Dust off those old photographs and unbox those heirlooms. Southern Illinois University Edwardsville's Lovejoy Library is hosting a free Digitization Day event to help area residents preserve history for generations to come. Scheduled for Tuesday, March 24, and Wednesday, March 25, Digitization Day is a unique opportunity for community members to play an active role in preserving local history.
For two days only, a cataloger from the Mobile Memory Lab, a service of Illinois Heartland Library Sys...
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Department of Theater and Dance premiered their production of Tennessee Williams’ classic play “The Glass Menagerie,” directed by Tress Kurzym, MFA, on Wednesday, March 18. The production brings audiences into the fragile, bittersweet world of the Wingfield family as memory, longing and hope shape their lives.
Known for its poetic storytelling and emotional depth, “The Glass Menagerie” remains one of the most celebrated works of modern American theat...
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Department of Mass Communications hosts its annual Mass Comm Week, March 23 to March 26. Media professionals visiting the Edwardsville campus will focus on the integration of artificial intelligence in today’s media landscape.
Each year, the Department organizes a week of opportunities for students to learn from professionals in the field, and to gain valuable professional perspective. This year’s theme “Creativity and Critical Thinking in the Age of A...
SIUE standouts Stefaniya Anikina and Marguax Guibal Britt have been selected as the Ohio Valley Conference Women's Tennis Doubles Team of the Week.
The Cougar duo were 6-1 winners Saturday in SIUE's OVC opener against Tennessee State. They defeated Natalie Walsh and Julie Tungamarial in the No. 1 doubles match to help lead the Cougars to a 7-0 sweep over the Tigers.
Anikina and Guibal Britt shared the honor with Western Illinois' Mana Fawcett and Jessica Hess.
SIUE softball's McKayla Anderson was named the co-Ohio Valley Conference Pitcher of the Week.
The sophomore right-hander from Algonquin, Illinois, tossed a two-hitter Saturday in SIUE's three-game sweep of OVC rival Morehead State. She also tossed one scoreless inning against Minnesota.
For the week, she posted a perfect 0.00 earned run average in eight innings pitched, allowing two hits, walking one and striking out two. Anderson now holds a season record of 2-0 with a 0.00 ERA.
As part of a system-wide initiative, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville has partnered with Google and the National Association of Higher Education Systems (NASH) to provide Google Career Certificates to students as co-curricular offerings or embedded into academic programs. SIUE students, faculty and staff now have the opportunity to Grow with Google and earn no-cost training licenses in the form of Google Career Certificates and Specialization. SIUE Online Services and Educational Out...
On Saturday, March 7, SIU School of Dental Medicine hosted SIU SDM March Mimosas Brunch 2026 to introduce current students to members of the SIU SDM Alumni Association. The inaugural event brought together practitioners at all levels over chicken & waffles, fresh fruit and champagne.
The scene was set for a welcome break from classes and plenty of networking.
“The SIU SDM March Mimosas Brunch 2026 was a great opportunity for reconnecting as well as networking, while enjoying great food and c...
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville East St. Louis Charter High School student Keya Anderson received the Racial Harmony Award from the Center for Racial Harmony, recognizing her character, leadership and commitment to fostering understanding within the community.
Anderson received the award during the Center for Racial Harmony’s annual gathering held Sunday, Feb. 22. The recognition celebrates individuals who demonstrate dedication to promoting respect, compassion and cooperation across ...
On Wednesday, March 18, the Illinois Small Business Development Center (SBDC) for the Metro East at SIUE is partnering with the Monroe County Economic Development Corporation to host a high-impact "SBDC Day" specifically designed to help local business owners navigate the complexities of securing business financing and scaling operations.
As small businesses face a rapidly evolving economic landscape, access to capital remains a top priority. National SBDC data shows that clients who utili...
Future Cougars will get an inside look at life at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville during Admitted Student Day, scheduled for 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Friday, April 17, on the Edwardsville campus. This signature event invites incoming first-year and transfer students, as well as their guests, to campus to explore academic programs, connect with campus resources, and celebrate the next step in their college journey.
“Admitted Student Day is a day for incoming students to come to campus and c...
Women’s health access and policy were the focus at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville on Monday, March 2, as the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) partnered with State Rep. Katie Stuart to host a community information session highlighting resources and legislative initiatives supporting women across the state.
Held in the Morris University Center, the event connected residents with information about state programs and services supporting women’s health. Presentations from IDPH ...
SIUE right-hander McKayla Anderson has been selected as the Ohio Valley Conference Pitcher of the Week.
Anderson threw 5 1/3 scoreless innings in SIUE's 6-4 win Saturday at Tennessee Tech. Her pitching picked up the Cougars after falling behind in the second inning.
The sophomore from Algonquin, Illinois, has thrown seven innings this season and has not allowed a run.
SIUE's next action is tomorrow when it begins the 2026 home schedule with a 5 p.m. contest against Minnesota at Cougar Field...
Nicholas Walker, Vice President of Project Development and Strategy of IMPACT Strategies, is the recipient of Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s 2026 Construction Leadership Institute (CLI) Alumni Leadership Award.
The CLI Alumni Leadership Award recognizes an outstanding graduate who has demonstrated exceptional leadership and service to the St. Louis area building community.
At IMPACT Strategies, Walker plays a pivotal role in advancing strategic initiatives and guiding projects fro...
The Construction Leadership Institute (CLI) at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville celebrated 39 graduates of its program Friday, March 6 as a part of the CLI Graduation celebration. Developed by the SIUE Schools of Business and Engineering, the CLI provides the knowledge, skills and strategies that individuals and companies need in today’s challenging construction industry.
Program Co-Directors Chris Gordon, associate dean of the SIUE School of Engineering, and Kristine Jarden, director ...
This comprehensive guide to sustainable energy, that contains more than 160 end-of-chapter problems, builds robust connections between abstract theory and...
SIUE wrestling placed third at the 2026 Mid-American Conference Championships, its best-ever finish.
SIUE, which took seventh as its best previous team finish in 2017, collected a school-record eight placewinners at the MAC Championships.
Caleb Tyus and Brock Woodcock earned automatic bids to the NCAA Championships, which will be held March 19-21 in Cleveland, Ohio. Tyus placed second at 149 pounds. Woodcock took third place but won a true second-place match over Northern Illinois' Brett Smi...
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s State Universities Annuitants Association (SUAA) chapter hosted State Rep. Kevin Schmidt, of the 114th district, who provided legislative updates from the 104th Illinois General Assembly, including a tour of the University’s new Health Sciences Complex on Wednesday, March 4.
The event kicked off with welcoming remarks from Keith Becherer, director of SIUE Campus Recreation and SUAA Chapter President. “We represent nearly 400 members in the SIUE c...
On Saturday, Feb. 28, Society of Women Engineers (SWE) at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville hosted IGE Day for students, grades 6-12. Keynote speaker Cathleen Gotsch, Air Dominance Development Excellence Focal, was one of the industry professionals who offered insights into career paths and opportunities in STEM. Introduce a Girl to Engineering Day provided hands-on interactive activities and challenges, tours of SIUE’s state-of-the-art facilities and in-person connections with SIUE...
The Graduate and Professional Programs Open House at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is the perfect opportunity for individuals interested in furthering their education or advancing their careers to take the next step.
The event will be held on Monday, March 23, from 4-6 p.m. in the Morris University Center’s Legacy Room on the SIUE Edwardsville campus. Representatives from the SIUE Office of Graduate and International Admissions and the Graduate School will be on hand to discuss gr...
On Thursday, March 19, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Department of Educational Leadership in the School of Education Health and Human Behavior (SEHHB) is hosting a documentary screening titled “Things We Imagined: Black Futurity and Academic Life,” celebrating the latest work from the nationally recognized Imagined Futures project. The documentary is produced by Candace N. Hall, EdD, SEHHB assistant professor and program director of Higher Education and Student Affairs.
When water flows cleanly from a tap, it carries with it the expertise of professionals trained for a job most people never see but upon which everyone depends. Illinois policymakers had the opportunity to see that infrastructure in action while touring Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Environmental Resources Training Center (ERTC).
ERTC welcomed Illinois State Representative Katie Stuart on Feb. 20 and Illinois State Senator Erica Harriss on March 2 for visits highlighting the Center...
Kiyoko Proctor is names the Ohio Valley Conference Freshman of the week for the fourth time this year.
Just last week she was named both the freshman and player of the week. Proctor continued her strong scoring stretch, averaging 21.5 points per game over the final two regular-season contests. She scored 24 points against Western Illinois and added 19 against Eastern Illinois, shooting 45 percent from the field across the week. Proctor knocked down six three-pointers, dished out six assists, ...
SIUE junior first baseman Ryan Niedzwiedz (North Aurora, Illinois) has been named the Ohio Valley Conference baseball Player of the Week after leading the Cougars to three wins during the week.
Niedzwiedz amassed an OPS of 1.447 for the week, including a slugging percentage of nearly .950. He hit .421 in five games with three home runs and nine runs batted in.
He was 1-5 with a double Tuesday before going 7-14 in the four-game series against Eastern Michigan with three homers, nine RBIs and ...
On Saturday, Feb. 28, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville concluded its celebration of Black History Month with a journey through Black fashion, hosted by Black Girls Rock. February's "Keeping It 100: Commemorating A Century of Black History" consisted of nearly 20 events where the SIUE community presented and participated in culturally infused performance, educational workshops, crafts and conversation.
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville's National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC), members of the "Divine Nine" Black Greek Letter Organizations, traveled to the SIUE East St. Louis Charter High School (CHS) on the Wyvetter H. Younge Higher Education Campus and gave a presentation during the CHS Black History Assembly on Friday, Feb. 27.
CHS Principal Kimberly Allen and CHS School Resource Officer (SRO) Sgt. Kasey Hoyd welcomed the members of the NPHC organizations back to CHS after last ye...
Ricky Lallish has been named director of the Environmental Resources Training Center (ERTC) at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, assuming leadership of Illinois’ primary training facility for drinking water and wastewater treatment technology. He succeeds longtime director Matthew Maas.
On Feb. 25, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville students partnered with Southern Illinois University Carbondale students for an annual student-led lobby day at the Capitol building in Springfield. Students had the opportunity to connect with the legislators, express their appreciation for highlighting the importance and impact of the SIU campuses and further request their continued support and advocacy on behalf of the University.
Cougars at the Capitol kicked off with Edwardsville s...
In celebration of Black History Month, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Learning Resource Center (LRC) located at East St. Louis Center on the Wyvetter Younge Higher Education Campus, welcomed Lauren Parks of House of Miles East St. Louis for an engaging, hands-on learning experience with Uni-Pres Kindercottage students. The program introduced young learners to the legacy of jazz legend Miles Davis while highlighting the rich cultural history of the East St. Louis community.
When Natalie Rosales-Hawkins returned to the Emerging Recreational Sports Leadership (ERSL) Conference this February, she did so not only as an experienced professional, but as someone whose career was first shaped in the very rooms she now helps lead.
Rosales-Hawkins, associate director of Recreational Programs in Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Campus Recreation, attended the 2026 ERSL Conference held Feb. 19–21 at Dallas College in Dallas, Texas. The national gathering brings toget...
Junior Grant Milbrath highlighted day two of the Ohio Valley Conference Indoor Championships with a first-place finish in the men's shot put at 1.65m (54-3.25).
Tyler Bell in a record-setting performance in the men's 60m hurdles, finished second in 7.96. He also placed seventh in the men's 60m dash (7.47). On the women's side, Mia Jackson earned a third-place finish in the 60m hurdles (8.63), moving to third in the program's all-time indoor tip-five list.
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville faculty, students and programs continue to gain regional and national media coverage for their expertise, innovation and community engagement. Recent coverage highlights faculty thought leadership, alumni achievement, student opportunity and the University’s growing role as a civic and cultural anchor across the region.
East St. Louis Alumni Panel Inspires Class of 2026 Riverbender highlighted an SIUE alumni panel held at East St. Louis Senior High Sch...
Jessica Harris, PhD, has been appointed Executive Vice Chancellor and Chief of Staff following a national search. Dr. Harris’ appointment is effective March 2. Harris has served as Vice Chancellor for Anti-Racism, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (ADEI) since March of 2021. Prior to that role, she served as Assistant Provost for Academic Equity and Inclusive Excellence from 2018 to 2021 and is also an Associate Professor in the Department of History.
Honoring Legacy. Celebrating Leadership. Inspiring the Next Generation.
During Women's History Month, communities across the country reflect on the women who have shaped institutions, movements, and futures. This March, the Learning Resource Center (LRC) at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s East St. Louis Center on the Wyvetter H. Younge Higher Education Campus (WHYHEC), hosts the East St. Louis Sheroes in Education series to honor four distinguished educators from East St. Louis Sc...
SIUE's freshman Kiyoko Proctor has been named the Ohio Valley Conference Player and Freshman of the week.
Proctor caught fire during the two-game road swing, averaging 23.5 points per game. She knocked down 23 points at Tennessee Tech and followed with 24 at Tennessee State, shooting 48.6 percent from the field and 50 percent from three-point range.
She knocked down nine total-three pointers with a career-best six against TSU. In the game against TSU she also made a three-pointer at the buzz...
SIUE freshman Mia Volpert has been selected as the Ohio Valley Conference Pitcher of the Week.
Volpert, a right-hander from Springfield, Illinois, did not allow a run over her 12 innings of work at this past weekend's Lion Classic.
She began the weekend with a shared shutout with Avery Arwood in a 3-0 victory over St. Thomas on Friday. Volpert struck out four during that outing. Later in the day, she threw a scoreless seventh inning in a 4-3 win over tournament host East Texas A&M, posting h...
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Assistant Vice Chancellor for Assessment and Planning and Director of University Housing Mallory Sidarous has received the Robert P. Cooke Talking Stick of the Year Award from the Association of College and University Housing Officers – International (ACUHO-I), a leading organization for campus housing and residence life professionals.
Sidarous was honored for her Hand in Glove article published in a 2025 edition of ACUHO-I’s journal, "Talking Stick." H...
SIUE students, faculty and staff celebrated Valentine’s season with moments of kindness and connection across campus.
During “Take a Rose, Give a Rose” participants picked up a rose to share with someone who brightened their day, or kept one as a reminder of self-love. Each exchange reflected the power of simple gestures to create meaningful connections.
At “Dip & Sip,” students enjoyed sweet treats, dipped and decorated strawberries, savored chocolate delights, sipped refreshing drinks, a...
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs, Miriam Roccia, has named Angie Royal, EdD, as Associate Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs. Royal’s appointment begins April 7. Royal joins SIUE from Culver-Stockton College where she served most recently as Vice President for Student Experience. “Angie’s more than 20 years of progressive experience in student engagement, retention, crisis response, curricular and co-curricular learning, and auxiliary operations ma...
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is collaborating with the 40 Days of Nonviolence initiative in East St. Louis for the second consecutive year. The committee aiming to curb and eliminate violence in the city and support local youth, kicked off its campaign with a press conference on the holiday celebrating Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. (Jan. 19).
“This year’s theme connects deeply to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s vision of a nation committed to nonviolence, compassion, and collective res...
After a national search, Tandra Taylor, PhD, is Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s new Assistant Vice Chancellor for Educational Pathways and Community Engagement. In this role, Taylor will be based at SIUE East St. Louis Center on the Wyvetter H. Younge Higher Education Campus. Provost Denise Cobb expressed her enthusiastic support of Dr. Taylor. “Dr. Taylor is a thoughtful, community-centered, equity-minded leader. Her success is evident with the development and growth of the Freedom...
On Feb.19, members of Southern Illinois University Edwardsville faculty joined Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker for the ribbon-cutting of Teklab’s newly expanded laboratory facility in Collinsville. Teklab is a veteran-owned laboratory established in 1982, renowned for its analytical services in terms of air, wastewater, groundwater, drinking water and waste samples.
The celebrations included the Teklab faculty, Collinsville Mayor Jeff Stehman, the representatives from the Illinois Department o...
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Chancellor Emeritus and Former First Lady, philanthropists David and Kay Werner, have donated $100,000 to establish an endowed scholarship in SIUE's School of Education Health and Human Behavior (SEHHB). The first $5,000 award will be announced this semester.
“We are delighted to receive such a generous gift from the Werner family at such a critical time. Nationwide there is an increasing shortage in administrative leadership within schools. This gift...
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville continued its annual honors recruitment tradition this February, welcoming high-achieving students to campus for Honors Scholarship Day before traveling to high schools across the region to personally surprise select incoming students with the Meridian Scholarship, the University’s most prestigious award.
Honors Scholarship Day took place Friday, Feb. 16, and invited local area honors students and their families to participate in collaborative challen...
SIUE track and field's Grant Milbrath had received Ohio Valley Conference Male Field Co-Athlete of the week for the second time ths season. He previously won the award Jan. 14 after his performance at the Alexis Jarrett Invitational.
Milbrath led SIUE track and field in day one of the Russ Jewett Indoor Gorilla Classic (Feb. 13). He finished first out of 41 competitors at 20.81m (63-3).
Up next, Milbrath and the Cougars will compete at the OVC Indoor championships Feb. 24-25.
Margaux Guibal Britt has been named the Ohio Valley Conference women's tennis Singles Player of the Week.
Guibal Britt finished 2-0 on the week in leading the 5-1 Cougars to victories over Bradley and Maryville.
The senior from Rossville, Tennessee, picked up a win at No. 2 singles and one at No. 1. She provided a crucial point in the Cougars' 4-3 win over Bradley with a 6-1, 7-5 decision at No. 2 singles over Ruby Tseng. The senior followed up with a 6-4, 6-4 win at No. 1 against Maryville'...
Kiyoko Proctor has received Ohio Valley Conference freshman of the week honors for the second time this season.
Proctor paced SIUE offensively over the two-game homestand, averaging 15.0 points per game. She scored 18 points against Southeast Missouri and followed with 12 against UT Martin, finishing the stretch with 30 total points. Proctor knocked down three three-pointers, dished out nine assists, and was active defensively with seven steals.
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is recognizing Black History Month throughout February with a series of campus events celebrating Black history, culture, and community.
This month’s programming includes performances, presentations, discussions, and community-centered activities hosted by campus organizations and departments.
The events provide opportunities for students, faculty, staff, and community members to engage with a variety of topics and experiences through both in-pe...
On Feb. 10, University Housing hosted the Housing Dean’s List Reception to recognize Southern Illinois University Edwardsville residents who achieved a place on the Fall 2025 Dean’s List. More than 90 recipients, along with their families and guests, attended this year’s event. Campus administrators, faculty, and staff were present to celebrate the students' academic accomplishments. The ceremony featured remarks from Andy Benoit, EdD, Vice Chancellor for Enrollment Management.
In continuation of its celebration of the centennial of Route 66, the SIUE 66ers and head men's basketball coach Brian Barone participated on Monday, Feb. 6, in a State of Illinois press conference in Granite City, Illinois. Governor J.B. Pritzker hosted the Route 66 Centennial press conference at the It's Electric Neon Park Sign, highlighting the state's yearlong commitment to celebrating Route 66.
The 66ers, an alternate identity announced by SIUE Athletics in December, were included in th...
SIUE junior guard Tyler King (St. Louis) has been named the Ohio Valley Conference men's basketball Player and Newcomer of the Week after leading SIUE to a pair of wins this past week.
King led the Cougars with a strong offensive week. He knocked down 50 percent of his shots and averaged 20.5 points in wins over Lindenwood and Little Rock. He scored 22 points Tuesday to lead the Cougars at Lindenwood. He followed that with 19 points in a road win at Little Rock Saturday.
U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth of Illinois met with Metro East child care providers, families and child care provider leaders from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Early Childhood Center, Brightpoint, Michelle’s Place Cahokia Heights, Early Explorations and Early Explorations Too Childcare Centers, Step by Step, Uni-Pres Kindercottage and Riverbend Head Start and Family Services and parents from these centers. The event took place at SIUE’s Early Childhood Center on Friday, Feb. 6.
SIUE men's basketball's Feb. 21 contest on the road at Tennessee State has been selected for national television. The Cougars and Tigers will meet on ESPNU with an adjusted tipoff time of 1 p.m.
For the fourth straight year the League is utilizing a Wild Card selection process to determine the linear broadcasts, with selections determined and announced approximate two weeks before the competition date to ensure the best matchups.
This is the second time the Cougars will play on ESPNU as part...
Two distinguished faculty members have been honored by the Southern Illinois University System for their longtime efforts to advance antiracism, diversity, equity and inclusion (ADEI).
Marc E. Morris, PhD, JD, and Howard Rambsy II, PhD, each received the prestigious Dr. Wesley G. Robinson-McNeese ADEI Lifetime Achievement Award during the SIU Board of Trustees meeting Feb. 5, on the SIU Edwardsville campus.
Rambsy is a faculty member in Southern Illinois University Edwardsville's College of ...
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 college admissions, financial decision-making for students and families when investing in their future and the importanc...
Tremolos flared brilliantly at the Annual Jazz Alumni Concert performance in Dunham Hall Theater, Feb. 4. The Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Concert Jazz Band welcomed back star alumni bassist Carlos Henderson (’96), and trombonist Chris Leach (’96), to fill the theater with lively performances of reworked favorites and a touching tribute to former Professor Emeritus Rick Haydon.
Garrett Schmidt, conductor of the Concert Jazz Band and Jason Swagler, director of Jazz Studies co-host...
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s student government held its second Annual State of the Student Body address on Monday, Feb. 2, at the Morris University Center.
Student Body President Jenna Nestor, a third-year marketing and management major, led presentations of the various committees that covered past and future calendar items along with data on student feedback.
Chancellor James T. Minor, PhD, SIU System President Dan Mahony, PhD, and SIUE executive board and student senators ...
On Jan. 31, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville School of Pharmacy (SOP) hosted a Diabetes Patient Education Symposium in Morris University Center. Attendees were provided information and counseling about diabetes management, current treatment topics and available health resources.
The symposium included several programs with expert-led speaker sessions, health screenings, a vendor fair, lunch and one-on-one counseling with healthcare professionals.
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, Dining Services and the Morris University Center/Student Success Center announces the grand opening of Chimega Mart, a cutting-edge, cashierless convenience store located on the second floor of the Student Success Center. Chimega Mart is the newest addition to the Student Success Center and represents an innovative step forward in campus dining and retail convenience.
Powered by Amazon Just Walk Out Technology, Chimega Mart allows students, employees...
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville will host the 62nd Annual Lincoln Laureates Convocation and Investiture, where Governor JB Pritzker will confer the state’s highest civilian honor for professional achievement and public service to five distinguished Illinois residents. Hosted by theLincoln Academy of Illinois, the next cohort of Lincoln Laureates will receive the Order of Lincoln the evening of Saturday, April 11 at 5:30 p.m. in SIUE’s Dunham Hall Theater, followed by the Governor’s Re...
Alexis Yociss, a graduate student in nutrition and dietetics at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, has won the title of Outstanding Student of the Year for the Nutrition and Dietetics Coordinated Program from the Illinois Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Yociss will be recognized at the awards ceremony during the Illinois Academy Nutrition and Dietetics Spring Assembly this March in Naperville.
Jen Zuercher, PhD, associate professor and Nutrition and Dietetics Graduate Program Direct...
This February, the United States tradition of recognizing Black history during the second month of the year turns 100 years old. In 1926, historian and educator Carter G. Woodson, PhD, founded Negro History Week to celebrate African American achievements on a national scale. Decades later, educators proposed expanding the week to Black History Month, which was formally recognized by President Gerald Ford on February 10, 1976. Now in the centennial year, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville ...
For the third consecutive term, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville has posted an enrollment increase. SIUE’s overall enrollment for spring 2026 increased by 6.5% to 11,932 when including continuing, first-time, transfer and early college students. This is SIUE’s highest overall enrollment for spring since the Spring 2022 semester.
Through intentional dual enrollment/dual credit partnerships, SIUE has strengthened the pathway to college, resulting in more than 500 high school student...
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s presentation of “DANCE BREAK: Fancy Footwork” on Wednesday, Jan. 28, was a collaboration between University Dance Company and Chamber Project Saint Louis. The vibrant stage show celebrated the powerful partnership between live music and dance.
Inviting audiences to “shake your tail feathers,” the evening offered a global journey through dance-infused music, blending classical traditions, contemporary voices, and cultural storytelling on a shared st...
On Friday, Jan. 16, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Military and Veteran Services (MAVS) partnered with The Wounded Warrior Project (WWP) to provide resources to veterans at a Southern Illinois Veterans Lunch. The WWP is recognized as one of the nation’s leading veteran’s organizations, freely assisting post 9/11 wounded, ill, injured veterans and their families to improve their well-being after military service.
Rachel McMillin, Chicago Outreach Specialist for WWP, visited campus f...
SIUE freshman Lauren miller has earned Ohio Valley conference women's basketball freshman of the week honors for the fifth time this season. She is the first student-athlete in SIUE women's basketball program history to receive the award more than four time in a single season.
Miller was one of two scoring leaders against Tennessee State (Jan. 22) with 15 points, she also added three rebounds and four assists. She was also one of four athletes scoring double-digits against Tennessee Tech (Ja...
SIUE baseball junior Ryan Niedzwiedz(North Aurora, Illinois) has been selected as the Ohio Valley Conference Preseason Player of the Year by D1Baseball.com as part of its OVC Season Preview.
The college baseball news outlet also tabbed SIUE for a third-place finish in the OVC.
Niedzwiedz was an All-OVC first team selection as a sophomore in 2025 after finishing the season 10th in the league with a .332 batting average. He was second on the team with 66 hits and was third on the team with 46 ...
SIUE students, faculty, staff and guests gathered for the 43rd Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration,hosted by the Kimmel Belonging and EngagementHub in collaboration with campus and community partners.
This year’s luncheon focused on the theme, “The Power of the Dream: Becoming an Agentfor Change,” encouraging intentional action toward justice, equity and inclusion.
Keynote speaker Dr. Ilyasah Shabazz challenged attendees to move beyond reflection and use their voices to crea...
SIUE women's tennis swept the first week of play and earned Ohio Valley Conference honors for singles and doubles.
Elena Palioura was named the OVC Singles Player of the Week. Margaux Guibal Britt and Cydney Rogers were selected as the OVC Doubles Team of the Week.
Paliouri, a sophomore from Thessaloniki, Greece, was 2-0 for the week with No. 2 singles victories over Illinois-Springfield's Cristina Mendoza Romero 6-1, 6-0 and Valparaiso's Lacey Tanner 6-1, 6-3.
Students, faculty, staff and community members gathered Wednesday, Jan. 21, in the Meridian Ballroom at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville for the 43rd Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration Luncheon, highlighted by a keynote address from Dr. Ilyasah Shabazz, award-winning author, educator and global voice for human rights. The event blended artistic performances, community recognition and reflection on Dr. King’s legacy, with Shabazz calling on attendees to embrace unity, healin...
SIUE wrestling made a big leap in the Mid-American Conference rankings this month.
Provided by WrestleStat, the team and individual rankings will continue throughout the season.
As a team, SIUE moved into the No. 3 spot in the 12-team conference after previously being ranked sixth.
Three SIUE wrestlers lead their respective weight classes. Marcel Lopez (133), Caleb Tyus (149) and Brock Woodcock (165) are ranked No. 1 in their weight class.
Other Cougars' rankings include Drew Davis (125/9t...
On Jan. 13, Illinois State Rep. Kevin Schmidt, of the 114th district visited Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s WE CARE Clinic on the Wyvetter H. Younge Higher Education Campus (WHYHEC) in East St. Louis to explore its holistic healthcare services, including its community outreach an d training models focused on underserved populations in Madison and St. Clair counties.
Rep. Schmidt toured the clinic’s medical, dental, and community resource facilities and met with the faculty and st...
On Jan. 15, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Cougar Cupboard hosted its third annual winter clothing giveaway, drawing more than a hundred students in the SIUE community. The “Sharing the Warmth at SIUE” donation and giveaway took place in the Goshen Lounge in Morris University Center.
“This is our third consecutive year, and this is our biggest turnout and the biggest donation that we’ve ever received,” stated Lealia Williams, Student Care and Advocacy Coordinator in the SIUE Off...
SIUE softball's Avery Arwood has been honored by D1Softball.com as a member of the 2026 Preseason Mid-Major Top 100 Player Rankings.
Arwood, a sophomore right-handed pitcher from St. Joseph, Michigan, was named the 2025 Ohio Valley Conference Freshman of the Year and was a first team All-OVC selection.
She led the 2025 Cougars in victories (11) and earned run average (3.08). Arwood fanned a team-leading 83 in 132 2/3 innings pitched. She tossed three shutouts among her 24 starts.
The Ohio Valley Conference announced their track and field indoor watch list Tuesday. Tanner Emerson returns as the reigning OVC Men's 3000m indoor champion after winning the title last season with a personal best time of 8:21.36.
SIUE also had four athletes named to the OVC Indoor Track and Field Athletes to watch list.
Konrad Sacha was named the men's indoor track athlete to watch. Sacha posted a personal best time of 7.18 in the 60m at the Saluki Fast Start last season and went on to plac...
It’s time for prospective students and their guests to experience life as a Cougar this spring at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. Two Preview SIUE events, slated for Saturday, Feb. 21, and Saturday, March 28, give students the opportunity to see everything the University has to offer.
Designed for high school and transfer students, Preview SIUE events bring the University experience to life through academic program exploration, faculty and student engagement, and a first-hand loo...
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville has hired Bill Cross, MBA, as the new Facilities Management Director, effective January 20. Cross is an alumnus (‘09) who earned his bachelor’s degree in computer management information systems. He comes to the role with extensive experience as a leader in executive-level facilities operations and strategic asset management.
“I am excited about joining the Facilities department at SIUE. Facilities operations are the foundation of the university experie...
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s School of Nursing (SON) held its annual White Coat ceremony for 39 Nurse Anesthesiology practitioners on Jan. 13 in the Meridian Ballroom in Morris University Center. Members of this cohort, who graduate in 2028, have completed one year of didactic education and will begin their clinical rotations this semester. The annual White Coat Ceremony celebrates this transition.
“These 39 students were selected from 72 candidates who participated in a ...
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Amari’ah Carter received the John Lewis Youth Leadership Award, a partnership between the National Association of Secretaries of State (NASS) and Illinois Secretary of State. Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias presented Carter the award during a ceremony at 2:30 p.m. on Jan. 7.
As the first week of classes marked the launch of the spring semester, several offices within the Enrollment Management division came together for a final day in the Morris University Center to offer services in a centralized location for students.
“We centralized enrollment services to create a single, coordinated point of contact for students — reducing the need for students to go to multiple locations, improving outreach, and delivering a more consistent, seamless experience for both incom...
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville professor emeritus, jazz guitarist, recording artist and beloved colleague Rick Haydon died on Sunday, Jan. 11. He was 75.
An SIUE alumnus (’82, ‘87), Haydon was the first to graduate from SIUE’s newly created Jazz Studies program in the College of Arts and Sciences. He began his career at SIUE in 1982 in the Department of Music as head of the guitar program and recording studio. He served as the director of Jazz Studies from 2012 until retirement, aft...
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is committed to developing future leaders through rigorous academic programs and dedicated faculty. Each semester, undergraduate students who demonstrate exceptional academic achievement are recognized on the Dean’s List.
To qualify, students must complete at least 12 graded credit hours and earn a semester grade point average of 3.5 or higher. (An A is valued at 4.0, and a B at 3.0.)
The full list of honorees for fall 2025 is available on the SIUE News ...
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville faculty, students and programs continue to receive regional and national media coverage for their expertise, innovation and community engagement. Recent stories highlight SIUE’s presence in major news outlets, student-led initiatives, and applied learning with real-world impact.
SIUE faculty expertise cited by The New York Times and River Radius Podcast
Adriana Martinez, PhD, associate professor of political science, was cited in a New York Times artic...
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville has appointed Praveen V. Vadlani, PhD, MBA, as executive director of the National Corn-to-Ethanol Research Center (NCERC), effective Tuesday, Jan. 7. Vadlani will also hold a tenured faculty appointment as a professor in SIUE’s Department of Chemistry.
Vadlani’s work spans biofuels, biochemicals, biomaterials, fermentation systems and scalable process development, with a focus on improving yield, productivity and commercial viability.
SIUE freshman Lauren Miller has received Ohio Valley Conference women's basketball freshman of the week honors for the fourth time this season. She is now one of three athletes that have received this honor four times in one season.
Miller had a strong performance against both Lindenwood (Jan. 6) and Little Rock (Jan. 8), posting ten points in each game. Against the Lions she made 60 percent of her shots from the free throw line and 50 percent of her shots from three-point range. Later she m...
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Riza Demirer, PhD, was featured in Institutional Investor for his ongoing research in emerging topics that are shaping the future of business and finance. Demirer is a professor in the Department of Economics and Finance in the SIUE School of Business.
In the article, “Was the ESG Investment Boom ‘Impact-Washing?’” which he co-authored with Huacheng Zhang, PhD, MBA, of the University of Edinburgh Business School, Demirer shares his research on ESG (En...
SIUE men's basketball's Jan. 22 contest, where it will play host to Tennessee State at First Community Arena, has been selected for national television. The Cougars and Tigers will meet on ESPNU with a scheduled tipoff time of 8 p.m.
For the fourth-straight year the League is utilizing a Wild Card selection process to determine the linear broadcasts, with selections determined and announced approximate two weeks before the competition date to ensure the best matchups.
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville has named Maurina L. Aranda, PhD, associate professor in the Department of Biological Sciences, as the recipient of the 2025 Paul Simon Outstanding Teacher-Scholar Award. The annual award recognizes tenured faculty who contribute original research or creative activities and integrate that research or creative activity into their teaching activities. The award selection committee recognized Aranda’s strong commitment to inclusive teaching, student-centere...
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville will reopen its Centralized Enrollment Services, a convenient one-stop option for students to finalize enrollment and get connected before classes begin. Dedicated SIUE staff will be stationed in Morris University Center (MUC) to offer support to ensure the continued academic success of the record number of enrolled students for academic year 2025-26.
From Thursday, Jan. 8 through Wednesday, Jan. 14, including weekend hours on both Saturday and Sunday...
As the New Year progresses, it’s time for prospective and admitted students to set goals and envision the next steps in their educational journeys. Southern Illinois University Edwardsville invites these individuals and their guests to add a campus visit to their calendars this spring.
“Whether you are just beginning the college search process or have already narrowed your list to your top schools, visiting campus is one of the surest ways to help you decide if that college is the right fit,”...
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Chancellor James T. Minor, PhD, conferred degrees upon 1050 eligible graduates during December 2025 commencement ceremonies, held Friday and Saturday, Dec. 12-13 in the First Community Arena at Vadalabene Center.
SIU System President Dan Mahony, PhD, welcomed graduates, guests and introduced Chancellor Minor who addressed the Class of 2025 with this message: “This moment marks a stage of growth in your personal and professional journeys much like the r...
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville mourns the passing of Eva Dreikurs Ferguson, PhD, professor emerita of psychology and distinguished scholar, who died Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2025, at the age of 96. Ferguson served the University for more than five decades, leaving an indelible mark on SIUE through her teaching, scholarship, mentorship and philanthropic legacy.
Eva joined SIUE in 1965 and served as a faculty member in the Department of Psychology until her retirement in 2019. During her 54-y...
The Southern Illinois University Edwardsville communications team ends the year with a look back at 2025 with images from University photographer Howard Ash.
The recorded events in order of appearance are as follows:
Donors to Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s annual Giving Tuesday campaign, themed “Cougar Nation Gives Back," contributed $427,989.10 in philanthropic support through scholarships, program enhancements, faculty support, and state of the art facilities, an 19.2% percent increase from last year.
The campaign drew 990 gifts from 828 unique donors, with an average gift of $432.31, highlighting the generosity and broad engagement of the SIUE community. This year’s Giving Tuesday focuse...
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville School of Pharmacy (SOP) now has its first Endowed Professorship, due to a major contribution from Professor Emerita Therese Poirier, PharmD, MPH, FASHP, FCCP, BCPS. The Therese Poirier Endowed Professorship in Pharmacy is the largest single gift in the School of Pharmacy’s history.
“I look at some of the bigger schools and their affiliations where they have lots of money,” said Poirier. “And I was looking at what I could do and thought I need to start ...
SIUE graduate student Syanne Mohamed (Bulawayo, Zimbabwe) had been named as the Ohio Valley Conference Newcomer of the Week.
Mohamed played 31 minutes in the game against Valparaiso Dec. 12. She went 7-10 from the field putting up 14 points. She also grabbed eight rebounds, and had four blocks.
The Cougars (7-3) open up Ohio Valley Conference play on Thursday on the road at Eastern Illinois.
SIUE freshman Iwo Baganc (Poznan, Poland) has been selected as the Ohio Valley Conference men's basketball Freshman of the Week.
Baganc played just under 12 minutes in Sunday's win over Eureka but scored a career-best 10 points while shooting 4-5 from the field. He scored the last eight points of the game for the Cougars including break-away dunks on three consecutive possessions. He added three rebounds and a steal.
In four games this season, he has averaged 6.3 points and 2.5 rebounds in ...
The Graduate School at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville in conjunction with the Office of the Provost has announced the Distinguished Research Professor Award to two faculty members: Kristine Hildebrandt, PhD, and Faith Liebl, PhD.
The committee of distinguished research faculty awarded Drs. Hildebrandt and Liebl the promotion to Distinguished Research Professor based on each of their significant research output and the broad impact their research has had on their respective fields.
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville TRIO Upward Bound’s Ideah Bradley is on a full-circle journey as the newest program Data Specialist who graduated from the college readiness program as a teen in 2021.
Bradley begins her MBA at SIUE in January 2026. Throughout her academic career, she has stayed connected to the TRIO Upward Bound experience. After graduating the program as a teen, Bradley went on to receive an undergrad degree in Entrepreneurship and Business Management yet returned eve...
Here are some of the recently published stories featuring Southern Illinois University Edwardsville students, alumni, faculty and broader initiatives showcasing SIUE’s regional impact:
1. Four SIUE Alumni Named to St. Louis Business Journal’s “40 Under 40”
The St. Louis Business Journal has recognized four SIUE alumni among its “Top 40 Under 40” for 2025. Honorees include:
Jenna Gorlewicz, BS Mechanical Engineering ’08, Associate Dean for Research and Innovation at Saint Louis University
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville raised a glass to its newest graduates on Thursday, Dec. 11, ahead of this weekend’s commencement ceremonies. The semiannual Always a Cougar Celebration welcomed members of the Class of ’25, along with their families and alumni, for an evening reception and champagne toast in the Meridian Ballroom of the Morris University Center.
Chancellor James T. Minor, PhD, faculty, and staff met with graduating students and their guests.
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville announced two Fall 2025 URCA Research Assistant and Creative Activities Assistant of the Semester awards: Emma Prott who graduates this December with a degree in environmental toxicology, and Ella Young, a senior double majoring in English and Anthropology.
Prott was interviewed previously about her work studying border militarization on the Rio Grande with mentor Adriana Martinez, PhD, professor of physical geography, fluvial geomorphology, riparian ...
On Dec. 9, 125 students in the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville CODES (Community Oriented Digital Engagement Scholars) program hosted their end-of-semester showcase in Lovejoy Library. The CODES curriculum combines small research teams with a faculty member and a community organization in order to consider how the world's vital issues impact communities near SIUE. Presentations that included data storytelling, historical analysis and youth governance covered geographical areas such as...
On Wednesday the Ohio Valley Conference announced that the SIUE volleyball program earned the 2025 Team Sportsmanship Award.
Voted on by the student-athletes and coaches of the respective sports, the team awards are bestowed upon the Conference squads deemed to have best exhibited the standards of sportsmanship and ethical behavior as outlined by the OVC and NCAA. Included in the areas for evaluation are the conduct of student-athletes, coaches, staff, administrators and fans.
In celebration of the centennial of Route 66, SIUE Athletics is proud to announce the department's first alternate identity. At various times during the 2026 calendar year, beginning on New Year's Day with men's and women's basketball, SIUE will compete as the SIUE 66ers.
The SIUE 66ers will compete with a new logo and color scheme including red, grey, and yellow. Each of SIUE's 16 intercollegiate teams will compete as the 66ers at least once during 2026, with a full schedule to be released a...
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville staff served 535 students in under an hour during a late night breakfast to fuel up for finals. The annual tradition took place the night of Sunday, Dec. 7 in Morris University Center.
Nearly 100 Southern Illinois University Edwardsville students participated in the Fall 2025 Affinity Graduation Celebrations this commencement season. Hosted by the Kimmel Belonging and Engagement Hub, the ceremonies honored the academic achievements, cultural identities and lived experiences of SIUE’s graduating students.
A total of 94 students participated in the following:
Military and Veteran Services (MAVS) at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville marked the 80th anniversary of the end of WWII this fall with a series of programs exploring the war’s lasting impact at home and around the world.
The first event of the series, “Women at War,” included a presentation and book signing from Tanya Roth, PhD, lecturer, local instructor and author of “Her Cold War: Women in the U.S. Military, 1945-1980.”
Roth highlighted the contributions of women through military s...
SIUE senior forward Ring Malith has been named the Ohio Valley Conference men's basketball Player of the Week after a pair of standout performances.
Ring Malith was the offensive leader for the Cougars, and the catalyst in the comeback win Monday at North Florida. Malith recorded his first 30-point game with a career-high 31 points, while adding 10 rebounds for his seventh career double-double.
He sparked the Cougars to an 18-2 run to finish the game and scored the final nine points of the c...
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville students of African American literary studies professor Howard Rambsy, PhD, brought out their inner comic book fan to walk the runway in Afrofuturism fashion. The Comic Book and Afrofuturism Fashion Show took place on Dec. 3 at Lovejoy Library. Students mostly modeled their outfits after lead characters in the “Black Panther” comic book series.
“I'm finishing a book on the subject, so they were on my mind. I then developed an expanded list, and the st...
Greece, Iceland, Guatemala, El Salvador. These are just a few of the remote locations available for Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s faculty-led travel study program. Locations such as Mexico City for sociology research and Peru for a course titled Honors, Business and International Studies are a sample of the opportunities SIUE’s faculty experts have on the 2026 schedule.
Johanna Schmitz, PhD, professor of Theatre History in SIUE’s Department of Theater and Dance, will lead the 20-d...
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Mechanical Engineering (ME) students Nikolai Careaga, Isaac Herrera, Joel Krueger, and Ethan Smith presented their senior cap-stone design project at the Harley-Davidson Product Development Center on Nov. 19 in Milwaukee, Wis. The senior design project was sponsored and funded by Harley-Division company. In collaboration with Harley-Davidson engineers, the ME design team was tasked to deliver a professional, engineering-driven solution. According to th...
Proctor received Ohio Valley Conference freshman of the week honors for her first time this season.
In her game against Evansville, she recorded 16 points on 6-12 shooting adding four rebounds, four assists and three steals going 2-2 from the free throw line.
The Cougars take on Calumet College Thursday at 6 p.m.
Southern Illinois University School of Dental Medicine (SIU SDM) established an international partnership with UIC Barcelona/Universitat Internacional de Catalunya. By signing a strategic agreement with the Faculty of Dentistry in Spain, both Schools intend to strengthen international cooperation in dental education.
"This milestone marks the School’s first international partnership, making it especially significant. Our collaboration with UIC Barcelona reflects our commitment to global learnin...
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville has been recognized as one of the top institutions in Illinois for online nursing education. EduMed.org, a leader in independent, data-driven evaluation of healthcare education, announced their annual institutional rankings of high-value, career-driven healthcare programs. SIUE is highlighted among the best in the state in three categories: Best Online Accelerated BSN Programs in Illinois, Best Online RN to BSN Bridge Programs in Illinois and Best Onli...
“Whenever someone will tell you something that's impossible, always look for an opportunity to say I’m possible anyway.” Keynote speaker and Southern Illinois University Edwardsville alumna Leslie Hardin (’19) shared her road toward entrepreneurship with dozens of SIUE East St. Louis Charter High School scholars at the traditional Thanksgiving luncheon. Students and staff gathered for an early afternoon of inspiration and hearty eating with a deejay providing background beats for their holida...
SIUE freshman Lauren Miller has been named the Ohio Valley Conference women's basketball freshman of the week for the second time this season.
Miller had 17 points with seven rebounds and five assists over the last two games. She recorded a career-high four rebounds for the Cougars in their game against Indiana State.
The Cougars take on Evansville tonight at 6 pm in First Community Arena.
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville welcomed approximately 400 high school students and visiting Illinois legislators on Tuesday, Nov. 18, for the fourth annual Future Teacher Conference, a signature outreach effort designed to inspire the region’s next generation of educators. Hosted by the School of Education, Health and Human Behavior (SEHHB), the event combined student-led panels, hands-on breakout sessions and an energizing keynote from Monet Webster, Abraham Lincoln Elementary Scho...
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville has once again been recognized as a Bronze-level Bicycle Friendly University℠ (BFU) by the League of American Bicyclists, reaffirming its commitment to sustainable transportation, student wellbeing and an accessible campus experience. SIUE is one of only 204 universities nationwide to receive a BFU distinction.
This recurring badge of merit follows a comprehensive application process that evaluates bicycle infrastructure, safety measures, education prog...
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Department of Construction and the American Concrete Institute (ACI) Student Chapter proudly represented at the Fall 2025 ACI Concrete Convention, held Oct. 26–30 in Baltimore, Md.
The semiannual ACI Concrete Convention brings together professionals, researchers, and students from across the concrete industry to exchange knowledge and showcase innovation in design, materials, and construction. This fall’s event marked the 200th convention in ACI’s his...
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s International Education Week began on Nov. 17 with an opening flag ceremony, representing 25 countries, launching a celebratory sequence of cultural appreciation and fellowship. The international student experience was on full display through multiple performances, henna art, games, a study abroad showcase and Thanksgiving social.
“International Education Week (IEW) is a week-long celebration of all things international education at SIUE. We look to ...
SIUE Women's Basketball delivered both a win and a memorable community moment on Wednesday, Nov. 19, defeating Indiana State 81–71 in front of a packed arena full of more than 1,500 local students for SIUE’s annual Education Day game.
With the stands overflowing with young fans from 11 different schools, the Cougars were powered by a remarkable performance from freshman standout Kiyoko Proctor, who led all scorers with 26 points while providing 2 rebounds and 4 assists. Her toughness and e...
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Undergraduate Research and Creative Activities (URCA) program has announced Jason Finley, PhD, and Markus Nauroth, PhD, as its Fall 2025 URCA Vaughn Vandegrift Research Mentors. Nominated by the URCA students, mentors Finley and Nauroth each received a certificate and a $100 deposit into a university account of their choosing.
The Vaughn Vandegrift Research Mentors honor is awarded during the fall and spring semesters and recognizes outstanding facult...
The Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Graduate School is pleased to announce the fall 2025 Research Grants for Graduate Students (RGGS) award recipients.
The awards, valued at up to $500 each, support the research and creative activities of 37 graduate students studying in the College of Arts and Sciences and Schools of Education, Health and Human Behavior, Pharmacy and Engineering.
“SIUE’s Graduate School is proud to support our master’s students as they pursue research that deepens...
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville School of Pharmacy (SOP) hosted their Career Fair and Residency Showcase on Nov. 19. Thirty-four agencies met students at this annual showcase for Employers and Pharmacy Residency Programs, the final career fair of the semester from SIUE’s Career Development Center.
Throughout the academic year, SOP works with the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP) to match applicants to residency positions. For the SOP Class of 2025, 97% of the School...
SIUE sits atop all NCAA Division I athletic programs for Graduation Success Rates (GSR), ranking #1 nationally among public institutions in the annual report released by the NCAA on Wednesday. In the metric that tracks academic success among Division I student-athletes, SIUE is tied for first among public institutions and tied for 17th nationally.
The GSR for SIUE student-athletes in the cohort is 97 overall. Seven SIUE programs earned a perfect score of 100 in the latest Graduation Success R...
Fighting the war in Vietnam, being deployed to armed conflict in Bosnia and training in Fort McClellan as a woman medic in the first integrated unit are just a handful of stories shared by patients who arrived at Southern Illinois University School of Dental Medicine (SIU SDM) Veterans Dental Care Day. On Thursday, Nov. 13, 112 third and fourth-year dental students, supervised by faculty, provided free comprehensive dental care for 92 veterans. The total value of the care: $49,779.00.
On November 17, Gov. JB Pritzker and the Illinois Board of Higher Education (IBHE) announced that Illinois public universities have reached their highest enrollment level in ten years, referencing the IBHE annual report, “First Look Fall Enrollment, 2025-26 Illinois Public Universities.” The report highlights historic momentum in Illinois higher education where SIUE stands out as one of the state’s top performers.
Within this surge, SIUE recorded one of the largest undergraduate enrollment inc...
Rocky Garrison, PhD, nationally recognized psychologist and leading Adlerian practitioner, visited Southern Illinois University Edwardsville on Wednesday, Nov. 12 to deliver the 2025 Dr. Rudolf Dreikurs Visiting Scholar Lecture. His keynote, “Healing Mistakes: A Practical Guide to Forgiving Yourself and Others,” drew a full audience to the Morris University Center’s Legacy Room. Hosted by the School of Education, Health and Human Behavior and organized by Suzi Schieferdecker, the series honors D...
The IL SBDC for the Metro East at SIUE is happy to announce the winners of its 12th Annual Metro East Startup Challenge. The 2025 business plan competition attracted around 35 entrepreneurs competing for a share of a $28,000 prize package.
Beyond Creative AI, of Alton, Illinois, was awarded the first-place prize of $10,000. Founder Tyler Duty laid the foundation for Beyond Creative AI in mid-2025. Beyond Creative AI is a video-editing agency helping brands to elevate their content on social m...
A signature event of SIUE’s 50th Anniversary Golden Season, the concert showcases the department’s legacy of innovation in dance.
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Department of Theater and Dance continues its 50th Anniversary Golden Season with “Timeless Reflections: Performances in Dance,” a concert that transforms memory into motion and celebrates five decades of artistry through original choreography and vibrant student performance. Under the artistic direction of Kristin Best-K...
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s School of Engineering unveiled its newly created Wall of Fame on Wednesday evening, honoring Hall of Fame alumni whose achievements have shaped industries, strengthened communities and advanced the engineering profession. The installation, located along the curved inner wall of the Engineering Building atrium, features framed portraits, biographical plaques and decades of School of Engineering imagery.
Faculty, staff, alumni, industry partners and g...
Members of the Illinois Heartland Library System (IHLS), which includes Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Learning Resource Center (LRC) on the Wyvetter H. Younge Higher Education Campus, participated in a “Name the Machine” contest. IHLS Institutions were offered an opportunity to name the Automated Materials Handling System (AMHS) sorting machines installed at three hubs: Champagne, Edwardsville and Carbondale. The LRC staff submission of “Scan-Gogh” was a first-place winner ...
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville welcomed a record crowd of prospective students and their guests to campus for Preview SIUE, providing an engaging and hands-on introduction to academic programs, student life, and the vibrant Cougar community.
Hosted by the Office of Undergraduate Admissions, the event, held on Saturday, Nov. 8, drew more than 100 additional student registrants than previous programs.
"With the rapidly changing higher education environment and the expected decline i...
SIUE freshman Lauren Miller has been named the Ohio Valley Conference women's basketball freshman of the week after scoring 44 points over the Cougars last three games.
Miller had a career-high 25 points and nine rebounds in the game against Eastern Kentucky, and led the team in both categories.
She also had a strong game against Northwestern with 11 points and six rebounds.
The Cougars will return to First Community Arena to take on Indiana State Nov. 19th at 10 a.m.
The Surveying and Geomatics program within Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s School of Engineering (SOE) hosted its annual New Surveyors Awards Luncheon on Friday, Oct. 24, in the Morris University Center’s Hickory/Hackberry Room. The private event brought together students, faculty, industry sponsors, and campus leaders to celebrate and officially welcome a new group of students into the surveying profession.
The luncheon provided an opportunity for students to connect with represe...
Here are some of the recently published stories featuring Southern Illinois University Edwardsville students, alumni, faculty and broader initiatives showcasing SIUE’s regional impact:
KSDK Archives Highlight Muhammad Ali’s 1971 Visit to SIUE Muhammad Ali at SIUE
KSDK News revisited a historic moment from June 1, 1971, when boxing legend Muhammad Ali spoke at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. In the archival footage, Ali delivers his speech, “The Intoxication of Life,” and discusses h...
On Monday, Nov. 3, the National Corn-to-Ethanol Research Center (NCERC) at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville hosted the NCERC Illinois Ethanol Research Advisory Board Meeting and distributed its annual report to the Board and stakeholders. Chairman of the Illinois Ethanol Research Advisory Board and SIU System President Dan Mahony, PhD, welcomed the Board and the partnerships that have contributed to the success of the more than 20-year pilot plant currently under the direction of...
Four SIUE men's soccer players have been named to All-Ohio Valley Conference teams announced Friday by the league.
Wes Gibson, Evan Howard and Carles Zomeño have each earned First Team honors while Howard joined freshman goalkeeper Noah Scheidweiler on the All-Newcomer team.
For Gibson the honor marks the third consecutive All-OVC selection. Gibson played all but a handful of minutes over the course of the season. He played all 90 minutes in 15 of 17 games. Despite his defensive position, he...
Four students from the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Department of Computer Science have been selected to present their research at the 14th International Conference on Complex Networks and Their Applications this December. The annual conference is one of the premier international gatherings in the field, bringing together researchers who study how systems in nature, technology and society can be represented and understood through networks.
On September 16, 2025, the Construction Department at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville hosted its Annual Construction Networking Night in the Morris University Center Ballroom — and it was one for the record books! With more than 200 attendees and 38 sponsoring companies, this year’s event was the largest on record, bringing together students, faculty, alumni, and industry leaders for an evening of career-building connections.
Among the attendees was Olivia Reed, a first-year Construc...
School communities throughout the United States recognize the contributions of school psychologists November 3–7, 2025.
Throughout the week of November 3–7, 2025, the Clinical Child and School Psychology graduate program at SIUE will join thousands of other communities in celebrating National School Psychology Week (NSPW), with the theme “Finding Your Path.” NSPW is an annual opportunity to recognize school psychologists' work helping children and youth thrive. Throughout the week, school commu...
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville alumnus Cole Milam, CFP, MBA, (’20, ’24), has built an impressive career defined by determination, discipline, and a drive to help others succeed. A former standout pitcher for SIUE Baseball, Milam’s journey from the Cougar mound to professional baseball and now to successful entrepreneur and wealth planner exemplifies SIUE’s mission of shaping leaders who make a lasting impact.
Milam’s time at SIUE was marked by both athletic and academic achievement. ...
Hundreds of students with staff members from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville joined the Halloween fun for the annual Edwardsville Halloween Parade. The Edwardsville/Glen Carbon Chamber of Commerce has hosted the community parade for more than 100 years. Downtown Edwardsville was filled with Cougars and fans with Eddie the Cougar leading the way.
SIUE women's cross country finished in fifth place out of 11 teams in the Ohio Valley Conference Championship. This is the highest the women's team has ever placed since joining the OVC in 2012.
Christy Muldrew finished the women's 6k in third place with a time of 21:11.42, setting a new program record and beating her previous personal best (21:31.60).
This third-place finish is the highest an individual runner has place in the OVC championship for SIUE women's cross country. The last highes...
Assistant Majority Leader Katie Stuart, who chairs the Illinois House Higher Education Committee and represents the 112th District, returned to her alma mater Southern Illinois University Edwardsville on Wednesday, Oct. 22 to talk about college affordability, student access and the state’s role in sustaining public higher education.
The presentation was part of the Office of Online Services and Educational Outreach’s Lifelong Learning Series in the Morris University Center’s Mississippi/Illinoi...
SIUE women's soccer standouts Sarah Bozeman and Claire Nieroda earned All-Newcomer awards Wednesday from the Ohio Valley Conference.
Bozeman, a junior goalkeeper from O'Fallon, Missouri, was among OVC leaders in saves with 89 and posted a 2.10 goals against average in 17 contests. During OVC play, she posted four shutouts and grabbed 40 saves.
Nieroda, a freshman midfielder from O'Fallon, Illinois, led the Cougars in shots on goal with 18 and tied for the team lead in overall shots with 35. ...
On Tuesday, August 26th, more than 60 students, faculty, staff, and administrators gathered in Lovejoy Library to celebrate the launch of the Hansen Humanities Network established by a generous endowed gift from Julia Y. and Stephen L. Hansen to the College of Arts and Sciences.
Highlighting the Hansen’s many contributions to the College and University, Dean of the College, Kevin Leonard, PhD, noted that “Over the course of their long careers in the SIUE Department of History, Graduate School,...
A remarkable collection of photographs capturing life in Madison County from the 1890s through the 1930s is now accessible to the public, thanks to the collaborative efforts of Southern Illinois University Edwardsville history students and staff from SIUE’s Louisa H. Bowen University Archives and Special Collections.
Students in the digital archives class with professor of history and Graduate Studies Director Jeff Manuel, PhD, worked collaboratively this fall to digitize and publish images f...
The Alestle, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s student news organization, recently won 18 national awards during MediaFest 25, the annual convention for student journalists and industry professionals sponsored by the Associated Collegiate Press and College Media Association, held this year in Washington, D.C.
The Alestle won first place in five CMA Pinnacle Awards — Arts and Entertainment Story (Audio/Video): Tahzive Avi Islam; Investigative Story: Dylan Hembrough, Brandi Spann and...
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Department of Mass Communications is lighting up new opportunities in the state’s growing film and television industry. With a supporting grant from the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO), the Department of Mass Communications is launching a Film and TV Workforce Training Program to prepare the next generation of Illinois media professionals.
The program offers paid, hands-on training inside SIUE’s newly renovated TV stu...
Dust off those old photographs and unbox those heirlooms. Southern Illinois University Edwardsville's Lovejoy Library is hosting a free Digitization Day event to help area residents preserve history for generations to come. Scheduled for Tuesday, March 24, and Wednesday, March 25, Digitization Day is a unique opportunity for community members to play an active role in preserving local history.
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Department of Mass Communications hosts its annual 
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville East St. Louis Charter High School student Keya Anderson received the Racial Harmony Award from the 
Women’s health access and policy were the focus at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville on Monday, March 2, as the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) partnered with State Rep. Katie Stuart to host a community information session highlighting resources and legislative initiatives supporting women across the state.
Nicholas Walker, Vice President of Project Development and Strategy of IMPACT Strategies, is the recipient of Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s 2026 Construction Leadership Institute (CLI) Alumni Leadership Award.
Cambridge University Press is reporting the book 
On Thursday, March 19, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Department of Educational Leadership in the School of Education Health and Human Behavior (SEHHB) is hosting a documentary screening titled “Things We Imagined: Black Futurity and Academic Life,” celebrating the latest work from the nationally recognized Imagined Futures project. The documentary is produced by Candace N. Hall, EdD, SEHHB assistant professor and program director of Higher Education and Student Affairs.
When water flows cleanly from a tap, it carries with it the expertise of professionals trained for a job most people never see but upon which everyone depends. Illinois policymakers had the opportunity to see that infrastructure in action while touring Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Environmental Resources Training Center (ERTC).
Ricky Lallish has been named director of the 
In celebration of Black History Month, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Learning Resource Center (LRC) located at East St. Louis Center on the Wyvetter Younge Higher Education Campus, welcomed Lauren Parks of House of Miles East St. Louis for an engaging, hands-on learning experience with Uni-Pres Kindercottage students. The program introduced young learners to the legacy of jazz legend Miles Davis while highlighting the rich cultural history of the East St. Louis community.
When Natalie Rosales-Hawkins returned to the 
Jessica Harris, PhD, has been appointed Executive Vice Chancellor and Chief of Staff following a national search. Dr. Harris’ appointment is effective March 2. Harris has served as Vice Chancellor for Anti-Racism, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (ADEI) since March of 2021. Prior to that role, she served as Assistant Provost for Academic Equity and Inclusive Excellence from 2018 to 2021 and is also an Associate Professor in the Department of History. 
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Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs, Miriam Roccia, has named Angie Royal, EdD, as Associate Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs. Royal’s appointment begins April 7. Royal joins SIUE from Culver-Stockton College where she served most recently as Vice President for Student Experience. “Angie’s more than 20 years of progressive experience in student engagement, retention, crisis response, curricular and co-curricular learning, and auxiliary operations ma...
After a national search, Tandra Taylor, PhD, is Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s new Assistant Vice Chancellor for Educational Pathways and Community Engagement. In this role, Taylor will be based at SIUE East St. Louis Center on the Wyvetter H. Younge Higher Education Campus. Provost Denise Cobb expressed her enthusiastic support of Dr. Taylor. “Dr. Taylor is a thoughtful, community-centered, equity-minded leader. Her success is evident with the development and growth of the Freedom...
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Chancellor Emeritus and Former First Lady, philanthropists David and Kay Werner, have donated $100,000 to establish an endowed scholarship in SIUE's School of Education Health and Human Behavior (SEHHB). The first $5,000 award will be announced this semester.
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Southern Illinois University Edwardsville will host the 62nd Annual Lincoln Laureates Convocation and Investiture, where Governor JB Pritzker will confer the state’s highest civilian honor for professional achievement and public service to five distinguished Illinois residents. Hosted by the 
Alexis Yociss, a graduate student in nutrition and dietetics at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, has won the title of Outstanding Student of the Year for the Nutrition and Dietetics Coordinated Program from the Illinois Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Yociss will be recognized at the awards ceremony during the Illinois Academy Nutrition and Dietetics Spring Assembly this March in Naperville.
This February, the United States tradition of recognizing Black history during the second month of the year turns 100 years old. In 1926, historian and educator Carter G. Woodson, PhD, founded Negro History Week to celebrate African American achievements on a national scale. Decades later, educators proposed expanding the week to Black History Month, 
On Friday, Jan. 16, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Military and Veteran Services (MAVS) partnered with The Wounded Warrior Project (WWP) to provide resources to veterans at a Southern Illinois Veterans Lunch. The WWP is recognized as one of the nation’s leading veteran’s organizations, freely assisting post 9/11 wounded, ill, injured veterans and their families to improve their well-being after military service.
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville has hired Bill Cross, MBA, as the new Facilities Management Director, effective January 20. Cross is an alumnus (‘09) who earned his bachelor’s degree in computer management information systems. He comes to the role with extensive experience as a leader in executive-level facilities operations and strategic asset management.
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville professor emeritus, jazz guitarist, recording artist and beloved colleague Rick Haydon died on Sunday, Jan. 11. He was 75.
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville has appointed Praveen V. Vadlani, PhD, MBA, as executive director of the National Corn-to-Ethanol Research Center (NCERC), effective Tuesday, Jan. 7. Vadlani will also hold a tenured faculty appointment as a professor in SIUE’s Department of Chemistry.
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Riza Demirer, PhD, was 
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville has named Maurina L. Aranda, PhD, associate professor in the Department of Biological Sciences, as the recipient of the 
SIU System President Dan Mahony, PhD, welcomed graduates, guests and introduced Chancellor Minor who addressed the Class of 2025 with this message: “This moment marks a stage of growth in your personal and professional journeys much like the r...
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville mourns the passing of Eva Dreikurs Ferguson, PhD, professor emerita of psychology and distinguished scholar, who died Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2025, at the age of 96. Ferguson served the University for more than five decades, leaving an indelible mark on SIUE through her teaching, scholarship, mentorship and philanthropic legacy.
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville School of Pharmacy (SOP) now has its first Endowed Professorship, due to a major contribution from Professor Emerita Therese Poirier, PharmD, MPH, FASHP, FCCP, BCPS. The Therese Poirier Endowed Professorship in Pharmacy is the largest single gift in the School of Pharmacy’s history.
The committee of distinguished research faculty awarded Drs. Hildebrandt and Liebl the promotion to Distinguished Research Professor based on each of their significant research output and the broad impact their research has had on their respective fields.
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville TRIO Upward Bound’s Ideah Bradley is on a full-circle journey as the newest program Data Specialist who graduated from the college readiness program as a teen in 2021.
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Southern Illinois University Edwardsville announced two Fall 2025 URCA Research Assistant and Creative Activities Assistant of the Semester awards: Emma Prott who graduates this December with a degree in environmental toxicology, and Ella Young, a senior double majoring in English and Anthropology. 
Military and Veteran Services (MAVS) at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville marked the 80th anniversary of the end of WWII this fall with a series of programs exploring the war’s lasting impact at home and around the world.
Greece, Iceland, Guatemala, El Salvador. These are just a few of the remote locations available for Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s faculty-led travel study program. Locations such as Mexico City for sociology research and Peru for a course titled Honors, Business and International Studies are a sample of the opportunities SIUE’s faculty experts have on the 2026 schedule.
Southern Illinois University School of Dental Medicine (SIU SDM) established an international partnership with UIC Barcelona/Universitat Internacional de Catalunya. By signing a strategic agreement with the Faculty of Dentistry in Spain, both Schools intend to strengthen international cooperation in dental education.
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville has once again been recognized as a Bronze-level 
The Vaughn Vandegrift Research Mentors honor is awarded during the fall and spring semesters and recognizes outstanding facult...
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville School of Pharmacy (SOP) hosted their Career Fair and Residency Showcase on Nov. 19. Thirty-four agencies met students at this annual showcase for Employers and Pharmacy Residency Programs, the final career fair of the semester from SIUE’s Career Development Center.
On November 17, Gov. JB Pritzker and the Illinois Board of Higher Education (IBHE) announced that Illinois public universities have reached their highest enrollment level in ten years, referencing the IBHE annual report, “First Look Fall Enrollment, 2025-26 Illinois Public Universities.” The report highlights historic momentum in Illinois higher education where SIUE stands out as one of the state’s top performers. 
Rocky Garrison, PhD, nationally recognized psychologist and leading Adlerian practitioner, visited Southern Illinois University Edwardsville on Wednesday, Nov. 12 to deliver the 2025 Dr. Rudolf Dreikurs Visiting Scholar Lecture. His keynote, “Healing Mistakes: A Practical Guide to Forgiving Yourself and Others,” drew a full audience to the Morris University Center’s Legacy Room. Hosted by the School of Education, Health and Human Behavior and organized by Suzi Schieferdecker, the series honors D...
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Among the attendees was Olivia Reed, a first-year Construc...
School communities throughout the United States recognize the contributions of school psychologists November 3–7, 2025.
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville alumnus Cole Milam, CFP, MBA, (’20, ’24), has built an impressive career defined by determination, discipline, and a drive to help others succeed. A former standout pitcher for SIUE Baseball, Milam’s journey from the Cougar mound to professional baseball and now to successful entrepreneur and wealth planner exemplifies SIUE’s mission of shaping leaders who make a lasting impact.
Assistant Majority Leader Katie Stuart, who chairs the Illinois House Higher Education Committee and represents the 112th District, returned to her alma mater Southern Illinois University Edwardsville on Wednesday, Oct. 22 to talk about college affordability, student access and the state’s role in sustaining public higher education.
On Tuesday, August 26th, more than 60 students, faculty, staff, and administrators gathered in Lovejoy Library to celebrate the launch of the Hansen Humanities Network established by a generous endowed gift from Julia Y. and Stephen L. Hansen to the College of Arts and Sciences.
Students in the digital archives class with professor of history and Graduate Studies Director Jeff Manuel, PhD, worked collaboratively this fall to digitize and publish images f...
