Recent SIU News
SIUE Chancellor Emeritus and Former First Lady Donate $100,000 to Establish SEHHB Scholarship and Endowment
[SIUE] February 19, 2026
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Chancellor Emeritus and Former First Lady, philanthropists David and Kay Werner, have donated $100,000 to establish an endowed scholarship in SIUE's School of Education Health and Human Behavior (SEHHB). The...
Explore the industrial hemp growing industry at Feb. 25 SIU event
[SIUC] February 19, 2026
Learn all about growing industrial hemp for grain and fiber at Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Industrial Hemp Farmer Informational Event.
SIUE Celebrates Honors Scholarship Day, Surprises Meridian Recipients Across Region
[SIUE] February 18, 2026
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville continued its annual honors recruitment tradition this February, welcoming high-achieving students to campus for Honors Scholarship Day before traveling to high schools across the region to personally surprise select incoming students with the Meridian Scholarship, the University’s most...
Grant Milbrath Receives OVC Male Co-Field Athlete of the Week for the Second Time this season
[SIUE] February 18, 2026
SIUE track and field's Grant Milbrath had received Ohio Valley Conference Male Field Co-Athlete of the week for the second time ths season. He previously won the award Jan. 14 after his performance at the Alexis Jarrett Invitational.
Milbrath led SIUE track and field in day one of the Russ Jewett Indoor...
Apply now for 2026 SIU Green Fund grants
[SIUC] February 18, 2026
Southern Illinois University Carbondale Office of Sustainability and the SIU Sustainability Council are now accepting applications for Green Fund grants. The grants, now in their 23rd round, are part of SIU’s ongoing commitment to campus sustainability.
Guibal Britt Named OVC Singles Player of the Week
[SIUE] February 17, 2026
Margaux Guibal Britt has been named the Ohio Valley Conference women's tennis Singles Player of the Week.
Guibal Britt finished 2-0 on the week in leading the 5-1 Cougars to victories over Bradley and Maryville.
The senior from Rossville, Tennessee, picked up a win at No. 2 singles and one at No. 1. She provided a crucial point in the Cougars'...
Kiyoko Proctor Named OVC Freshman of the Week for the Second Time
[SIUE] February 17, 2026
Kiyoko Proctor has received Ohio Valley Conference freshman of the week honors for the second time this season.
Proctor paced SIUE offensively over the two-game homestand, averaging 15.0 points per game. She scored 18 points against Southeast Missouri and followed with 12 against UT Martin, finishing the stretch with 30 total points. Proctor...
SIFest receives National Endowment for the Arts grant
[SIUC] February 17, 2026
Southern Illinois University Carbondale is receiving a $20,000 grant from the National Endowment for the Arts to help with this year’s programming for the nationally recognized Southern Illinois Music Festival (SIFest).
As Seen on Socials: Black History Month
[SIUE] February 16, 2026
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is recognizing Black History Month throughout February with a series of campus events celebrating Black history, culture, and community.
This month’s programming includes performances, presentations, discussions, and community-centered...
Sign up now for SIU’s 2026 Illinois ACE Women’s Network Conference
[SIUC] February 16, 2026
“The Power Within: Reclaim, Restore and Rise” is the theme for the 2026 Illinois ACE Women’s Network Conference at Southern Illinois University Carbondale on March 2 and registration is now underway.
SIU School of Music hosts chamber ensemble Feb. 27
[SIUC] February 13, 2026
Southern Illinois University Carbondale School of Music students will highlight their combined talents with a chamber ensemble on Friday, Feb. 27, in Shryock Auditorium. The free, public concert begins at 7 p.m.
SIUE’s University Housing Recognizes Residents on Dean’s List
[SIUE] February 12, 2026
On Feb. 10, University Housing hosted the Housing Dean’s List Reception to recognize Southern Illinois University Edwardsville residents who achieved a place on the Fall 2025 Dean’s List. More than 90 recipients, along with their...
SIU’s STEM Education Research Center offers service-learning opportunities
[SIUC] February 12, 2026
Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s STEM Education Research Center is hosting two upcoming volunteer service-learning days in the Shawnee National Forest’s Panther Den Wilderness area in Union County.
Southern Illinois Drug Awareness Conference highlights power of community partnerships
[SIUC] February 11, 2026
Registration is now underway for the collaborative and educational Southern Illinois Drug Awareness Conference March 12-13. Southern Illinois University Carbondale will host the event which will bring together a diverse group of people to address substance use, mental health and homelessness and how these issues connect.
66ers Participate in Statewide Press Conference, Receive Grant from Centennial Commission
[SIUE] February 10, 2026
In continuation of its celebration of the centennial of Route 66, the SIUE 66ers and head men's basketball coach Brian Barone participated on Monday, Feb. 6, in a State of Illinois press conference in Granite City, Illinois. Governor J.B. Pritzker hosted the Route 66 Centennial press conference at...
Tyler King Earns Player and Newcomer of the Week Honors from the OVC
[SIUE] February 10, 2026
SIUE junior guard Tyler King (St. Louis) has been named the Ohio Valley Conference men's basketball Player and Newcomer of the Week after leading SIUE to a pair of wins this past week.
King led the Cougars with a strong offensive week. He knocked down 50 percent of his shots and averaged 20.5 points in wins over Lindenwood and Little Rock. He...
Sen. Tammy Duckworth Holds Listening Session for Metro East Child Care Providers and Parents
[SIUE] February 09, 2026
U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth of Illinois met with Metro East child care providers, families and child care provider leaders from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Early Childhood Center, Brightpoint, Michelle’s Place Cahokia Heights, Early Explorations and Early...
Cougars, Tigers to Feature on ESPNU Feb. 21
[SIUE] February 09, 2026
SIUE men's basketball's Feb. 21 contest on the road at Tennessee State has been selected for national television. The Cougars and Tigers will meet on ESPNU with an adjusted tipoff time of 1 p.m.
For the fourth straight year the League is utilizing a Wild Card selection process to determine the linear broadcasts, with selections determined and...
SIU System Bestows McNeese ADEI Lifetime Achievement Award to SIUC’s Dr. Marc Morris and SIUE’s Dr. Howard Rambsy
[SIUE] February 09, 2026
Two distinguished faculty members have been honored by the Southern Illinois University System for their longtime efforts to advance antiracism, diversity, equity and inclusion (ADEI).
Marc E. Morris, PhD, JD, and Howard Rambsy II, PhD, each received the prestigious Dr. Wesley G. Robinson-McNeese ADEI Lifetime Achievement Award during the SIU...
In the News: SIUE’s Chancellor James T. Minor Interviewed by Carol Daniel on Nine PBS
[SIUE] February 09, 2026
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Chancellor James T. Minor, PhD, recently appeared on “Listen, St. Louis with Carol Daniel.” His in-depth interview was the opening episode of the show’s Black History...
Find something special at SIU’s Valentine’s Day Craft Sale on Feb. 13
[SIUC] February 09, 2026
If you’re looking for a special Valentine’s gift for your sweetheart or something unique for yourself, the Valentine’s Day Craft Sale at Southern Illinois University Carbondale is the place to be.
SIUE Jazz Alumni Concert Highlights Legacy, Remembrance and Reunion
[SIUE] February 06, 2026
Tremolos flared brilliantly at the Annual Jazz Alumni Concert performance in Dunham Hall Theater, Feb. 4. The Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Concert Jazz Band welcomed back star alumni bassist Carlos Henderson (’96), and trombonist Chris Leach (’96), to fill the theater with lively performances of reworked...
SIU Board of Trustees approves honorary degree for philanthropic leader
[SIUC] February 06, 2026
Russell Franklin Bartmes, a distinguished leader in finance and philanthropy whose support helped launch Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s nursing program and other initiatives, will receive an honorary degree following approval by the SIU Board of Trustees on Feb. 5.
SIUE Student Government Holds Second Annual State of the Student Body
[SIUE] February 05, 2026
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s student government held its second Annual State of the Student Body address on Monday, Feb. 2, at the Morris University Center.
Student Body President Jenna Nestor,...
Student Dispatch: School of Pharmacy Students Organize Diabetes Patient Education Symposium
[SIUE] February 05, 2026
On Jan. 31, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville School of Pharmacy (SOP) hosted a Diabetes Patient Education Symposium in Morris University Center. Attendees were provided information and counseling about diabetes management,...
Join in SIU’s 2026 International Festival, global cultural celebration
[SIUC] February 04, 2026
Southern Illinois University Carbondale will celebrate its diversity, inclusiveness and the many cultures the university and surrounding area embrace during the 2026 International Festival, set for Feb. 9-13.
SIUE Opens Chimega Mart, a Cashierless Convenience Store Powered by Amazon Just Walk Out Technology
[SIUE] February 03, 2026
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, Dining Services and the Morris University Center/Student Success Center announces the grand opening of Chimega Mart, a cutting-edge, cashierless convenience store located on the second floor of the Student Success Center. Chimega Mart is the newest addition to the Student Success Center and represents...
SIUE to Host 62nd Annual Lincoln Laureates Convocation
[SIUE] February 03, 2026
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville will host the 62nd Annual Lincoln Laureates Convocation and Investiture, where Governor JB Pritzker will confer the state’s highest civilian honor for professional achievement and public service to five distinguished Illinois residents. Hosted by the Lincoln Academy of Illinois, the next cohort...
SIU Carbondale faculty, staff are on Illinois Humanities speaker roster
[SIUC] February 03, 2026
Four current or retired Southern Illinois University Carbondale faculty and staff are available to share their expertise with audiences throughout the state as part of the Illinois Humanities 2026-27 Road Scholars Speakers Bureau.
SIU offering free income tax preparation starting in February
[SIUC] February 03, 2026
Southern Illinois University Carbondale is taking the stress and expense out of income tax season by offering free income tax preparation services from a group of specially trained volunteers.
SIU Carbondale awards full-ride Chancellor’s Scholarships to high achieving students
[SIUC] February 03, 2026
Thirty high achieving high school students were surprised when they received Southern Illinois University Carbondale 2026 Chancellor’s Scholarships, which cover tuition, mandatory fees, on-campus housing and food for four years.
SIUE Graduate Student in Nutrition and Dietetics Wins Outstanding Student of the Year
[SIUE] February 02, 2026
Alexis Yociss, a graduate student in nutrition and dietetics at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, has won the title of Outstanding Student of the Year for the Nutrition and Dietetics Coordinated Program from the Illinois Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Yociss will...
SIU’s ‘Love at the Glove’ 2026 set for Feb. 13
[SIUC] February 02, 2026
The annual “Love at the Glove” Valentine’s Day art show returns on Feb. 13 with an exhibition featuring works from Southern Illinois University Carbondale students, faculty and the community.
SIU 2026 Accounting Challenge winners announced
[SIUC] February 02, 2026
Hundreds of high school and community college students from across the region and beyond converged on Southern Illinois University Carbondale recently for a unique competition, the 28th annual Accounting Challenge.
