science, qu...

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville's Gardens are among the top destinations highlighted in a recent feature by the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. 

Written by features writer Daniel Neman, the article spotlights 11 of the region's best places to experience spring blooms — and the Gardens at SIUE earned a place alongside renowned destinations such as the Missouri Botanical Garden and Forest Park. 

The Post-Dispatch describes the Gardens at SIUE as a 36...

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s partnership with the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency and regional education leaders is helping position Southwestern Illinois and the St. Louis metro area as an emerging hub for geospatial workforce development, according to coverage from the Illinois Business Journal. 

The publication reports that SIUE and NGA formalized a new education agreement on April 21 aimed at aligning university coursework with evolving ind...

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s new Health Sciences Complex is highlighted by St. Louis Public Radio, international outlet Newz9, and St. Louis Business Journal.

In coverage by Will Bauer, STLPR reports that the new facility is designed to strengthen the region’s healthcare workforce by expanding hands-on training opportunities for students in nursing and pharmacy. 

Audio coverage from St. Louis Public Radio appears in their dai...

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...

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. 

Enjoy the series of shows! 

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...

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...

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...

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Candace N. Hall, EdD, is featured on the Black Information Network (BIN), an iHeartMedia channel, along with her March 19 documentary screening and exhibition, presented by the School of Education, Health and Human Behavior (SEHHB). 

Reported by anchor Esther Dillard, the radio segment spotlights “Things We Imagined: Black Futurity an...

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Laurie Rice, PhD, professor of political science, appeared as a guest with KMOV's Morgan Harris to track the Illinois primaries with Michael Strawbridge, PhD, assistant professor of political science at Washington University.

During two segments of coverage, Rice and Strawbridge contributed insight and expert commentary as the Illinois election results came in for KMOV viewers. 

Watch the first segment on KMOV.

What the 9 p.m. segment...

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Chancellor James T. Minor, PhD, recently appeared on “Listen, St. Louis with Carol Daniel.” His in-depth interview was the opening episode of the show’s Black History Month programming and is distributed by Nine PBS. 

Minor and Daniel discussed the Chancellor’s personal academic journey, challenges in higher education when it comes to&#...