School of Nursing

Jerrica V. Ampadu, PhD, RN, FADLN, associate professor and assistant dean for community engagement and academic innovation in the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville School of Nursing, was standing in a North Carolina hotel lobby when she opened the email informing her that she was selected for induction into the American American Academy of Nursing’s 2026 Class of Fellows.

Ampadu had just wrapped up the second day of the Access, Connection and Engagement Symposium when her planning...

Each year, faculty members at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville change the trajectory lives without ever realizing it in the moment. This year, SIUE is celebrating eleven such educators, spanning psychology, nursing, pharmacy, engineering, social work, world languages and English, as recipients of the 2026 Teaching Excellence, Distinction, and Recognition Awards.  

What emerges from their reflections is not a single formula for great teaching, but a shared instinct: Sh...

A transformative $4 million federal grant is positioning Southern Illinois University Edwardsville School of Nursing (SON) to help address one of healthcare’s most pressing challenges by strengthening the nursing workforce in rural and underserved communities. Funded by the U.S. Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), the four-year project, Enhancing Nursing Workforce Capacity in Rural and Underserved Areas: Addressing Shortages through Exposure, Enrollment, and Education, wil...

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville has announced its summer 2026 Dean’s List, honoring undergraduate students whose academic achievement reflects a strong commitment to scholarship and excellence.

To earn Dean’s List recognition, students must complete at least 12 graded credit hours and achieve a semester grade point average of 3.5 or higher.

The full list of honorees for summer 2026 is available on the SIUE News Dean’s List webpage. To explore students by location,...

Carly Burley evaluated the patient in the examination room for her blood pressure, temperature and pulse. The Believe Academy junior was alarmed that the woman who sat before her was seriously ill.

“At first, she was so jittery I thought something was really wrong with her,” said Burley. “Then we found out she was an actor, and it was actually pretty fun.”

The encounter was one of several simulations during the IMAGINE Summer Success Academy, and School of Nursing summe...

This summer, new sights on the campus of Southern Illinois University Edwardsville have been the perfect draw for summer campers, academic conferences and a walk down memory lane for Cougar alumni. One main attraction for recent reunions has been the Health Science Complex, which opened within three years of its initial groundbreaking. SIUE alumnus Charlie Dragovich, ‘86, who received his degre...

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville continues to foster future leaders through outstanding academic programs and dedicated faculty. Each semester, undergraduate students who achieve exceptional academic performance 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 spring 2026 is available on the SIUE New...

Cap and gown season is here — and SIUE's social media channels are overflowing with pride, tears, and tassel-turning moments as the Class of 2026 walks across the stage. 

Nearly  2,000 graduates were celebrated across six ceremonies held May 8–9 at the First Community Arena at the Vadalabene Center on the Edwardsville campus — from the School of Pharmacy and School of Nursing to the Graduate School, School of Engineering, School o...

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s partnerships with regional school districts are building the next generation of healthcare professionals. Eight Civic Memorial High School students recently committed to SIUE programs in nursing and pharmacy during a healthcare signing ceremony in Bethalto.

SIUE’s Dual Credit program with Civic Memorial’s Medical Careers program introduces high school students to healthcare through immersive, hands-on learning and dual credit opportu...

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Health Sciences Complex, a $117.4 million state-appropriated construction project made possible by the bipartisan Rebuild Illinois Capital program and overseen by the Illinois Capital Development Board (CDB), will hold its ceremonial ribbon cutting at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, April 28.

The Clayco and Poettker joint venture design-build team, in collaboration with design firms Lamar Johnson Collaborative, Inc. and Christn...

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville hosted its spring career fair series, connecting students and alumni with employers across multiple industries. 

Hosted by the SIUE Career Development Center, the events are held at the Morris University Center and are designed to support students in their job search and professional development. The fairs are open to SIUE students and alumni, as well as those from partner schools. 

Recent events include the Education Care...