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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Morris Library will unveil an initiative that highlights digital art from around the world next week.
Local artist Destiny Bowman is sharing her work this fall in an exhibition hosted by Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Sharp Museum.
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.
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.
