Recent SIU News
SIUE Graduate School Presents Research Grants to Outstanding Students
[SIUE] November 26, 2024
The Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Graduate School is pleased to announce the fall 2024 Research Grants for Graduate Students (RGGS) award recipients.The awards, valued at up to $500 each, support the research and creative activities of 41 graduate students studying in the College of Arts and Sciences and Schools of Pharmacy,...
SIU to host Holiday Arts and Crafts Sale Dec. 5-7
[SIUC] November 26, 2024
If you’re looking for special gifts for friends, family or yourself this holiday season, you won’t want to miss the 46th annual Holiday Arts and Crafts Sale in the Southern Illinois University Carbondale Student Center Dec. 5-7.
SIU’s Paul Simon Institute to examine parents’ role in civic education, promoting citizenship
[SIUC] November 26, 2024
Political science professor and author Lindsey Cormack will join Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Paul Simon Public Policy Institute on Tuesday, Dec. 3, for a virtual discussion on parents’ roles in teaching civic education to their children.
International Education Week at SIUE Celebrates Vibrant Cultures of 956 International Students
[SIUE] November 25, 2024
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville celebrated International Education Week (IEW) beginning with the Flag Ceremony which opened up the festivities on Monday, Nov. 18. IEW, a joint initiative of the U.S. Department of Education and the U.S. Department of State, aims to observe the benefits of international education and exchange worldwide....
SIU students prepare for national business competition after winning tough regional
[SIUC] November 25, 2024
A team of Southern Illinois University Carbondale business students is preparing for what they hope will be a second national championship. Just getting to nationals is quite a feat, accomplished by besting some impressive competition at the Deloitte FanTAXtic Case Competition regional contest. FanTAXtic asks students to present solutions to a realistic business challenge and address the business and tax implications.
SIU ceramic and print sale is Dec. 4
[SIUC] November 25, 2024
A great opportunity to find that one-of-a-kind gift. Southern Illinois University Carbondale printmaking and ceramic students will show their work just in time for the holiday season during their annual sale on Dec. 4.
SIU Carbondale has nearly $2.7B impact on state of Illinois, supports 18.6K jobs
[SIUC] November 25, 2024
The economic impact of Southern Illinois University Carbondale can be summed up in two numbers.
SIUE Celebrates its Impressive Economic Impact in the Region
[SIUE] November 22, 2024
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Chancellor James T. Minor, PhD, shared financial information that touted the University’s remarkable influence in the Southern Illinois region and St. Louis Metropolitan area, such as the more than $1.3 billion of economic impact that includes the benefits of 12,178 jobs, the generation of $144.4...
SIU chooses new Black Resource Center coordinator
[SIUC] November 22, 2024
Dina Timmons, a double alumna of Southern Illinois University Carbondale, is the new coordinator for the Black Resource Center, a unit of the Student Multicultural Resource Center (SMRC).
Six SIUE Women's Soccer Standouts Tabbed Academic All-District
[SIUE] November 21, 2024
Six SIUE women's soccer players have been honored for their work on the field and in the classroom.
Taylor Babb, Calli Chiarelli, Savannah DeFini, Matea Diekema, Grace Ferguson and Mary Fetter have been named to the 2024 Academic All-District® Women's Soccer Teams as selected by College Sports Communicators (CSC). The CSC recognizes...
Auto Wash Grand Opening; a Testament to Entrepreneurial Spirit and SIUE SBDC Support
[SIUE] November 21, 2024
Nick Deiters, an entrepreneur, and client of the Illinois Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, is thrilled to announce the grand opening of his new auto car wash business. With the invaluable support and guidance of the SBDC, Deiters has successfully turned his entrepreneurial dream into reality....
SIUE Tops Illinois Public Institutions in Graduation Success Rates
[SIUE] November 21, 2024
SIUE is once again Illinois’ top public institution in graduating student-athletes and is tied for second nationally among public schools, according to the Graduation Success Report published Wednesday by the NCAA.
Seven SIUE programs earned a perfect score of 100 in the latest Graduation Success Rate (GSR) figures, with baseball,...
Miriam Roccia Named Vice Chancellor of Student Affairs at SIUE
[SIUE] November 21, 2024
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Chancellor James T. Minor, PhD, has named Miriam Roccia, MPA, as Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs. Roccia’s appointment is effective November 25, 2024. Roccia has served as Interim Vice Chancellor of Student Affairs since December 2022, navigating the complexities of post-COVID challenges...
More than $40k in Community Dental Care Provided to Veterans from SIU School of Dental Medicine
[SIUE] November 20, 2024
Southern Illinois University School of Dental Medicine (SIU SDM) proudly supported 84 veterans last week with their annual Veterans Dental Care Day, which offered free services provided to local area veterans on Thursday, Nov. 14. Dental care included cleanings, fillings, extractions and imaging, free of charge. According to Katie Kosten, DMD,...
SIUE Students Destiony Phillips and Ashley Wahome Receive St. Louis American’s Donald M. Suggs Scholarships
[SIUE] November 20, 2024
For mother of three, full-time nurse and student Destiony Phillips, time and money can sometimes be in short commodity. That is why the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville senior was thrilled when she was awarded a Donald M. Suggs Scholarship.
Phillips, who is majoring in nursing, was one of two SIUE students to receive a...
SIU’s HEROES collecting coats and winter gear for those in need
[SIUC] November 20, 2024
In recognition of Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week, a drive is underway at Southern Illinois University Carbondale to collect new or gently used coats, hats, gloves and scarves.
SIUE Alumna Kimberly Gray Reflects Journey to Chief Merchant at Schnucks
[SIUE] November 19, 2024
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s very own alumna Kimberly Gray (‘94), a rising star in the grocery retail sector, has recently been hired as Chief Merchant at Schnucks. Gray brings more than 20 years of leadership and experience to the retail powerhouse. She has already begun leading efforts to improve customer...
Golden Goal Gives Cougars OVC Title, 25th NCAA Bid
[SIUE] November 19, 2024
SIUE men's soccer secured its second consecutive Ohio Valley Conference Tournament Title and the league's automatic NCAA bid after defeating Houston Christian 3-2 in two overtimes Saturday at Korte Stadium.
The Cougars will make their 25th NCAA Tournament appearance and their 17th Division I appearance. It is the first time since 2005 and 2006...
SIU researcher analyzes water isotopes, refining a method to solving mysteries
[SIUC] November 19, 2024
While the sleuths on popular forensic crime shows make solving a case with science look easier than it actually is, a researcher at Southern Illinois University Carbondale is refining those methods using chemical analysis of local tap waters.
279 SIU Carbondale employees will be honored for their service
[SIUC] November 18, 2024
Southern Illinois University Carbondale will recognize 279 employees for their service and commitment in a ceremony on Tuesday, Dec. 3, in the Student Center Ballrooms.
Ceremony will recognize 91 retired SIU Carbondale employees
[SIUC] November 18, 2024
Southern Illinois University Carbondale will recognize 91 retired employees for their service to the university in a ceremony on Tuesday, Dec. 3, in the Student Center Ballrooms.
Theater and Dance to present ‘A Christmas Carol’ in 1920s Cairo, Ill.
[SIUC] November 18, 2024
A time-honored Christmas classic will hit the Southern Illinois University Carbondale McLeod Theater stage in December in a setting completely different than 1860s Victorian England.
SIUE Professor Directs Michael Brown Film to Debut at St. Louis International Film Festival
[SIUE] November 15, 2024
The world premiere of the film “TEN YEARS – Michael Brown, the Ferguson Uprising and The Impact on a Generation” by Southern Illinois University Edwardsville professor Geovonday Jones will screen at the St. Louis International Film Festival (SLIFF) on Sunday, Nov. 17 at 4 p.m. Jones, MFA, is an...
Irish artist Sophie Longwill to present talk at SIU Nov. 19
[SIUC] November 15, 2024
Award-winning multidisciplinary Irish artist Sophie Longwill will present an artist talk on Tuesday, Nov. 19, at Southern Illinois University Carbondale.
Learn about hunger and homelessness in Illinois at SIU event
[SIUC] November 15, 2024
In conjunction with Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s recognition of National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week 2024, Ericka Potter, a first-generation college student who serves as homeless youth supervisor for Youth Services Network, will speak Monday, Nov. 18. Her free, public keynote presentation is set for 4-6 p.m. in the Student Center Ballroom B.
SIU Choral Union, Concert Choir and Wind Ensemble to perform ‘The Armed Man’
[SIUC] November 15, 2024
The combined talents of Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Choral Union and Concert Choir and SIU Wind Ensemble will present “The Armed Man: A Mass for Peace” at Shryock Auditorium in a free performance at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 19.
SIUE Theater and Dance Presents "Dance in Concert"
[SIUE] November 14, 2024
Explore the Spectrum of Dance: A Celebration of Choreographic Expression
The Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Department of Theater and Dance is thrilled to announce its upcoming production, "Dance in Concert," under the artistic direction of Kristin Best Kinscherff, associate professor and head of dance. Performances will take place in...
SIU’s Touch of Nature removing invasive plants, restoring native flora and fauna
[SIUC] November 14, 2024
The sweet-smelling flowers of bush honeysuckle and multiflora rose may look attractive in forests and yards, but in reality, they pose a serious danger to native flora and fauna. So Southern Illinois University Carbondale is taking action.
SIU chooses dean for Simmons Law School
[SIUC] November 14, 2024
Hannah Brenner Johnson, professor of law and vice dean for academic affairs at California Western School of Law, will become the next dean of the Southern Illinois University Simmons Law School.
SIU selects new School of Education dean
[SIUC] November 14, 2024
Victoria Groves-Scott, dean of the College of Education at the University of Central Arkansas (UCA), has been chosen as the dean of the School of Education at Southern Illinois University Carbondale. She will begin her duties at SIU on March 15, pending approval by the Board of Trustees.
SIU School of Music hosts guitar quartet on Nov. 17
[SIUC] November 13, 2024
A professional classical guitar quartet featuring faculty from four higher education institutions in Illinois will perform at Southern Illinois University Carbondale on Sunday, Nov. 17.
SIUE's Applied Health Dept. Hosts Cultural Responsiveness Expert
[SIUE] November 12, 2024
On Friday, November 8, 2024, Kia Noelle Johnson, PhD, CCC-SLP, visited Southern Illinois University Edwardsville to present “Get Your House in Order: Strengthening Cultural Responsiveness through DEI” to program students, faculty, and staff in the speech-language pathology and audiology...
SIU celebrates 50th anniversary for Counseling and Psychological Services
[SIUC] November 12, 2024
Southern Illinois University Carbondale has long been a frontrunner in its commitment to student health – both physical and mental – and its Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) program is celebrating its 50th anniversary as one of the first doctoral level training sites in the country.
Military Times again gives SIU Carbondale high marks for serving veterans, active duty personnel
[SIUC] November 12, 2024
Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s tradition of providing a first-rate education to military service members and student veterans wherever they might be is continuing to earn national recognition.
