Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Department of Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineering celebrated its 35th anniversary on Thursday, Oct. 24 with a memorable gathering of alumni, faculty, students and supporters. Held in the School of Engineering’s (SOE) Enterprise Holdings Foundation Atrium, the event honored the department’s legacy, recognized achievements and cast an optimistic future in engineering education and innovation. The atrium housed a festive spray of cocktail tables alo...
SIUE Faculty Members Talk of Civil Rights Future Needs, Framing it by Former Deeds
The ebb and flow of political ramifications due to racial and economic equity gains following 1964 Landmark Civil Rights legislation, inform the need for ongoing, diligent work for civil liberties, as the country braces for the 2024 Presidential Election.
The above view was held by four Southern Illinois University Edwardsville faculty members who made up the panel during Southern Illinois University (SIU) Sy...
November 1, 2024 The Illinois SBDC for the Metro East at SIUE announces the winners of its 11th Annual Metro East Startup Challenge. The 2024 business plan competition attracted around 35 entrepreneurs to compete for a portion of a $28,000 prize package.
Moxie Pelvic Health and Wellness, of Maryville was awarded the first-place prize of $10,000. Dr. Amber D. Da Gama Rose founded Moxie Pelvic Health and Wellness in October 2023 to offer pelvic floor physical therapy to local women, men and child...
SIUE men's soccer claimed its second consecutive Ohio Valley Conference regular season championship with a 2-1 come-from-behind win at Southern Indiana Thursday.
The Cougars' win coupled with a tie by Houston Christian at Liberty secured the title, the number one seed and a first-round bye in the OVC Tournament which begins Nov. 10 in Edwardsville.
SIUE scored a pair of second-half goals to overcome a 1-0 halftime deficit. The win was the 49th for Head Coach Cale Wassermann at SIUE, moving h...
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville welcomed nearly 500 prospective students and guests to campus on Saturday, Oct. 26 for Preview SIUE. A second Preview SIUE event is scheduled for Monday, Nov. 11.
The day-long program, coordinated by the Office of Undergraduate Admissions, gave high school students, transfer students and their guests the opportunity to experience life as a student at SIUE. Attendees had the chance to explore the full spectrum of academic programming, student-life oppo...
Hundreds of SIUE Cougars were on the prowl on the haunted streets of downtown Edwardsville. A joyous time was had by all during the annual Halloween Parade!
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville has announced the 2025 Alumni Hall of Fame inductees, honoring distinguished alumni who have made exceptional contributions in their careers, communities and to the University. This year’s Alumni Association honorees are Brian J. Henry, Charles O. Myer, Christopher Larsen, DMD, Jonathan Fowler, Jacquelyn Clement, PhD, FNP, RN, and posthumous inductee Karen Morris Watkins.
The Alumni Hall of Fame recognizes graduates who exemplify leadership, character...
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s surveying and geomatics programhas raised $520,000 to market their program to high school students. The four-year bachelor’s program is new to SIUE and is a collaboration between the School of Engineering (SOE) and the Department of Geography and Geographic Information Sciences.
This program has a strong advisory board comprised of corporate and professional leaders in the field. The degree program is the only one of its kind within 300 miles of t...
SIUE Joins Community Groups to Provide Screenings, Education, Food and Clothing
Metro East residents were grateful for the free health screenings, clothing, haircuts and more provided at the first Fall Community Health Festival on Saturday, Oct. 26 at the Alpha Complex in East St. Louis. Approximately 200 people participated.
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s School of Nursing (SON), along with its WE CARE Clinic in East St. Louis, collaborated with the Metro East St. Louis Commu...
Madison County Transit (MCT) held a ribbon-cutting ceremony the morning of October 29 on the newly opened MCT Yellowhammer Connector, a picturesque bike path, bridging the gap between the scenic MCT Trails and the campus of Southern Illinois University Edwardsville.
“Madison County is one of the most bikeable, walkable places in the Midwest,” said SJ Morrison, an alumnus ('02) and Managing Director of Madison County Transit. “It's [MCT Y...
SIUE men's soccer graduate forward Jacob Bilyeu was named as the newest recipient of the prestigious Jack Blake Award.
Bilyeu is the 25th recipient of the award, named for SIUE Hall of Famer Jack Blake. Leading into the regular season home finale, Bilyeu has appeared in all 14 games, making four starts this season.
Despite a rash of injuries and other setbacks during his career, Bilyeu has endured to make 74 career appearances over parts of six seasons for the Cougars. By season's end Bilyeu w...
The Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Meridian Society partnered with the Department of Music for “There Will Be Light,” a performance and reception featuring SIUE’s Choral Union, Treble Choir and Concert Chorale.
The evening program began after The Meridian Society, an auxiliary organization of the SIUE Foundation promoting women’s leadership and community-based projects, hosted a reception in the lobby of the Dunham Hall Theater before the concert. The concert took place in the Dunh...
The nursing advocacy organization RegisteredNursing.org released its 2025 Rankings of the Best Online Nurse Practitioner Programs in Illinois and Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s School of Nursing (SON) took second place.
The web platform's rankings act as a guide for subscribing nurse practitioners to discover the top online programs in the state. Programs offered in Illinois are surveyed based on key factors like completion rates, affordability, institutional reputation, program v...
“Delivering on Promises: The Legacy of the Civil Rights Act and Economic Opportunity Act of 1964, and the 2024 Presidential Election” will be the next topic of discussion for the Southern Illinois University (SIU) System’s Conversation of Understanding (COU), scheduled from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 30 in the Morris University Center’s Legacy Room at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville.
On Friday, October 18, Southern Illinois University School of Dental Medicine (SIU SDM) recognized the progression of 51 first-year students (Class of 2028) and seven international advanced placement program students (IAPP, Class of 2026) to the role of student practitioners at the traditional White Coat Ceremony. In attendance to honor the dental students were Chancellor James T. Minor, PhD, Saulius Drukteinis, DMD, MS, PhD, Dean of SIU SDM, Denise Cobb, PhD, Provost and Vice Chancellor for A...
SIUE Alumna Spent her Life Championing Diversity Efforts
Thelma Watershed Wair, one of the historical Little Rock Nine who integrated an Arkansas high school in 1957 amidst an angry mob of white separationist and who later graduated from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, has died. She was 83.
Wair’s sister, Grace Davis, confirmed to The Associated Press that Wair died Saturday at a hospital in Little Rock from complications of multiple sclerosis.
The Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineering Department is preparing for its 35th anniversary celebration. This anniversary is not just a celebration but a chance to reflect on the department’s achievements since its inception in 1989. The event will be held in the Enterprise Holdings Foundation Atrium in the Engineering Building on October 24, from 5 to 8 p.m.
Chris Gordon, PhD, Associate Dean in the School of Engineering at SIUE stated, “This is an ...
Ashley Baugh, entrepreneur and client of the Illinois Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, has successfully turned her lifelong dream into reality by launching Embody Balance this past June. With more than 20 years of experience as a holistic health practitioner and licensed massage therapist, Baugh has now created a unique business that blends her expertise in trauma-informed wellness education & somatic mental health therapy.
Chancellor James T. Minor, PhD, and several faculty members of Southern Illinois University Edwardsville have contributed to both regional and national news coverage this fall semester on multiple fronts.
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Jie Ying, PhD, assistant professor in the SIUE School of Business, provided expert commentary on two articles in a recent edition of MoneyGeek, the online personal finance publication.
The Southern Illinois University Edwardsville community gathered Wednesday, Oct. 16, to participate in Break the Silence, an initiative recognizing Domestic Violence and Substance Abuse Awareness Month. Hosted by the Office of Equal Opportunity, Access & Title IX Coordination in partnership with the SIUE Police Department and the Department of Social Work, the second annual event fostered discussion and raised awareness around the critical issues of sexual assault and partner violence.
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville student Darren Luchetti, a recent Fontbonne transfer student studying applied mathematics, and the University’s transfer program were recently featured on Fox 2 News St. Louis. KMOV First Alert 4 also provided coverage of the program. The news broadcasts shared SIUE’s commitment as a designated teach-out institution for Fontbonne students who earlier this year learned of their college closing date summer 2025.
Graduate guard KK Rodriguez and junior Macy Silvey have earned Preseason All-Ohio Valley Conference honors and SIUE women's basketball has been picked to finish eighth in the league. The OVC released a full announcement earlier this morning. The OVC will be holding a full media day online October 17.
Last season, Silvey tied for sixth in the Ohio Valley Conference averaging 1.9 three-pointers made per game. She moved into 13thall-time at SIUE with 98 three-pointers and led the charge scoring ...
School Provided $113,530 of Free Dentistry to Alton-area Children
The Southern Illinois University (SIU) School of Dental Medicine (SDM) in Alton once again opened its doors to the community on Monday, Oct. 14, for its annual Give Kids a Smile Day (GKAS) clinic, offering free dental care to children in need over the October school holiday. The clinic served 190 children, 40 more than last year, and provided $113,530 worth of dentistry to the community, according to Katie Kosten, DMD, director o...
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is stepping up to support students from Fontbonne University as they navigate the transition following the announcement of Fontbonne’s closure after the summer 2025 term. SIUE is waiving the $40 application fee and offering a 50% tuition discount for up to six semesters for former Fontbonne students in good academic standing, starting in the Fall 2024 semester.
James Monahan, Director of Graduate and International Admissions, discussed SIUE’s efforts to...
On Friday, October 11, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville hosted a public dialogue that explored the 2014 commitment signed by more than 60 First Nation North American Tribes titled The Buffalo: A Treaty of Cooperation Renewal and Restoration. Featured guests Roxann Smith, M.Ed. and Jonny BearCub Stiffarm, JD, of the Assiniboine and Sioux Tribes of the Fort Peck Indian Reservation, and Leroy Little Bear, JD of Kainai Nation, Blackfoot Confederacy in Alberta, shared with a roomful of atten...
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s online Winter Session enables current and visiting students to continue their path toward graduation by enrolling for one of the many accelerated, three-week courses taught entirely online.
Registration for Winter Session opens Monday, Oct. 28. Classes begin on Monday, Dec. 16, and will conclude on Jan. 5, 2025. Due to the accelerated timeline, students are expected to dedicate significant time to their coursework each day and to limit themselves...
Fox 2 News meteorologist Haley Fitzpatrick visited Southern Illinois University Edwardsville prior to Hurricane Milton’s Florida landfall to film simulated high winds manufactured by the School of Engineering’s wind tunnel.
Fitzpatrick interviewed Michael Denn, PhD, instructor of Mechanical Mechatronics Engineering, and Alan Black, PhD, associate professor in SIUE’s Department of Geography and GIS.
“It’s [the wind tunnel] powered by a 300-horsepower variable speed motor and that provides a ran...
Paul Rose, PhD, professor of psychology and associate dean in the School of Education, Health and Human Behavior at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, recently lent his expertise to WalletHub’s Credit Cards Comparison guide. Rose provided insights on how consumers can make smarter decisions when evaluating credit card options.
Rose’s responses to WalletHub’s questions emphasized the importance of understanding personal spending and lifestyle habits when selecting a card.
The Meridian Society invites the community to “An Evening of Harmony: There Will Be Light,” an inaugural choral concert celebrating the power of music and the spirit of giving. The event will be held on Tuesday, Oct. 22, in the Dunham Hall Theater, starting with a cocktail and networking reception at 6:30 p.m., followed by the choral concert featuring the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Choral Union, Treble Choir and Concert Chorale at 7:30 p.m.
SIUE graduate student Wes Gibson (Morton, Illinois) has earned recognition as the Ohio Valley Conference men's soccer Defensive Player of the Week after helping SIUE to a pair of wins.
Gibson anchored a defense which picked up two more shutout of the year. Gibson played all but eight minutes, keeping Eastern Illinois and Southern Indiana off the scoresheet despite 20 total shots for the week.
The Defender also contributed to the offense, scoring his first career goal Thursday against EIU.
The Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Concert Jazz Band is thrilled to announce its upcoming concert, “Ritmo y Jazz: A Celebration of Latin Music,” featuring accomplished percussionist Matt Henry. The performance will take place on Tuesday, October 15 at 7:30 p.m. in Dunham Hall Theater.
The concert set pays homage to the rich traditions of Latin music, seamlessly blending jazz influences with infectious rhythms. Under the direction of Garrett Schmidt, associate professor of Jazz Studie...
The need to amplify and listen to student voices was one of the most critical points of the third annual Illinois Higher Education Equity Symposium, according to Jessica C. Harris, PhD, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Vice Chancellor for Anti-racism, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.
Harris was a panelist at the Southern Illinois University (SIU) System’s conference, “Gathering and Strengthening Historically Underrepresented Students,” held October 3-4 in Carbondale. Also on progr...
Four individuals and one team, representing five different sports will make up the 18th SIUE Athletics Hall of Fame class. They will be inducted Friday, Jan. 10 in a joint ceremony with the SIUE Alumni Hall of Fame honorees. More details about the event will be released in the coming weeks.
This year's honorees include Darin Hendrickson (baseball), Mia Smith (women's basketball and softball), Steve Stearns (wrestling), Andrea (Voss) Toennies (volleyball) and the 2001 men's soccer team.
At Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, military-affiliated students are met with a comprehensive support system designed to ensure they thrive academically and personally. Whether transitioning from military life to the classroom or balancing family and studies, SIUE Military and Veteran Services (MAVS) stands ready to offer personalized assistance.
"We start assisting students before they even submit their admissions application," said Telisha Reinhardt, assistant director of MAVS. "We ...
Audience members in attendance for the October 7 public forum, Congress to Campus at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, included everyone from constituents to SIUE Chancellor James T. Minor, PhD, Southern Illinois University System President Dan Mahony, PhD, and esteemed members of SIUE student government. Organized by Former Members of Congress (FMC), former U.S. Reps. Sam Coppersmith (D-AZ) and John M. Shimkus (R-IL) wrapped a day-long campus visit of classroom discussions and a lunch ...
After taking home weekly honors in each of the first three weeks of the golf season, SIUE junior Brady Kaufmann has been named the Ohio Valley Conference men's Golfer of the Month for September.
The award is the first monthly award of the year, and the first of Kaufmann's career.
In three tournaments in September, Kaufmann earned an Individual Medalist honor, and collected two other runner-up finishes. He has an individual record of 303-2 this season.
In the final week of Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s public programming in collaboration with the Smithsonian Community Curation 2024: St. Louis event series, attendees were treated to an SIUE community engagement project, the “Miles Davis: Modes and Modalities, 1935-1990” exhibit at the St. Clair County Historical Society (STCCHS).
“The aim of this exhibit is to explore Miles’ life and work in light of the influences of local roots and significant people, as well as through th...
Five area institutions collaborate to dialogue with Native American and Native Canadian specialists on the Buffalo Treaty, habitat restoration, food security, economics, sovereignty, and culture
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville hosts its second Indigenous Knowledge and Sustainability forum on campus and throughout the City of St. Louis with a focus on the Buffalo Treaty. Collaborators from the Harris World Ecology Center at UMSL, the Saint Louis Zoo, Missouri Botanical Garden, the Bud...
The Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Office of Undergraduate Admissions invites prospective students—including high school and transfer students—to take advantage of one of two Preview SIUE events.
The day-long programs, slated to take place on Saturday, Oct. 26 and Monday, Nov. 11, will provide attendees the chance to explore SIUE’s array of academic programming, student life opportunities and student support services. Preview SIUE events are tailored as an open house and provide info...
Mont Everett “Flea” Bodine IV, of Alton, died Tuesday, Oct. 1. He was 58.
Bodine attended SIUE in his younger years. He began working at SIUE in the Morris University Center Bookstore on Sept. 3, 2002, and was employed as a retail associate until his death.
Visitation will be from 3-6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 5 at Gent Funeral Home, 2409 State St. in Alton. The Rev. John Pawloski will officiate. A memorial service will be held immediately following at 6 p.m. at the funeral home.
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is proud to be part of a paired double degree program that makes for an educational opportunity and cultural exchange that spans two countries.
SIUE and the Hochschule Mainz- University of Applied Sciences of Germany (HS-Mainz) are in partnership to both offer civil engineering degrees, according to Nader Panahshahi, PhD, professor and chair of the SIUE Department of Civil Engineering.
“SIUE students can earn a second bachelor’s in civil engineering ...
The 2024 WSIE series closeout was rescheduled from Sept. 28 due to weather conditions.
The series has provided great entertainment for the community since April 2023, featuring live, local talent with great blends of blues, easy R&B and a little rock and roll. Ther...
The SIU System is pleased to announce that both SIU Carbondale and SIU Edwardsville are the recipients of the 2024 Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award from Insight Into Diversity magazine, the oldest and largest diversity-focused publication in higher education.
“The SIU System is very committed to making progress with our work in anti-racism, diversity, equity and inclusion (ADEI),” said SIU System President Dan Mahony. “We are proud to have ADEI teams working hard in the SIU...
An $18,395 gift from the Southern Illinois Builders Association (SIBA) and the Southern Illinois Construction Advancement Program (SICAP) has been donated to the Department of Construction at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s School of Engineering. This contribution is set to make a difference in the way the Department of Construction can provide education to its students.
Donna Richter, Executive Director of both SIBA and SICAP, announced this generous donation in the School of E...
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville student-athletes recorded a 3.259 GPA in the 2024 spring semester. The cumulative 3.0 GPA stretches the streak to 36 straight semesters in which student-athletes have posted a 3.0 GPA or better. The women's athletic programs recorded a 3.427 GPA for the 2023-2024 school year with the women's tennis team contributing the highest GPA for women's athletics with a 3.775.
The men's athletic programs completed the school year with a 3.148 GPA. The men's go...
As talking heads bloviate about bipartisanship and educate our kids about civics, the organization Former Members of Congress (FMC) has walked the walk for more than 40 years, through the landmark “Congress to Campus” program. Now, FMC, brings a team of former members to Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. Former U.S. Reps. Sam Coppersmith (D-AZ) and John M. Shimkus (R-IL) represent more than 20 years of combined legislative experience and will speak with students in classes from October ...
High school students, transfer students and their guests are invited to explore the next steps in their academic career as Southern Illinois University Edwardsville hosts the Illinois Regional College Fair (IRCF) from 6-7:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 28, in the Morris University Center on the Edwardsville campus.
The event, sponsored by the Illinois Association for College Admission Counseling and in conjunction with SIUE, allows prospective students to meet with representatives from in-state and out o...
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE) leadership, the Illinois Capital Development Board (CDB), design-build firms Clayco + Poettker, and city and state officials gathered this morning to celebrate a significant construction milestone. A “final pour” ceremony marked the last structural concrete pour on the new $105 million health science building at the SIUE campus.
During the event, attendees toured the 176,000 square foot building that will accommodate the School of Pharmacy and Sc...
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s month-long series of community curation wraps with a special presentation from award-winning Illinois historian Charlotte E. Johnson. Mrs. Johnson has spent more than 50 years collecting, researching, and documenting local history, which has resulted in numerous family revelations, museum holdings and exhibits, presentations and listings on both National Park Service’s National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom and the National Register of Histo...
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville has selected its inaugural cohort for the Chancellor’s Postdoctoral Fellowship Program, according to Vice Chancellor for Anti-racism, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Jessica C. Harris, PhD.
In efforts to enhance its mission, vision and values, SIUE launched the Chancellor’s Postdoctoral Fellowship Program in 2023, created by Harris and headed up by her office. The Fellows, who are appointed for two years, began...
Chief David Goodwin of Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is one of sixty law enforcement executives from across the state to participate in the course “Enduring, Surviving and Thriving as a Law Enforcement Executive” hosted by the Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board Executive Institute. The orientation for new police chiefs was held September 17 to September 20, in East Peoria.
This new chiefs’ of police orientation presents concepts, strategies and information that w...
Last Friday, SIUE School of Pharmacy hosted its 20th White Coat Ceremony. All 62 student members of the Class of 2028, family and friends gathered in the Meridian Ballroom of Morris University Center to uphold the tradition that marks the start of their professional journey. More than 450 people attended. Sara Buehnerkemper, PharmD, (‘15) Director of Pharmacy, Carle Richland Memorial Hospital, was the keynote speaker.
Buehnerkemper shared their excitement recalling her time on the SIUE ...
The 21st Annual Spirituality and Sustainability Leadership Awards were held in the Fuller Dome on the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville campus, on Saturday, Sept. 21. These dual leadership awards are presented annually by the Center for Spirituality and Sustainability in furtherance of their mission to promote humanity’s sacred connection to the earth and each other.
The 2024 honorees were Rabbi Susan Talve for Spirituality Leadership and Lorenzo D. Savage Sr. for Sustainability Lead...
An exhibit featuring one of the most recognizable and talented trumpeters in the world, Miles Davis, will open to the public at the St. Clair County Historical Society on October 2, from 4-6 p.m. The “Miles Davis, Modes, and Modalities, 1935-1990” exhibit offers community members the chance to learn more about the jazz legend with roots in southern Illinois. Prince Wells III, Associate Professor Emeritus of the Department of Music at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, will introduce...
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is leading a campus-wide effort to make voter registration easier for students, faculty, and staff. The Kimmel Belonging and Engagement Hub (K-Hub) is spearheading the initiative, providing resources to ensure that the SIUE community can register or update their voting status ahead of the 2024 election.
Ashley Jones, Community Engagement Coordinator at SIUE, explained that the Hub’s staff members have taken on the role of Deputies of Registrars to suppo...
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville has received national attention on radio airwaves as the University continues its month-long collaboration with Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC) Community Curation 2024 program.
In partnership with the Center for the Digitization and Curation of African American History, also known as The Smith Center, funded by Robert F. Smith, SIUE kicked off its public programming with the film screening of “gOD-Talk: A Bl...
Nathalia Garcia, DDS, MS, Assistant Dean for Career Development at SIU School of Dental Medicine (SIU SDM), was recently nominated as one of five finalists to receive this year's Esperanza Award. The 2024 Esperanza Awards, hosted by the Hispanic Leaders Group of Greater St. Louis, is a signature event celebrating the achievements and contributions of the vibrant Hispanic community in the St. Louis region. The event this year was held on September 13 at the Missouri Athletic Club in St. Louis.
Industrial Engineering students from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville were given an exclusive, hands-on learning experience during a recent tour of Wieland's Alton facility. Wieland, a global leader in semi-finished copper and copper alloy products, welcomed the students for an educational visit aimed at bridging the gap between classroom learning and real-world manufacturing.
The tour, organized as part of the Manufacturing Processes course led by Sinan Onal, PhD, associate profe...
SIUE Athletics is excited to launch the Cougars Champions Fund, an unrestricted fund in support of the continued growth, sustainability, and competitive excellence of Division I athletics.
"We have reached a point in our history at SIUE where incredible opportunity and ambition at our institution is intersecting with unprecedented change in our industry," said Andrew Gavin, Director of Athletics. "The Cougars Champions Fund is a critical initiative that allows our donors and alumni to join us...
Get ready to “Rock the Quad” as COUGARFEST returns to Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Homecoming & Family Weekend, promising an even bigger and better event for its second year. The fun begins at 7 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 4, on the Stratton Quad, offering live music, family-friendly activities and a food truck festival— all for free.
COUGARFEST aims to unite the SIUE community, alumni, students and local residents in a celebration of Cougar Nation. The evening promises to be an unfor...
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...
SIUE women's tennis collected two singles titles and a doubles title Sunday at the conclusion of the first-ever Ohio Valley Conference Fall Invitational.
Margaux Guibal Britt and Amelia Gorman earned singles titles at No. 1 and No. 2 singles, respectively.
Guibal Britt bested Fabiana Labrador of Lindenwood 6-4, 4-6, 10-4 and then defeated Paige Grice of Western Illinois in the finals 6-3, 6-4
Gorman won both of her singles matches in straight sets, topping Lara Diniz de Souza 6-3, 6-4 and Mic...
An article published in the Edwardsville Intelligencer named Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Samantha Quigley-Smith, women’s basketball head coach, as a local hero. In a Wednesday, Sept. 18 article, Quigley-Smith is credited along with three other humanitarians for saving the life of a motorcyclist on Father’s Day. Quigley-Smith was presented with a Citizen Commendation Award at the Sept. 17 Edwardsville City Council meeting.
Eighteen-year-old Logan Lackey was on his way to visit hi...
State, local and community leaders and officials, along with educators and religious leaders, convened during a forum aimed at addressing child poverty in East St. Louis, held at the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville East St. Louis campus.
More than 100 educators attended the discussion, hosted by Children’s Advocates for Change, a Chicago-based nonprofit organization.
Robert Eckman, an entrepreneur and client of the Illinois Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, is excited to announce the grand opening of his new business, Belleville Books. In business partnership with his husband, Steve Mathews, and the support and guidance of the SBDC, Robert has turned his entrepreneurial dream into reality. The bookstore will open its doors to the community on September 24, offering a wide selection of new and used books ...
In a time when conversations may quickly escalate to divisive and explosive confrontations, Southern Illinois University (SIU) System’s Conversation of Understanding (COU) presents its next topic of discussion. “The Power of Civil Discourse: Strategies for Productive Dialogue” seeks to champion considerate and beneficial discourse in today’s polarized society.
The Conversation will be held from 12-1:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept.19 in-person at the SIU Carbondale Student Center’s Ohio Room and online...
Four faculty members from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE) and Southern Illinois University Carbondale (SIUC) were awarded the Southern Illinois University System’s 2024 Faculty Collaboration Award at the SIU Board of Trustees meeting on September 12, 2024.
“The SIU System Faculty Collaboration Award was created to highlight and encourage faculty collaboration across SIU campuses,” said SIU System President Dan Mahony. “We are fortunate to have so many intelligent, innovative le...
Cougars men's and women's cross country wrapped up their night at the Illinois State's Redbird Invitational. The men's team placed sixth out of eight team, while the women's team placed fifth out of 11 teams.
The women's top five runners averaged a 23:27. Leading the pack was freshman Erica Woodard (Philo, Ill.) who placed 11 out of 89 runners finishing with a time of 22:24.50. Woodard also set school records; she now holds the second fastest 6k time ran by a freshman. She also ranks in top 2...
Individuals interested in continuing their education at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville are invited to attend one of its virtual Open House events on Thursdays this October.
"Graduate programs at SIUE are designed with the student in mind,” said Jill Smucker, director of graduate education. “Whether a prospective student is considering one of our online or in-person programs, they will discover an exceptional educational experience.”
The SIUE Graduate School offers than 150 master’s...
News outlets across the country were focused on Tuesday’s presidential debate between former President Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris. Illinois Public Media’s program, “The 21st Show” joined the conversation. Host Brian Mackey led the discussion with fact checking experts, among them was Timothy Lewis, PhD, associate professor of political science at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville.
Lewis was one of three political scientists consulted for the program, which aired Wednesday, S...
The Edwardsville Intelligencer reported on Military and Veteran Services’ 80th Anniversary of the GI Bill Celebrations at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. In a Tuesday, Sept. 10 article, reporter Scott Marion covered the reception in the Legacy Room of the Morris University Center, which took place on Wednesday, Sept. 4. Editor Jason Koch also featured Marion’s story on the delivery of the e-edition of the publication.
Marion’s article captured the spirit of the event, and included de...
In her first semester as faculty, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s newest assistant professor in the Department of Theater and Dance, Adrianna Jones, MM, is also making another debut: starring in the latest production of The Saint Louis Black Repertory Theatre titled “Blues In The Night.” The show marks her first as a performer with the company and her new teaching role returns her to her roots in the St. Louis Metro Area.
"I was able to hear about the auditions from my colleague, Ge...
The ninth annual SIUE Cougars Unleashed 5K/10K Run and Pancake Breakfast, a hallmark of Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Homecoming & Family Weekend, is set to take place at 9 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 5. Organized by the SIUE Alumni Association, the event invites runners of all ages and skill levels to lace up their shoes and enjoy a morning of fitness, community spirit and fun.
Last year, the run attracted nearly 400 participants and organizers project to break that record this year...
The OVC has announced the first golfers of the week today.
After his performance at SIUE's Dolenc Tournament, Junior Brady Kaufmann (Jacksonville, Ill.) receives Ohio Valley Conference Player of the week.
Kaufmann finished second out of 99 competitors at the Dolenc Invitational, an event that included seven total OVC teams. The junior carded rounds of 68-68-67 to finish at 203 (-10), which was three shots behind the medalist. It marked his eighth top-10 finish of his career and he set a new ...
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is included in the WSJ College Pulse Ranking 2025. This prestigious list, which names the top 500 colleges in the country, is presented by The Wall Street Journal, College Pulse and Statista, the leading statistics portal and industry ranking provider. The award list was announced on Wednesday, Sept. 4 and can be viewed on the WSJ website.
The Best Colleges in the U.S. ranks undergraduate institutions by the value they provide to their students. This v...
For the second year in a row and the sixth time in 13 years, SIUE golf is champion at its own home tournament. The Cougars finished at 837 (277-276-284) to best a field of 18 teams at Gateway National Golf Links.
Wichita State finished four strokes back of SIUE at 841 (-11). Bradley was third at 846 (-6).
Brady Kaufmann finished second of 98 golfers, earning the highest finish of his career. It is his eighth career top 10 finish. With scores of 68-68-67 (203) he also broke the school record ...
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s WSIE 88.7 The Sound continues to celebrate its 54th birthday during the month of September with the 4th Annual Fore the Love of Golf Tournament. The event will be held Saturday, Sept. 21 at the Cardinal Creek Golf Course on Scott Air Force Base.
The annual golf tournament is being held by a group of retirees of Scott Air Force Base and fans of WSIE from O’Fallon, Ill.
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s WSIE 88.7 The Sound will be on site with Music At The Intersection (MATI) for the fourth year in a row, to help usher in some of the greatest musical entertainment from around the world. MATI will take place from Saturday-Sunday, Sept. 14-15 in the Grand Center District in St. Louis, Mo.
WSIE continues as one of the media sponsors, letting the community know about the top-notch entertainers performing through this year. MATI will be on four stages, s...
The Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Department of Music, in collaboration with the Office of Online Services and Educational Outreach (OSEO), hosted the Summer Orff Institute, a specialized training program rooted in the Orff-Schulwerk educational philosophy.
Developed by German composer Carl Orff and Gunild Keetman, Orff-Schulwerk is a creative approach to music and movement education that emphasizes active music making through singing, playing instruments, speech and movement. This ...
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’Janee Lew...
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Upward Bound program and Christopher Cooper, program director for the SIUE East St. Louis Center’s East St. Louis Upward Bound (UB) Programs, were mentioned during the episode “How a St. Louis teacher uses Black history to make math less daunting” on “St. Louis On the Air,” hosted by Elaine Cha.
Guest Kendall A. Ware, EdD, the author of the book “Solving for Freedom: An Algebra I Textbook that Illuminates Black History Through Math Concepts” discussed...
Just one year after Serdar Celik, PhD, a professor in the Department of Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineering at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, released his groundbreaking textbook “Sustainable Energy: Engineering Fundamentals and Applications,” the book has earned widespread recognition, solidifying itself as a cornerstone for both students and professionals in the classroom as well as in the field. Celik’s textbook puts an economic emphasis on practical applications through engin...
The Bronze Boot is staying in Edwardsville. SIUE men's soccer blanked No. 19 Saint Louis 1-0 at CITYPARK Sunday to win the Joseph Carenza, Sr. Trophy for the second consecutive year.
The Cougars improved to 1-2-1 with the win. Saint Louis also is 1-2-1.
Yasha Shaerer's 62nd minute penalty kick goal was the lone score as the Cougars have won back-to-back games in the series for the first time since consecutive wins in 1979 and 1980. Since the series resumed in 2018, the two teams each have tw...
University also Sees Record Enrollment of International Students, and Enrollment Gains in Dual Credit and Early College Programs
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s fall 2024 enrollment stands at 11,893 a 1.26% decrease compared to the previous fall term. Our student body for fall 2024 comprises scholars from diverse backgrounds, representing 45 U.S. states (Guam and Puerto Rico included) and 66 countries. This fall, we welcomed 1,534 first-time, full-time students.
Nineteen Southwestern Illinois-based entrepreneurs and their innovative business concepts have been selected to move into the second round of the 11th annual SIUE Metro East SBDC business plan competition.
The Metro East Startup Challenge welcomes entrepreneurs and new businesses from a nine-county area of Southwestern Illinois with further expansion into Fayette, Montgomery and Macoupin counties. Nearly 40 entrepreneurs expressed interest in the regional competition this year, according to Jo ...
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Office of Military and Veteran Services honored the 80th anniversary of the Serviceman’s Readjustment Act of 1944, widely known as the GI Bill, during a commemoration on Wednesday, Sept. 4 in the Morris University Center. The celebration brought together students, veterans and faculty to reflect on the GI Bill’s impact on higher education and American history.
Telisha Reinhardt, assistant director of Military and Veteran Services, opened the ceremon...
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE) is proud to be the focus of a recent KSDK 5 On Your Side segment highlighting the upcoming Bronze Boot soccer match. The event, set for Sunday, September 8th, at CITYPARK, promises to be a showcase of top tier collegiate soccer.
The day will feature two matches, starting with the women's game at 3:30 p.m., followed by the men's match at 6:30 p.m. SIUE Cougars are eager to defend their title, having won last year’s men’s match 2-0.
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Kimmel Belonging and Engagement Hub hosted its fall affinity welcome receptions for students from Monday-Thursday, Aug. 26-29.
Each semester, The Kimmel Belonging and Engagement Hub holds gatherings to greet students from traditionally underrepresented populations to campus. The Student Welcomes include Hispanic/Latinx, AAPI/APIDA, Rainbow and Black.
“Welcoming students to campus is an important tradition at any university,” said Stephanie Weiskop...
A dazzling, unique display of theatrical performances are lined up for Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s 13th Xfest from Monday -Thursday, Sept. 9-12.
Xfest is a five-day festival in September featuring alternative theatre and dance that brings to campus an array of performing artists, who are nationally and internationally renowned, as well as regional emerging artists, according to Xfest Artistic Director Chuck Harper, professor of performance in the SIUE Department of Theater and ...
The National Corn to Ethanol Research Center (NCERC) at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville welcomes two new visiting research fellows: Andrew Platto and Elijah Switzer. Funded by the Illinois Corn Marketing Board, NCERC’s nine-month fellowship program provides training and hands-on experience to prepare the next generation of engineers and scientists for work in mid- to high- skill jobs in the bioeconomy.
“I am extremely grateful for the opportunity to have Elijah and Andrew join our tea...
Susan Kooiman, PhD, Department of Anthropology at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, is the 2024 recipient of the Vaughnie Lindsay New Investigator Award. This prestigious award celebrates her significant advancements in her field of archaeology, including her impactful research on the Great Lakes and Midwest regions. Kooiman’s impact has not only enriched academic understanding at SIUE but has advanced the field of archaeology.
Kooiman, an assistant professor in the Department of Anthr...
Stephen Duda, MS, PE, instructor in the Department of Construction in Southern Illinois University Edwardsville's School of Engineering, has been honored with the Exceptional Service Award (ESA) from the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE). This award recognizes individuals who have continued to serve ASHRAE with exemplary dedication following the Distinguished Service Award (DSA).
ASHRAE is a global organization dedicated to advancing heating, v...
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville invites prospective students to learn more about its opportunities in the Schools of Nursing, Pharmacy and Engineering at its upcoming fall Explore Days.
Explore Days allow students and their families to interact directly with faculty, staff and current students as they learn more about an academic area of interest and the benefits of earning a degree in nursing, pharmacy or engineering from SIUE.
SIUE Explore Days include: School of Nursing: Saturday,...
Jie Ying, Ph.D., assistant professor in the School of Business at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, recently contributed expert advice to FinanceBuzz, a personal finance website. Ying participated as part of a panel of industry experts, offering insights in two articles: "Best Car Insurance Companies" and "Best Cheap Car Insurance."
Ying answered questions relating to auto insurance, including how to decide whether to file a claim after a minor accident or handle repairs independently....
When the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted their long-awaited graduation plans, the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville School of Pharmacy (SOP) Class of 2020 did not just adapt—they innovated. Forced to move their commencement to a virtual platform, these resilient graduates turned their disappointment into an enduring legacy by creating the School of Pharmacy Scholarship.
Pooling together funds originally intended for their graduation festivities, the Class of 2020 initiated the scholarship a...
SIUE women's soccer junior Savannah DeFini (Gretna, Nebraska) earned Prairie Farms Cougar of the Week honors after scoring her first career hat trick during SIUE's 6-1 home opener against Chicago State.
DeFini started the scoring spree against Chicago State at the 8:26 marker. She scored her second goal at the start of the second half. Her final goal came from a penalty kick in the 50th minute of the game.
The Prairie Farms Cougar of the Week Honors an SIUE student-athlete who demonstrated e...
As the GI Bill marks its 80th anniversary this year, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Military and Veteran Services is celebrating with a series of events reflecting on how the landmark legislation has transformed veterans’ lives and reshaped higher education. The opening event is a celebration on Wednesday, Sept. 4 with a presentation from Kevin Wathen, EdD, director of Military and Veteran Services. Beginning at 2 p.m. in the Legacy Room of the Morris University Center, Wathen’s p...
A pair of SIUE men's soccer players are among the honorees as the Ohio Valley Conference announced its Players of the Week following the season's first week.
Nic Muench (Heidelberg, Germany) was chosen as the Offensive Player of the Week while Rob Gjelaj (Romeo, Michigan) was selected as the Goalkeeper of the Week.
Muench played all 90 minutes for the Cougars, beginning the game on the back line, before shifting to a midfield spot later in the match. His goal in the 60th minute tied the matc...
Approximately 90 attendees – dressed in business attire and armed with resumes, profile pitches, hope and determination – approached the multitude of tables of employers at a Free Jobs Fair, made possible by State Rep. Kevin Schmidt, R-Millstadt, on Friday, Aug. 23.
Schmidt’s legislative office held its second annual free jobs fair that was available for Southern Illinois University Edwardsville East St. Louis Center (ESLC) staff and program participants and the public in the Multipurpose Room...
Public programming to include gOD-Talk Documentary Screening and Miles Davis Exhibit & Project
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is set to become a center of cultural and historical exploration this September as it hosts the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC) Community Curation 2024 program. This series of events in collaboration with The Center for the Digitization and Curation of African American History, also known as The Smith Center, fun...
As the fall season approaches, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is gearing up for an exciting Homecoming & Family Weekend, October 2-5. This year’s theme, Celebrate Cougar Nation, emphasizes the outstanding contributions of SIUE’s students, faculty, staff and alumni, all of whom have made a significant impact on the University and community.
“Homecoming is a premier event for the Alumni Association,” said Maggie Krumwiede, PharmD ’05, ’09 and president of the SIUE Alumni Association....
The Cougar Cupboard, a nonprofit food pantry dedicated to serving the students, faculty and staff of Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, celebrated its grand opening in a new location on the lower level of the Morris University Center (MUC). The Office of Student Affairs marked the occasion with a ceremonial ribbon-cutting, drawing visitors from departments across campus. Guests and students were treated to festive refreshments as they toured the new space.
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville welcomed students with a lively start to the fall semester on Monday, Aug. 19 with the annual Cougar Welcome celebration. This year’s theme, “School House Rock,” brought an energetic mix of music, snacks and free t-shirts to the Stratton Quad, creating a vibrant atmosphere for students to begin the new academic year. The Campus Activities Board and the Kimmel Belonging and Engagement Hub surveyed students on the School House Rock theme, which combines ...
As the new school year at SIUE starts this week, I am blessed to be starting my second full year as the Director of Athletics.
The start of a new year brings excitement, energy, new faces, opportunity, and the dreams of what we will accomplish this year. What trophies will we win? What championships will be claimed? Who will experience the NCAA Tournament? What records will fall because of the standout performances and efforts of our student-athletes?
Joe Kohlburn, MA-ISLT, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville assistant professor and OER and Scholarly Communications Librarian, has been awarded along with his fellow members of the Missouri Library Association Intellectual Freedom Committee (MLA-IFC) the 2023 Robert B. Downs Intellectual Freedom Award.
According to the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign School of Information Sciences, “The Robert B. Downs Intellectual Freedom Award is presented annually to individuals or groups who h...
Before retiring this month and after a more than 30-year career at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, Catherine Santanello, PhD, professor of Pharmaceutical Sciences received this year’s Paul Simon Outstanding Teacher-Scholar Award.
Santanello began her career at SIUE as an instructor of biological sciences in 1993; she then moved to the Office of the Provost, where she worked as the Director of the Excellence in Teaching and Learning Initiative until 2005. She then went to the Departme...
As SIUE welcomes our campus community to the fall semester’s first day of classes, August 19, 2024, we share some scenes and moments of gratitude from Welcome Weekend and Convocation.
“Welcoming and supporting our new students from around the globe, across the river, or down the street during Welcome Weekend is critical to the development of their sense of belonging at SIUE. Thank you to the faculty and staff for their efforts in rolling out the red carpet,” said Miriam Roccia, Interim Vice ...
Incoming nursing students in Southern Illinois University Edwardsville School of Nursing’s direct entry program started their academic journey on Friday, Aug. 16 with a Basic Life Support (BLS) course. Nearly 150 students participated in the energetic and lively training as part of their Welcome Weekend activities at SIUE.
The American Heart Association certified course marks the fifth consecutive year To The Rescue CPR, a family-run business based in Fairview Heights, has partnered with the ...
The Southern Illinois University School of Dental Medicine (SIU SDM) begins its celebration of 50 years by starting the new academic year with a series of exciting events.
First, the annual orientation experience and a fall welcome event marked the arrival of first-year dental students and the return of continuing students. On July 31, the incoming SDM Class of 2028 arrived on campus for orientation, officially beginning their journey as SIU SDM dental students. The university-sponsored SDM f...
A small army of providers, offering jobs, services, free clothing, door prizes and more assembled on Wednesday, Aug. 14 at John F. Kennedy Community Center in Florissant, Mo., to support men and women who have been in service to their country. Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Veterans Upward Bound (VUB) co-hosted the Florissant Veterans Resource and Job Fair that boasted 42 vendors from Illinois and Missouri.
The fall semester at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is promising to be one of it’s most diverse yet. SIUE welcomed nearly 400 newcomers to the campus community on Wednesday, Aug. 15, one of its largest cohorts of international students, at its biannual International Student Orientation. These newly enrolled students bring the total number from abroad to approximately 950 on campus, further enriching the diverse cultural landscape for which the University is known.
CHS Students Enter the First Day of School to Much Fanfare
Some walked down the long red carpet with much excitement and flair. Others cruised along quickly, hoping to pass by without much attention. But that didn’t happen, because the order of the day was for the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville East St. Louis Charter High School (CHS) to give their students a rousing welcome on the first day of classes, Monday, Aug. 12.
John Ziebka's professional journey is a testament to the power of diverse experiences and strategic leadership. As the newly appointed Assistant Director of Labor and Employee Relations at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, Ziebka brings a wealth of knowledge from his previous roles at SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital.
In this interview, Ziebka shares what inspired him to take on this new challenge, how his past experiences have shaped his approach, and what he hopes to a...
The Program Welcomed its Largest Class of Incoming First-Year College Students
The message that Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Chancellor James T. Minor, PhD, shared with students of the SIUE Summer Success Program (SSP) during the program’s sixth Annual Closing Ceremony on Friday, Aug. 9, was one filled with affirmation and hope.
“We expect you to succeed here at SIUE,” Minor said warmly to a crowd of students in the Mississippi/Illinois Rooms of SIUE’s Morris University Center...
The Ukrainian government recognized Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Sophia Wilson, PhD, associate professor in the Department of Political Science, at an academic diplomacy event titled “The U.S.-Ukraine Partnership in Education: Stronger Together,” held in the District of Columbia on July 10, during the NATO summit.
Wilson was honored, “for leadership in the study and research of Ukrainian Studies in the United States of America,” and was presented an award signed by Ukraine’s Mini...
Tickets are now available this fall for the 2024 home athletic events.
Tickets for adults start as low as $8, and youth under 17 starts at $5. Groups of 10 or more reserve block seats by emailing SIUE Athletic Ticket Office at SIUETickets@siue.edu.
Men's and Women's soccer kick off their home season on Thursday, Aug. 22. Volleyball opens with the Cougar Classic on Friday, Sept. 13
The Mellon Foundation has awarded Southern Illinois University Edwardsville a grant of $1 million from their Higher Learning program. The award will support the expansion of CODES (Community Oriented Digital Engagement Scholars), a novel general education pathway grounded in community engagement, digital humanities, and social justice at a regional public university.
According to the Mellon Foundation, founded in 1969, the organization launched with the mission to “strengthen, promote, and de...
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville School of Pharmacy (SOP) has been awarded two prestigious R-16 grants from the National Institutes of Health (NIH), totaling nearly $1.3 million. These grants will support cutting-edge research in Alzheimer’s disease and cancer treatment, reinforcing the school’s commitment to advancing medical science.
Ken Witt, PhD, professor of Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Michael Crider, PhD, chair of the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, professor and associat...
SIUE (Southern Illinois University Edwardsville) Housing will welcome nearly 2800 residents to on-campus housing communities this week. Nearly 1000 first-year students will move into Bluff, Prairie, and Woodland Halls on Wednesday, August 14 and Thursday, August 15. Visit the calendar of events for Welcome Weekend Activities including First Year First Night and New Student Convocation and Parade.
University Housing will formally welcome new first-year students on Wednesday and Thursday. Ther...
Here are some of the stories published this summer featuring Southern Illinois University Edwardsville faculty.
RiverBender.com Features SIUE’s Laurie Rice for Analysis of Trump Nomination Alton-based news outlet RiverBender.com featured SIUE’s Laurie Rice, PhD, professor of political science, in an article covering Donald Trump’s official nomination as the Republican candidate in this year’s presidential election. Rice discussed the road to the election, highlighted what makes this election un...
The Ohio Valley Conference has announced the recipients of the 2023-2024 Commissioner's Honor Roll. The OVC has recognized more than 1,630 students-athletes, including 132 SIUE student-athletes.
To be listed, recipients must have achieved at least a 3.25 grade point average, have been eligible and on the team throughout the competitive season in their chosen NCAA-sponsored sport(s) and used a season of competition.
On July 26, 2024, the Environmental Resources Training Center (ERTC) at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville celebrated the graduation of 11 students from its Water Quality Control Operations Program. With 91% of the class passing water certification exams in Illinois, the ERTC continues to be a significant force in training and educating the next generation of drinking water and wastewater treatment professionals.
“It was a pleasure teaching this class. Although small, they worked t...
Eleven SIUE softball student-athletes have earned postseason honors as Easton/NFCA All-America Scholar-Athletes.
Sydney Baalman, Anna Henderson, Emma Henderson, Jenna Herron, Madison Kearns, Grace Lueke, Piper Montgomery, Kelsey Ray, Reese Ray, Kaylynn Salyers and Danielle Shuey earned All-America Scholar-Athlete recognition.
Grade point averages for scholar-athletes were submitted by member head coaches. Student-athletes who possessed a GPA of 3.50 or better were recognized. Read the full m...
Jamie Shrum, an emerging entrepreneur, and a client of the Illinois Small Business Development Center (SBDC) for the Metro East at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, began her entrepreneurial journey in 2022. With a deep love for nature, decades of private sector work experience and roots in Southern California, she successfully launched her cherished venture, SoCal Soul Plants & Gifts.
Shrum's passion for plants began in 2013 while working for a construction and engineering firm, where ...
Area veterans will be the recipients of free clothing, door prizes, employment, community and educational resources and services, and will have the opportunity to be interviewed on site by employers during the upcoming Resource and Job Fair, co-hosted by Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Veterans Upward Bound (VUB).
VUB, in partnership with the City of Florissant, The Kaufman Fund and Florissant area veterans service organizations, will hold the Fair from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Wednesday, Aug....
Garrison Works to Make LGBTQ and Other Students Feel “Honored”
Since coming to Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, fourth-year John Martinson Honors Program student Maisy Garrison has worked to respect and support students, especially those who identify as LGBTQ.
“In the SIUE Honors Program, I have been working on a project called #SIUEHonorsYou, which is a play on words of how the Honors Program esteems your identity,” said Garrison. “It also shows how the Honors Program can also be ...
University Communications Intern Ashlyn Cross Went Behind the Cougar Theater Camp Curtain
"Junie B. Jones is Not a Crook,” Disney's “The Lion King JR.,” and “Alice in Wonderland" were the exciting summer musicals on stage for the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Cougar Theater Camp. The Cougar Theater Camp allows children to gain technical skills as well as theater experience, and for some SIUE alum, these musicals are their first jobs after graduating.
The Southern Illinois University Edwardsville School of Pharmacy (SOP) research team placed third place at the Clinical Pharmacy Research Challenge this past June. The competition features 87 teams from colleges around the country. Each team features students in their first two years of the professional program. The SIUE research team, led by John Ruscin, PharmD, FCCP, BCPS, includes Jarrett Morgan, Noah Sutliff, and Dakota Tucker.
The competition consists of three rounds, spanning over sev...
The Office of Admissions at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville announced today that the fall 2025 admission applications are open. Undergraduate and graduate students may apply online at siue.edu/apply.
"Students and families continue to seek out SIUE as a top-quality choice for higher education in Illinois and the Greater St. Louis area," said Samantha Ray, director of undergraduate admissions. "Graduates from SIUE earn more on average than other Illinois universities while bein...
Samuel Becker Grant, Jr., PhD, professor of history at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, died on Tuesday, July 2, 2024. He was 93. Born in St. Louis, Mo. on August 12, 1930, to Sam and Natalie Grant, he grew up in Clayton, a St. Louis suburb. After graduating from Williams College, Grant taught English at Roberts College in Istanbul, Turkey. This inspired years of discovery and study in the Middle East, while living in Cairo, Aleppo and Jerusalem.
For the 14th consecutive year, SIUE golf has earned the Outstanding Team Academic Award from the Golf Coaches Association of America (GCAA).
The 14 consecutive seasons marks the longest streak among Ohio Valley Conference schools.
For the fifth season in a row, SIUE has earned Presidents Special Recognition for having a combined grade point average of at least 3.5. The Cougars are one of just 59 Division I programs to earn special recognition.
In addition to the Presidents Special Recogniti...
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville earned a prestigious place among the best institutions for veterans, ranking 100th overall and 15th in the Midwest in the 2023 Best For Vets Colleges list. This recognition underscores the University's commitment to providing high-quality education and comprehensive support services tailored to military-connected students.
The University's "Gold" Ranking as a Military Friendly® institution further highlights its dedication to veterans. This prestigiou...
Alpha Sigma Tau’s Beta Eta Chapter at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville was recently recognized by the National Organization for demonstrating excellence within the 2022-2024 biennium. Awards were announced at Alpha Sigma Tau’s 45th National Convention in Portsmouth/Norfolk, Virginia, June 20-23, 2024.
The Beta Eta Chapter was recognized with the Financial Excellence Award, the Growth Improvement Award, and the Retention Excellence Award. The Financial Excellence Award is presented t...
On-trend finance company, WalletHub, consulted Jie Ying, PhD, assistant professor in the School of Business, for an article about affordable full coverage car insurance. The seasoned contributor and cited expert for WalletHub, Ying, was selected with 15 other experts from universities to discuss full coverage car insurance in the editorial.
The recipients of the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Graduate School’s 2024 Research Grants for Research Doctoral Students (RGRDS) awards have been selected.
The RGRDS program awards grants of up to $1000 on a competitive basis to support research/projects initiated and conducted by students of the SIUE EdD program, PharmD program, DNP programs, and the co-operative PhD programs to enhance their academic progress. The purpose of this program is to support the research of doctoral stu...
Five SIUE golfers have earned recognition as Cobalt Golf All-America Scholars by the Golf Coaches Association of America (GCAA). Anthony Ruthey, TJ Baker, Alex Eickhoff, Brady Kaufmann and Luke Ludwig have each been named a Cobalt Golf All-America Scholar.
Ruthey becomes the Cougars' first four-time honoree. Baker is receiving the award for the third time. Eickhoff and Ludwig are two-time honorees.
Since SIUE first became eligible for the Division I award, 26 Cougars have been honored as All...
Pearl Abredu, a second-year graduate student in Applied Communication Studies at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, embodies the spirit of determination and cultural adaptability. Hailing from Ghana, Abredu’s journey to SIUE is a testament to her commitment to personal and professional growth, driven by a passion for communication and teaching.
Abredu’s academic journey began with a bachelor's degree in business administration, specializing in Human Resource Management. Reflecting on t...
Jerry Weinberg, PhD, a computer science professor, associate provost for research, and dean of the Graduate School at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, recently celebrated his retirement. During his farewell celebration, Jill Smucker, director of graduate education, presented him with a special gift from the Graduate School staff: one of his photographs, "In the Garden of Optimism," displayed in the Graduate School lobby, Rendleman Hall 2215. The photo will also become part of the SIUE ...
The Southern Illinois University Edwardsville STEM Resource Center, located in Science East Room 1276, offers a wide range of resources, information, and tools useful for anybody at SIUE.
“Our goal is to be a main hub on campus and for the community to convey the excitement of STEM learning and discovery,” said Sharon Locke, PhD, SIUE STEM Center Director.
One of the main services of the STEM Resource Center is its lending library. Full of hands-on activities, materials, books, and models, the...
Students from Across the Country Conduct Various Experiments During Residential Research Experience
Greenspaces are critical and the importance of understanding and enhancing them are equally significant, according to Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Shannon McCarragher, PhD.
This summer, 10 students from universities across the country have been part of the Socio-Ecological Role of Greenways in Urban Systems (SERGUS) Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) at SIUE.
The Electrek American Solar Car Challenge (ASC) made an exciting pit stop at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville on Sunday, July 22. More than a dozen cars participated in a seven-state endurance rally, and prior to their arrival on the SIUE campus students from SIUE School of Engineering had the opportunity to proudly showcase the innovative designs and functionality of the solar car and Cougar Baja vehicles during a live television report. As the ASC competitors and crowds began arrivi...
Program Helps Fill a Crucial Health Need in the Community
“More young people are needed to donate blood,” said 17-year-old Ashton Brazell, who sat with her right arm bandaged after giving blood on Friday, July 19.
Brazell was one of 14 donors who participated in Southern Illinois University Edwardsville TRIO Upward Bound (UB) EC/MLC Programs’ 5th Annual Blood Drive, that netted 18 units of blood.
Students and community members participated in the student-led blood drive that occurred on t...
Lindsay Ross-Stewart, PhD, associate professor in Applied Health at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE), was named the 2023-2024 recipient of the Ohio Valley Conference (OVC) Outstanding Faculty for Student Success Award. The award is granted to a faculty member at each OVC member institution, recognizing their impact on students, contributions to the department, University and curriculum development, professional development and community involvement.
SIUE Director of Athletics Andrew Gavin has been named to the Executive Committee for the Division I-AAA Athletic Directors Association. Gavin is entering his second full school year as the Cougars' Director of Athletics.
Division I-AAA represents non-football playing Division I institutions.
Gavin is an at-large representative, representing not only SIUE, but also the Ohio Valley Conference.
"I am grateful and thrilled to have the opportunity to represent both SIUE and the Ohio Valley Conf...
SIUE Athletics is excited to announce that the internship program is open for the 2024-2025 sport seasons! An internship in SIUE Cougars Athletics provides a fun and high-energy environment where you will learn and apply what goes on behind the scenes in a NCAA Division I game day.
Internship opportunities fall under many areas in athletics, including marketing, communications, ticketing and events. Individuals will gain the opportunity to grow their professional network, to take on meaningfu...
At the July 11 Southern Illinois University Board of Trustees meeting, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Chancellor James T. Minor, PhD, reported on the University’s record fundraising year, spurred on by the annual ONE DAY, ONE SIUE fundraiser, which raised $2,344,574 from more than 2,000 donors. The total amount of the April 18 event surpassed the goal, set by the SIUE Foundation, of $1.3 million.
“We established a very ambitious goal and we did not know exactly how people would...
“Madison County is one of the most bikeable, walkable places in the Midwest,” said SJ Morrison, an alumnus ('02) and Managing Director of Madison County Transit. “It's [MCT Y...
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Thelma Watershed Wair, one of the historical Little Rock Nine who integrated an Arkansas high school in 1957 amidst an angry mob of white separationist and who later graduated from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, has died. She was 83. 
Ashley Baugh, entrepreneur and client of the Illinois Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, has successfully turned her lifelong dream into reality by launching Embody Balance this past June. With more than 20 years of experience as a holistic health practitioner and licensed massage therapist, Baugh has now created a unique business that blends her expertise in trauma-informed wellness education & somatic mental health therapy.
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Jie Ying, PhD, assistant professor in the SIUE School of Business, provided expert commentary on two articles in a recent edition of MoneyGeek, the online personal finance publication.
The Southern Illinois University Edwardsville community gathered Wednesday, Oct. 16, to participate in Break the Silence, an initiative recognizing Domestic Violence and Substance Abuse Awareness Month. Hosted by the Office of Equal Opportunity, Access & Title IX Coordination in partnership with the SIUE Police Department and the Department of Social Work, the second annual event fostered discussion and raised awareness around the critical issues of sexual assault and partner violence.
As Fox 2 reporter Jeff Bernthal noted, SIUE...
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is stepping up to support students from Fontbonne University as they navigate the transition following the announcement of Fontbonne’s closure after the summer 2025 term. SIUE is waiving the $40 application fee and offering a 50% tuition discount for up to six semesters for former Fontbonne students in good academic standing, starting in the Fall 2024 semester.
Fox 2 News meteorologist Haley Fitzpatrick visited Southern Illinois University Edwardsville prior to Hurricane Milton’s Florida landfall to film simulated high winds manufactured by the School of Engineering’s wind tunnel.
Paul Rose, PhD, professor of psychology and associate dean in the School of Education, Health and Human Behavior at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, recently lent his expertise to
The Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Concert Jazz Band is thrilled to announce its upcoming concert, “Ritmo y Jazz: A Celebration of Latin Music,” featuring accomplished percussionist Matt Henry. The performance will take place on Tuesday, October 15 at 7:30 p.m. in Dunham Hall Theater.
At Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, military-affiliated students are met with a comprehensive support system designed to ensure they thrive academically and personally. Whether transitioning from military life to the classroom or balancing family and studies, SIUE Military and Veteran Services (MAVS) stands ready to offer personalized assistance.
The Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Office of Undergraduate Admissions invites prospective students—including high school and transfer students—to take advantage of one of two Preview SIUE events.
Mont Everett “Flea” Bodine IV, of Alton, died Tuesday, Oct. 1. He was 58. 
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is proud to be part of a paired double degree program that makes for an educational opportunity and cultural exchange that spans two countries. 
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s WSIE 88.7 will wrap up its 
The SIU System is pleased to announce that both SIU Carbondale and SIU Edwardsville are the recipients of the 2024 Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award from Insight Into Diversity magazine, the oldest and largest diversity-focused publication in higher education.
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE) leadership, the Illinois Capital Development Board (CDB), design-build firms Clayco + Poettker, and city and state officials gathered this morning to celebrate a significant construction milestone. A “final pour” ceremony marked the last structural concrete pour on the new $105 million health science building at the SIUE campus.
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s month-long series of community curation wraps with a special presentation from award-winning Illinois historian Charlotte E. Johnson. Mrs. Johnson has spent more than 50 years collecting, researching, and documenting local history, which has resulted in numerous family revelations, museum holdings and exhibits, presentations and listings on both 
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Chief David Goodwin of Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is one of sixty law enforcement executives from across the state to participate in the course “Enduring, Surviving and Thriving as a Law Enforcement Executive” hosted by the Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board Executive Institute. The orientation for new police chiefs was held September 17 to September 20, in East Peoria.
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is leading a campus-wide effort to make voter registration easier for students, faculty, and staff. The Kimmel Belonging and Engagement Hub (K-Hub) is spearheading the initiative, providing resources to ensure that the SIUE community can register or update their voting status ahead of the 2024 election.
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville has received national attention on radio airwaves as the University continues its month-long collaboration with Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC) Community Curation 2024 program.
Nathalia Garcia, DDS, MS, Assistant Dean for Career Development at SIU School of Dental Medicine (SIU SDM), was recently nominated as one of five finalists to receive this year's Esperanza Award. The 2024 Esperanza Awards, hosted by the Hispanic Leaders Group of Greater St. Louis, is a signature event celebrating the achievements and contributions of the vibrant Hispanic community in the St. Louis region. The event this year was held on September 13 at the Missouri Athletic Club in St. Louis.
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...
SIUE women's tennis collected two singles titles and a doubles title Sunday at the conclusion of the first-ever Ohio Valley Conference Fall Invitational.
An article published in the Edwardsville Intelligencer named Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Samantha Quigley-Smith, women’s basketball head coach, as a local hero. In a Wednesday, Sept. 18 article, Quigley-Smith is credited along with three other humanitarians for saving the life of a motorcyclist on Father’s Day. Quigley-Smith was presented with a Citizen Commendation Award at the Sept. 17 Edwardsville City Council meeting.
Four faculty members from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE) and Southern Illinois University Carbondale (SIUC) were awarded the Southern Illinois University System’s 2024 Faculty Collaboration Award at the SIU Board of Trustees meeting on September 12, 2024.
News outlets across the country were focused on Tuesday’s presidential debate between former President Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris. Illinois Public Media’s program, “
The Edwardsville Intelligencer reported on Military and Veteran Services’ 
In her first semester as faculty, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s newest assistant professor in the Department of Theater and Dance, Adrianna Jones, MM, is also making another debut: starring in the latest production of 
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is included in the WSJ College Pulse Ranking 2025. This prestigious list, which names the top 500 colleges in the country, is presented by The Wall Street Journal, College Pulse and Statista, the leading statistics portal and industry ranking provider. The award list was announced on Wednesday, Sept. 4 and can be viewed on the WSJ website. 
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s WSIE 88.7 The Sound continues to celebrate its 54th birthday during the month of September with the 4th Annual Fore the Love of Golf Tournament. The event will be held Saturday, Sept. 21 at the Cardinal Creek Golf Course on Scott Air Force Base. 
The Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Department of Music, in collaboration with the Office of Online Services and Educational Outreach (OSEO), hosted the Summer Orff Institute, a specialized training program rooted in the Orff-Schulwerk educational philosophy.
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’Janee Lew...
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Upward Bound program and Christopher Cooper, program director for the SIUE East St. Louis Center’s East St. Louis Upward Bound (UB) Programs, were mentioned during the episode “How a St. Louis teacher uses Black history to make math less daunting” on “St. Louis On the Air,” hosted by Elaine Cha.
Just one year after Serdar Celik, PhD, a professor in the Department of Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineering at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, released his groundbreaking textbook “Sustainable Energy: Engineering Fundamentals and Applications,” the book has earned widespread recognition, solidifying itself as a cornerstone for both students and professionals in the classroom as well as in the field. Celik’s textbook puts an economic emphasis on practical applications through engin...
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Kimmel Belonging and Engagement Hub hosted its fall affinity welcome receptions for students from Monday-Thursday, Aug. 26-29. 
A dazzling, unique display of theatrical performances are lined up for Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s 13th Xfest from Monday -Thursday, Sept. 9-12. 
Susan Kooiman, PhD, Department of Anthropology at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, is the 2024 recipient of the Vaughnie Lindsay New Investigator Award. This prestigious award celebrates her significant advancements in her field of archaeology, including her impactful research on the Great Lakes and Midwest regions. Kooiman’s impact has not only enriched academic understanding at SIUE but has advanced the field of archaeology.
Jie Ying, Ph.D., assistant professor in the School of Business at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, recently contributed expert advice to 
When the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted their long-awaited graduation plans, the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville School of Pharmacy (SOP) Class of 2020 did not just adapt—they innovated. Forced to move their commencement to a virtual platform, these resilient graduates turned their disappointment into an enduring legacy by creating the School of Pharmacy Scholarship.
Approximately 90 attendees – dressed in business attire and armed with resumes, profile pitches, hope and determination – approached the multitude of tables of employers at a Free Jobs Fair, made possible by State Rep. 
Joe Kohlburn, MA-ISLT, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville assistant professor and OER and Scholarly Communications Librarian, has been awarded along with his fellow members of the Missouri Library Association Intellectual Freedom Committee (MLA-IFC) the 2023 Robert B. Downs Intellectual Freedom Award.
Before retiring this month and after a more than 30-year career at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, Catherine Santanello, PhD, professor of Pharmaceutical Sciences received this year’s Paul Simon Outstanding Teacher-Scholar Award.
John Ziebka's professional journey is a testament to the power of diverse experiences and strategic leadership. As the newly appointed Assistant Director of Labor and Employee Relations at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, Ziebka brings a wealth of knowledge from his previous roles at SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital.
The Ukrainian government recognized Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Sophia Wilson, PhD, associate professor in the Department of Political Science, at an academic diplomacy event titled “The U.S.-Ukraine Partnership in Education: Stronger Together,” held in the District of Columbia on July 10, during the NATO summit.
Ken Witt, PhD, professor of Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Michael Crider, PhD, chair of the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, professor and associat...
Alton-based news outlet RiverBender.com featured SIUE’s Laurie Rice, PhD, professor of political science, in an article covering Donald Trump’s official nomination as the Republican candidate in this year’s presidential election. Rice discussed the road to the election, highlighted what makes this election un...
Jamie Shrum, an emerging entrepreneur, and a client of the Illinois Small Business Development Center (SBDC) for the Metro East at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, began her entrepreneurial journey in 2022. With a deep love for nature, decades of private sector work experience and roots in Southern California, she successfully launched her cherished venture, SoCal Soul Plants & Gifts. 
Area veterans will be the recipients of free clothing, door prizes, employment, community and educational resources and services, and will have the opportunity to be interviewed on site by employers during the upcoming Resource and Job Fair, co-hosted by Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Veterans Upward Bound (VUB). 
Since coming to Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, fourth-year John Martinson Honors Program student Maisy Garrison has worked to respect and support students, especially those who identify as LGBTQ. 
Samuel Becker Grant, Jr., PhD, professor of history at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, died on Tuesday, July 2, 2024. He was 93. 
The Southern Illinois University Edwardsville School of Pharmacy (SOP) was recently awarded with the national Innovation in Teaching Award from the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy for their innovative project, 
Pearl Abredu, a second-year graduate student in Applied Communication Studies at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, embodies the spirit of determination and cultural adaptability. Hailing from Ghana, Abredu’s journey to SIUE is a testament to her commitment to personal and professional growth, driven by a passion for communication and teaching. 
Jerry Weinberg, PhD, a computer science professor, associate provost for research, and dean of the Graduate School at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, recently celebrated his retirement. During his farewell celebration, Jill Smucker, director of graduate education, presented him with a special gift from the Graduate School staff: one of his photographs, "In the Garden of Optimism," displayed in the Graduate School lobby, Rendleman Hall 2215. The photo will also become part of the SIUE ...
One of the main services of the STEM Resource Center is its lending library. Full of hands-on activities, materials, books, and models, the...
Lindsay Ross-Stewart, PhD, associate professor in Applied Health at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE), was named the 2023-2024 recipient of the 
