Recent SIU News
WSIE steps into a new era with a stronger signal
[SIUE] May 28, 2026
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville's jazz radio station, WSIE 88.7 — The Sound, is a feature story in The St. Louis American, highlighting the station's new tower and HD transmitter and what it means for listeners across the bi-state region.
Written by Kenya Vaughn, the...
SIUE Announces 2026 Spring Dean’s List
[SIUE] May 27, 2026
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville continues to foster future leaders through outstanding academic programs and dedicated faculty. Each semester, undergraduate students who achieve exceptional academic performance are recognized on the Dean’s List.
To qualify, students must complete at least 12 graded credit hours and earn a...
SIUE Softball Players Named Academic All-District
[SIUE] May 27, 2026
EDWARDSVILLE, Ill. - Five SIUE softball players were named Academic All-District today by College Sports Communications, which recognizes the nation's top student-athletes for their combined performances on the court and in the classroom.
Avery Arwood, Aidyn Barrera, Raegan Duncan, Kaylin...
SIU Flying Salukis capture 10th national championship
[SIUC] May 27, 2026
The numbers for Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Flying Salukis are staggering — 17 straight top five National Intercollegiate Flying Association (NIFA) finishes, including 14 of 15 years in the top three in the nation.
SIUE Undergraduate Scholars Showcase Celebrates Student Discovery and Creativity
[SIUE] May 26, 2026
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville students presented original research, creative projects and scholarly work during the University’s annual Undergraduate Scholars Showcase held Thursday, April 24 in the Morris University Center.
Sponsored by the Office of the Provost, the event celebrated the depth and variety of student...
SIU’s Pontikes Center is unique analytics and AI training ground helping students, industry
[SIUC] May 22, 2026
The world today is full of information – immense data sets – but the tricky part is figuring out what the wealth of facts and figures means and how to apply it.
There’s still time to get in on the action at SIU’s 2026 summer camps
[SIUC] May 22, 2026
Study whitetail deer fawns. Learn some new beats in world percussion. Explore the possibilities of biomedical engineering or build a battle-bot. When area kids go back to class, they’ll have a whole lot of stories about what they did – and learned – this summer!
SIUE Spring Commencement Celebrates Notable Academic Milestones and Personal Triumph
[SIUE] May 21, 2026
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Chancellor James T. Minor, PhD, conferred degrees upon 1,997 eligible graduates during May 2026 commencement ceremonies, held Friday and Saturday, May 8-9 in the First Community Arena at Vadalabene Center. This particular weekend of ceremonies celebrated...
Lou and Debby Callen Ocean Room ceremony set for May 27 at SIU
[SIUC] May 21, 2026
A special naming ceremony is set for May 27 to officially recognize the Student Health Center’s Lou and Debby Callen Ocean Room.
Southern Illinois Music Festival to pay tribute to ‘America at 250’
[SIUC] May 21, 2026
Break out the red, white and blue as the 22nd season of the nationally recognized Southern Illinois Music Festival (SIFest) pays tribute to the nation’s 250th birthday.
Baseball Captures First OVC Championship
[SIUE] May 20, 2026
EDWARDSVILLE, Ill. – With an 8-2 win over UT Martin Thursday at Roy E. Lee Field, SIUE baseball captured the program's first-ever Ohio Valley Conference Regular Season Championship.
SIUE won its 10th consecutive game to improve to 32-21 overall and 19-6 in the OVC matching the program record for OVC wins, set in 2015.
The...
SIUE Honors Spring 2026 URCA Award Recipients for Undergraduate Research and Mentorship
[SIUE] May 20, 2026
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville has recognized four members of the campus community with Spring 2026 Undergraduate Research and Creative Activities (URCA) Awards, celebrating excellence in undergraduate research, scholarship and mentorship.
Student award recipients include Gavynn Baer, URCA Research Assistant of the Semester and...
As Seen On Socials: SIUE Spring 2026 Commencement
[SIUE] May 20, 2026
Cap and gown season is here — and SIUE's social media channels are overflowing with pride, tears, and tassel-turning moments as the Class of 2026 walks across the stage.
Nearly 2,000 graduates were celebrated across six ceremonies held May 8–9 at the First Community Arena at...
Eight Civic Memorial Seniors Commit to SIUE Healthcare Programs
[SIUE] May 19, 2026
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s partnerships with regional school districts are building the next generation of healthcare professionals. Eight Civic Memorial High School students recently committed to SIUE programs in nursing and pharmacy during a healthcare signing ceremony in Bethalto.
SIUE’s Dual Credit program...
SIU’s Archaeology Field School seeks insight into one of Illinois’ earliest Black communities
[SIUC] May 19, 2026
A Southern Illinois University Carbondale student archaeology team is spending six weeks unearthing research to help tell the story of what is believed to be the oldest continually inhabited Black community in Illinois.
SIU aviation technologies students excel in aircraft maintenance competition
[SIUC] May 19, 2026
A team from Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s aviation technologies program placed 10th in the nation in the scholastic category of the 2026 Aerospace Maintenance Council competition in Orlando, Florida.
SIUE Launches Successful Early Advising Initiative for Incoming Students
[SIUE] May 18, 2026
A new advising initiative at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is already making a strong impact on incoming students before they have even arrived on campus. In its first semester, SIUE START (Students Taking Action for Registration and Transition)...
Celebrate inclusion at Touch of Nature’s Special Olympics Day May 30
[SIUC] May 18, 2026
Special Olympics Day is coming to Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Touch of Nature Outdoor Education Center on May 30 and this free, inclusive, community-wide event is open to everyone – regardless of age or ability.
SIUE East St. Louis Charter High School Celebrates Resilience, Community and New Beginnings for the Class of 2026
[SIUE] May 15, 2026
Sixteen seniors crossed the stage during Southern Illinois University Edwardsville East St. Louis Charter High School (CHS) Commencement on Friday, May 15, celebrating a graduating class defined by resilience, adaptability and perseverance.
On a bright, breezy morning at the Wyvetter H. Younge Higher Education Campus, family members, friends,...
New book honors late SIU alum’s legacy on Leadership Development Program
[SIUC] May 15, 2026
Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Leadership Development Program (LDP) boasts a 100% graduation rate, a 96% career placement rate, and its graduates are 19% more work ready than their peers. A part of that success is thanks to the late William “Will” Bushelle, a SIU alum and U.S. Navy SEAL veteran, who is the focus of a new book.
Sinan Onal, PhD, Joins First-Ever Illinois Innovation Network Fellows Cohort
[SIUE] May 14, 2026
At a time when artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping higher education, Sinan Onal, PhD, chair of Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Industrial Engineering Department is helping lead the conversation on how universities can rethink teaching and learning in the AI era. Onal has been selected as one of 14 fellows in the...
SIUE Learning Resource Center Hosts Fire Safety Program with East St. Louis Fire Department
[SIUE] May 14, 2026
Children gather around firefighters from the East St. Louis Fire Department during a hands-on fire safety program at SIUE’s Learning Resource Center.
In honor of International Firefighters’ Day, the SIUE Learning Resource Center recently hosted the East St. Louis Fire Department for a hands-on fire safety program...
SIUE Celebrates Tenth Annual Golden Graduates Reunion
[SIUE] May 13, 2026
In its tenth-year celebration of alumni who earned their degree 50 or more years ago, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville hosted the 1976 class of Golden Graduates return to campus spring commencement weekend May 8-9. The annual reunion is a milestone that...
SIU’s Sharp Museum seeking cryptid-themed art for juried exhibition
[SIUC] May 13, 2026
Whether it’s Bigfoot, the Big Muddy Monster, creatures from the watery deep among urban legends, Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Sharp Museum wants all artists to put their best work on display in celebrating hidden or unknown animals and creatures.
SIU holds inaugural Science Reception to recognize outstanding students and faculty
[SIUC] May 13, 2026
The College of Agricultural, Life, and Physical Sciences at Southern Illinois University Carbondale held its inaugural Science Reception at the Gower Translational Research Center on April 30. Around 200 attendees enjoyed the evening, which included a reception, happy hour and awards ceremony.
SIUE Expands Accessible Navigation with NaviLens Technology
[SIUE] May 12, 2026
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville has expanded accessibility through the implementation of NaviLens, a smartphone-based wayfinding system designed to support blind and low vision individuals with independent navigation in indoor and outdoor spaces.
This initiative is led by the Office for Accessible Campus Community & Equitable...
SIUE Awards 2026-2027 Hoppe Research Professor to Art and Design's Abbey Hepner
[SIUE] May 12, 2026
The Graduate School at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville has awarded the 2026-2027 Hoppe Research Professor Award to Abbey Hepner, MFA, associate professor and area head of photography and digital media in the College of Arts and Sciences' Department of Art and Design.
The Hoppe Research Professor Award recognizes faculty members...
SIUE’s Howard Rambsy II, PhD, Releases New Book, “Writing Black Panther: Ta-Nehisi Coates and Representation Struggles”
[SIUE] May 12, 2026
When best-selling author and cultural commentator Ta-Nehisi Coates was closing his run on the comic book “Black Panther” in May 2021, Howard Rambsy II, PhD, Distinguished Research Professor in Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Department of English Language and Literature, was already thinking about the larger...
University Museum Students Present “Home is Where the Hearth is” Exhibition
[SIUE] May 11, 2026
The University Museum of Southern Illinois University Edwardsville and students in the HIST 582 Practicum in Exhibit and Program Development course present “Home is Where the Hearth is: From Shelter to Sanctuary,” an original exhibition exploring the meaning of home, comfort and belonging through museum interpretation and...
SIUE’s Healthcare Informatics among Nation’s Best Online Degree Programs
[SIUE] May 11, 2026
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s online Master of Science in Healthcare Informatics program has earned national recognition from OnlineMasters.com, as the eighth best in the country.
Designed for working professionals, the fully online program prepares graduates to use technology and information management strategies to...
SIU’s Paul Simon Institute awards four Simon Democracy Prizes
[SIUC] May 11, 2026
Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Paul Simon Public Policy Institute announced today (May 11) four recipients of the 2026 Paul Simon Democracy Prize.
SIU Alumni Association opens Saluki Market to new vendors
[SIUC] May 11, 2026
The doors are wide open to the SIU Alumni Association’s online marketplace, Saluki Market, which is now taking applications for a wide variety of new vendors.
SIUE Pre-Commencement Celebrations and Awards Recognize Extraordinary Achievements
[SIUE] May 08, 2026
The unofficial launch of Southern Illinois University Edwardsville commencement season began with pre-commencement ceremonies hosted by campus affinity groups that celebrate extraordinary achievements by students.
As stated by the Kimmel Belonging and...
SIU student shattering glass ceiling for female engineers
[SIUC] May 07, 2026
In a field typically led by men, Halley Frailey is ready to take on the engineering industry and make way for more women. Focusing on women is a new outlook for the Southern Illinois University Carbondale graduating senior – she grew up surrounded by her brothers and their friends.
