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.
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.
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.
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.
Southern Illinois University Carbondale is welcoming 21 new tenure-track faculty to campus for the 2026-2027 school year.
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.
Southern Illinois University Carbondale and the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) are partnering on two multi-year, multi-million-dollar intergovernmental agreements worth $45 million to carry out survey work at preconstruction sites, including roadways and bridges, throughout the region.
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.
The Yellow Moon Gyroid Concert Series at Southern Illinois University Carbondale kicks off its third season on Monday, Sept. 14, featuring Wei Denton, a cellist with the Chicago Philharmonic and Northwest Indiana Symphony.
Prepare for three days of Saluki pride as Family Weekend 2026 rolls into Southern Illinois University Carbondale Sept. 11-13, with football, tailgating, and a ton of fun events and activities for everyone.
Get ready to hammer down and light the forge next weekend at the annual Southern Illinois Metalsmiths Society (SIMS) conference at Southern Illinois University Carbondale on Friday and Saturday, Sept. 4-5.
Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s internationally recognized Trauma Training Conference is set for Oct. 2-3.
Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Paul Simon Public Policy Institute is holding an open house on Friday, Aug. 28, featuring an appearance by U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin, D-Illinois.
