Category: Alumni News

St. Louis Blues Announcer John Kelly to Appear on WSIE’s Segue

September 22, 2016

St. Louis Blues broadcaster John Kelly will appear on WSIE-FM’s Segue program at 9 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 25. Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Greg Budzban, dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, hosts the weekly public affairs program on FM 88.7, The Sound. An SIUE Department of Mass Communications alumnus, Kelly (’82) discusses his career … More St. Louis Blues Announcer John Kelly to Appear on WSIE’s Segue

SIUE Alums’ Pioneering Technology Transforms Inclusive Learning

September 16, 2016

With the influx of digital technology in classrooms, the educational benefits abound for many students. But the accessibility of those gadgets is lacking for approximately six million U.S. students with special needs. This means inclusive learning environments as they are most often perceived, are not so inclusive after all. Three Southern Illinois University Edwardsville alumni, … More SIUE Alums’ Pioneering Technology Transforms Inclusive Learning

Mass Comm Alumnus Retires after Illustrious Career in Navy Reserves

April 27, 2016

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville alumnus Chief Petty Officer Darryl G. Howlett Jr. recently retired from the United States Navy, concluding a career that took him around the world. During his service for the Navy Reserve, Howlett held positions for the U.S. Pacific Command as an information systems technician chief petty officer, leading chief petty officer, … More Mass Comm Alumnus Retires after Illustrious Career in Navy Reserves

Camille Emig-Hill to Receive Distinguished Service Award

March 27, 2016

Congratulations, Camille! Southern Illinois University Edwardsville double alum Camille Emig-Hill, a communications expert, business and financial services professional, and community and youth supporter, will receive the University’s Distinguished Service Award at its May 2016 commencement. Emig-Hill achieved a bachelor’s in mass communications and journalism in 1972 and a master’s in business administration in ‘77. She … More Camille Emig-Hill to Receive Distinguished Service Award

Celebrating 45 Years of Excellence Event

October 31, 2015

Come help us celebrate 45 years of Excellence honoring the Mass Communication Department! Thursday, Nov. 12, 2015 Morris University Center, SIUE SIUE’s Department of Mass Communications graduated its first class in 1970. Retired CBS Radio White House correspondent and award-winning journalist Peter Maer was included in this group. He returns to SIUE to recount his illustrious career and provide … More Celebrating 45 Years of Excellence Event