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SIU’s Sharp Museum seeking cryptid-themed art for juried exhibition - Whether it’s Bigfoot, the Big Muddy Monster, creatures from the watery deep among urban legends, Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Sharp Museum wants all artists to put their best work on display in celebrating hidden or unknown animals and creatures.
SIU holds inaugural Science Reception to recognize outstanding students and faculty - The College of Agricultural, Life, and Physical Sciences at Southern Illinois University Carbondale held its inaugural Science Reception at the Gower Translational Research Center on April 30. Around 200 attendees enjoyed the evening, which included a reception, happy hour and awards ceremony.
SIU’s Paul Simon Institute awards four Simon Democracy Prizes - Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Paul Simon Public Policy Institute announced today (May 11) four recipients of the 2026 Paul Simon Democracy Prize.
SIU Alumni Association opens Saluki Market to new vendors - The doors are wide open to the SIU Alumni Association’s online marketplace, Saluki Market, which is now taking applications for a wide variety of new vendors.
SIU student shattering glass ceiling for female engineers - In a field typically led by men, Halley Frailey is ready to take on the engineering industry and make way for more women. Focusing on women is a new outlook for the Southern Illinois University Carbondale graduating senior – she grew up surrounded by her brothers and their friends.
Spring 2026 SIU senior art exhibition on display - An exhibition this week is highlighting the work of 16 seniors in Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s School of Art and Design.
SIU launches expanded “Give Before You Go” program to benefit local community - Southern Illinois University Carbondale is strengthening its commitment to sustainability and community engagement through an enhanced “Give Before You Go” initiative, a collaborative effort designed to reduce waste while directly supporting local residents in need.
Saluki Takeover Tour Southern Illinois blankets region - SIU Carbondale undergraduate admissions, university officials, faculty and staff proved to be road warriors in April during the Saluki Takeover Tour Southern Illinois.
Pinckneyville mother and son will graduate together Saturday from SIU - James Reiman thinks he’ll be the first in his family to earn a baccalaureate degree when he walks across the stage at Southern Illinois University Carbondale on Saturday to claim his agribusiness economics diploma.
CTE technology team achieves industry certification - SIU Carbondale’s Center for Teaching Excellence (CTE) is celebrating a major milestone that will strengthen classroom innovation across the campus.
SIU Carbondale to offer bachelor’s degree in AI+ - Beginning with the fall 2026 semester, Southern Illinois University Carbondale will become the first public university in Illinois to offer a Bachelor of Science degree in Artificial Intelligence Plus (AI+).
SIU Craft shop offering creative summer adult craft workshops - Adults can get in on summer arts and crafts fun at Southern Illinois University Carbondale. The Student Center Craft Shop is offering a full slate of adult craft workshops in addition to the full lineup of children and youth camps there and across campus.
Media advisory: Coverage of SIU Carbondale commencement ceremonies - Reporters, photographers and news crews are invited to cover one or more of Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s commencement ceremonies May 8-9, celebrating the academic achievements of nearly 2,100 spring semester 2026 graduates.
SIU hosting a free workshop exploring AI in education, the workforce - The saying goes, if you snooze – you lose. Artificial intelligence is rapidly advancing and those who wait to effectively apply the technology to their career or studies could fall behind.
SIU Simmons Law School commencement ceremony is May 8 - J. Phil Gilbert, a senior judge with the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois, will deliver the keynote address during commencement ceremonies for the Southern Illinois University Simmons Law School on Friday, May 8.
SIU Carbondale twins are designing their futures through art - Southern Illinois University Carbondale graduating seniors Kassidee and Kennadee Gabby didn’t need to go too far to find their niche and success in college.
SIU Carbondale recognizes outstanding thesis, dissertation winners - Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Graduate School is recognizing two former graduate students and a former doctoral student for their outstanding research and contributions to their fields.
Tasty event and survey will help finalize menu for SIU’s new 1869 Grille - The eagerly anticipated debut of SIU’s new 1869 Grille is coming soon to the Student Center — and the campus community is invited to help finalize the menu.
Nearly 2,100 students will be honored at SIU Carbondale’s commencement exercises - The academic achievements of nearly 2,100 Southern Illinois University Carbondale students will be celebrated during spring 2026 commencement exercises May 8-9.
Benefits Choice open enrollment begins Friday and closes June 1 - The deadline for the State Employees Group Insurance Program Benefit Choice open enrollment for all eligible employees is June 1.
All-Hazards Emergency Plan drill reaffirms SIU’s commitment to preparedness, campus safety - Southern Illinois University Carbondale conducted its annual All-Hazards Emergency Plan exercise on April 27, reaffirming the university’s commitment to preparedness and campus safety. This year’s exercise was built around an active-threat scenario with a specific focus on policy-level decision making and communication.
SIU’s newest teachers will be pinned May 6 - More than 120 teachers of tomorrow will be honored at Southern Illinois University Carbondale during a special pinning ceremony at 5 p.m. May 6 in Shryock Auditorium.
Media advisory: Tedrick Welcome Center grand opening - Southern Illinois University Carbondale and the SIU Foundation will celebrate the opening of the Tedrick Welcome Center (1264 Lincoln Drive, Carbondale) from 4 to 7 p.m. on Friday, May 1.
SIU researchers use new bacteria to create sustainable bio-products - A quick stop for an iced coffee and a breakfast sandwich on the morning commute, grabbing cutlery from the breakroom during lunch, or picking up a soda to wash down dinner. Our mostly thoughtless consumption of single-use plastic is a growing problem, inundating landfills and potentially harming our bodies.
Learn how to get hired in the age of AI on April 30 - Learn “How to Get Hired in the Age of AI,” a special presentation from SIU’s College of Business and Analytics and its School of Analytics, Finance and Economics, is coming to campus April 30.
Encourage spring semester graduates to complete survey - The Career Development Center asks faculty and staff to remind students of a survey for undergraduate and graduate students who are planning to graduate in May.
Employee Appreciation Day is May 14 - SIU Carbondale is hosting Employee Appreciation Day from 1 to 4 p.m. on Thursday, May 14, and all faculty and staff are invited to attend. The fun, informal, free event will be at the Becker Pavilion/Campus Lake area and the Tedrick Welcome Center, with shuttles running between locations throughout the afternoon.
SIU timber sports team gets their chops in to win Midwest Foresters Conclave - Southern Illinois University Carbondale students recently dominated the field to earn the title at the 69th Midwest Foresters Conclave at the Touch of Nature Outdoor Education Center.
SIU String Orchestra to perform May 5 in Shryock Auditorium - The Southern Illinois University Carbondale School of Music will present the SIU String Orchestra in concert at 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 5, in Shryock Auditorium. The performance is free and open to the public.
SIU awards $79,000 in Green Fund grants, recognizes sustainability efforts on Earth Day - More than $79,000 in Green Fund grants were awarded to nearly a dozen sustainability projects this week during Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Earth Day celebration.
