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The John Martinson Honors Program to Expand and Enhance SIUE's Honors Experience

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Thursday, September 14, 2023

EDWARDSVILLE, Ill., Sept. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is pleased to announce the renaming of its esteemed University Honors Program to the John Martinson Honors Program in recognition of a generous $4 million gift from SIUE 1975 Master of Business Administration alumnus John Martinson.

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  • The transformative gift will expand and enhance the Honors experience at SIUE for students for years to come.
  • EDWARDSVILLE, Ill., Sept. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is pleased to announce the renaming of its esteemed University Honors Program to the John Martinson Honors Program in recognition of a generous $4 million gift from SIUE 1975 Master of Business Administration alumnus John Martinson.
  • "The renaming of the Honors Program and the generous gift from Mr. Martinson exemplifies his innovative spirit and commitment to excellence in undergraduate education.
  • "Through this generous gift SIUE plans to double the Honors student body, making this unique education accessible to more students," said Jessica Hutchins, PhD, interim director of the John Martinson Honors Program.

Governor Pritzker Celebrates Groundbreaking at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville

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Wednesday, September 13, 2023

EDWARDSVILLE, Ill., Sept. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Chancellor James T. Minor, PhD, welcomed Governor JB Pritzker to SIUE's campus for the momentous groundbreaking ceremony of SIUE's new health science complex, the future home of SIUE's School of Pharmacy and School of Nursing.

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  • EDWARDSVILLE, Ill., Sept. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Chancellor James T. Minor, PhD, welcomed Governor JB Pritzker to SIUE's campus for the momentous groundbreaking ceremony of SIUE's new health science complex, the future home of SIUE's School of Pharmacy and School of Nursing.
  • "We are thankful to Governor Pritzker for this investment in SIUE," said Minor.
  • "With today's groundbreaking at SIUE, we usher in a new era for Southern Illinois and its world class University – with greater access to quality education and first-rate healthcare," said Pritzker.
  • Construction is set to be completed by summer 2025.
    siue.edu [Southern Illinois University Edwardsville] provides students with a high-quality education that powerfully transforms the lives of all individuals who seek something greater.

The President's "E" Award Awarded to SIUE's Illinois SBDC International Trade Center

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Tuesday, June 6, 2023

EDWARDSVILLE, Ill., June 6, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- In 1961, President Kennedy signed an executive order reviving the World War II "E" symbol of excellence to honor and recognize America's exporters. On Tuesday, June 6, the Illinois Small Business Development Center (SBDC) and International Trade Center (ITC) at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville received the "E" award for export service at the 62nd anniversary of the award ceremony at the U.S. Department of Commerce.

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  • On Tuesday, June 6, the Illinois Small Business Development Center (SBDC) and International Trade Center (ITC) at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville received the "E" award for export service at the 62nd anniversary of the award ceremony at the U.S. Department of Commerce.
  • The Illinois SBDC ITC was one of four organizations that won the "E" award for export service and the only one located at a university.
  • The Illinois SBDC ITC at SIUE has been serving the exporting needs of small and medium-sized businesses from 35 counties in southern Illinois for nearly four decades.
  • The Illinois SBDC International Trade Center at SIUE serves businesses in southern Illinois by providing individualized, no-cost export advising, identification of foreign buyers, agents and/or distributors through trade leads, international market analysis, and more.

Pritzker Administration Announces $105 Million Investment for Southern Illinois University Edwardsville

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Monday, April 10, 2023

EDWARDSVILLE, Ill., April 10, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Governor JB Pritzker announced the investment of more than $105 million for the construction of a health sciences building and renovations to existing buildings at the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE) campus. The funding is made possible by the Governor's bipartisan Rebuild Illinois capital plan, the largest capital plan in state history.

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  • EDWARDSVILLE, Ill., April 10, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Governor JB Pritzker announced the investment of more than $105 million for the construction of a health sciences building and renovations to existing buildings at the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE) campus.
  • The funding is made possible by the Governor's bipartisan Rebuild Illinois capital plan, the largest capital plan in state history.
  • "The investment at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is one of many examples of how Rebuild Illinois prioritizes higher education," said Governor JB Pritzker.
  • Southern Illinois University Edwardsville provides students with a high-quality education that powerfully transforms the lives of all individuals who seek something greater.

Distinguished Research Professor Rank Awarded to SIUE's Kimberly Archer

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Monday, February 27, 2023

EDWARDSVILLE, Ill., Feb. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Southern Illinois University Edwardsville's highest academic rank of Distinguished Research Professor was unanimously awarded to Kimberly Archer, DMA, professor in the Department of Music. Archer joins a prestigious group of tenured faculty members who have been recognized for their significant contributions to research and creative activities.

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  • EDWARDSVILLE, Ill., Feb. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Southern Illinois University Edwardsville's highest academic rank of Distinguished Research Professor was unanimously awarded to Kimberly Archer, DMA, professor in the Department of Music.
  • Archer joins a prestigious group of tenured faculty members who have been recognized for their significant contributions to research and creative activities.
  • "I am pleasantly surprised to have received this award," said Archer.
  • Dr. Archer has been commissioned to compose works by more than a dozen different bands and wind and percussion ensembles.

Andrew Gavin Named Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Director of Athletics

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Friday, February 24, 2023

EDWARDSVILLE, Ill., Feb. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Chancellor James T. Minor, PhD, named Andrew Gavin as the ninth director of athletics in the University's history. Gavin comes to SIUE from the University of Wisconsin-Parkside and will assume his new role on Monday, April 17. Gavin is expected to boldly lead SIUE Athletics and its student athletes to expand on success in competition and in the classroom.

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  • Chancellor James T. Minor, PhD, named Andrew Gavin as the ninth director of athletics in SIUE's history.
  • EDWARDSVILLE, Ill., Feb. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Chancellor James T. Minor, PhD, named Andrew Gavin as the ninth director of athletics in the University's history.
  • "I am humbled and energized by this amazing opportunity that Chancellor Minor has afforded me to lead Cougar Athletics as the next director of athletics," Gavin remarked.
  • Gavin served as the Director of Athletics at University of Wisconsin-Parkside since 2017, leading the University's athletics department and its 15 varsity sport programs.

SIUE School of Nursing Awarded $1,050,000 HRSA Grant to Impact Nursing in Underserved Areas

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Monday, February 13, 2023

EDWARDSVILLE, Ill., Feb. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Southern Illinois University Edwardsville's School of Nursing (SON) has been awarded a $1,050,000 grant through the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA). The project focuses on recruitment of students and faculty with emphasis on diversifying the nursing workforce and retention of pre-nursing and nursing students. In addition, revision of the SON curriculum will ensure to prepare nursing students to practice in underserved areas.

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  • SIUE School of Nursing awarded Health Resources and Services Administration grant.
  • EDWARDSVILLE, Ill., Feb. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Southern Illinois University Edwardsville's School of Nursing (SON) has been awarded a $1,050,000 grant through the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA).
  • The project focuses on recruitment of students and faculty with emphasis on diversifying the nursing workforce and retention of pre-nursing and nursing students.
  • In addition, revision of the SON curriculum will ensure to prepare nursing students to practice in underserved areas.

Walt Whitman Research is Added to Southern Illinois University Edwardsville's Bowen Archive

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Wednesday, December 14, 2022

EDWARDSVILLE, Ill., Dec. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Southern Illinois University Edwardsville has received a special collection of historical research about Walt Whitman's journalism career, which is now available in SIUE's Bowen Archive. The collection is entitled, "The Douglas and Betty Noverr Collection of Walt Whitman's Journalism."

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  • EDWARDSVILLE, Ill., Dec. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Southern Illinois University Edwardsville has received a special collection of historical research about Walt Whitman's journalism career, which is now available in SIUE's Bowen Archive.
  • The collection is entitled, "The Douglas and Betty Noverr Collection of Walt Whitman's Journalism."
  • SIUE's Jason Stacy, PhD, professor in the College of Arts and Sciences' Department of History, was gifted research papers from the late Douglas Noverr, PhD, a noted Whitman scholar from Michigan State University.
  • Southern Illinois University Edwardsville provides students with a high-quality education that powerfully transforms the lives of all individuals who seek something greater.

SIUE Earns National Recognition in Housing and Residence Life

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Thursday, November 3, 2022

EDWARDSVILLE, Ill. , Nov. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Southern Illinois University Edwardsville's University Housing has been recognized nationally receiving the 2022 Skyfactor Assessment and Impact Award in Housing and Residence Life. SIUE was among only three universities selected for the national recognition. University Housing won in the category of satisfaction with community engagement due to its data-driven programs in support of on-campus living.

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  • EDWARDSVILLE, Ill., Nov. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Southern Illinois University Edwardsville's University Housing has been recognized nationally receiving the 2022 Skyfactor Assessment and Impact Award in Housing and Residence Life.
  • SIUE was among only three universities selected for the national recognition.
  • University Housing won in the category of satisfaction with community engagement due to its data-driven programs in support of on-campus living.
  • SIUE University Housing is made up of five residential housing communities that house over 2,600 residents.

SIUE School of Nursing Gains $4M HRSA Grant to Launch Mobile Health Unit and Training Enhancement Program

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Wednesday, October 26, 2022

EDWARDSVILLE, Ill., Oct. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Southern Illinois University Edwardsville's School of Nursing (SON) has received its largest grant in history— $4 million from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) — to develop a mobile health unit that will provide community-based services in East St. Louis, Fairmont City, and surrounding communities.

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  • Health Equity to be promoted with SIUE's School of Nursing's mobile health unit and training program initiative.
  • The four-year project is entitled, "Nurse education, practice, quality, and retention-mobile health training program WE CARE REACH: Responding, educating, and advocating for community health."
  • The mobile health unit, WE CARE REACH, will offer primary care and chronic care management services.
  • In addition to funding the mobile health unit, the HRSA grant provides undergraduate nursing students with $1,000 stipends to help increase their interest and ability to join the nursing workforce within underserved primary care settings.