**For Immediate Release**
**Dr. Treasure Shields Redmond Appointed as SIUE Chancellor’s Postdoctoral Fellow**
**[Edwardsville, Illinois] – [June 17, 2024]** – Dr. Treasure Shields Redmond, an esteemed poet, professor, and community arts organizer, has been appointed as the SIUE Chancellor’s Postdoctoral Fellow at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE).
Dr. Redmond’s extensive experience and contributions to the fields of poetry and community arts have earned her a reputation as a leading voice in both academic and creative communities. Her work has been instrumental in fostering artistic expression and community engagement, making her a perfect fit for this prestigious fellowship.
In her new role as the Chancellor’s Postdoctoral Fellow, Dr. Redmond will be involved in advanced research, creative projects, and community outreach initiatives that align with SIUE’s mission to promote excellence in education and community development.
“I am thrilled to join SIUE as the Chancellor’s Postdoctoral Fellow,” said Dr. Redmond. “This position offers a unique opportunity to advance my research and creative projects while engaging with the vibrant SIUE community.”
**About Dr. Treasure Shields Redmond**
A dual citizen of Meridian, Mississippi and East St. Louis, Illinois, Dr. Treasure Shields Redmond is a published poet, master educator, community arts organizer, and culture keeper. As a teen, she was signed to M.C. Hammer’s label as a hip hop artist and writer. She is the author of chop: a collection of kwansabas for fannie lou hamer (2015). Dr. Redmond is the co-founder of Fannie Lou Hamer House, an artist’s retreat located in Illinois, and is the founder of The Community Archive, a non profit where she teaches communities how to collect their elders’ oral histories. Dr. Redmond can be contacted at https://thecommunityarchive.org/.
**About Southern Illinois University Edwardsville**
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is a nationally recognized university committed to providing students with a high-quality education that prepares them for successful careers and lifelong learning. SIUE is dedicated to the development of engaged and enlightened citizens through innovative and rigorous programs.
**For media inquiries, please contact:**
[Treasure Shields Redmond, PhD] [SIUE Chancellor’s Postdoctoral Fellow] [treasure.shieldsredmond@gmail.com] [(901) 483-6644]
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