SIUE Alumni Host Engaging Events for Prospective Students

Interactive sessions in Chicago and St. Louis help build connections to campus life and support services.

Mar. 28, 2026 at 1:15pm

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Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE) admissions staff and alumni hosted over 100 admitted students and their families in Chicago and St. Louis this March, facilitating diverse activities to engage prospective students with the campus culture and support services for the 2026-27 academic year.

Why it matters

These types of recruitment events are crucial for universities to connect with admitted students, build excitement about the campus experience, and ultimately improve enrollment yield. SIUE's efforts to bring alumni into the process helps provide valuable firsthand perspectives for prospective students.

The details

The SIUE delegation, which included alumni, greeted students and high school counselors from nearly 40 suburban Chicago high schools at receptions in both cities. The events featured interactive sessions to showcase campus life, academic programs, and student support resources.

  • The events took place over two weeks in March 2026.

The players

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE)

A public university located in Edwardsville, Illinois that hosted the admitted student events.

SIUE Admissions Staff

University employees who organized and facilitated the recruitment events in Chicago and St. Louis.

SIUE Alumni

Graduates of the university who participated in the events to share their perspectives with prospective students.

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The takeaway

SIUE's proactive approach to connecting with admitted students through interactive events featuring both staff and alumni demonstrates the university's commitment to building an engaged campus community and supporting student success from the very start.