
Teaching symposium highlights SIU’s historic scholarship, success
SIU's pioneering spirit was ever-present at the 15th Annual Teaching and Learning Symposium at the Springfield campus April 17, hosted by the Academy for Scholarship in Education.

Falayi receives SIU Dissertation Research Assistant Award
SIU School of Medicine has recognized Oluwatosin Falayi with a Dissertation Research Assistantship Award for the 2025–26 academic year for her scholarly excellence.

The circadian codebreaker
Dr. Shelley Tischkau has spent her career as a sleep detective, meticulously piecing together the intricate relationship between our internal clocks and overall health.

Sangamon County student art on display at medical school
More than 80 works from the area’s finest young artists are featured in the Sangamon County Student Art Exhibit, currently on display in the Medical Library at SIU School of Medicine in Springfield through May 9.

SIU PAs win Illinois Challenge Bowl
The SIU Physician Assistant Program’s Challenge Bowl team has won the Illinois Academy of Physician Assistants 2025 State Medical Challenge Bowl--their sixth in a row.

SCI offering skin cancer screenings May 20
Central Illinois residents are encouraged to register for a free skin cancer screening from 5 - 7 p.m., Tuesday, May 20, at Simmons Cancer Institute at SIU Medicine, 315 W. Carpenter St. in Springfield.

SIU Medicine first in U.S. to pilot new trauma care course
SIU School of Medicine will host the first use of the newest edition of the Advanced Trauma Life Support course in the United States on April 29–30. The Southern Illinois Trauma Center (SITC) at Springfield Memorial Hospital and the Memorial Learning Center are piloting the training.

Support available for Chatham community
"In this time of profound grief, we remain committed to offer compassion, comfort, and resources to aid in healing the families, friends, and Chatham community," Dr. Kruse added.

Dr. J. Ricardo Loret de Mola honored with ACOG's Outstanding Service Award
J. Ricardo Loret de Mola, MD, has been named the recipient of the 2025 Outstanding District Service Award by the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG).