
SIU students, staff dazzle at talent show
An audience of family, friends and faculty witnessed something undeniable at Grace Lutheran Church in Springfield on April 10: SIU’s got talent!

Burnside honored with ADEI Lifetime Achievement Award
Dr. Randy Burnside received the 2025 Dr. Wesley G. Robinson-McNeese ADEI Lifetime Achievement Award for his dedication to advancing antiracism, diversity, equity and inclusion across SIU campuses.

SIU School of Medicine economic impact adds $1 billion to Illinois
A new report highlights SIU School of Medicine's fiscal impact as one of the top employers in central and southern Illinois.

AFSCME, SIU School of Medicine ratify new agreement
After nearly 14 months of negotiations, SIU School of Medicine and AFSCME Local 370 have come to an agreement and successfully ratified a new contract, effective through June 30, 2025.

January Employee of the Month
The employee of the month for January 2020 is Rhonda Loyd , Office Manager, in the Department of Surgery. Her nominator said: “Rhonda consistently demonstrates the behavior standards. She helps to

August Employee of the Month | Lori Miedwig
The employee of the month for August is Lori Miedwig , Senior Clinical Research Coordinator in the Center for Clinical Research. Her nominator said: “Lori is a very experienced senior coordinator who

July Employee of the Month
The employee of the month for July is Christina Sanderfield, LPN II in the Department of Psychiatry. Her nominator said: “Tina is a valued employee. She is attentive to detail and carries out her job

Forward Together Recognition Program - 2019
In 2018, SIU Medicine launched the Forward Together Colleague Recognition Program to salute employees, residents and students who demonstrate excellence in safety and service. The program is for

June Employee of the Month | Melissa Nicol, RD
The Jun e 2019 Employee of the Month is Melissa Nicol , registered detitian in the Department of Clinical Affairs (Maternal Fetal Medicine). Her nominator said: “Melissa is a tremendous asset to our