TWM establishes Jim Barganier Memorial Scholarship to support aspiring STEM students
TWM Inc., a leading engineering and geospatial firms in the St. Louis Metro East area, recently announced the establishment of the Jim Barganier Memorial Scholarship, honoring the legacy of its late colleague and surveyor, Jim Barganier, PLS. The $2,500 scholarship will be awarded to a high school senior who plans to enroll full-time at a…
Read MoreSustainable Energy textbook by SIUE engineering professor receives global distribution
Cambridge University Press is reporting the book “Sustainable Energy: Engineering Fundamentals and Applications” authored by Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Serdar Celik, Ph.D., a professor in the Department of Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineering, is now adopted as a textbook globally distributed to universities in 14 countries. This comprehensive guide to sustainable energy, that contains more than…
Read MoreSIUE SUAA chapter hosts legislative update with Rep. Schmidt, Health Sciences Complex tour
On March 4, 2026, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s State Universities Annuitants Association (SUAA) chapter hosted State Rep. Kevin Schmidt (R-Millstadt-114th), who provided legislative updates from the 104th Illinois General Assembly, and also included a tour of the University’s new Health Sciences Complex. The event kicked off with welcoming remarks from Keith Becherer, director of…
Read More‘Makers Madness:’ Voting begins to name ‘coolest thing’ made in Illinois
More than 100 unique products are in the running to advance to Top 16 Voting is now open in the Illinois Manufacturers’ Association’s (IMA) 2026 “Makers Madness” contest, a bracket-style tournament that lets the public decide what product will be crowned The Coolest Thing Made in Illinois. Presented by Comcast Business, the annual competition celebrates…
Read MoreFarhad Sakhaee, professional engineer, welcomed at Marschke Engineering
Marschke Engineering has hired Farhad Sakhaee, P.E., to add depth in civil site design, drainage systems, and stormwater management services as the firm continues to expand its work from Edwardsville to Lake of the Ozarks. Sakhaee is a licensed professional engineer who brings experience in site development, hydraulic analysis, erosion and sediment control, watershed modeling,…
Read MoreOver $1B in investment, global brands, fuel STL region’s Food, AgTech sector growth
With more than $1 billion in investment supporting multiple new developments and expansions, the St. Louis region continues to strengthen its position as one of the nation’s leading hubs for Food & AgTech manufacturing, distribution and innovation. Supported by a central U.S. location, unmatched freight network providing global access and an internationally recognized research…
Read MoreHometown engineer powers Belleville community
By EVAN ASHER Ameren Illinois For most drivers cruising past 1080 S. 20th St., the new Goalby Substation may look like just another piece of energy infrastructure. But for lifelong Belleville resident Dan Crockett, a longtime Ameren substation engineer, the project was a once-in-a-lifetime chance to help power the city he has always called…
Read MoreBill of Rights Institute launches Civics Innovation Lab
Lab will create new research-backed and technology-enabled tools for the next generation of Americans The Bill of Rights Institute, a national leader in civics and history education for more than 25 years, recently announced the launch of its new Civics Innovation Lab, marking the calendar’s Civic Learning Week March 9-13. The Civics Innovation Lab will develop,…
Read MoreApplication deadline is March 30 for statewide retail scholarship competition
With less than three weeks left to apply, the Illinois Retail Merchants Association (IRMA) is reminding high school seniors across the state to submit their entries for the Illinois Retail Challenge Scholarship Competition by March 30, 2026, to qualify for scholarships of up to $60,000. The first competition of its kind in Illinois, the scholarship…
Read More‘Goal Setter:’ First Mid accounts help customers build credit while saving
As the cost of everyday necessities continues to rise, building credit or saving for a major purchase can feel out of reach for many Americans, particularly those with limited or damaged credit histories. To help address that challenge, First Mid Bank & Trust (First Mid) is introducing a new product designed to help customers improve…
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