Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski (IL-13), U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development Under Secretary Xochitl Torres Small and Illinois USDA Rural Development Director Betsy Dirksen Londrigan met with local leaders and community partners during a roundtable discussion at the National Corn to Ethanol Research Center at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (NCERC at SIUE) on Friday, March 31. The group discussed USDA grants and common issues facing rural communities in Central and ...
The Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS), the federal program developed to increase the volume of renewable fuel such as ethanol in transportation fuels, has generated mixed reactions across the nation. Since 2005, a popular claim says the RFS has resulted in more corn production and agricultural land use change, which ethanol opponents see as harmful to the environment. However, according to a new study led by Southern Illinois University Edwardsville alumna Krista Russell, who earned a master’s in ...
“SIUE gives me a voice and encourages me to pursue my interests and aspirations,” shared Joyce Tawdros, first-year business marketing student at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville.
Tawdros’ passion for entrepreneurship and her appreciation for the women who came before her drives her to succeed.
Throughout the month of March, SIUE has celebrated Women’s History Month. Tawdros has had many influential women figures in her life and celebrates their achievements and reflects on their s...
SIUE’s Stephen Hupp, PhD, professor in the Department of Psychology shared his insight in a St. Louis Public Radio story about an Illinois state law that states it is illegal for parents to leave children under the age of 14 alone for an extended period of time.
The story, written by Emily Woodbury, was posted Tuesday, March 28. View the story here.
Photo: Stephen Hupp, PhD, professor in the Department of Psychology.
Visual artist Natcha Wongchanglaw’s work exhibits a palpable sense of courage and adventure. Such a streak was accentuated further when the old-established Royal Photographic Society (RPS) presented Wongchanglaw with this year’s International Photography Exhibition (IPE) Award, which serves to recognize individuals working across both still and moving image, celebrate significant achievements and showcase new and emerging talent.
A Master of Fine Arts student (MFA) in SIUE’s College of Arts a...
Consistent with the strategic plan of the Southern Illinois University System, the Department of Applied Communication Studies (ACS) in the College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville has implemented a course sharing program aimed with the School of Communication Studies at Southern Illinois University Carbondale (SIUC). For SIUE junior Allison Simpson, this means that she can accelerate her education in sports public relations.
When conducting surveys, researchers ask respondents for identifiable data such age, race and sex. This information rarely caters for nonmonosexuals, sometimes out of unconscious preference for gender, or heterosexual and homosexual, binary. This is about to change, thanks to an instrument developed by Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Aidan Ferguson, PhD, assistant professor in the Department of Social Work.
As principal instigator, Ferguson is collaborating with colleagues Jennife...
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Jerrica Ampadu, PhD, served up plenty of praise, supplied words of encouragement and offered motivation to persevere during the third annual Missouri Minority Business Development Agency's (MBDA) Tribute to Women Business Leaders brunch held Saturday, March 25 at the Marriott-St. Louis Grand Hotel in St. Louis.
“I wanted the awardees being recognized to really feel empowered and applauded, because this was a celebration for women,” said Ampadu, RN, C...
What began as a learning tool and documentation of youth experiencing and exploring waterways and the surrounding habitat, has resulted in praise for the cinematic account. “Kids on the River,” starring students from the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville East St. Louis Center’s Upward Bound Math and Science (UBMS) program, was one of several films selected out of more than 130 that was shown Sunday, March 19 at the World Water Film Festival (WWFF) in New York.
When the Illinois State Police (ISP) Investigation Zone 6 Command Staff sought to organize and analyze real homicide case files for the purpose of inviting renewed investigation of cold cases, they turned to Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Trish Oberweis, PhD.
Oberweis, professor in the College of Arts and Sciences’ Department of Criminal Justice Studies, has worked with investigators to create an opportunity for SIUE criminal justice and forensics students to learn about homicide...
Arts and crafts, face painting and games relating to and celebrating the LGBTQIA+ community was enjoyed by students at the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville East St. Louis Charter High School (CHS) during its first annual Pride Fest held Wednesday, March 22.
“Our social justice class completed a unit on student-led organizations,” said Bridget Nelson, CHS faculty associate, English. “The students created presentations and arguments based on research they conducted. Then the students vo...
The remarkable contributions of inspiring women who embrace and promote diversity, equity and inclusion were recognized during Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s ninth annual Phenomenal Wom*n’s Celebration held Wednesday, March 22.
“What the goal here today is to ensure these women are seen, celebrated and supported,” said Kevin Leonard, PhD, dean of the College of Arts and Sciences’ during his opening remarks. “It is imperative we recognize these women for the works they have accomp...
The National Corn-to-Ethanol Research Center at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (NCERC at SIUE) is pleased to welcome Steve Ward, PE as its new project management engineer. In his new role, Ward will oversee research projects in NCERC’s pilot- and demonstration-scale research laboratories while working directly with clients from across the world who come to the center to perform scale-up of commercial-bound biotechnologies. In addition to his role on the research team, Steve will ser...
When it comes to promoting a healthy, holistic lifestyle and illustrating lessons in resolve, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Ora Lockett is her own best advertising. Lockett, interim director of the Building Futures program at the SIUE East St. Louis Center, and founder and CEO of THE GR8FULL COMPANY and BUILD GR8NESS NETWORK, will be the guest speaker during Women’s History Month programming at 11 a.m. Wednesday, March 22 at the SIUE East St. Louis Learning Resource Center (LRC).
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Summer Session 2023 offers a quality education featuring flexibility and convenience. SIUE offers a large variety of summer classes, including online and on-campus options.
Many core requirements to graduate are offered during the summer session, including introductory general education courses, required upper-division classes for the major and gr...
Having battled addiction during her first two years of undergrad and facing many life difficulties, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville alumna Bailey McGuire was unsure if she would ever finish her degree. With support from SIUE’s applied communication faculty, McGuire earned her bachelor’s in May 2022 and has since then become the executive assistant to the president at BROOKINGS in Washington D.C.
Lacey Sonderegger, instructor; Wai Hsien Cheah, PhD, professor of health communication; ...
Doug Weber, vice president of Holland Construction Services, is the recipient of Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s 2023 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.
“CLI’s mission is to produce accomplished leaders who will improve the processes and outcomes in the construction industry,” said Chris G...
You can almost see her brain cells in motion as she recites what has taken 15 minutes to set to memory … “7,5,1.” Southern Illinois University Edwardsville East St. Louis Charter High School (CHS) junior Jada Parker stalls and stops at “1”. Still, she captured first place for reciting the most digits – 50 – during the CHS STEAM/Pi Day on Tuesday, March 14.
“When it comes to math, I have a good memory. Math is my favorite subject,” beamed Parker, who has hopes of becoming a medical doctor or a ...
Southern Illinois University School of Dental Medicine (SIU SDM) celebrated International Women’s Day with a learn and lunch presentation. The luncheon reflected on the transformation of society in the last decades and encouraged SIU SDM’s women to expand their individual skills and leadership, preparing themselves for success.
“We have so much to admire in the women who continue to pave pathways for opportunity and advancement,” Saulius Drukteinis, DMD, PhD, MS, dean of SIU SDM said in his w...
The Alestle won 11 awards and honors at the recent Illinois College Press Association’s (ICPA) Convention and Awards. The publication is still in the ranking of top student news organizations in the state, despite moving into a more competitive division.
The state college media organization reorganized its contest divisions this year to better reflect the smaller number of daily student newspapers. Some of the extremely large programs still publish, but not as frequently. In the reorganization...
The Construction Leadership Institute (CLI) at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville celebrated 43 graduates of its program Friday, March 10 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, direct...
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville School of Engineering (SOE) hosted the eHacks competition March 3-5 at the T-REX Innovation Center in downtown St. Louis. The annual collegiate hackathon, organized by the Computer Association of SIUE (CAOS), made its return after a hiatus during the pandemic.
"eHacks was founded with the goals of learning, community building and fun,” said Dennis Bouvier, PhD, professor of computer science in the SOE. “The students certainly have fun at eHacks, but m...
Two Sisters Upholstery and Fabrics, in Carlyle, Ill., an Illinois Small Business Development Center (SBDC) for the Metro East at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville client, was founded by two best friends, Tonya Drake and Amy St. John. Drake and St. John have a strong passion for bringing new life into furniture, but even more so for stitching together their community with their storefront. Two Sisters sells quilting fabric and supplies and also provides furniture upholstery services.
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville College of Arts and Sciences’ Department of Anthropology will host J. Lorand Matory, PhD, Lawrence Richardson Distinguished Professor of Cultural Anthropology at Duke University, to deliver the lecture “Performance, Compromise and the Living Museum Artifact,” from 5 to 6 p.m. on Tuesday, March 14.
The lecture focuses on the artworks in the Sacred Arts of the Black Atlantic Collection at Duke University, believed to be living members of an ever-expandi...
The Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Graduate School has recognized Cedric Harville, II, PhD, MPH, with the 2022-23 Vaughnie Lindsay New Investigator Award for his exemplary scholarship and commitment to conducting outstanding and timely research.
Harville is an assistant professor in the School of Education, Health and Human Behavior’s (SEHHB) Department of Applied Health. His research interests include men’s health, weight management, health disparities and food insecurity.
Recent Southern Illinois University Edwardsville graduate Stacia Novy is excited to begin a second career after retiring from a 24-year medical profession in the U.S. Air Force.
“I always had a passion for wildlife and the outdoors but did not have the money to formally study science in college,” said Novy. “I joined the military for its education benefits, so I could go back to school. I waited half my life to become a biologist.”
After finally earning a master’s degree in biology from SI...
SIUE’s Paul Rose, PhD, associate dean and professor of psychology in the School of Education, Health and Human Behavior, is a featured expert in the WalletHub article. View the article here.
Her message and mission, which are stripped of pomp and elitism and framed with activism and social justice, has benefited students around the globe. Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Angel Jones, PhD, will discuss her “street scholarship” as part of a featured session on Tuesday, March 7 at the SXSW EDU Conference in Austin, Texas.
Jones, critical race scholar and visiting assistant professor in the SIUE School of Education, Health and Human Behavior’s (SEHHB) Department of Teachin...
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Stephen Hupp, PhD, professor in the Department of Psychology, teamed up with science communicator, Cara Santa Maria, to publish a new book called Pseudoscience in Therapy: A Skeptical Field Guide.
“I was excited to collaborate with Cara Santa Maria because she’s a leader in teaching critical thinking skills to the public,” said Hupp. “She cohosts the Skeptics Guide to the Universe podcast, and the show Jeopardy even recently had a whole category b...
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Arts & Issues together with the Ann and Earl Lazerson Lecture Series host SIUE alumnus and accomplished technology leader Bill Luan to present the lecture "Innovation Opportunities in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning for Businesses and Education" at 4:30 p.m. Thursday, March 16, in the Mississippi-Illinois Room on the Edwardsville campus. Luan will introduce the recorded lecture from his home in Seattle. He will respond to a real-time que...
Elizabeth Frattura, CFP, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville business administration alumna and Morgan Stanley Family Wealth Advisor in the firm’s Chicago Wealth Management office, has been named to Forbes Magazine’s list of Top Women Wealth Advisors Best-In-State for 2023.
“It is truly an honor to see my name included and to be recognized for my contributions to this industry,” said Frattura. “During my 16-year tenure at Morgan Stanley, I have always admired and looked up to the women ...
The Department of Industrial Engineering (IE) at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville hosted a networking night on Thursday, Feb. 23 connecting IE alumni, faculty and current students.
“Networking events like this are an excellent opportunity for us to connect, exchange ideas and explore potential collaborations,” said Sinan Onal, PhD, associate professor and chair of the IE department. “Our alumni are leaders in their respective fields, and their insights and experiences are invaluable r...
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s highest academic rank of Distinguished Research Professor was unanimously awarded to Kimberly Archer, DMA, professor in the Department of Music. Archer joins a prestigious group of tenured faculty members who have been recognized for their significant contributions to research and creative activities.
Archer joined the SIUE faculty in 2005. She is the first woman faculty member in the arts at SIUE to have received this promotion.
Girls can do anything, engineering included. That was the theme of “Introduce a Girl to Engineering Day” at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville on Saturday, Feb. 25. Over 130 local middle and high school girls attended the 11th annual event at SIUE’s School of Engineering (SOE) sponsored by the SIUE Chapter of Society of Women Engineers (SWE).
“Women in engineering is uncommon,” said Kaitlyn Colligan, junior industrial engineering major and president of the SWE. “We want to introduce...
Cheri Mansfield, a dreamer and client of the Illinois SBDC for the Metro East at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, has opened her dream café in Carlyle. Oh So Sweet Bakery and Café has created a place for a community to come together and enjoy the sweeter things in life with high-quality baked goods and beverages.
Mansfield began working with the Illinois SBDC for the Metro East at SIUE in 2021 after hearing about the Small Business Administration (SBA) and the SBDC, through her daug...
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Chancellor James T. Minor, PhD, named Andrew Gavin as the ninth director of athletics in the University’s history. Gavin comes to SIUE from the University of Wisconsin-Parksideand will assume his new role on Monday, April 17. Gavin is expected to boldly lead SIUE Athletics and its student athletes to expand on success in competition and in the classroom.
“The excitement is palpable within the SIUE Cougar and Edwardsville community – we are honored t...
Most students know and love the music. Some are familiar with the moves, but it takes an experienced dance coach to teach them the masterfully choreographed numbers.
McKinley Smith, hip-hop dance instructor for the SIUE East St. Louis Center for the Performing Arts, enjoys harnessing spirited hearts and practicing eager feet to create rhythmic magic displayed on stage for appreciative audiences.
“I love dance, and I love sharing it with my students,” said Smith, who has been teaching for fiv...
The compassion Sarah Andersen, lecturer in Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Learning Support Services, has for her students is what makes her stand out as a SIUE “Difference Maker”. Andersen works with students in the Grade Recovery and Academic Sustainability Program (GRASP) program and supports their academic journey through graduation.
"The impact that her and the GRASP class has had on myself, and the student population entirely, cannot be praised enough,” said one of Andersen’...
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s University Museum Executive Curator Erin Vigneau-Dimick has co-curated an exhibition with artist Sun Smith-Foret currently on display at the Edwardsville Arts Center under the title, “Weave, Coil, Twine, Plait, Knot: Traditional and Contemporary Basketry.”
The exhibition brings together historic examples and modern interpretations of the ancient craft and practice of basketmaking.
It allows art and history enthusiasts to view ethnographic examples ...
The Society for Research on Educational Effectiveness (SREE) Series featured Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Derek Houston, PhD, associate professor in educational leadership, in a recent webinar on Monday, Feb. 13.
Houston's current scholarship is centered at the intersection of quantification and criticalism which includes thinking deeply about the training of future scholars. In the webinar, he discussed the pedagogical considerations and possibilities of critical quantificatio...
Young. Gifted. Black. It is not an oxymoron or an exception to the rule. It is the norm more than people realize, said Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Timothy E. Lewis, PhD. The point was discussed during the 5th Annual Political Science Black Sociopolitical Lecture Series (PSBSLS), “Young, Gifted and Black: An Un-American Declaration,” held Wednesday, Feb. 15 on the Edwardsville campus.
“When Lorraine Hansberry coined the phrase, ‘Young, gifted and Black,’ she wanted to combat the...
Take the notion that there can never be too much access to books, add to it an industrious want-to-be Eagle Scout, throw in the benefit of contributing to little minds and the result is a Little Free Library at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Early Childhood Center (ECC).
“I wanted to have a positive influence on the minds of children,” said 17-year-old Christopher Green-Williams, Jr., of the Edwardsville Boy Scout Troop #72 and son of ECC Parent Support Specialist Lealia Williams....
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is advancing in its role of leading a national effort to recover forgotten and little-known literature by women authors in digital environments. With the support of a $150,000 National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) grant, SIUE’s Jessica DeSpain, PhD, is leading a team of 20 collaborators from across the country in the project Recovery Hub for American Women Writers.
“After receiving an initial grant for the project in 2020, this additional investm...
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s University Housing held its fall 2022 Dean’s List reception on Tuesday, Feb. 7 in Evergreen Hall. This annual recognition event recognizes University Housing residents who made the Dean’s List in the fall semester.
The Dean’s List is the most prestigious academic recognition SIUE students can receive for performance during a semester. To be included on the Dean’s List, a student must complete at least 12 semester hours of college level courses durin...
The food and agribusiness sector of today and tomorrow is a dynamic and complex setting of economic and social opportunity, according to Steve Sonka, emeritus chaired professor of agricultural strategy at the University of Illinois. Sonka will speak at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Successful Communities Collaborative (SSCC) Speaker Series presentation at 6 p.m. Monday, Feb. 27 in the Fuller Dome on SIUE’s campus.
The Speaker Series is an extension of SSCC’s practice of listenin...
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Cougar Baja team had a great showing at the Winter Baja competition held in January. The team’s newest car, Reeba #81, placed sixth out of 42 teams, an improvement from last year’s competition.
“I was happy to see that our cars are highly competitive competing against some of the best teams in the nation,” said Matthew Buchholz, senior mechanical engineering student and president of Cougar Baja . “This continued success shows that our dedication to ...
The Southern Illinois University Edwardsville School of Nursing (SON) has secured a $3.8 million grant through the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) as part of the Nurse Education, Practice, Quality, Retention-Clinical Faculty and Preceptor Academies (NEPQR-CFPA) grant.
Over four years, the project will focus on increasing the nursing workforce by producing skilled, qualified clinical nursing faculty and preceptors to address health equity, increase access to care, and the c...
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville School of Engineering (SOE) students received global recognition at the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) 2022 Design Competition. The group received the Rising Star Award in the applied engineering challenge, ranking fourth internationally.
Those recognized included ASHRAE members Genevieve Bourgeois, Macy Deck, Muna Okeke, Abin Paudel, and Jeancy Muleba along with Serdar Celik, PhD, professor and grad...
When it comes to working while Black in U.S. colleges and universities with the average numbers coming in at a meager 6 percent, one may want to invest in a rabbit’s foot or a four-leaf clover. However, in her award-winning documentary short “clusterluck,” Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Candace N. Hall, EdD, reports there is a better way to raise numbers.
Hall, “clusterluck” creator and executive producer and assistant professor in the School of Education, Health and Human Behavio...
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s School of Business has been named one of the best on-campus MBA programs in the country by ThePrinceton Review for the 17th consecutive year. The education services company included SIUE on its list of Best Business Schools for 2023.
“The Princeton Review honor highlights the expertise of our faculty and their student-centered focus that translates into a high-quality program,” said School of Business Associate Dean of Academic Affairs Janice Jopli...
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s School of Nursing (SON) has been awarded a $1,050,000 grant through the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA). The project focuses on recruitment of students and faculty with emphasis on diversifying the nursing workforce and retention of pre-nursing and nursing students. In addition, revision of the SON curriculum will ensure to prepare nursing students to practice in underserved areas.
“Our team is enthusiastic about the opportunitie...
Advances in the digital age are numerous and unparalleled – from medical diagnostics to space exploration and from special effects imaging for motion pictures to restoration of satellite images. Thanks to Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Distinguished Research Professor Scott E. Umbaugh, PhD, the academic community can help make it all understandable.
“My books are designed to be used by the academic community in teaching and research, with PowerPoint Slides, online software and a com...
To commemorate the 75th anniversary of the Women’s Armed Services Integration Act of 1948 and Executive Order 9981, Military and Veteran Services at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville will be hosting a series of events to mark this monumental milestone in American history.
The Women’s Armed Services Integration Act of 1948 [Pub.L. 80-625 Stat. 356], by law, permanently expanded women’s rights by permanently permitting women to volunteer their service to the officer and enlisted ranks o...
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Department of Civil Engineering hosted the local MATHCOUNTS competition on Saturday, Feb. 4 on the Edwardsville campus. This year’s competition featured 60 students from seven local middle schools.
“The Department of Civil Engineering has hosted the local MATHCOUNTS competition for the last three decades,” said Susan Morgan, PhD, PE, associate dean for research and graduate studies and professor in the Department of Civil Engineering. “In addition ...
The passion for her students and the field of healthcare is what makes Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Myjal Garner, DNP, APRN, FNP-C, stand out as a “SIUE Difference Maker”. The School of Nursing (SON) instructor and family nurse practitioner at the SIUE We Care Clinic strives to ensure that her students feel supported and succeed in their educational endeavors.
“It is truly an honor to be a part of my students' journey,” said Garner. “My students inspire me more than they will e...
SIUEs Jie Ying, PhD, assistant professor in the School of Business’ Department of Economics and Finance, shared expert insight on liability versus full coverage car insurance in a recent WalletHub article. Read the article here.
Photo: Jie Ying, PhD, assistant professor in the School of Business.
When George M. Johnson was entering this world, their aunt Sarah saw a headful of hair and ran out to tell everyone the baby was a girl. It was not. Much of Johnson’s life has been spent on a journey of finding themself, the award-winning and New York Times bestselling author, journalist, executive producer and activist told students at the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville East St. Louis Charter High School (CHS).
Johnson, a non-binary, Black writer whose 2020 memoir-manifesto, All Bo...
The National Corn to Ethanol Research Center (NCERC) at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville enters its 20th year of operations in 2023 after two decades of leadership in the biofuels industry. After opening its doors in October 2003, NCERC has served as the primary location for innovation in the corn ethanol industry. Now, NCERC’s clients have evolved to include companies from across the bioindustrial manufacturing sector who benefit from its unique facility and expert staff.
SIUE researcher Shivendu Pratap Singh, PhD, assistant professor in the School of Business’ Department of Computer Management & Information Systems (CMIS), has a published article in the December 2022 edition of Service Business by Pan-Pacific Business Association.
The article is entitled “Overcoming bias against funding of female-led entrepreneurial initiatives: the democratizing influence of online crowdlending platforms."
Singh started off working in New Zealand where his interest in diver...
After relaunching under new leadership last fall, the Film Society in the College of Arts and Sciences at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is off to a promising start this spring having hosted its first public screening of the 1955 Indian Bengali-language drama film Pather Panchali.
A club under the Department of Mass Communications, the Film Society is led by Bikash Pokharel, an international student from Nepal who is pursuing his master’s in media studies.
He’s fast on the track, a leader with character and good with his grades. Charles Shaw, a senior at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville East St Louis Charter High School (CHS), is a great example of an athlete scholar, according to Shawn Roundtree, CHS social worker, head track coach and athletic director.
“I work hard on being a great example of a student-athlete role model, both on and off the field,” said Shaw.
“Charles Shaw is one of the best track student-athletes to come through ...
Mark Ferrell, retired detective sergeant of the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Police Department was presented with the National Computer Forensics Institute (NCFI) Significant Case award by the United States Secret Service (USSS). This award is recognition for Ferrell’s use of training and equipment received from the NCFI in aiding technical digital investigations.
USSS Resident Agent in Charge Stephen Webster, USSS Senior Special Agent Sandy Lane, SIUE Interim Chief of Police Ju...
Lindsey Wold, founder of Amygdala Co., client of the Illinois Small Business Development Center (SBDC) for the Metro East at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, has won Justine Petersen’s 2022 Small Business of the Year Award.
Amygdala Co. is a local company that specializes in helping children who have negative unwanted externalizing behaviors, along with their families, by implementing parent-child interaction therapy (PCIT). Founded by Wold, this company focuses on positive and effe...
Pursuing a career in humanity is what’s needed today and is something that would honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., according to the Rev. Dr. Starsky Wilson. Wilson, president and CEO of the Children’s Defense Fund, was the keynote speaker at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s 40th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration Luncheon on Jan. 18 on the Edwardsville campus.
Noting King’s passion and concern for protecting children, eradicating poverty and realizing economic equity, ...
In commemoration of Darwin Day, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Arts & Issues in collaboration with The Department of Biology’s Ralph W. Axtell Lecture Series will present the lecture, “From Seeds of Inspiration to a Harvest of Discovery and Impact” at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 14 in the Meridian Ballroom at the Morris University Center on the Edwardsville campus.
Beronda L. Montgomery, PhD, writer, researcher and scholar, will be the keynote speaker and talk about how individuals p...
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville has been recognized as one of the best schools for online learning at the master’s level by OnlineMastersDegrees.org. SIUE’s online master’s of educational technology and criminal justice programs earned top honors for overall quality, affordability and commitment to student success.
“We are very proud to receive this recognition for our graduate online programs”, said Jerry Weinberg, associate provost for research and dean of the graduate school. “Si...
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Sarah Conoyer, PhD, NCSP, associate professor in the Department of Psychology, along with three former psychology students, have been featured on the front page of the most recent edition of the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP) Communiqué.
The School of Education, Health and Human Behavior (SEHHB) alumni Julann Scheibal, Katelyn Houba and Mikayla Duncan-Ebner were Conoyer’s assistants through the Undergraduate Research and Creati...
The Department of Industrial Engineering at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville will be hosting an orientation focusing on the School’s industrial engineering program at 10 a.m. on the first Saturday of the month, beginning now through June. The orientation will introduce prospective students and their families to the field of industrial engineering and the opportunities available at SIUE.
“The field of industrial engineering has been playing a vital role in the optimization of complex ...
In recognition of the critical role preceptors play in preparing nurse practitioner students, the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville School of Nursing (SON) has presented five preceptor excellence awards.
“Preceptors are one of the most important mentors to our nurse practitioner students,” said SON’s Bernadette Sobczak, DNP, clinical assistant professor and family nurse practitioner program clinical site coordinator. “Nurse practitioners and healthcare professionals are faced with inc...
The Successful Communities Collaborative (SCC) at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is hosting the inaugural Speakers Series at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 31 in the Meridian Ballroom in the Morris University Center. The Speaker Series will focus on food systems, including production, distribution and access and consumption.
Designed to complement SCC partnerships, the series will elevate expert voices from both local communities and the region to launch dialogue and spark action around our ...
Classes, tests, grades, homework – high school can be stressful. But thanks to the Sensory Peace Room at the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville East St Louis Charter High School (CHS), students are having a more serene experience.
Walking into the dimly lit Sensory Peace Room, students find a quiet, aesthetically pleasing and multi-faceted place, where they can sit, lay, meditate, create, work, listen to music or pick up some CHS pets. Yes, pets such as Mellow the lizard, Einstein the t...
Two Southern Illinois University Edwardsville students, Tyler Evans and Chase Horton, have received the National Health Information Scholarship from the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) Foundation. Evans and Horton are two of 15 students in the country to receive the scholarship.
Evans and Horton are pursuing a master’s in healthcare informatics at SIUE. The pair will each receive a $7,000 scholarship from the nonprofit organization recognizing their excellence and p...
The College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville awarded Gary Hicks, PhD, professor in the Department of Mass Communications, with the William and Margaret Going Endowed Professorship Award, the most distinguished faculty award of the College.
A member of the LGBTQ+ community with more than 25 years of work experience as a media and communications academic, Hicks’ research has focused on the impact of media on society’s marginalized communities.
Chris Couch received his mechanical engineering degree from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville in 2019 and since then has seen great success in his career in the pumping industry. His hard work has not gone unnoticed as he was named to the “10 Pump Professionals to Watch” list by Pumps & Systems magazine.
“It is a great honor to receive this recognition from Pumps & Systems magazine,” said Couch. “I am eager to continue to grow and make an impact in this industry since it is critical t...
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Yun Lu, PhD, professor in the Department of Chemistry in the College of Arts and Sciences, has recently been awarded a $433,000 grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) for his biomolecular reaction mechanism study project entitled, “Temperature Dependence of Hydride Kinetic Isotope Effects in Solution to Test the Proposed Role of Protein Dynamics in Enzyme Catalysis”.
"The search for the origin of the enormous catalytic power of enzymes ...
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville School of Nursing (SON) recognized 32 nurse anesthesia doctoral candidates during a traditional White Coat Ceremony held Tuesday, Jan. 10. The traditional ceremony symbolizes the transition into the clinical portion of the nurse anesthesia Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) specialization.
“The White Coat Ceremony is a rite of passage symbolizing how hard these students have worked over the past year in the program and how far they have come in such ...
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Denise Cobb, PhD, has named Saulius Drukteinis, DMD, MS, PhD, as the dean of SIU School of Dental Medicine (SDM) following a national search. The appointment is subject to final approval by the Office of Human Resources and the Board of Trustees, with Dr. Drukteinis to assume his new role at SIU SDM on Monday, Jan. 16.
“Dr. Drukteinis brings great enthusiasm and commitment to the School of Dental Medici...
Candace N. Hall, EdD, assistant professor of educational leadership at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, has won a prestigious Award of Recognition from the IndieFEST Film Awards. The award was given to Hall, film executive producer, and Cami Thomas, film director and CEO of My Friends and I (MFAI), for the documentary short “clusterluck”.
“To have this documentary recognized with this award feels amazing,” said Hall. “I set out to create something that felt good for me, to document ...
A Illinois Small Business Development Center (SBDC) for the Metro East at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville client and local entrepreneur, with a passion for serving her community and helping others, has been featured as the cover photo in the St. Louis Small Business Monthly (SBM) newsletter for the December 2022 edition.
The SBM features a website and monthly print and digital newsletter that provides local businesses around the St. Louis Metro area with resources and advice to help...
Students returned to Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s campus welcomed by the smiling faces of staff and faculty to kick off the first day of the spring semester.
The Office of Student Affairs coordinated the efforts of volunteers stationed around campus displaying “Ask Me!” signs offering guidance and encouragement as students walked to their classes.
“The first day of the semester is always exciting,” said Interim Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs Miriam Roccia. “The energy is ...
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville's international student body is ever-growing, welcoming approximately 150 new international students to campus for spring semester from over 20 countries. SIUE welcomed 400 new international students in the fall, which was a record number for the university.
“Our new international students are enthusiastic and eager to begin their classes at SIUE,” said Mary Weishaar, PhD, executive director in the Office of International Affairs. “Teams from many are...
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville and the Southern Illinois University School of Law have joined to offer a JD/MPA program, which allows students to earn both degrees simultaneously with fewer courses, in turn providing enhanced career opportunities for leadership in public agencies and other fields.
All community members are invited to join Southern Illinois University Edwardsville in honoring Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. during the 40th annual celebration luncheon taking place at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 18, in the Morris University Center’s Meridian Ballroom on the Edwardsville campus.
“The celebration luncheon is an opportunity to recognize and honor the life and legacy of Dr. King and his dedication to justice,” said Lindy Wagner, assistant vice chancellor for Inclusive Excellence,...
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville School of Business’ master of business administration (MBA) program has been named the fourth largest MBA program in the St. Louis area by the St. Louis Business Journal.
“The growth of our program is a testament to the top-quality learning experience our MBA provides our students,” said Janice Joplin, PhD, associate dean for academic affairs and director of the MBA program.
SIUE’s fully online accelerated program is the fastest growing MBA program....
While the names of some toys on children’s holiday lists have changed over the years – like virtual reality headsets, baby Yoda toys, and Google play cards – the desire to bring them joy remains the same.
The East St. Louis Fire Department (ESLFD) Local 23 delivered bags full of Christmas wishes on Monday, Dec. 19 for students in the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville East St. Louis Center’s Project Success program. Also gifting students with toys was Christopher Wright, SIUE assistant...
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s School of Education, Health and Human Behavior’s undergraduate and graduate public health programs have received the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH) accreditation.
The CEPH is an independent agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. To become accredited, programs must undergo a rigorous multi-year review.
“We pursued CEPH accreditation for our students, and now they can be assured that their public health training is roo...
In line with Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s commitment to community engagement, Edward Ackad, PhD, associate professor of physics, shared his expertise in physics and astronomy with Girl Scout Troop 227 from Granite City to help them earn their Daisy Space Explorer badge.
“The Department of Physics wants to communicate our love for physics with everyone,” said Ackad. “My hope is the troop gained enthusiasm for learning more about astronomy.”
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Chancellor James T. Minor, PhD, conferred degrees upon 1,413 eligible graduates during fall 2022 commencement exercises, held Friday and Saturday, Dec. 16-17 in the First Community Arena at the Vadalabene Center.
“This special time-honored academic ceremony allows us to collectively honor our graduates by formally conferring degrees,” said Minor. “Joyfully, we celebrate the beautiful, shared journey that has prepared this cohort of high-achieving ind...
Holiday favorites – such as “Joy to the World,” “Silent Night,” and “Little Drummer Boy”– were performed with the kind of sparkle and shine that only the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville East St. Louis Center for Performing Arts’ (ESLCPA) After School program can give.
The program held its annual Holiday Dance and Music Recital on Thursday, Dec. 15 in the Multipurpose Room on the Wyvetter H. Younge Higher Education Campus in East St. Louis.
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville alumna Brittany Dwyer, founder of the St. Louis-based startup, Disco!, has received a competitive 2022 Arch Grant. Disco! is a digital marketplace for planning group events and experiences at favorite local businesses. Dwyer, who earned a bachelor’s in marketing in 2011 and an MBA in 2015, will continue to grow her company thanks to the $75,000 award.
“After working on Disco! for a year, the grant is a huge achievement and validation of the hard work ...
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Kyle Moore, MPA, senior director of development in the College of Arts and Sciences, and Sara Colvin, MA, senior director of development in the School of Business, presented at the Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE) conference in Chicago on Dec. 11-13. The duo shared expert insights alongside professional peers during a panel discussion on leadership within higher education.
“Higher education is facing greater numbers of staff a...
Following in the footsteps of a highly regarded mentor, who made sure he had helped clear her a path to Katherine Dunham certification, even after his death, Ta’Shayla Montgomery returned to the dance studio where it all began.
Montgomery, an alumna and former dance instructor of the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville East St. Louis Center for the Performing Arts (PA), held a Katherine Dunham workshop from 5-7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 9 in the PA studios on the Wyvetter H. Younge Higher Educat...
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville will host its 2022 Fall Commencement exercises for more than 1,400 eligible graduates on Friday and Saturday, Dec.16-17 in the First Community Arena in the Vadalabene Center on the Edwardsville campus.
The first of four ceremonies will be held at 2 p.m. Friday with the School of Nursing. Catherine Kerber, who is earning a bachelor’s in nursing, will serve as the student speaker. The Graduate School will honor graduates during a 5 p.m. ceremony with re...
T’was the week before Christmas break and secluded away, Angel Tree elves joyfully prepared for the big day. Stockings were stuffed. Swag bags filled, then set in piles – all in anticipation of watching students break out into smiles.
And when the end-of-the-day bell rang on Monday, Dec. 12, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville East St. Louis Charter High School (CHS) elves took their places and handed out holiday swag bags to a flurry of grateful faces.
The Inclusive Excellence, Education and Development Hub (The Hub) at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville hosted five special celebrations to honor graduates representing various historically minoritized populations during the week of Dec. 5-9, ahead of the University’s fall 2022 commencement exercises being held Friday-Saturday, Dec. 16-17.
SIUE recognized graduates who identify as Hispanic/Latinx, Black, Asian American, Pacific Islander (AAPI), LBTQIA+ and non-traditional during the we...
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville invites the community to the 40th annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration Luncheon taking place at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 18, in the Morris University Center’s Meridian Ballroom on the Edwardsville campus.
In collaboration with campus and community partners, The Inclusive Excellence, Education and Development Hub (The Hub) will host the luncheon in honor of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The luncheon will include a keynote speaker, a musical ...
Nearly 700 Southern Illinois University Edwardsville students enjoyed a hearty breakfast Sunday night, served by SIUE administrators, faculty and staff.
SIUE Chancellor James T. Minor, PhD, Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs Jeffrey Waple, PhD, and other campus leaders, faculty and staff, gathered to dish out a delicious late-night breakfast spread to students as they fuel up and prepare for finals week. The SIUE community wished students well as they finish the fall 2022 semester.
The Interdisciplinary Research and Informatics (IRIS) Center at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville hosted its fall Digital Humanities Student Showcase on Thursday, Dec. 8 in Lovejoy Library, celebrating students’ innovative work using digital tools and methods.
“The digital humanities is an exciting field for research often with the goal of communicating complex topics to broad audiences,” said Jessica DeSpain, PhD, professor in the Department of English Language and Literature and co-...
The Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI) has announced Southern Illinois University Edwardsville as a recipient of $531,600 as part of a multi-institutional $8 million grant through its Inclusive Excellence 3 (IE3) initiative. The initiative focuses on improving the student experience for introductory science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) courses.
SIUE and 14 institutional partners will specifically address an IE3 broad challenge of making the con...
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Office of International Affairs kicked off the University’s graduation celebrations during a special event held Friday, Dec. 2 that honored the achievements and hard work of fall 2022 international student graduates.
"This is a special, meaningful event for international students. It provides an opportunity to pause and feel a sense of accomplishment in finishing a degree,” said Mary Weishaar, PhD, executive director of the Office of International ...
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Stephen Hupp, PhD, professor in the Department of Psychology, and best-selling author, Richard Wiseman, teamed up to publish a book called Investigating Pop Psychology: Pseudoscience, Fringe Science, and Controversies. The book covers topics such as horoscopes, demonic possession, and extrasensory perception (ESP).
“The best thing about the book is the amazing list of authors we found to write each chapter,” said Hupp. “For example, Steven Novella, ne...
Wishing you and yours a very Happy Holidays from SIUE.
The offices of Southern Illinois University Edwardsville will observe winter break beginning Dec. 23 and continue through Jan 2. Offices will re-open Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2022.
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville has received a special collection of historical research about Walt Whitman’s journalism career, which is now available in SIUE’s Bowen Archive. The collection is entitled, “The Douglas and Betty Noverr Collection of Walt Whitman’s Journalism”.
SIUE’s Jason Stacy, PhD, professor in the College of Arts and Sciences’ Department of History, was gifted research papers from the late Douglas Noverr, PhD, a noted Whitman scholar from Michigan State Universit...
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville senior industrial engineering major Carley Wilkerson, of Wilmington, has been recognized by The Lincoln Academy of Illinois as a 2022 Student Laureate.
The Lincoln Academy annually honors one senior from each of Illinois’ four-year, degree-granting colleges and universities for demonstrating leadership and a desire to make a difference in the world through civic engagement.
As a recipient of the 48th Annual Student Laureate Recognition, Wilkerson was...
Throughout various classrooms, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville East St Louis Charter High (CHS) students had their minds engaged in how to code candy canes and make fake snow, had their fingers shaping slime, and their hands molding bath bombs. These were some of the activities in which scholars took part during the school’s fourth annual STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Mathematics) Day on Friday, Dec. 2.
“STEAM Day has been a highly successful and requested day,” said...
Effie Hortis, associate director of academic advising at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, has been appointed as a board member of the National Academic Advising Association (NACADA) International Conference Advisory Board. The board members are chosen with the intent of showing representation across the globe.
“This invitation to be part of the board is an honor,” said Hortis. “It provides a great opportunity to promote SIUE globally by collaborating with colleagues from around the ...
Khoi Minh Pham, of Olney, a Southern Illinois University Edwardsville senior in the School of Engineering, was surprised with the news this week that he is the 2023 Student Employee of the Year.
Chancellor James T. Minor, PhD, and Abdullatif Hamad, PhD, chair of the Department of Physics, presented Pham with an award certificate and $500 on Tuesday, Nov. 29.
“I was very surprised yet honored to have been chosen to receive this award,” said Pham. “Every student job I have had has strengthened...
The Alestle, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s student news organization, won four national awards during the 101st annual Associated Collegiate Press/College (ACP) Media Association National College Media Convention.
The Alestle placed eighth in the Best of Show competition in the Newspaper/Newsmagazine category of four-year schools with fewer than 15,000 students.
“I am very proud of the work The Alestle team has done over the last year,” said Emily Sterzinger, editor in chief. “I...
The Lifelong Learning Institute (LLI) in the Office of Online Services and Educational Outreach at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville has further expanded its reach to area seniors through a pilot program with Meridian Village of Glen Carbon. The LLI hosts a speaker series during the fall and spring semesters, which are usually facilitated by SIUE faculty members and community experts on a range of topics related to current events as well as everything from art to zoology.
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s J.T. Snipes, PhD, assistant professor of educational leadership, has been honored as one of the American College Personnel Association’s Diamond Honorees Class of 2023. The honoree program recognizes dedicated individuals who have outstanding and sustained commitment to higher education through student affairs and student development.
“Often times, the work that we do as university faculty goes unheralded and unrecognized,” said Snipes. “It means th...
It’s the holiday season, and the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville East St. Louis Learning Resource Center (LRC) would like to give away, to perhaps one of the most precious groups in the community, what they need the most: diapers.
“Diapers are an essential need for babies and not only are they expensive, but also they are not something covered by SNAP/WIC funding,” said LRC and Campus Engagement Director Sarah Kirkpatrick.
There are no eligibility requirements to receive the diaper...
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Derek Houston, PhD, associate professor in educational leadership, convened with fellow researchers, policymakers and practitioners at the Spencer Foundation’s convening on culturally responsive and sustaining education. Houston took part in the conversation in hopes to create future research collaborations across various disciplines.
“The conversations made me re-think my understanding of broad collaborative and transformative research,” said Houst...
The Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Graduate School is pleased to announce the fall 2022 Research Grants for Graduate Students (RGGS) award recipients.
The awards, valued at up to $500 each, will support the research and creative activities of 34 graduate students studying in the College of Arts and Sciences, and Schools of Engineering, Pharmacy, and Education, Health and Human Behavior.
“Graduate students at SIUE engage in their profession through the creation and publication of o...
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Dennis Mares, PhD, professor in the Department of Criminal Justice, released a Problem-Oriented Policing (POP) guide, Gunshot Detection: Reducing Gunfire through Acoustic Technology, in early November, highlighting acoustic gunshot detection systems, which are sensors designed to recognize the acoustic pattern of gunfire.
“Gunfire alerts by such systems enable police to respond faster and to a more precise location of gunfire,” said Mares. “The guid...
The Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s School of Engineering (SOE) hosted the Southern Illinois For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology (FIRST) Tech Challenge robotics league on Saturday, Nov. 19 in the SOE’s Enterprise Holdings Foundation Atrium.
Eleven teams from the southern Illinois region came together to compete by designing and building robots to achieve specific game tasks on a competition field.
“As both a faculty member in the SOE and a mentor to one of t...
On Saturday, Dec. 3, at 7:30 p.m., Opera Edwardsville (OE) will return to Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Dunham Hall for the second year with its Fifth Anniversary Celebration and Holiday Concert as part of the Arts & Issues series.
"In the first half of the program, we highlight an operatic form known as the ‘Brindisi,’ which translates to a ‘drinking song,’” said Chase Hopkins, founder and artistic director of OE and general director of Chicago’s Haymarket Opera Company. “Opera...
Life, family and Southern Illinois University Edwardsville East St. Louis Charter High School (CHS) – these were some of the things that made the gratitude list of CHS students during the school’s annual Thanksgiving Day luncheon with all the trimmings on Friday, Nov. 18 at the Wyvetter H. Younge Higher Education Campus (WHYHEC) in East St. Louis.
“I am thankful to be alive, to be in a positive environment and to have the opportunity to be great,” said freshman Anthony Ayers.
The Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Chapter of the State Universities Annuitants Association (SUAA) has announced Kaiden Hollerbach, of Collinsville, as a recipient of the SUAA Foundation Scholarship. Hollerbach is a first-year student in the School of Business.
“The SIUE Chapter of the SUAA is proud to grant this scholarship to Kaiden,” said John Jennetten, president of the SIUE SUAA Chapter. “He is the grandson of Cecilia ‘Maxine’ Bell, a member of our chapter. He is one of severa...
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Graduate School has announced the recipients of the Outstanding Thesis and Dissertation Awards. The awards recognize a master’s student’s thesis and a doctoral student’s dissertation that have been identified as outstanding among all those completed in the previous academic year. The recipients were recognized at the Graduate School Awards Reception in October and received a $500 cash prize.
Alexa Agne completed a master’s in kinesiology in August a...
SIUE is Illinois’ top public institution in graduating student-athletes and tied for fifth nationally, according to a report released by the NCAA.
Six SIUE programs earned a perfect score of 100% in the latest Graduation Success Rate (GSR) figures. The men's golf, men's track and field and cross country, men’s basketball, women's soccer, women's tennis and volleyball teams all earned a perfect score. The GSR for the group of SIUE student-athletes in the 2012-2015 cohort is 95% overall.
Each semester, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Undergraduate Research and Creative Activities (URCA) program recognizes outstanding faculty mentors and student researchers.
The URCA program encourages, supports and enables undergraduate students of all disciplines to participate in research and creative activities under faculty mentorship. These experiences allow undergraduate students opportunities to engage in scholarship, interact with faculty, and fully connect in the educatio...
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s nationally-recognized Office of Military and Veteran Services is committed to providing support through education and resources to military-connected students as well as civilian campus community members for the mutually beneficial growth and understanding of all.
Critical to that work is raising awareness of both strengths and necessary improvements in the military. Throughout October, the Office of Military and Veteran Services brought civilians, ...
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Graduate School is proud to announce recipients of the Outstanding Teaching Assistant (TA) Award at both the master’s and doctoral levels. The Outstanding Teaching Assistant Award is designed to recognize and reward graduate students for outstanding performance in teaching and instruction. Recipients were recognized at the Graduate School Awards Reception in October and received a $500 cash prize.
Rodaina Mousa earned Outstanding TA at the master’s leve...
As the final stretch of the fall 2022 semester begins, College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) Dean Kevin Leonard, PhD, took time to meet, interact with and encourage students during a special Donuts with the Dean event organized by the SIUE Student Government.
The event provided most CAS students with an opportunity to meet Dean Leonard for the first time, since his appointment to the role in 2020.Held in the Morris University Center (MUC) Goshen Lounge, the function attracted CAS students pursuing...
The Southern Illinois University School of Dental Medicine (SIU SDM) provided free dental care to 85 deserving veterans during the fifth annual Veteran’s Care Day on Thursday, Nov. 10. SIU SDM provided more than $45,000 worth of free dental treatment during the event, including cleanings, x-rays, fillings and extractions.
Veteran Marine John W. Smith attended the event for the first time. Due to various circumstances, he had to take three different buses just to get to the dental clinic. Smit...
The Southern Illinois University Edwardsville School of Engineering (SOE) and the Enterprise Holdings Foundation joined for a long-anticipated ribbon cutting ceremony on Thursday, Nov. 10. The event celebrated and showcased the beautifully renovated Enterprise Holdings Foundation Atrium prominently featured in the Engineering Building as a space for innovation and collaboration among future industry leaders.
The redesigned space is the product of a generous $1.5 million donation from the Ente...
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is mourning the loss of first-year student Morgen Ryan Schroeder, of Jerseyville, who died at home unexpectedly on Thursday, Nov. 3. He was 18.
Schroeder was studying criminal justice with the goal of becoming a police officer.
“My deepest sympathies to all who knew Morgen and had the opportunity to interact with him as we mourn the loss of an incredibly bright individual who was taken much too soon,” said Chancellor James T. Minor, PhD.
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Military and Veteran Resource Center (MAVRC) helps all military-connected students who walk through the door. Located in the Morris University Center, the resource center is equipped with resources and supportive experts that aid students with enrollment, benefits and other questions. The space also helps build community, connecting with other military-connected students who share similar experiences.
“As a veteran, it not only means a lot to have s...
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville hosted the fourth annual Ed Roberts Champions of Accessibility Celebration in the Morris University Center on Thursday, Nov. 3.
Eric Duff Wrobbel, PhD, professor in the Department of Applied Communication Studies; Kimberly Kilgore, assistant director for Equal Opportunity, Access, and Title IX Coordination; and Emily Milano, student equity and inclusion ambassador were recognized as this years’ Defender of Equity awardees.
The Illinois Small Business Development Center (SBDC) for the Metro East at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville has announced the winners of its 9th Annual Metro East Startup Challenge (MESC). The 2022 business plan competition attracted more than 39 entrepreneurs to compete for a $25,000 prize package.
Highland Emporium in Highland was awarded the first-place prize of $10,000. Highland Emporium, owned by Carol Eckhoff, is a retail store that provides a locale for multiple small busine...
Graduates from the School of Nursing (SON) Class of 1966 at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville led a successful fundraising campaign to fully endow the Nursing Heritage Scholarship Endowment, a scholarship for traditional nursing students in perpetuity.
Class of 1966 graduates, Sharon Grider, Barb Wagner, Mary Anne Wehrle, and Lynn Ward, sharing deep pride in the remarkable growth and success of their alma mater, asked fellow alumni and friends from the first five classes from the SON...
An award-winning BBQ sauce, innovative motorcycle parts and components, industrial paint and specialty markers, and touch screen purses that were designed as a way for women and girls alike to safely, securely and fashionably carry their phones are a few of the products from southern Illinois that could soon be in hot demand outside U.S. borders.
That’s because the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Illinois SBDC International Trade Center (ITC) has continued its customized, action-ori...
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Interim Vice Chancellor for Administration Bill Retzlaff, PhD, has named Carl L. Chambers as the university’s next director of Human Resources (HR). Chambers will assume the role on January 1, 2023.
An SIUE alumnus, Chambers will return to his alma mater with more than 15 years of progressive human resources and equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) experience within multiple industries in both private and public sectors.
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville engineering students saw great success at the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers St. Louis Section Blackbox regional competition held on Saturday, Oct. 29 at Washington University in St. Louis. Students competed in teams of two to analyze a mystery circuit and were tasked with figuring out the circuit details.
SIUE students Jaya Chitrakavi and Alex Abernathy placed first in the Analog Blackbox competition and Kelsey Haines and Izzy Lamont...
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville and the Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District (MSD), have awarded three SIUE students scholarships for the Water Quality Control Operations Program at the Environmental Resource Training Center (ERTC) of SIUE.
The student recipients include Karli Mackey of Hillsboro, Donovan Simpson of O’Fallon, and Jordon Williams of St. Louis.
“This is a great opportunity to get into a meaningful career and lessen the financial burden of earning my degree,” said Simp...
Each semester the College of Arts and Sciences’ Department of Foreign Languages and Literature (FLL) at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville welcomes new members into its chapter of Sigma Delta Pi, the National Collegiate Hispanic Honor Society/La Sociedad Nacional Honoraria Hispánica, which is an academic honor society devoted to students of Spanish in four-year colleges and universities. Sigma Delta Pi is a member of the Association of College Honor Societies.
Professors at the Southern Illinois University School of Dental Medicine (SIU SDM) participated in a special issue of the Journal of Dental Education (JDE) addressing topics related to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB).
Nathalia Garcia, DDS, MS, was invited to contribute as a lead author for one of the manuscripts in the Special JDE Issue about DEIB. The research article was related to advancing women, parity and gender equity. Garcia along with SIU SDM’s Debra Dixon, DMD, MSc, ...
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s School of Pharmacy (SOP) faculty and students assisted Glen-Ed Pantry with food distribution and their monthly mobile market in Edwardsville which takes place on the third Wednesday of every month.
"These types of events are tremendous learning opportunities for our students to provide hands-on care to the underserved in our community,” said Chris Lynch, PharmD, professor and director of clinical programs in the SOP.
Ten students enrolled in Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Educational Leadership’s Principal Preparation Program have been chosen to be part of the inaugural Illinois School Leadership Pipeline Program (ISLPP).
"Our aspiring principals are from districts, large and small, and from communities stretching from northern to southern Illinois,” said Vicki Van Tuyle, EdD, associate professor in the educational leadership program in the School of Education, Health and Human Behavior. “Their...
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Chancellor James T. Minor, PhD, has named academic marketing and communications expert Kedra Tolson as Executive Director of University Marketing and Communications following a national search. Tolson will assume the position, effective Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2022.
Tolson is returning to her alma mater to lead an experienced team of creative professionals charged with amplifying SIUE’s brand, enhancing enrollment marketing, and strengthening communication w...
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s University Housing has been recognized nationally receiving the 2022 Skyfactor Assessment and Impact Award in Housing and Residence Life. SIUE was among only three universities selected for the national recognition. University Housing won in the category of satisfaction with community engagement due to its data-driven programs in support of on-campus living.
“Student connections to each other and to the community are critical for student retention a...
Marti Elford, PhD, instructor in Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s School of Education, Health and Human Behavior, has been named a Fulbright Specialist for the second time by Fulbright Finland for her contributions to special education teacher preparation.
“The competition is quite rigorous to be selected to join the Fulbright Specialist roster,” said Elford. “I am honored to be recognized for the contributions I have made to special education teacher preparation. Returning to Finlan...
Two Southern Illinois University Edwardsville alumni are among the rising leaders named to the St. Louis Business Journal’s exclusive 40 Under 40 Class of 2022. The annual list showcases St. Louis area movers and shakers in both business and the community.
Among the honorees are alumni Jackie Hayes and Jonathan Carroll. Hayes earned a master’s in business administration from the SIUE School of Business in 2017. She is the director of business and development and client relations for the Natio...
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville has partnered with the American Association of State Colleges and Universities (AASCU) and the Changshu Institute of Technology to implement a dual degree program in mechatronics and robotics engineering for undergraduate Chinese students.
“Since 2019, we’ve been welcoming students through this program to complete the second two years of their bachelor’s degrees, and some students are even returning for graduate programs,” said Amy Nusser, lead immigrat...
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville will be hosting an opening ceremony to celebrate the start of Native and Indigenous Heritage Month. All are invited to join the virtual event and the in-person watch location and reception from 4-5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 1 in the Morris University Center’s International Room on Edwardsville’s campus.
“I expect a deep and complex engagement around the topics of Indigenous sovereignty, conquest, survivance and refusal,” said Derek A. Houston, PhD, associa...
SIUE’s Staff Senate and Chapter of the State Universities Annuitant Association (SUAA) are co-hosting an event entitled “Effective Ways to Communicate with Elected Officials from 5-6:30 p.m. Tuesday Nov. 1 in the Morris University Center Mississippi/Illinois Room.
Edwardsville Intelligencer reporter Scott Marion highlighted the upcoming panel discussion and which elected officials will be attending. The goal of this event is to help interested individuals communicate effectively with elected o...
The assignment this year is the same as in the past, but with some extra cheer and joy for the students at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville East St. Louis Charter High School (CHS).
It is hoped that donations will surpass last year’s for the Angel Tree campaign, according to Anne DeToye, CHS treasurer. This year’s goal is $12,000.
“Students will receive a Swag Box that includes CHS logo apparel, a novel that is part of the school-wide book read and snacks,” said CHS Director Gina Jeff...
As Southern Illinois University Edwardsville welcomes a record number of international students for fall 2022, faculty and staff are boosting their knowledge and experiences in best supporting these students toward degree completion.
Nearly 60 faculty and staff gathered for the first ever Global Zone International Student Ally Training on Wednesday, Oct. 12 to better understand the unique experiences and challenges that international students face and discuss how to most effectively serve the n...
Registration is now open for the Southern Illinois University School of Dental Medicine’s (SDM) fifth annual Veteran’s Care Day being held Thursday, Nov. 10 at the SDM’s main clinic in Building 263, 2800 College Ave. in Alton.
“We are proud to offer our services to benefit as many veterans as possible,” said SIU SDM Director of Community Dentistry Katie Kosten, DMD. “Not all veterans have access to extensive dental care, so we are excited to once again bring this opportunity to our community an...
The Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Staff Senate awarded its summer 2022 scholarship to senior electrical engineering major Jared Wright.
“We are always excited to award deserving students with the means of furthering their education at SIUE,” said Angela White, Staff Senate secretary. “The Staff Senate has been awarding students scholarships annually for many years. It is the highlight of our year!”
“This generous award will bolster my academic endeavors to become an electrical engi...
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Jerrica Ampadu, PhD, served up plenty of praise, supplied words of encouragement and offered motivation to persevere during the third annual 
What began as a learning tool and documentation of youth experiencing and exploring waterways and the surrounding habitat, has resulted in praise for the cinematic account. “Kids on the River,” starring students from the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville East St. Louis Center’s Upward Bound Math and Science (UBMS) program, was one of several films selected out of more than 130 that was shown Sunday, March 19 at the World Water Film Festival (WWFF) in New York. 
Arts and crafts, face painting and games relating to and celebrating the LGBTQIA+ community was enjoyed by students at the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville East St. Louis Charter High School (CHS) during its first annual Pride Fest held Wednesday, March 22. 
When it comes to promoting a healthy, holistic lifestyle and illustrating lessons in resolve, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Ora Lockett is her own best advertising. Lockett, interim director of the Building Futures program at the SIUE East St. Louis Center, and founder and CEO of 
You can almost see her brain cells in motion as she recites what has taken 15 minutes to set to memory … “7,5,1.” Southern Illinois University Edwardsville East St. Louis Charter High School (CHS) junior Jada Parker stalls and stops at “1”. Still, she captured first place for reciting the most digits – 50 – during the CHS STEAM/Pi Day on Tuesday, March 14. 
The Alestle won 11 awards and honors at the recent Illinois College Press Association’s (ICPA) Convention and Awards. The publication is still in the ranking of top student news organizations in the state, despite moving into a more competitive division. 
SIUE’s Paul Rose, PhD, associate dean and professor of psychology in the School of Education, Health and Human Behavior, is a featured expert in the WalletHub article. View the article 
Her message and mission, which are stripped of pomp and elitism and framed with activism and social justice, has benefited students around the globe. Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s 
The Department of Industrial Engineering (IE) at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville hosted a networking night on Thursday, Feb. 23 connecting IE alumni, faculty and current students. 
Most students know and love the music. Some are familiar with the moves, but it takes an experienced dance coach to teach them the masterfully choreographed numbers. 
Young. Gifted. Black. It is not an oxymoron or an exception to the rule. It is the norm more than people realize, said Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Timothy E. Lewis, PhD. The point was discussed during the 5th Annual Political Science Black Sociopolitical Lecture Series (PSBSLS), “Young, Gifted and Black: An Un-American Declaration,” held Wednesday, Feb. 15 on the Edwardsville campus. 
Take the notion that there can never be too much access to books, add to it an industrious want-to-be Eagle Scout, throw in the benefit of contributing to little minds and the result is a Little Free Library at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s 
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is advancing in its role of leading a national effort to recover forgotten and little-known literature by women authors in digital environments. With the support of a $150,000 National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) grant, SIUE’s Jessica DeSpain, PhD, is leading a team of 20 collaborators from across the country in the project 
When it comes to working while Black in U.S. colleges and universities with the average numbers coming in at a meager 6 percent, one may want to invest in a rabbit’s foot or a four-leaf clover. However, in her award-winning documentary short “clusterluck,” Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Candace N. Hall, EdD, reports there is a better way to raise numbers. 
Advances in the digital age are numerous and unparalleled – from medical diagnostics to space exploration and from special effects imaging for motion pictures to restoration of satellite images. Thanks to Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Distinguished Research Professor Scott E. Umbaugh, PhD, the academic community can help make it all understandable. 
SIUEs Jie Ying, PhD, assistant professor in the School of Business’ Department of Economics and Finance, shared expert insight on liability versus full coverage car insurance in a recent WalletHub article. Read the article 
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He’s fast on the track, a leader with character and good with his grades. Charles Shaw, a senior at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville East St Louis Charter High School (CHS), is a great example of an athlete scholar, according to Shawn Roundtree, CHS social worker, head track coach and athletic director. 
Pursuing a career in humanity is what’s needed today and is something that would honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., according to the 
Classes, tests, grades, homework – high school can be stressful. But thanks to the Sensory Peace Room at the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville East St Louis Charter High School (CHS), students are having a more serene experience. 
While the names of some toys on children’s holiday lists have changed over the years – like virtual reality headsets, baby Yoda toys, and Google play cards – the desire to bring them joy remains the same. 
Holiday favorites – such as “Joy to the World,” “Silent Night,” and “Little Drummer Boy”– were performed with the kind of sparkle and shine that only the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville East St. Louis Center for Performing Arts’ (ESLCPA) After School program can give. 
“Our students worked tremendously hard to ...
Following in the footsteps of a highly regarded mentor, who made sure he had helped clear her a path to Katherine Dunham certification, even after his death, 
T’was the week before Christmas break and secluded away, Angel Tree elves joyfully prepared for the big day. Stockings were stuffed. Swag bags filled, then set in piles – all in anticipation of watching students break out into smiles. 
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Stephen Hupp, PhD, professor in the Department of Psychology, and best-selling author, Richard Wiseman, teamed up to publish a book called Investigating Pop Psychology: Pseudoscience, Fringe Science, and Controversies. The book covers topics such as horoscopes, demonic possession, and extrasensory perception (ESP).
Throughout various classrooms, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville East St Louis Charter High (CHS) students had their minds engaged in how to code candy canes and make fake snow, had their fingers shaping slime, and their hands molding bath bombs. These were some of the activities in which scholars took part during the school’s fourth annual STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Mathematics) Day on Friday, Dec. 2. 
It’s the holiday season, and the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville East St. Louis Learning Resource Center (LRC) would like to give away, to perhaps one of the most precious groups in the community, what they need the most: diapers. 
Life, family and Southern Illinois University Edwardsville East St. Louis Charter High School (CHS) – these were some of the things that made the gratitude list of CHS students during the school’s annual Thanksgiving Day luncheon with all the trimmings on Friday, Nov. 18 at the Wyvetter H. Younge Higher Education Campus (WHYHEC) in East St. Louis. 
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SIUE is Illinois’ top public institution in graduating student-athletes and tied for fifth nationally, according to a report released by the NCAA.
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As the final stretch of the fall 2022 semester begins, College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) Dean Kevin Leonard, PhD, took time to meet, interact with and encourage students during a special Donuts with the Dean event organized by the SIUE Student Government.
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville hosted the fourth annual Ed Roberts Champions of Accessibility Celebration in the Morris University Center on Thursday, Nov. 3.
The Illinois Small Business Development Center (SBDC) for the Metro East at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville has announced the winners of its 9th
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Interim Vice Chancellor for Administration Bill Retzlaff, PhD, has named Carl L. Chambers as the university’s next director of Human Resources (HR). Chambers will assume the role on January 1, 2023. 
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville engineering students saw great success at the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers St. Louis Section Blackbox regional competition held on Saturday, Oct. 29 at Washington University in St. Louis. Students competed in teams of two to analyze a mystery circuit and were tasked with figuring out the circuit details.
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville and the Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District (MSD), have awarded three SIUE students scholarships for the Water Quality Control Operations Program at the Environmental Resource Training Center (ERTC) of SIUE.
Each semester the College of Arts and Sciences’ Department of Foreign Languages and Literature (FLL) at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville welcomes new members into its chapter of Sigma Delta Pi, the National Collegiate Hispanic Honor Society/La Sociedad Nacional Honoraria Hispánica, which is an academic honor society devoted to students of Spanish in four-year colleges and universities. Sigma Delta Pi is a member of the 
Professors at the Southern Illinois University School of Dental Medicine (SIU SDM) participated in a special issue of the Journal of Dental Education (JDE) addressing topics related to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB).
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s School of Pharmacy (SOP) faculty and students assisted Glen-Ed Pantry with food distribution and their monthly mobile market in Edwardsville which takes place on the third Wednesday of every month.
Ten students enrolled in Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Educational Leadership’s Principal Preparation Program have been chosen to be part of the inaugural Illinois School Leadership Pipeline Program (ISLPP).
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Chancellor James T. Minor, PhD, has named academic marketing and communications expert Kedra Tolson as Executive Director of University Marketing and Communications following a national search. Tolson will assume the position, effective Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2022.
Marti Elford, PhD, instructor in Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s School of Education, Health and Human Behavior, has been named a Fulbright Specialist for the second time by Fulbright Finland for her contributions to special education teacher preparation.
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville has partnered with the American Association of State Colleges and Universities (AASCU) and the Changshu Institute of Technology to implement a dual degree program in mechatronics and robotics engineering for undergraduate Chinese students.
The assignment this year is the same as in the past, but with some extra cheer and joy for the students at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville East St. Louis Charter High School (CHS).
As Southern Illinois University Edwardsville welcomes a record number of international students for fall 2022, faculty and staff are boosting their knowledge and experiences in best supporting these students toward degree completion.
Registration is now open for the Southern Illinois University School of Dental Medicine’s (SDM) fifth annual Veteran’s Care Day being held Thursday, Nov. 10 at the SDM’s main clinic in Building 263, 2800 College Ave. in Alton.
The Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Staff Senate awarded its summer 2022 scholarship to senior electrical engineering major Jared Wright.
