EDWARDSVILLE Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is pleased to announce the renaming of its esteemed University Honors Program to the John Martinson
College news • Hannah Gantt of Vernon has been named to the Provost’s List at Troy (Ala.) University for the fall 2021 semester. • The following local students were named to the Plymouth (N.H.) State University Dean’s List for the fall 2021 semester: Dillon Glazer of West Wardsboro, .
SIUE, SAFB officials sign educational partnership agreement
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Col. J. Scot Heathman, commander of the 375th Air Mobility Wing at Scott Air Force Base, in Belleville, watches as Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Denise Cobb signs a three-year educational agreement between the university and the unit’s “innovation hub” called Elevate. The agreement is designed to allow a formal exchange of expertise and resources between the base and university.Scott Cousins/The TelegraphShow MoreShow Less
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Col. J. Scot Heathman, commander of the 375th Air Mobility Wing at Scott Air Force Base in Belleville, and .SIUE Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Denise Cobb talk before signing a three-year educational agreement between the university and the unit’s “innovation hub” called Elevate.Scott Cousins/The TelegraphShow MoreShow Less
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EDWARDSVILLE, Ill., May 5, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ Laura Bernaix, PhD, RN, is retiring as dean of the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville School of Nursing (SON), effective May 31. An interim leadership plan will be announced shortly.
Bernaix s service to the University, the community and healthcare field have made a tremendous impact. The SON has experienced significant expansion, developed innovative programs, and provided an exemplary model for creative partnerships. With record enrollment and exciting new initiatives, the School thrived during her tenure.
An SIUE alumna, Bernaix served the University for more than 30 years. She provided significant service to the School in various capacities, including chair of the Department of Primary Care and Health Systems Nursing from 2009-13 and associate dean from 2013-2014. Bernaix was named dean in April 2016 after serving as interim dean since June 2014 and securing the position after a national search.
SIUE begins commencement season
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EDWARDSVILLE Commencement season began Saturday at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville with the School of Pharmacy ceremony at Korte Stadium.
Chancellor Randy Pembrook and Dean Mark Luer conferred degrees upon 79 graduates in the 2021 class. The outdoor ceremonies were the first held at SIUE since the early 1990s.
To return to in-person commencement exercises during the COVID-19 era, Pembrook is overseeing 10 smaller outdoor ceremonies for 2,325 eligible graduates during the first two weekends in May. All ceremonies are streamed live on siue.edu/tv.
The School of Pharmacy combines its traditional hooding ceremony with commencement. Conner McClain, of St. Louis, earned a doctorate in pharmacy and provided the student address.