Here's an abbreviated timeline of SIUE's DH Center, known as IRIS. See fuller history here.
• Fall 2008: Jessica DeSpain and Kristine Hildebrandt join SIUE faculty.
• 2009–10: CAS Roundtable, led by DeSpain and Hildebrandt, explores digital humanities center feasibility.
• Spring 2010: IRIS co-founded by DeSpain and Hildebrandt; among first master’s institutions with such a center.
• 2015: Hires first staff member, Kayla Hays.
• Spring 2016: The interdisciplinary minor in Digital Humanities and Social Sciences is approved.
• Spring 2017: Katherine Knowles becomes IRIS Center Project Manager.
• Fall 2017: Ben Ostermeier joins as IRIS Center Technician.
• Fall 2018: IRIS moves to larger space on Peck Hall’s second floor.
• Fall 2019: Zachary Riebeling appointed Assistant Research Professor.
• Spring 2021: Margaret Smith becomes Research Assistant Professor.
• Fall 2021: Mellon Foundation funds Black Lit Network digital resource.
• Fall 2022: Community‑Oriented Digital Engagement Scholars (CODES) program, led by DeSpain, launches.
• Fall 2024: Mellon funds $1M grant to support development of CODES program led by DeSpain.
• December 2024: Dan Schreiber becomes IRIS Center web developer.
• Fall 2025: Mellon funds $1.6 grant to support extension of the Black Lit Network, led by Rambsy.
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