Recent SIU News
SIU Carbondale named a friendly university to military students, vets, families
[SIUC] April 22, 2025
Southern Illinois University Carbondale continues to be among the top universities in providing educational opportunities to military veterans, active duty personnel and their families on campus, online and in extended campus offerings.
SIU’s Father Brown: Pope Francis’ legacy is advocating for the marginalized, forgotten
[SIUC] April 22, 2025
Pope Francis will be remembered as a cleric who emphasized dignity and who advocated for marginalized people throughout the world, says Father Joseph A. Brown, a professor and coordinator of Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Africana Studies Program and director of the School of Africana and Multicultural Studies.
Celebrate the area’s newest enterprises during SIU’s Small Business Spotlight May 1
[SIUC] April 22, 2025
Southern Illinois University Carbondale will recognize National Small Business Week by celebrating the accomplishments of some of the area’s newest entrepreneurs.
SIUE’s WSIE Radio Station Hosts Semi-Annual Jazzathon Fundraiser, April 23
[SIUE] April 21, 2025
Support the Region’s National Public Radio Music Station
WSIE 88.7 The Sound’s Jazzathon fundraiser (the Spring Edition) will broadcast from 3-7 p.m. Wednesday, April 23..Tune in to hear performances from some of St. Louis’ finest musicians, along with conversation about the importance of WSIE and other special...
National Collegiate Honors Council Appoints SIUE Civil Engineering Student Aman Pai to its Board of Directors
[SIUE] April 21, 2025
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville sophomore Aman Pai has been appointed to the National Collegiate Honors Council (NCHC) Board of Directors. The NCHC is dedicated to supporting honors education throughout universities across the globe. Pai is the only current SIUE representative that has been selected for this honor.
Pai is...
Planetarium Night Lights Up Cougar Village for SIUE Student Families
[SIUE] April 21, 2025
On March 19th the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Student Parent Support Group hosted Planetarium Night. This event welcomed 63 student parents and their families for an evening of fun, learning and shared community at the Commons in Cougar Village.
The SIUE STEM Center’s portable planetarium was the...
Kaufmann, Eickhoff and Simpson Earn All-OVC Honors
[SIUE] April 21, 2025
Three SIUE golfers, Brady Kaufmann, Alex Eickhoff and Will Simpson, have earned All-Ohio Valley Conference honors as announced ahead of the OVC Championship.
Kaufmann and Eickhoff were each named to the All-OVC first team. Simpson earned second team honors and also was named to the All-Newcomer team.
Entering the Championship, Kaufmann is the...
Students Look to the Future During SIU System’s “Conversation of Understanding”
[SIUE] April 21, 2025
Framing his remarks with a grateful glance to the past, a resolute look to the present and a hopeful glimpse into the future, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville student Nicholas Young will participate in the upcoming Southern Illinois University (SIU) System’s Conversation of Understanding (COU).
“From SIU to...
Three SIU Carbondale students receive 2025 SIU System Distinguished Student Service Awards
[SIUC] April 21, 2025
Three students from Southern Illinois University Carbondale received 2025 SIU System Distinguished Student Service Awards at the SIU Board of Trustees meeting on April 17.
SIU pioneers mental health response program for emergency calls
[SIUC] April 21, 2025
Thanks to a new grant-funded program, responders with specialized skills in mental health are available to assist when needed in emergency calls at Southern Illinois University Carbondale, de-escalating situations, improving outcomes and helping students stay in school, officials said.
SIUE Will Reward Successful International Undergraduate Students with In-State Tuition through the new GEO+ Award
[SIUE] April 18, 2025
As of April 17, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE) is offering the Geographic Enhancement Opportunity Plus (GEO+) Award to continuing degree-seeking international undergraduate students who have successfully completed at least 24 credit hours at SIUE while enrolled on an F-1 or J-1 visa. Now, international...
SIU System Recognizes “Distinguished” Students in Awards Ceremony
[SIUE] April 18, 2025
Students from SIU Campuses, including Edwardsville, Celebrated for their Service
Four Southern Illinois University Edwardsville students were among those honored for their campus contributions during the Southern Illinois University (SIU) System’s Board of Trustees (BOT) meeting on Thursday, April 17 at SIU Carbondale.
The...
SIU’s Paul Simon Institute hosts Kettering Foundation CEO to discuss future of democracy
[SIUC] April 18, 2025
Sharon Davies, president and CEO of the Charles F. Kettering Foundation, will join Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Paul Simon Public Policy Institute for a special virtual conversation at 10 a.m. Thursday, April 24.
SIU talk focuses on how the sun affects members of the military
[SIUC] April 18, 2025
The effects of sun exposure on members of the military will be the topic of the final talk in a series focused on the sun and the major role it plays in the lives of humans everywhere, hosted by Southern Illinois University Carbondale.
Three SIUE Women’s Tennis Players Tabbed All-OVC
[SIUE] April 17, 2025
Three SIUE women's tennis players earned All-Ohio Valley Conference honors Wednesday, including Amelia Gorman as the league's Player of the Year.
Gorman became the second SIUE player in school history to be named the league's Player of the Year after Jill Lambrechts(2022). Gorman was tabbed first team All-OVC and as one half of an All-OVC...
Environmental, LGBTQ+ advocate receives SIU’s 2025 Sturgis Award
[SIUC] April 17, 2025
Jonny Gray, an associate professor in communication studies at Southern Illinois University Carbondale, was “really humbled and honored” to learn he has received the 2025 Lindell W. Sturgis Award.
SIU Carbondale to implement new mental health fee, cost-saving course materials program
[SIUC] April 17, 2025
To support students as they pursue a first-class education in academic year 2025-26, Southern Illinois University Carbondale will implement a new mental health fee, at the request of students, and SIU myTextbooks to ensure students have all of the course materials they need on the first day of classes for the lowest possible cost, the SIU Board of Trustees approved today (April 17).
Graduate School Celebrates Faculty and Student Scholars at Annual Research Symposium
[SIUE] April 16, 2025
The Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Graduate School celebrated the achievements of graduate students and faculty scholars at the annual Spring Research Symposium on April 8th.
Students from graduate programs across SIUE presented their research, scholarship, and creative activities during the Student Symposium portion of the event in...
SIUE’s Dr. Valerie Griffin Receives Inaugural Graduate Faculty Mentor Award
[SIUE] April 16, 2025
The Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Graduate School has awarded the inaugural Graduate Faculty Mentor Award to Valerie Griffin, DNP, associate professor and program director in the School of Nursing.
The purpose of the Graduate Faculty Mentor Award is to recognize graduate faculty who have demonstrated excellence in supporting...
SIUE Presents Symposium and Concert for Ruth Slenczynska Centennial Celebration
[SIUE] April 16, 2025
Ruth Slenczynska, the last surviving pupil of composer-pianist Sergei Rachmaninoff, will be honored by Southern Illinois University Edwardsville during the upcoming three-day Ruth Slenczynska Centennial Celebration. The weekend begins with a series of presentations about the renowned pianist's life, a piano master class and culminates...
SIU theater professor’s collaboration with Violent Femmes singer may lead to the stage
[SIUC] April 16, 2025
With the help of Violent Femmes lead singer Gordon Gano, Matthew C. Williams, an assistant professor of performance and movement in Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s School of Theater and Dance, is putting the final touches on a libretto that weaves the group’s music into the story of a struggling family’s search for redemption.
SIUE’s Arwood Named OVC Pitcher of the Week
[SIUE] April 15, 2025
SIUE right-hander Avery Arwood has been selected as the Ohio Valley Conference Pitcher of the Week after posting two shutouts this past week.
Arwood, a freshman from St. Joseph's, Michigan, finished with three wins overall. She blanked Southern Indiana and Tennessee State last week while adding a win in relief Sunday against Tennessee...
Artemis “Moon Tree” Arrives at SIUE; Seedling that Traveled Space Scheduled for Planting at The Gardens at SIUE on Earth Day
[SIUE] April 15, 2025
Just in time for Earth Day, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville will become an official steward of an Artemis Moon Tree. The Liquidambar styraciflua (American Sweetgum) seedling is scheduled for public viewing and planting on Tuesday, April 22, otherwise known as Earth Day. SIUE was one of three locations in the state of Illinois to be...
SIU researchers study social lives of deer to prevent spread of fatal illness
[SIUC] April 15, 2025
Wildlife researchers at Southern Illinois University Carbondale are using cameras to take a closer look at how deer socialize to better understand how a deadly disease is spread.
SIU-affiliated Eco Festival to raise funds to benefit STEM educators
[SIUC] April 15, 2025
A Southern Illinois University Carbondale-affiliated family event aimed at engaging the community in fun science activities while helping science teachers across the region is set for later this month at a local winery.
Federal judge, former SIU law professor to present Simonds lecture
[SIUC] April 15, 2025
A former faculty member at Southern Illinois University Simmons Law School will reflect on his career and time at SIU Carbondale, and his current role as a federal judge in Washington, D.C., during a lecture on April 22.
SIU-affiliated Eco Festival to raise funds to benefit STEM educators
[SIUC] April 15, 2025
A Southern Illinois University Carbondale-affiliated family event aimed at engaging the community in fun science activities while helping science teachers across the region is set for later this month at a local winery.
SIUE Child Experts Extol the Value of Early Childhood Education
[SIUE] April 14, 2025
National Week of the Young Child Closes Out with Family and Fun
While it was great to see preschool instruction highlighted during the National Association for the Education of Young Children’s (NAEYC) Week of the Young Child (WOYC), Southern Illinois University Edwardsville early childhood experts say every day is a day...
SIU to honor eight 2025 Excellence Award recipients
[SIUC] April 14, 2025
Southern Illinois University Carbondale will recognize eight faculty and staff members for superior scholarship and creative endeavors, teaching and service with the 2025 Excellence Awards.
SIU’s School of Theater and Dance ends season with ‘Urinetown: The Musical’
[SIUC] April 14, 2025
A satirical musical that touches on topics including the legal system, capitalism and privatization of resources, all wrapped around the use of toilets, comes to Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s McLeod Theater, April 24-27.
Enjoy adventure, fun and more at Touch of Nature’s first Friends and Family Camp
[SIUC] April 14, 2025
A unique, memory-making opportunity awaits at Friends and Family Camp May 2-4, brought to you by Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Touch of Nature Outdoor Education Center.
One Day One SIUE 2025 to Feature Celebration, Community Impact, and Student-Centered Giving
[SIUE] April 13, 2025
SIUE will host its fourth annual One Day One SIUE celebration on Thursday, April 24. The event, which combines the University's day of giving with a vibrant outdoor celebration, will take place on the Stratton Quadrangle and feature music from the Red Jackets Band, a BBQ buffet, and an INDYCAR showcase presented by World Wide...
SIUE’s Dr. Kevin Tucker Receives Hoppe Research Professor Award
[SIUE] April 11, 2025
The Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Graduate School has presented its 2025-26 Hoppe Research Professor Award to Kevin R. Tucker, PhD, associate professor in the College of Arts and Sciences’ Department of Chemistry.
“I’m honored to receive this year’s Hoppe Professor...
SIU photojournalism students’ talents featured in book highlighting Alto Pass, Cobden
[SIUC] April 11, 2025
The work by Southern Illinois University Carbondale photojournalism students who used an April 2024 weekend workshop to chronicle the people and events in Cobden and Alto Pass is now available.
