Recent SIU News
SIU System’s Next Conversation of Understanding Looks at Ways to have Respectful, Useful Civil Discourse
[SIUE] September 17, 2024
In a time when conversations may quickly escalate to divisive and explosive confrontations, Southern Illinois University (SIU) System’s Conversation of Understanding (COU) presents its next topic of discussion. “The Power of Civil Discourse: Strategies for Productive Dialogue” seeks to champion considerate and...
Four Faculty Members Receive 2024 SIU System Collaboration Award
[SIUE] September 17, 2024
Four faculty members from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE) and Southern Illinois University Carbondale (SIUC) were awarded the Southern Illinois University System’s 2024 Faculty Collaboration Award at the SIU Board of Trustees meeting on September 12, 2024.
“The SIU System Faculty Collaboration Award was...
SIU Alumni Association to honor 2024 distinguished alumni Sept. 20
[SIUC] September 17, 2024
The SIU Alumni Association will honor six individuals and two groups at the organization’s 2024 SIU Distinguished Alumni Awards Ceremony at a banquet on Friday, Sept. 20, at Blue Sky Vineyard in Makanda.
Student research team at SIU hopes to discuss research on space-age crops with professionals
[SIUC] September 17, 2024
Students led by a Southern Illinois University Carbondale researcher may have the rare opportunity to present their research on using microalgae to grow crops in regolith, like the surface of the moon, to scientists and other professionals.
Erica Woodard Sets New School Records at Redbird Invite
[SIUE] September 16, 2024
Cougars men's and women's cross country wrapped up their night at the Illinois State's Redbird Invitational. The men's team placed sixth out of eight team, while the women's team placed fifth out of 11 teams.
The women's top five runners averaged a 23:27. Leading the pack was freshman Erica Woodard (Philo, Ill.) who placed 11 out of 89 runners...
SIU Simmons Law School to host Illinois Human Rights Commission talk on civil rights law
[SIUC] September 16, 2024
Representatives from the Illinois Human Rights Commission (IHRC) will be at SIU Simmons Law School on Wednesday, Sept. 18, to discuss human and civil rights laws in Illinois.
SIU Carbondale to observe Constitution Day on Tuesday
[SIUC] September 16, 2024
Southern Illinois University Carbondale will again observe Constitution Day on Tuesday, Sept. 17, with special activities.
Virtual Open House Events Reveal Opportunities Within SIUE’s Graduate School
[SIUE] September 13, 2024
Individuals interested in continuing their education at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville are invited to attend one of its virtual Open House events on Thursdays this October.
"Graduate programs at SIUE are designed with the student in mind,” said Jill Smucker, director of graduate education. “Whether a...
SIUE’s Timothy Lewis a Panelist on Illinois Public Media, Weighs in on Presidential Debate
[SIUE] September 13, 2024
News outlets across the country were focused on Tuesday’s presidential debate between former President Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris. Illinois Public Media’s program, “The 21st Show” joined the conversation. Host Brian Mackey led the discussion with fact checking experts, among them was Timothy...
SIUE in the News: Intelligencer Picks Up GI Bill Celebrations
[SIUE] September 13, 2024
The Edwardsville Intelligencer reported on Military and Veteran Services’ 80th Anniversary of the GI Bill Celebrations at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. In a Tuesday, Sept. 10 article, reporter Scott Marion covered the reception in the Legacy Room of the Morris University Center, which took place on Wednesday, Sept. 4. Editor...
Adrianna Jones Makes Debut in The Black Rep Production and as SIUE’s Newest Professor in the Department of Theater and Dance
[SIUE] September 13, 2024
In her first semester as faculty, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s newest assistant professor in the Department of Theater and Dance, Adrianna Jones, MM, is also making another debut: starring in the latest production of The Saint Louis Black Repertory Theatre titled “Blues In The Night.” The show marks her...
SIU’s Paul Simon Institute hosts award-winning author to discuss civil rights, presidential politics
[SIUC] September 13, 2024
Samuel Freedman, an award-winning author and journalist, will visit Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Paul Simon Public Policy Institute and present a lecture on civil rights and presidential politics in America on Wednesday, Sept. 18.
Lace Up for the SIUE Homecoming: Cougars Unleashed Run & Pancake Breakfast Set for Oct. 5 on the Stratton Quad
[SIUE] September 12, 2024
The ninth annual SIUE Cougars Unleashed 5K/10K Run and Pancake Breakfast, a hallmark of Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Homecoming & Family Weekend, is set to take place at 9 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 5. Organized by the SIUE Alumni Association, the event invites runners of all ages and skill levels to lace up their shoes...
Brady Kaufmann OVC Golfer of the Week
[SIUE] September 12, 2024
The OVC has announced the first golfers of the week today.
After his performance at SIUE's Dolenc Tournament, Junior Brady Kaufmann (Jacksonville, Ill.) receives Ohio Valley Conference Player of the week.
Kaufmann finished second out of 99 competitors at the Dolenc Invitational, an event that included seven total OVC teams. The junior carded...
SIUE Included in the WSJ College Pulse Ranking 2025
[SIUE] September 12, 2024
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is included in the WSJ College Pulse Ranking 2025. This prestigious list, which names the top 500 colleges in the country, is presented by The Wall Street Journal, College Pulse and Statista, the leading statistics portal and industry ranking provider. The award list was announced on Wednesday, Sept. 4 and...
Entrepreneurs invited to Southern Illinois 2024 Business Plan Competition at SIU
[SIUC] September 12, 2024
Entrepreneurs can enter the Southern Illinois 2024 Business Plan Competition with a comprehensive business plan and a compelling 90-second pitch for a chance to win a portion of more than $20,000 cash and in-kind services to propel their businesses forward, thanks to Regions Bank, Southern Illinois University Carbondale, and other regional sponsors.
Cougars Win Second Consecutive Home Tournament Title
[SIUE] September 11, 2024
For the second year in a row and the sixth time in 13 years, SIUE golf is champion at its own home tournament. The Cougars finished at 837 (277-276-284) to best a field of 18 teams at Gateway National Golf Links.
Wichita State finished four strokes back of SIUE at 841 (-11). Bradley was third at 846 (-6).
Brady Kaufmann finished second of 98...
Join the 4th Annual Fore the Love of Golf Benefitting SIUE’s WSIE 88.7 The Sound
[SIUE] September 11, 2024
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s WSIE 88.7 The Sound continues to celebrate its 54th birthday during the month of September with the 4th Annual Fore the Love of Golf Tournament. The event will be held Saturday, Sept. 21 at the Cardinal Creek Golf Course on Scott Air Force Base.
The annual golf tournament is being...
SIU’s Morris Library to host inaugural Yellow Moon Gyroid Concert Series Sept. 19
[SIUC] September 11, 2024
The magic of music and mathematical principles intertwined will come to Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Morris Library on Thursday, Sept. 19, with the inaugural Yellow Moon Gyroid Concert Series.
SIUE’s WSIE Continues its Partnership with Music At The Intersection
[SIUE] September 10, 2024
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s WSIE 88.7 The Sound will be on site with Music At The Intersection (MATI) for the fourth year in a row, to help usher in some of the greatest musical entertainment from around the world. MATI will take place from Saturday-Sunday, Sept. 14-15 in the Grand Center District in St. Louis,...
SIUE Hosts Summer Orff Institute to Empower Music Educators
[SIUE] September 10, 2024
The Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Department of Music, in collaboration with the Office of Online Services and Educational Outreach (OSEO), hosted the Summer Orff Institute, a specialized training program rooted in the Orff-Schulwerk educational philosophy.
Developed by German composer Carl Orff and Gunild Keetman, Orff-Schulwerk is a...
SIU’s Paul Simon Institute to host political scientist, author Norm Ornstein
[SIUC] September 10, 2024
Political scientist Norm Ornstein, an emeritus scholar at the American Enterprise Institute, will assess the 2024 presidential campaign during a virtual discussion hosted by Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Paul Simon Public Policy Institute on Monday, Sept. 16.
$500K SIU study focuses on removing ‘forever chemicals’ from water
[SIUC] September 10, 2024
Life itself springs from the ground in the form of water, and a researcher at Southern Illinois University Carbondale is seeking to eliminate PFAS, also known as “forever chemicals,” from this life-giving substance by using nanoparticles and light.
New Affinity Group "I'm First" Launched in SIUE University Housing
[SIUE] September 09, 2024
Southern University Illinois Edwardsville University Housing is excited to announce the launch of "I'm First," a new housing affinity group created to support first-generation college students. The group was the idea of Bailey Bible, a Housing Resident Assistant, who dedicated significant time and effort throughout academic year 2023-2024 and...
Math Concepts Taught in SIUE’s Upward Bound Program Highlighted on St. Louis Public Radio
[SIUE] September 09, 2024
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Upward Bound program and Christopher Cooper, program director for the SIUE East St. Louis Center’s East St. Louis Upward Bound (UB) Programs, were mentioned during the episode “How a St. Louis teacher uses Black history to make math less daunting” on...
From Classroom to Cambridge: SIUE’s Dr. Serdar Celik's Journey with “Sustainable Energy”
[SIUE] September 09, 2024
Just one year after Serdar Celik, PhD, a professor in the Department of Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineering at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, released his groundbreaking textbook “Sustainable Energy: Engineering Fundamentals and Applications,” the book has earned widespread recognition, solidifying itself as a...
Cougars Capture Second Straight Bronze Boot Game
[SIUE] September 09, 2024
The Bronze Boot is staying in Edwardsville. SIUE men's soccer blanked No. 19 Saint Louis 1-0 at CITYPARK Sunday to win the Joseph Carenza, Sr. Trophy for the second consecutive year.
The Cougars improved to 1-2-1 with the win. Saint Louis also is 1-2-1.
Yasha Shaerer's 62nd minute penalty kick goal was the lone score as the Cougars have won...
Hemp, cannabis symposium at SIU seeks to strengthen ties between academia, industry
[SIUC] September 09, 2024
A symposium at Southern Illinois University Carbondale exploring how to stimulate cooperation between academia and industrial hemp and cannabis production comes to Southern Illinois later this month.
SIU celebrating Hispanic/Latinx Heritage Month Sept. 15-Oct. 15
[SIUC] September 06, 2024
Southern Illinois University Carbondale will commemorate Hispanic/Latinx Heritage Month Sept. 15-Oct. 15 with a variety of special events recognizing the rich, diverse cultural heritage and numerous accomplishments of the peoples whose ancestors came to the United States from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, Central America or South America.
SIU Craft Shop offering sales, workshops and more this fall
[SIUC] September 06, 2024
Pottery, stained glass, screen-printing and a variety of other artistic crafting opportunities await this fall at Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Craft Shop, courtesy of its fall workshop series.
SIU political, debate experts: Expect Harris to be formidable for Trump in presidential debate
[SIUC] September 06, 2024
Political and debate experts at Southern Illinois University Carbondale see the Tuesday, Sept. 10, presidential debate between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump as an opportunity for Harris to further introduce herself to the nation.
Semifinalists Chosen in SIUE Metro East Start-Up Challenge
[SIUE] September 05, 2024
Nineteen Southwestern Illinois-based entrepreneurs and their innovative business concepts have been selected to move into the second round of the 11th annual SIUE Metro East SBDC business plan competition.
The Metro East Startup Challenge welcomes entrepreneurs and new businesses from a nine-county area of Southwestern Illinois with further...
SIUE Commemorates 80th Anniversary of GI Bill
[SIUE] September 05, 2024
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Office of Military and Veteran Services honored the 80th anniversary of the Serviceman’s Readjustment Act of 1944, widely known as the GI Bill, during a commemoration on Wednesday, Sept. 4 in the Morris University Center. The celebration brought together students, veterans and...
SIU Honors Program lecture, symposium to examine gyroids
[SIUC] September 05, 2024
A free, public lecture and symposium that examines the groundbreaking work of the late Alan Schoen, a Southern Illinois University Carbondale professor who discovered the gyroid while working for NASA as a scientist, is set for 1 p.m. Friday, Sept. 6.
