Recent SIU News
SIUE Office of International Affairs Continues to Attract Students
[SIUE] January 16, 2025
SIUE Welcomes more than 140 New International Students
A total of 140 new international students enrolled in the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville spring session, according to Cheryl Borowiak, interim executive director of the Office of International Affairs. To date, SIUE has 825 international students, representing 69 countries,...
Secure your business against online threats, attend SIU’s cybersecurity workshop
[SIUC] January 16, 2025
Almost daily, stories of cyber-attacks flood the news, but the Illinois APEX Accelerator and the Office of Innovation and Economic Development at Southern Illinois University Carbondale are offering a special workshop to help area business owners protect themselves from cyber threats.
SIU Carbondale welcomes nominations for Sturgis Public Service Award
[SIUC] January 16, 2025
Southern Illinois University Carbondale is seeking nominations for the Lindell W. Sturgis Memorial Public Service Award, which honors an employee for their community work away from campus.
SIUE Professor Emerita and World-Renowned Pianist Ruth Slenczynska Turns 100
[SIUE] January 15, 2025
University Music Department announces May 4 Celebration in her honor
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville announces the 100th birthday of Ruth Slenczynska, College of Arts and Sciences’ professor emerita and pianist. Slenczynska is the last surviving pupil of composer-pianist...
Ella Goodman Named Track and Field OVC Freshman of The Week
[SIUE] January 15, 2025
SIUE women's track and field Ella Goodman (Taylorville, Ill.) has been selected at the Ohio Valley Conference Freshman of the Week.
Goodman made her debut for the Cougars at the Alexis Jarrett Invitational on January 11. During the indoor meet she ran the 800m taking third place with a time of 2:25.40.
This also places Goodman at fourth in the...
You Belong Here at SIUE: Canadian Athletes Find a Home Away from Home
[SIUE] January 15, 2025
At Southern Illinois University Edwardsville athletes from all around the world with varying backgrounds and experiences come together to pursue both academic and athletic success. As part of our You Belong Here series, we are diving into the journey and success of three standout Canadian students. SIUE baseball players Duncan McLaughlin,...
SIU to honor MLK’s legacy with week of service, special events
[SIUC] January 15, 2025
Southern Illinois University Carbondale will celebrate the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday with a special Week of Service Jan. 20-24.
SI Music Festival preview is Saturday
[SIUC] January 15, 2025
Catch a glimpse of the excitement planned for this spring for the nationally recognized Southern Illinois Music Festival (SIFest) with a preview concert on Saturday, Jan. 18, at Artspace 304 in Carbondale.
SIU student organization hits record $4.2M investing for the SIU Foundation
[SIUC] January 15, 2025
Not just any college student can brag about making millions, but Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Saluki Student Investment Fund members have proven their expertise as their portfolio hit a record high above the $4 million mark recently.
SIUE Performing Arts Initiative Hosts Inaugural Performance, Jan. 22
[SIUE] January 14, 2025
Expanding on its previous and current dramatic offerings and education, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville will present the inaugural SIUE Performing Arts Initiative on Wednesday, Jan. 22, according to Marc Schapman, DMA, professor of voice and chair of the Department of Music.
The new series of performances and workshops will...
SIU Carbondale journalism students to travel to D.C. to cover Inauguration Day
[SIUC] January 14, 2025
Six Southern Illinois University Carbondale journalism students will receive hands-on experience covering President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration on Monday, Jan. 20.
SIUE Alumna Saves Life with Kidney Donation
[SIUE] January 13, 2025
Lindy Noel is a corporate communications specialist for the Columbus Blue Jackets hockey team in Ohio. Noel earned both her bachelor's degree in communication studies (‘11) and her master’s degree in public relations and policy analysis (‘14) from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. Then, in 2024,...
SIU Carbondale and SIU Edwardsville Partner with Gateway Equity Institute to Empower Students to Advance Equity and Justice
[SIUE] January 13, 2025
The SIU System is pleased to announce that both SIU Carbondale (SIUC) and SIU Edwardsville (SIUE) are engaging in a new partnership with the Gateway Equity Institute (GEI), a St. Louis based organization dedicated to advancing equity and justice. GEI empowers leaders to drive change, provides transformative training and engages youth through...
SIU’s inaugural Southern Illinois Outdoor Summit welcomes participants, presenters
[SIUC] January 13, 2025
Southern Illinois is a haven for outdoor activities, and Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Touch of Nature Outdoor Education Center will host the inaugural Southern Illinois Outdoor Summit, a March 28 event to foster growth in the region’s outdoor industry.
SIUE’s Yun Lu, PhD, Rises to the Rank of Distinguished Professor of Chemistry
[SIUE] January 10, 2025
Lu’s Work in Enzyme Mimetic Chemistry is Acclaimed Nationwide
For his impressive and impactful research, teaching and mentoring in the area of enzyme mimetic chemistry, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Yun Lu, PhD, professor in the College of Arts and Sciences’ Department of Chemistry, has been promoted...
SIU’s Paul Simon Institute hosts art history professor to discuss Alexander the Great
[SIUC] January 09, 2025
Rachel Kousser, a professor at Brooklyn College and the Graduate Center, City University of New York, will join Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Paul Simon Public Policy Institute on Wednesday, Jan. 15, for a virtual discussion on classical studies and the legacy of Alexander the Great.
SIUE Student-Athletes Extend 3.0 Streak; Earning 3.320 Grade Point Average
[SIUE] January 07, 2025
For the 37th consecutive semester, SIUE student-athletes have earned a cumulative grade point average of better than 3.0. During the fall 2024 semester, the Cougars earned a 3.320. For the third time since transitioning to Division I, all 14 sports earned a team average GPA above 3.0.
"While we expect our student-athletes to prioritize...
Plan Your Next Chapter at SIUE’s Transfer Preview Event
[SIUE] January 07, 2025
The Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Office of Undergraduate Admissions invites students who are interested in transferring to SIUE from a community college or another university to attend Transfer Preview.
Designed specifically for prospective transfer students and their guests, the event, slated for Friday, Feb. 7, will provide...
Ray'Sean Taylor Named OVC Player of the Week
[SIUE] January 07, 2025
SIUE graduate guard Ray'Sean Taylor (Collinsville, Illinois) has been named the Ohio Valley Conference men's basketball Player of the Week after leading SIUE to two wins last week.
On the same weekend Taylor became SIUE's Division I career scoring leader, he also led the Cougars to a pair of wins, which moved the team back to .500 in OVC play....
Bill Nye Teams Up with SIUE’s Stephen Hupp, PhD, to Address Climate Change
[SIUE] January 02, 2025
As part of his duties as editor-in-chief of a national magazine that promotes scientific inquiry, critical investigation, and the use of reason in examining controversial and extraordinary claims, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Stephen Hupp, PhD, meets some interesting characters. Hupp, a professor in the Department of...
SIU political experts: History will treat Jimmy Carter ‘kindly’
[SIUC] January 02, 2025
Although he spent just four years in the White House and his humanitarian works after leaving office are widely applauded, Southern Illinois University Carbondale political experts say former President Jimmy Carter’s legacy includes significant and impressive successes while in office.
SIUE Confers Degrees upon more than 1400 Graduates during December 2024 Commencement
[SIUE] December 31, 2024
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Chancellor James T. Minor, PhD, conferred degrees upon 1,411 eligible graduates during December 2024 commencement exercises, held Friday and Saturday, Dec. 13-14 in the First Community Arena at the Vadalabene Center.
Led by Denise Cobb, PhD, provost and vice chancellor for academic affairs and respective...
SIUE: The Year in Photos
[SIUE] December 22, 2024
The Southern Illinois University Edwardsville communications team ends the year with a look back at 2024 with images from University photographer Howard Ash.
The recorded events in order of appearance are as follows:
January - 41st annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. luncheon keynote speaker...
No Silent Night at the SIUE East St. Louis Center for the Performing Arts’ Holiday Concert
[SIUE] December 20, 2024
Students’ Performance Received with Joy and Glad Tidings; Program Director Homer Simmons Bids Farewell
Joyful musical and vocal renditions of seasonal favorites, festive costuming and feet dancing and prancing transformed Southern Illinois University Edwardsville East St. Louis Center for the Performing Arts’...
All are welcome to explore SIU’s Student Recreation Center for free on Jan. 12 Community Day
[SIUC] December 20, 2024
This is your chance to explore for free the myriad equipment, facilities and services the Student Recreation Center at Southern Illinois University Carbondale has to offer. Everyone is welcome at Community Day 2025, set for 1-5 p.m. Jan. 12.
Dr. Candace Hall Receives FY 2026 Vaughnie Lindsay New Investigator Award
[SIUE] December 19, 2024
This year’s Vaughnie Lindsay New Investigator Award recognizes Candace Hall, EdD, assistant professor in the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville School of Education, Health and Human Behavior’s Department of Educational Leadership and program director of Higher Education and Student...
January 2 Men's Basketball Game Picked for National Television
[SIUE] December 19, 2024
For the third consecutive season, SIUE will welcome a national television audience inside First Community Arena.
The first televised matchup of the 2024-25 Ohio Valley Conference ESPN basketball schedule will feature Western Illinois at SIUE on Thursday, January 2 and will air on ESPNU. Tipoff time has been moved to 8 p.m. to accommodate the...
SIU chooses dean for College of Agricultural, Life and Physical Sciences
[SIUC] December 19, 2024
A leader in agricultural education in Ohio will be the next dean of the College of Agricultural, Life and Physical Sciences at Southern Illinois University Carbondale.
SIUE Project Success Students Receive Holiday Gifts from East St. Louis Fire Department and other Local Groups
[SIUE] December 18, 2024
First Baptist Church of Chesterfield Donates New Coats to Students
The surprise, smiles and squeals from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Project Success students occurred because of the kindness and generosity of the East St. Louis Fire Department (ESLFD) Local 23, the First Baptist Church of Chesterfield and surrounding...
Women's Track and Field Payton Carter Named OVC Freshman of The Week
[SIUE] December 18, 2024
SIUE women's track and field Payton Carter has been selected as the Ohio Valley Conference Freshman of the Week.
Carter placed second in pole vault during the Saluki Fast start, her first ever indoor collegiate meet.
She recorded a new program record of 3.65m in the women's pole vault event. This placed her ahead of...
Three Women's Volleyball Players Earn Academic All-District
[SIUE] December 18, 2024
SIUE volleyball players Olivia Hogan(Dyersville, Iowa), Gabi Andrade (Oswego, Ill.) and Ainsley Ranstead (Mahomet, Ill.) have been honored for their academic achievements.
All three players have been named to the 2024 Academic All-District® Women's Volleyball Team as selected by the College Sports Communicators (CSC).
Hogan led the...
Aspiring lawyer to become 11th member of her family to graduate from SIU Carbondale
[SIUC] December 12, 2024
For Southern Illinois University Carbondale political science senior Zeneya J’Claire Scott, it is all about family.
Winners of SIU’s 2024 business plan competition claim big prizes
[SIUC] December 12, 2024
Three winners claimed cash and service prizes during Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Innovation and Entrepreneurship Showcase from a remarkable field of 92 businesses entered in the 2024 Southern Illinois Business Plan Competition Powered by Regions Bank.
SIU student earns degree at age 72, keeping a promise he made to mom
[SIUC] December 11, 2024
Perseverance is in Earl Henderson’s DNA. That “never-give-up” attitude will be rewarded when the 72-year-old man from Virginia Beach, Virginia, receives his Southern Illinois University Carbondale bachelor’s degree in organizational learning, innovation and development (OLID).
