Recent SIU News
[51ĀŅĀ×»»ĘŽ] January 16, 2025
51ĀŅĀ×»»ĘŽ 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, 51ĀŅĀ×»»ĘŽ has 825 international students, representing 69 countries,...
[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.
[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.
[51ĀŅĀ×»»ĘŽ] January 15, 2025
University Music Department announces May 4 Celebration in her honorĀ
Southern Illinois University EdwardsvilleĀ announces the 100th birthday of Ruth Slenczynska, Ā College of Arts and Sciencesā professor emeritaĀ and pianist.Ā SlenczynskaĀ is the last surviving pupil of composer-pianist...
[51ĀŅĀ×»»ĘŽ] January 15, 2025
51ĀŅĀ×»»ĘŽ 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...
[51ĀŅĀ×»»ĘŽ] 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. 51ĀŅĀ×»»ĘŽ baseball players Duncan McLaughlin,...
[SIUC] January 15, 2025
Southern Illinois University Carbondale will celebrate the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.ās birthday with a special Week of Service Jan. 20-24.
[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.
[SIUC] January 15, 2025
Not just any college student can brag about making millions, but Southern Illinois University Carbondaleās Saluki Student Investment Fund members have proven their expertise as their portfolio hit a record high above the $4 million mark recently.
[51ĀŅĀ×»»ĘŽ] January 14, 2025
Expanding on its previous and current dramatic offerings and education, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville will present the inaugural 51ĀŅĀ×»»ĘŽ Performing Arts Initiative on Wednesday, Jan. 22, according to Marc Schapman, DMA, professor of voice and chair of the Department of Music.Ā
The new series of performances and workshops will...
[SIUC] January 14, 2025
Six Southern Illinois University Carbondale journalism students will receive hands-on experience covering President-elect Donald Trumpās inauguration on Monday, Jan. 20.
[51ĀŅĀ×»»ĘŽ] 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 Ā (ā11) and her masterās degree in public relations and policy analysis (ā14) from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. Then, in 2024,...
[51ĀŅĀ×»»ĘŽ] January 13, 2025
The SIU System is pleased to announce that both SIU Carbondale (SIUC) and SIU Edwardsville (51ĀŅĀ×»»ĘŽ) 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...
[SIUC] January 13, 2025
Southern Illinois is a haven for outdoor activities, and Southern Illinois University Carbondaleās Touch of Nature Outdoor Education Center will host the inaugural Southern Illinois Outdoor Summit, a March 28 event to foster growth in the regionās outdoor industry.
[51ĀŅĀ×»»ĘŽ] January 10, 2025
Luās 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 Edwardsvilleās Yun Lu, PhD, professor in the College of Arts and Sciencesā Department of Chemistry, has been promoted...
[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 Carbondaleās Paul Simon Public Policy Institute on Wednesday, Jan. 15, for a virtual discussion on classical studies and the legacy of Alexander the Great.
[51ĀŅĀ×»»ĘŽ] January 07, 2025
For the 37th consecutive semester, 51ĀŅĀ×»»ĘŽ 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...
[51ĀŅĀ×»»ĘŽ] January 07, 2025
The Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Office of Undergraduate Admissions invites students who are interested in transferring to 51ĀŅĀ×»»ĘŽ 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...
[51ĀŅĀ×»»ĘŽ] January 07, 2025
51ĀŅĀ×»»ĘŽ graduate guard Ray'Sean Taylor (Collinsville, Illinois) has been named the Ohio Valley Conference men's basketball Player of the Week after leading 51ĀŅĀ×»»ĘŽ to two wins last week.
On the same weekend Taylor became 51ĀŅĀ×»»ĘŽ'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....
[51ĀŅĀ×»»ĘŽ] 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 Edwardsvilleās Stephen Hupp, PhD, meets some interesting characters. Hupp, a professor in the Department of...
[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 Carterās legacy includes significant and impressive successes while in office.
[51ĀŅĀ×»»ĘŽ] 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...
[51ĀŅĀ×»»ĘŽ] December 22, 2024
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The Southern Illinois University Edwardsville communications team ends the year with a look back at 2024 with images from University photographer Howard Ash. Ā
The recorded events in order of appearance are as follows:Ā
January - 41st annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. luncheon keynote speaker...
[51ĀŅĀ×»»ĘŽ] December 20, 2024
Ā Studentsā 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 Artsā...
[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.
[51ĀŅĀ×»»ĘŽ] December 19, 2024
This yearās Vaughnie Lindsay New Investigator Award recognizes Candace Hall, EdD,Ā assistant professor in the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville School of Education, Health and Human Behaviorās Department of Educational LeadershipĀ and program directorĀ of Higher Education and Student...
[51ĀŅĀ×»»ĘŽ] December 19, 2024
For the third consecutive season, 51ĀŅĀ×»»ĘŽ 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 51ĀŅĀ×»»ĘŽ on Thursday, January 2 and will air on ESPNU. Tipoff time has been moved to 8 p.m. to accommodate the...
[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.
[51ĀŅĀ×»»ĘŽ] December 18, 2024
First Baptist Church of Chesterfield Donates New Coats to Students
The surprise, smiles and squeals from Southern Illinois University Edwardsvilleās 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...
[51ĀŅĀ×»»ĘŽ] December 18, 2024
51ĀŅĀ×»»ĘŽĀ women's track and field Payton CarterĀ has been selected as the Ohio Valley Conference Freshman of the Week.
Carter placed second in pole vault during the Saluki Fast start,Ā 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...
[51ĀŅĀ×»»ĘŽ] December 18, 2024
51ĀŅĀ×»»ĘŽ 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-DistrictĀ® Women's Volleyball Team as selected by the College Sports Communicators (CSC).
Hogan led the...
[SIUC] December 12, 2024
For Southern Illinois University Carbondale political science senior Zeneya JāClaire Scott, it is all about family.
[SIUC] December 12, 2024
Three winners claimed cash and service prizes during Southern Illinois University Carbondaleās Innovation and Entrepreneurship Showcase from a remarkable field of 92 businesses entered in the 2024 Southern Illinois Business Plan Competition Powered by Regions Bank.
[SIUC] December 11, 2024
Perseverance is in Earl Hendersonās DNA. That ānever-give-upā attitude will be rewarded when the 72-year-old man from Virginia Beach, Virginia, receives his Southern Illinois University Carbondale bachelorās degree in organizational learning, innovation and development (OLID).