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Registration open for the Southern Illinois 2026 Business Plan Competition - Southern Illinois entrepreneurs with a bold idea or growth plan are invited to enter the Southern Illinois 2026 Business Plan Competition powered by Regions for a chance to win a share of more than $20,000 in cash and in-kind services.
SIU professor: Diesel fuel, heating oil prices could continue climb without geopolitical changes - While gasoline prices might experience the seasonal fall drop, the prices paid at the pump for diesel fuel and home heating oil could continue to climb if there are no geopolitical changes, said Gregory D. DeYong, an associate professor of operations management in SIU Carbondale’s College of Business and Analytics.
Volunteers needed for Salukis Care Day - Faculty and staff are invited to help show SIU’s ongoing commitment to students, their emotional wellness and helping them thrive and succeed. Volunteers are needed for Salukis Care Day, which is from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 7, in Faner Plaza.
SIU Women’s Club welcomes new members - The SIU Women’s Club is holding a fall membership drive. The social organization invites women connected with SIU Carbondale to join a welcoming community focused on friendship, shared interests, service and giving back.
Go whitewater rafting in North Carolina in October - Touch of Nature Outdoor Educational Center is inviting Salukis to spend their fall break on an unforgettable whitewater rafting adventure in North Carolina, Oct. 1-4.
SIU’s Ryan Bioethicist lecture focuses on using artificial intelligence in health care - Dr. Sai Balasubramanian, a healthcare strategy executive and technology leader, will talk about the utilization of artificial intelligence (AI) in health care when he delivers the 2026 John and Marsha Ryan Bioethicist in Residence lecture at the SIU Simmons Law School on Monday, Sept. 21.
SIU Carbondale awards 64 full-ride Chancellor’s and Provost’s Scholarships for 2026-27 - Exceptional efforts in the classroom and in their communities helped this year’s Chancellor’s and Provost’s Scholars at Southern Illinois University Carbondale stand out from their peers as they join the Saluki family this fall.
SIU hosts local high school musicians Wednesday on Percussion Day - Roughly 75 high school percussion students from throughout Southern Illinois and Kentucky will be at Southern Illinois University Carbondale on Wednesday, Sept. 16, as part of the third annual SIU Percussion Day.
Saluki Takeover Tour hits Champaign this week - SIU staff will be in Central Illinois this week on the second stop of the 2026-2027 Saluki Takeover Tour. These tours emphasize SIU’s recruiting commitment for students throughout Illinois. Staff will visit area high schools and colleges in the region Wednesday through Friday, Sept. 16-18, to meet with administrators and students. The Saluki football team will be there too to face host Illinois at Geis Memorial Stadium at 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 19.
Roundtable talks to examine support for first year students - Faculty, staff and graduate assistants are invited to attend three First-Year Experience roundtable discussions this fall about supporting students in their first year at SIU Carbondale. Fall 2026 roundtables will be held Sept. 21, Oct. 28, and Nov. 18.
SIU’s Constitution Day includes panel discussion on presidential powers - A panel discussion on presidential powers under the U.S. Constitution highlights Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s observation of Constitution Day on Thursday, Sept. 17.
SIU recognizes Hispanic/Latinx Heritage Month with free celebrations - Southern Illinois University Carbondale is recognizing Hispanic/Latinx Heritage Month and bringing students, staff and the community together through traditional music, dancing, games, food and other cultural activities.
SIU strengthens student success collaboration with Georgia State - Southern Illinois University Carbondale leaders met Sept. 1 with Timothy M. Renick, founding executive director of the National Institute for Student Success (NISS) at Georgia State University in Atlanta, to discuss SIU’s progress in student retention.
SIU professor creating AI-based portal to support earlier Lyme disease evaluation - A visit to the doctor’s office with fever, chills, fatigue and aches could seem like the flu or another viral infection. But what happens when symptoms don’t go away? The patient is left frustrated and scared wanting to know what’s wrong, while the clinician is left puzzled, trying to pinpoint a diagnosis.
SIU Micro Imaging and Analysis Center open house is this Friday - The SIU Micro Imaging and Analysis Center is hosting an open house for the university community from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, Sept. 11.
SIU celebrates National Student Parent Month - September is National Student Parent Month, and SIU Carbondale has events planned to honor the unique experiences of students who balance academics with the additional responsibilities of being a parent or caregiver.
Heisner and Nolan families are SIU’s 2026 Families of the Year - Two Southern Illinois families have been selected as the 2026 Saluki Family of the Year winners at Southern Illinois University Carbondale, and each will be honored during Saluki Family Weekend festivities, Sept. 11-13.
SIU’s Simon Institute hosts alumna Shantel Franklin to discuss her career path into politics - Southern Illinois University Carbondale alumna Shantel Franklin will return to campus on Wednesday, Sept. 16, for a discussion focused on leadership and her journey from SIU student to a career in public service.
SIU Sharp Museum exhibition highlights local artist Destiny Bowman - Local artist Destiny Bowman is sharing her work this fall in an exhibition hosted by Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Sharp Museum.
SIU Morris Library launches large digital art display on Sept. 15 - Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Morris Library will unveil an initiative that highlights digital art from around the world next week.
Southern Illinois String Quartet to perform at SIU on Sept. 11 - A string quartet, comprising faculty and guest artists from Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s School of Music, Bucknell University and Loyola University Chicago will perform Friday, Sept. 11.
SIU hosting 7th annual hemp, cannabis symposium - Registration is underway for the seventh annual Southern Illinois Hemp and Cannabis Symposium, which has grown from a regional event to one that attracts speakers and participants from across the country.
SIU’s Simon Institute hosts former U.S. Rep. Adam Kinzinger on Sept. 15 - Former Illinois Congressman Adam Kinzinger will visit Southern Illinois University Carbondale on Sept. 15 for an evening discussion on leadership, public service and his experiences in both government and the military.
SIU to host New York Philharmonic organist Kent Tritle in concert Sept. 25 - New York Philharmonic organist Kent Tritle, one of the nation’s leading choral conductors, will perform at Southern Illinois University Carbondale later this month for the Marianne Webb and David N. Bateman Distinguished Organ Recital Series.
Registration open for SIU’s fall arts and crafts workshops, open to the public - Southern Illinois University Carbondale invites artists of all skill levels—from beginners to experts—to express their creativity at the Craft Shop’s annual fall workshop series.
SIU invites community to free Star Party, guest starring Saturn - The stars will align for an evening under the night sky, where visitors can view the moon, faraway planets and other celestial wonders that twinkle from above. Southern Illinois University Carbondale is hosting the event, and attendees just need to bring their curiosity.
SIU Carbondale welcomes 21 new tenure-track faculty this fall - Southern Illinois University Carbondale is welcoming 21 new tenure-track faculty to campus for the 2026-2027 school year.
SIU Carbondale delivers historic enrollment and retention growth - Southern Illinois University Carbondale has delivered one of the most significant institutional turnarounds in its history — recording overall enrollment levels not seen in the last eight years — reaching above 12,000 students, with an incoming first-year class size not seen for 11 years. Fall 2026 semester enrollment grew to 12,066 students, which represents an increase of 281 more students, or a 2.4% increase from fall 2025.
Signups underway for SIU’s Homecoming Spirit Competitions - It’s time to show the sparkle of Saluki diamonds for SIU’s 2026 Homecoming Spirit Competition. Registration for contests involving faculty, staff and students is underway until 4:30 p.m. Sept 28.
SIU’s THRIVE event on Sept. 16 focuses on mental health, suicide prevention - Southern Illinois University Carbondale will host an entertaining, informative event focusing on wellness, mental health and suicide prevention on Sept. 16. Wellness and Health Promotion Services is sponsoring THRIVE from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Faner Plaza.
