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Discovery Flights at St. Louis Downtown Airport cap aviation exploration for high schoolers
1+ hour ago (249+ words) Students engage with a flight simulator at SWIC. Chief Demetress Turner of the U.S. Navy talks with Rashawn Williams. “I came in here not knowing anything about aviation, but now I’m starting to like it. I can see myself doing something…...
Belt announces workforce training grant program now open
20+ hour, 41+ min ago (235+ words) State Senator Christopher Belt announced the Illinois Workforce Pell, a new program expanding on the federal Pell Grant by allowing eligible students to use grant funding for short-term workforce training programs aligned with in-demand occupations, is now accepting applications. “This…...
OSF Saint Anthony’s to host fifth annual back-to-school celebration
1+ day, 22+ hour ago (139+ words) The 5th Annual OSF Saint Anthony’s Health Center Back-to-School Celebration will be held on Saturday, July 25, 2026, from 10 a.m. to Noon at Alton Square Mall (200 Alton Square, Alton, IL 62002). This year’s Back-to-School Celebration is free, and the event is open to the…...
Regional superintendent announces Alma Irene Aitch Scholarship recipients for 2026
3+ day, 16+ hour ago (250+ words) Pictured from the left are Dr. Tricia Blackard; scholarship recipients Josie A. Proctor, Jessica L. Eales, Bryn A. Helminger, Erica R. Boyce, Reyna D. Rehg, Ella K. Carter, Madelyn R. Moore, Kennedy O. Lacey, Isla R. Schilling; and Dr. Robert Werden. Not pictured are scholarship recipients KayLynn M. Buttry (East…...
SIU SDM launches new Graduate Periodontics program
3+ day, 21+ min ago (549+ words) Saulius Drukteinis, DMD, MS, Ph.D., dean of SIU SDM, recently announced that the SIU School of Dental Medicine is launching a new Graduate Periodontics program, as of July 1. The Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) discussed and granted an initial accreditation…...
Nancy Werden appointed Madison County regional superintendent
3+ day, 2+ hour ago (183+ words) The Madison County Board unanimously approved the nomination of Nancy Werden to fill the vacancy in the office of Madison County Regional Superintendent of Schools on Wednesday, July 15, 2026. The vacancy was created by the retirement of Dr. Robert W. Werden, who…...
Sister Thea Bowman Catholic School celebrates year’s growth, achievement, opportunity
6+ day, 15+ hour ago (203+ words) Sister Thea Bowman Catholic School (STBCS) is celebrating a successful 2025–2026 school year marked by academic achievement, faith formation, student growth, and expanding opportunities for children and families throughout the Metro East. Read the 2026 Connections Newsletter to learn more. As the…...
Marli Nixon appointed as Godfrey’s HR director
6+ day, 59+ min ago (192+ words) Illinois Business Journal Her appointment was announced recently in the villageâs monthly newsletter The human resources director provides direction for all human resource activities to include recruitment, retention, compensation, benefits, employee records, human relations, training, compliance and policy implementation…...
SIU Carbondale establishes regional African American Heritage Center
1+ week, 16+ hour ago (462+ words) Southern Illinois University Carbondale is working to permanently establish the Southern Illinois African American Heritage Center (SIAAHC) to preserve and promote education about Black heritage in the region. The Illinois Board of Higher Education (IBHE) recently gave temporary approval to…...
SIUE School of Engineering names Liang Cheng, Ph.D., as next dean
1+ week, 49+ min ago (258+ words) Southern Illinois University Edwardsville has announced the appointment of Liang Cheng, Ph.D., as the next dean of the School of Engineering, effective Aug. 19. Dr. Cheng will also hold an academic appointment as professor of Computer Science with a courtesy appointment…...