Recent SIU News
Teen Future Teachers Find Inspiration during SIUE Conference
[SIUE] December 01, 2023
With more than 200 students and chaperones from 13 school districts in attendance, the 2023 Future Teachers Conference at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville received high marks from area high school students visiting the SIUE campus. This free conference held Nov. 3 in the Meridian Ballroom of Morris University Center (MUC) offered...
SIU offers on-campus lodging for 2024 eclipse
[SIUC] December 01, 2023
Southern Illinois University Carbondale is offering a limited number of rooms for eclipse enthusiasts visiting the area during the days surrounding the April 8 event.
Connecting SIU and Carbondale through art
[SIUC] November 30, 2023
Spending 10 to 12 hours a day in sweltering heat 20 feet off the ground on a scissor lift scaffold might not be ideal. But transforming a drab brick wall into an artwork that reflects the vibrancy and spirit within Southern Illinois University Carbondale is Antonio Martinez’s mission.
SIU’s Paul Simon Institute guest to discuss how leaders can use Shakespeare
[SIUC] November 29, 2023
Eliot Cohen, a national security expert at the Johns Hopkins University’s School of Advanced International Studies and an authority on William Shakespeare, will join Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Paul Simon Public Policy Institute for a virtual discussion on Dec. 11.
SIUE East St. Louis Charter High School Students Grateful for Angel Tree Campaign
[SIUE] November 28, 2023
End-of-the-year gifts are needed, valued and provided by real-life “angels,” according to three Southern Illinois University Edwardsville East St. Louis Charter High School (CHS) students.
CHS students A’Khyra Allen, Dannica Davis and Patrick Washington have been recipients of the CHS Angel Tree Campaign...
Cougar Cupboard Launches Mini Pantries Across SIUE Campus
[SIUE] November 27, 2023
The Cougar Cupboard, a non-profit food pantry overseen by the Office of Student Affairs, has expanded by three Mini Cougar Cupboards on the campus of Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. Thanks to a generous grant from the Meridian Society, an auxiliary organization of the SIUE Foundation, the Mini Cougar Cupboards will be installed after...
SIU System’s Next Conversation of Understanding Looks at Collectively Opposing Anti-DEI Policies
[SIUE] November 27, 2023
“Our Collective Responsibility: Confronting and Counteracting Anti-DEI Policies” is the topic of discussion for the Southern Illinois University (SIU) System’s next virtual Conversation of Understanding (COU) from 12-1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 28 at https://bit.ly/SIUConversation.
Anti-Diversity,...
279 SIU Carbondale employees will be honored for their service
[SIUC] November 27, 2023
Southern Illinois University Carbondale will recognize 279 employees for their service and commitment in a ceremony on Monday, Dec. 4, in the Student Center Ballrooms.
Ceremony will recognize 108 retired SIU Carbondale employees
[SIUC] November 27, 2023
Southern Illinois University Carbondale will recognize 108 retired employees for their service to the university in a ceremony on Monday, Dec. 4, in the Student Center Ballrooms.
SIUE Congratulates Newest SAFB Honorary Commander Class of 2025 Dr. Chris Gordon
[SIUE] November 25, 2023
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville congratulates Chris Gordon, PhD, associate dean of the School of Engineering (SOE), on his recent induction into Scott Air Force Base (SAFB) 2025 Class of Honorary Commanders. Gordon is one of 24 St. Louis Metro Area community leaders chosen for this role by the...
Talk at SIU to focus on link between eclipses and societal upheaval
[SIUC] November 22, 2023
A Southern Illinois University Carbondale researcher with a background in geology, chemistry and the humanities, and an interest in interdisciplinary studies, will give the December “Journey to the Eclipse” talk, focusing on times when, according to the historic record, the sun did not behave as it should.
SIU brings ‘Amahl and the Night Visitors’ to Shryock stage Dec. 5
[SIUC] November 22, 2023
The combined talents of Southern Illinois University Carbondale opera theater students, the SIU Orchestra, Choral Union and Concert Choir will gather next month for a holiday concert that features a classic story of a disabled boy and three visitors from a long time ago.
Explore innovation and entrepreneurship in the region at SIU’s Nov. 30 showcase
[SIUC] November 22, 2023
The Innovation and Entrepreneurship Showcase at Southern Illinois University Carbondale on Nov. 30 is a celebration of the region’s newest innovators, inventors and entrepreneurs and everyone is welcome to come.
Something for everyone at SIU’s annual Holiday Craft Sale, Nov. 30-Dec. 2
[SIUC] November 22, 2023
The Holiday Craft Sale at Southern Illinois University Carbondale is just the place to find perfect gifts or treats for yourself this yuletide season.
SIUE Tree Legacy Program
[SIUE] November 21, 2023
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is pleased to offer a tree program to honor and remember friends and relatives. The program is designed to assist SIUE with planting trees at the Edwardsville, Alton and East Saint Louis locations.Donors can choose from a list of SIUE's approved trees such as maple, pecan and hickory, to have one planted...
Chicago radiologic sciences student wins free SIU tuition for a semester
[SIUC] November 21, 2023
It’s not often that a fun evening at a basketball game with friends turns into a free semester of college, but that’s exactly what happened to Southern Illinois University Carbondale student Miriamm Martinez.
SIU’s Simon Institute hosts former Harvard president to discuss her memoir
[SIUC] November 21, 2023
Former Harvard University President Drew Gilpin Faust, a leading scholar on the American Civil War, will join Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Paul Simon Public Policy Institute for a virtual discussion Dec. 5.
SIU Wind Ensemble closes fall semester with Nov. 30 performance
[SIUC] November 21, 2023
The Southern Illinois University Carbondale School of Music’s Wind Ensemble will present its final concert of the semester on Nov. 30 in Shryock Auditorium.
A Bounty of Gratitude and Good Food Served at SIUE East St. Louis Charter High School Annual Thanksgiving Meal
[SIUE] November 20, 2023
Before leaving for their holiday break on Friday, Nov. 17, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville East St. Louis Charter High School (CHS) students sat down to a school tradition – a meal of turkey, dressing and all the fixings.
“We are grateful for every one of you. You are valued, and we see each of...
‘Wedding Band’ at SIU to challenge audiences on racism, class and unjust laws
[SIUC] November 20, 2023
“Wedding Band,” the provocative and unsparing story of interracial love set against the backdrop of World War I in Charleston, South Carolina, will play out in the intimacy of Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Christian H. Moe Laboratory Theater starting Nov. 30.
SIU ceramic, print sale is Nov. 29
[SIUC] November 20, 2023
Starting to get flustered over what to give for a holiday gift? Southern Illinois University Carbondale printmaking and ceramic students will be showing their works just in time for the season during a sale on Nov. 29.
Scholarship Application Deadline for First-year and Transfer Students in SIUE School of Engineering is December 15
[SIUE] November 17, 2023
Scholarship applications are open for the Industrial Engineering Program (IE) of Southern Illinois University Edwardsville School of Engineering (SOE). Scholarships offer a direct incentive for IE careers, which have a projected growth of nearly 39,400 hires during the next 10 years (BLS.gov, 2023). One-time scholarships are available for eligible...
SIU Women’s Club now accepting applications for two scholarships
[SIUC] November 17, 2023
The SIU Women’s Club is now accepting applications for a pair of scholarships for the 2024-2025 academic year: the Dorothy Morris Traditional Student Scholarship and the Joyce Guyon Non-Traditional Scholarship.
SIU School of Dental Medicine’s Exemplary Service for Area Veterans Is Featured in RiverBender.com
[SIUE] November 16, 2023
On November 9, the SIU School of Dental Medicine (SIU SDM) offered free comprehensive dental care to area veterans in honor of Veteran’s Day. During SIU SDM Veteran’s Care Day, third and fourth-year dental students performed exams, cleanings and 84 teeth extractions while treating a total of 88 veterans. Their story...
Earth Candy is Illinois SBDC for the Metro East at SIUE’s 2023 Metro East Start-Up Challenge Winner
[SIUE] November 16, 2023
Illinois SBDC for the Metro East at SIUE announced the winners of its 10th Annual Metro East Startup Challenge. The 2023 business plan competition attracted around 40 entrepreneurs to compete for a portion of a $28,000 prize package.Earth Candy, of Troy Illinois, was awarded the first-place prize of $10,000. Earth Candy,...
Students Enjoy SIUE’S Annual First-Generation College Celebration
[SIUE] November 16, 2023
Empowered, esteemed and excited were a few of the student reactions to Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Annual First-Generation College Celebration (FGCC), Wednesday-Thursday, Nov. 8-9 on the Edwardsville campus. “I enjoyed the Celebration greatly because there were a lot of...
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Receives 2023 Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award
[SIUE] November 14, 2023
For the 10th year in a row, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville received the 2023 Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award from INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine, the oldest and largest diversity-focused publication in higher education. As a recipient of the annual HEED Award—a national honor recognizing U.S. colleges...
SIU expert: JFK remains ‘one of the most compelling figures’ in history 60 years after death
[SIUC] November 14, 2023
Six decades after an assassination that altered the course of American history, former President John F. Kennedy has an “enduring appeal,” says John Shaw, a JFK expert and director of Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Paul Simon Public Policy Institute.
Flag Processional Opens International Education Week at SIUE
[SIUE] November 13, 2023
A joyful processional of international flags carried by Southern Illinois University Edwardsville international student representatives brightened the Stratton Quadrangle on the SIUE campus on Monday, Nov. 13. SIUE has joined the U.S. Department of Education and U.S. Department of State in celebrating International Education Week (IEW). The SIUE...
Illinois Business Journal Features Former Student and Highlights SIUE in Career Story
[SIUE] November 13, 2023
Collinsville Water Treatment Plant Chief Operator Michael Crawford was featured in the Illinois Business Journal. He shared his career path and the training he received during the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville one-year certificate program, SIUE Water Quality Control Operations. Crawford was a student at SIUE Environmental Resource...
Thanks “Giving Back” Food Drive Nov. 28 will benefit SIU students
[SIUC] November 13, 2023
The Thanks “Giving Back” Campus Food Drive offers a great opportunity to assist Southern Illinois University Carbondale students who need a little help now and then. The food drive is set for 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nov. 28, and all donations will go to the Saluki Food Pantry, which has served thousands of students and their families since opening its doors in August 2016.
Submit Eclipse Con 2024 expo space requests now
[SIUC] November 13, 2023
Eclipse Con 2024, SIU Carbondale’s big comic con-style event, is set for April 6-7 in conjunction with the total solar eclipse on April 8, and now is the time to request a space at the expo.
SIUE Fifth Annual Ed Roberts Champions of Accessibility Celebrates Inclusivity
[SIUE] November 11, 2023
“There’s power in the student voice and my presence here,” said Winter Racine, a second-year mass communications student in the College of Arts of Sciences (CAS), and a Senator for Students with Disabilities. “Advocacy can bring about transformation.” Racine was one of a number of speakers who...
The Alestle Wins Big in National College Media Competition
[SIUE] November 10, 2023
The Alestle, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s student news organization, recently won several national awards during the 102nd annual Associated Collegiate Press/College Media Association National College Media Convention. This year marks the most national awards for which The Alestle was nominated and received.For the first...
