School of Nursing

Ampadu’s Victories and Unyielding Support for the Diverse Students and the Community Earn her Accolades

“A relentless advocate for women and underserved populations,” Southern Illinois University Edwardsville School of Nursing’s (SON) Jerrica Ampadu, PhD, demonstrates what it means to be a “Woman of Distinction,” according to her nominator, SIUE’s Tracy Cooley, DNP, APRN, PMHNP-BC, SON assistant professor. 

Ampadu, interim associate dean for Gr...

Through a grant from the Faculty Emeriti Association, the Schools of Nursing and Pharmacy collaborated to host a Symposium on disparities in Maternal Health. With the screening of the documentary “Aftershock” and an interdisciplinary panel discussion, participants gained valuable insights into real-world challenges and evidence-based solutions to disparities in maternal health outcomes in the United States.

"The event really challenged my prior assumptions. I feel more pre...

The Southern Illinois University Edwardsville School of Nursing proudly hosted its 7th Annual Nurse Anesthesia White Coat Ceremony on Tuesday, Jan. 14, welcoming the Class of 2027 into the next phase of their rigorous academic and clinical training.

Held in the Meridian Ballroom, the event marked a significant milestone for the nursing anesthesia students as they transition into clinical practice. The White Coat ceremony featured remarks from keynote speaker, Jennifer Banek, CRNA, a Major in ...

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Fall 2024 graduates of Southern Illinois University Edwardsville were picture perfect during University commencement exercises on Dec. 13 and 14. The SIUE social media team is sharing the highlights. 

See the recap of commencement weekend on SIUE socials.

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Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Chancellor James T. Minor, PhD, shared financial information that touted the University’s remarkable influence in the Southern Illinois region and St. Louis Metropolitan area, such as the more than $1.3 billion of economic impact that includes the benefits of 12,178 jobs, the generation of $144.4 million in taxes and the alumni power of $516.3 million. 

View the story on SIUE's Economic Impact Report.

Minor released the University’s Ec...

Phillips and Wahome Welcomed Monetary Awards for the Fall 2024 Semester  

For mother of three, full-time nurse and student Destiony Phillips, time and money can sometimes be in short commodity. That is why the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville senior was thrilled when she was awarded a Donald M. Suggs Scholarship. 

Phillips, who is majoring in nursing, was one of two SIUE students to receive a scholarship from The St. Louis American newspaper’s 501 (c)3, the St. Louis A...

SIUE Joins Community Groups to Provide Screenings, Education, Food and Clothing

Metro East residents were grateful for the free health screenings, clothing, haircuts and more provided at the first Fall Community Health Festival on Saturday, Oct. 26 at the Alpha Complex in East St. Louis. Approximately 200 people participated. 

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s School of Nursing (SON), along with its WE CARE Clinic in East St. Louis, collaborated with the Metro East St. ...

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE) leadership, the Illinois Capital Development Board (CDB), design-build firms Clayco + Poettker, and city and state officials gathered this morning to celebrate a significant construction milestone. A “final pour” ceremony marked the last structural concrete pour on the new $105 million health science building at the SIUE campus.

During the event, attendees toured the 176,000 square foot building that will accommodate the School of Pha...