Recent SIU News
High School, First-Year Students “IMAGINE” Careers in Nursing During SIUE’s IMAGINE Summer Success Academy
[SIUE] June 27, 2024
Thirty Students Participate in Numerous Hands-On Nursing Activities During Residential Camp
It is possible that future nurses in the fields of critical care, community health, and mental health attended Southern Illinois University Edwardsville School of Nursing’s (SON) IMAGINE (Increasing Mentorship and...
SIU Carbondale again earns national honors for assisting transfer students
[SIUC] June 27, 2024
Southern Illinois University Carbondale once again is receiving honors for its commitment as one of the nation’s top transfer-friendly institutions by an academic honors society for associate-degree granting colleges and universities.
Media advisory: New commander to lead SIU Air Force ROTC
[SIUC] June 27, 2024
A Southern Illinois native will take over command of the Air Force ROTC unit at Southern Illinois University Carbondale during a ceremony June 28.
Local Soccer Showdown: CITYPARK to Once Again Host Historic Bronze Boot Clash
[SIUE] June 26, 2024
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville and Saint Louis University Men’s and Women’s Soccer Face Off in NCAA Division I Soccer Doubleheader on Sunday, September 8
CITYPARK, St. Louis CITY SC’s Major League Soccer stadium, is set to host one of the country’s most storied collegiate soccer rivalries for...
SIU researchers find prison guards suffer PTSD and other issues but get little help
[SIUC] June 26, 2024
Chronic high stress, long and difficult shifts and elevated anxiety – these constant components of correctional officers’ jobs result in higher rates of PTSD than military veterans’, suicide rates twice as high as all other professions combined and increased risk of substance use among a population that dies young, researchers at Southern Illinois University Carbondale have discovered.
SIU’s Center for English as a Second Language celebrates 60 years
[SIUC] June 25, 2024
For 60 years, Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Center for English as a Second Language (CESL) — the third oldest intensive English program on a university campus — has helped an estimated 30,000 international students from about 100 countries acclimate to the region and prepare to earn their degrees.
SIUE Recognized with Grant to Advance Campus Pluralism in Higher Education
[SIUE] June 24, 2024
Interfaith America has awarded Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE) with a $15,000 Advancing Campus Pluralism Grant in support of SIUE’s continued efforts to enhance pluralism and cooperation across deep differences on campus. To align with its request for proposals, Interfaith America sought campus partners “who...
SIUE Summer Engineering Camp Introduces Next Generation of Engineers
[SIUE] June 24, 2024
The Southern Illinois University Edwardsville School of Engineering (SOE) hosted its annual Engineering Summer Camp, a longstanding tradition for high school students passionate about STEM. Throughout two separate week-long sessions from June 3-7 and June 10-14, campers explored the world of engineering through various hands-on...
SIUE’s Geovonday Jones Takes on Role in The Black Rep’s “King Hedley II”
[SIUE] June 24, 2024
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Geovonday Jones, assistant professor of performance in the Department of Theater and Dance, stars in The Black Rep’s theatre production of August Wilson’s “King Hedley II.” This play is the ninth installment in playwright Wilson’s renowned...
SIU debate/political experts: Presidential debate likely to vex voters
[SIUC] June 24, 2024
While the format for the nation’s first 2024 presidential debate Thursday night between President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump will be different, Southern Illinois University Carbondale experts in debate and politics anticipate the same rhetoric between the two candidates.
Able Flight, SIU Aviation help student pilots with disabilities find their wings
[SIUC] June 24, 2024
Ian Azeredo smiled while discussing a recent day that he successfully soloed and landed a specially adapted Vashon Ranger Light Sport airplane at Southern Illinois Airport as part of the Able Flight program at Southern Illinois University Carbondale.
SIUE’s 11th Annual 2024 Metro East Start-Up Challenge to Offer $28,000 in Prizes
[SIUE] June 21, 2024
Entrepreneurs and new business startups are invited to compete in the 2024 Metro East Start-Up Challenge (MESC), Southern Illinois University Edwardsville's 11th annual regional business plan competition.
The MESC is organized by the Illinois Small Business Development Center (SBDC) for the Metro East at SIUE. The purpose of the...
Dr. Treasure Shields Redmond Appointed as SIUE Chancellor’s Postdoctoral Fellow
[SIUE] June 21, 2024
Treasure Shields Redmond, PhD, an esteemed poet, professor and community arts organizer, has been appointed as a Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Chancellor’s Postdoctoral Fellow.
Redmond, who has a doctorate in English literature and criticism with a focus on 20th century Black women poets, was selected to be part of...
Hundreds of participants coming to SIU for Illinois TRIO Conference June 28-30
[SIUC] June 21, 2024
More than 200 high school and university students from across Illinois will be converging on Southern Illinois University Carbondale June 28-30 for the 2024 Illinois TRIO Student Leadership Conference, celebrating the golden anniversary of the state chapter of the TRIO Programs.
SIUE Club Ice Hockey Welcomes Darin Kimble as New Head Coach
[SIUE] June 20, 2024
The Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Club Ice Hockey team is thrilled to announce the appointment of Darin Kimble as their new head ice hockey coach. Kimble brings a wealth of experience, passion, and a proven track record to the SIUE Club Ice Hockey program. His commitment to developing players both on and off the ice is crucial as SIUE...
SIUE Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Graduate Students Assist Immigrants with Free Hearing Screenings
[SIUE] June 20, 2024
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology graduate students are partnering with the St. Louis International Institute to provide free hearing screenings for immigrants and refugees. This partnership will help these graduate students meet their requirements for hearing screenings and introduce them to...
Unearthing the past: SIU’s archaeology summer field school continues Fort Kaskaskia work
[SIUC] June 18, 2024
Students from three universities, including Southern Illinois University Carbondale, continue to unearth important information about the French and American forts once visited by the Lewis and Clark Expedition by participating in the annual Archaeology Field School at the Fort Kaskaskia State Historic Site in Randolph County.
SIU prof gets prestigious National Science Foundation grant to enhance AI crime analysis
[SIUC] June 17, 2024
A researcher at Southern Illinois University Carbondale has received a grant to improve AI crime analytics capabilities while fostering collaboration among multiple agencies and keeping sensitive information secure.
SIU SDM Announces 2024 Spring Scholarship Awards
[SIUE] June 16, 2024
The Southern Illinois University School of Dental Medicine (SIU SDM) has announced the recipients of the 2024 spring scholarship awards. This spring, the School was excited to present eleven deserving D3 dental students with generous scholarship awards, ranging in value from $2,500 to $10,000, and a total value of $72,500.
SIU SDM...
SIUE is Digging Deep to Uncover the Past
[SIUE] June 16, 2024
The Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Archaeology Field School is uncovering exciting discoveries right on its own campus. The Gehring Site at SIUE is located between Cahokia Creek and the bluffs, approximately 10 miles north of the Cahokia Mounds. The field school, led by Susan Kooiman, PhD, assistant professor of anthropology,...
SIUE Delegation Returns from Successful Trade and Educational Mission in Lima, Perú
[SIUE] June 14, 2024
The Illinois Small Business Development Center (SBDC) International Trade Center (ITC) at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville announces the successful completion of a highly productive trade and educational mission to Lima, Perú. Co-led by Laura Wolff, instructor in the SIUE School of Business, and ITC Director Silvia Torres...
Starting from home: SIU boasts six female aviators for 2024 Air Race Classic
[SIUC] June 13, 2024
It might not be a complete home court advantage, but three teams of Southern Illinois University Carbondale School of Aviation female aviators will take off from familiar surroundings for the 47th Air Race Classic (ARC) on Tuesday, June 18.
SIUE SBDC Empowers the Entrepreneurial Journey of Amie Spangler and Rising Stars Boutique & Greek
[SIUE] June 11, 2024
Amie Spangler, an entrepreneur and client of the Illinois Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, has achieved a significant milestone in her career. In March 2024, Spangler successfully finalized the purchase of Rising Stars Boutique & Greek, a beloved local business that has been serving the...
SIU earns Tree Campus Higher Education honors for 9th time
[SIUC] June 11, 2024
Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s commitment to sustainability and green initiatives has once again earned national recognition as SIU has been named a Tree Campus Higher Education for the ninth year.
Sign up now for SIU’s Saluki Triathlon/Duathlon on June 22
[SIUC] June 07, 2024
The Saluki Triathlon and Duathlon are returning to Southern Illinois University Carbondale on June 22. Anyone can participate.
SIU Carbondale theater productions ‘Dragons Love Tacos,’ ‘The Prom,’ open next week
[SIUC] June 07, 2024
The tale of a taco-eating dragon with important messages for children of all ages will come alive beginning Wednesday, June 12, as part of Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s McLeod Summer Playhouse (MSP).
SIUE School of Pharmacy Adds Yard Cleanup and Beautification for Seniors to Community Care
[SIUE] June 06, 2024
On the mornings of April 13 and April 20, a large group of students, staff, alumni, faculty, retired faculty and future Cougars from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville School of Pharmacy (SOP) pitched in to clean and beautify the yards of 12 area senior citizens. The work ranged from small projects to large. After each shift, all homeowners...
SIU Foundation awards grants for humanities, arts research
[SIUC] June 06, 2024
Four research projects in the humanities and the arts at Southern Illinois University Carbondale are receiving funds through the SIU Foundation Research and Creative Activities Award.
SIUE School of Nursing and Touchette Regional Hospital Announce Joint Virtual Learning Venture
[SIUE] June 05, 2024
Southern Illinois University School of Nursing (SON) has announced a new partnership with Touchette Regional Hospital of Centreville. The joint venture provides eligible employees the opportunity to earn the Bachelor of Science in Nursing with online courses and services that allow nurses to juggle busy schedules and be successful in the virtual...
SIUE Men's Basketball Signee Earns Prestigious Honor
[SIUE] June 05, 2024
Incoming SIUE men's basketball player Myles Thompson (Hutchinson, Kansas) has been honored as the NJCAA Foundation Champion Award Winner. The Champion Award was established to honor a member of former member of the NJCAA community who exemplifies resilience, excellence and passion.
Thompson signed with SIUE in May.
The 6-7 forward, who led...
SIU Carbondale political scientist studies impact of virtual 2020 Democratic National Convention
[SIUC] June 05, 2024
An initial study by researchers including John S. Jackson, a visiting professor at Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Paul Simon Public Policy Institute, shows that the virtual roll call used by delegates in nominating President Joe Biden at the 2020 Democratic National Convention (DNC) was generally approved.
SIU’s Office of Innovation and Economic Development offers customer service training June 17
[SIUC] June 05, 2024
“The Art of Giving Great Service” is a no-cost workshop that the Office of Innovation and Economic Development (OIED) at Southern Illinois University Carbondale is providing in June in response to public requests for top-quality customer service training.
SIUE School of Dental Medicine Commencement is a Celebratory Achievement after a Challenging Four Years
[SIUE] June 04, 2024
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Chancellor James T. Minor, PhD, conferred Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) degrees upon 55 graduates of the Southern Illinois University School of Dental Medicine (SIU SDM) during their commencement ceremony held Saturday, June 1 at the First Community Arena at the Vadalabene Center on the...
SIU researcher leads $1.13M project to integrate AI into 6G technology
[SIUC] June 03, 2024
Imagine a world in which a highly intelligent wireless system can monitor the environment and fight pollution, send a fleet of cars to transport several people and help find a missing young child because it can identify anyone anywhere.