Jayakody and his student research team showcase pieces of their biodegradable plastic, pharmaceutical product, and plastic-derived chemicals as well as a plate containing microbial strain, Erwinia LJJL01. Photo by Russell Bailey.
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.
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.
Brent Pease has an impressive start to his career at Southern Illinois University Carbondale. His research into the…
The academic achievements of nearly 2,100 Southern Illinois University Carbondale students will be celebrated during spring 2026 commencement exercises May 8-9.
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.
She is associated with millions worth of equipment and inventory in Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s School of Automotive,…
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.
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.
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.
Jody Paulson brings a “foundational love” of teaching and a teaching philosophy rooted in experiential and interdisciplinary learning.…
Tim Knight, president and CEO of the Robert McCormick Foundation, will discuss the challenges facing philanthropy at a special event in Chicago hosted by Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Paul Simon Public Policy Institute on Thursday, April 30.
Imagine having a designated home away from home at college – a spot to gather with friends, work on projects, fix a bite to eat, play games, access needed equipment and so much more. That place is now a reality at Southern Illinois University Carbondale thanks to a group of dedicated students, the generosity of a pair of donors and campus support.
Twenty-five high-achieving community college students from Illinois, Florida and Texas have received Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s 2026 Provost’s Scholarships, which cover tuition and mandatory fees for two years.
