SIU News

SIU junior special education students Jillian Hulcher, of Springfield, Illinois, and Angie Hargrave, from Anna, Illinois, have gained valuable experience and enhanced their learning as they’ve worked on the Behavior Assessment Training (BAT) Program. Photo by Russell Bailey

SIU’s $5.8M special ed project aims to help keep students with disabilities in Illinois schools

A Southern Illinois University Carbondale team has launched a 2-year project to help educators around the state find effective ways to help students with disabilities and behavioral concerns stay in school rather than face disciplinary action such as suspension or expulsion, thanks to a $5.841 million Special Education Behavior Assessment Training (BAT) Project contract with the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE).

More Releases

Virtual Little Grassy Literary Festival 2023 features readings, discussions

The 14th annual Little Grassy Literary Festival at Southern Illinois University Carbondale returns early next month in a virtual format featuring a variety of renowned literary authors.

Reimagined SIU Camp Little Giant returns with new opportunities, traditional favorites

Camp Little Giant, one of the nation’s first camps specifically for people with disabilities, returns to Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Touch of Nature Outdoor Education Center in a new and reimagined form for summer 2023.

SIU honors students will participate in USDA-funded initiative on food and sustainability

Southern Illinois University Carbondale honors students will participate in a three-year nationwide program starting this fall aimed at developing innovative teaching and holistic approaches relating to food, climate justice and sustainable agriculture.

Explore the great outdoors at SIU’s Touch of Nature 2023 summer camps

Summer 2023 will be full of outdoor adventure and fun for children ages 5-16, thanks to a wide assortment of summer camps at Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Touch of Nature Outdoor Education Center.

Waka Flocka Flame, Rubi Rose coming to SIU in April

Rapper-songwriter Waka Flocka Flame is coming to Southern Illinois University Carbondale on April 28 with Rubi Rose. The 7 p.m. concert will be at Shryock Auditorium.

A young child is smiling while working with clay.

Enjoy a summer of fun and opportunities to learn and explore at SIU’s 2023 camps

Imagine a summer filled with fun, thanks to the camps and programs offered for all ages, abilities and interests at Southern Illinois University Carbondale.

Students from 30 high schools to compete in SIU’s Math Field Day

Young mathematicians from two states will once again travel to Southern Illinois University Carbondale for a day of competitions, comradery and achievement.

11th Big Muddy New Play Festival highlights student work, March 23-26

A trip down memory lane that features four alternate endings, along with three full-length stage readings from graduate students, combine for an enchanting four days provided by Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s theater and dance programs this week.

SIU School of Art and Design to present visiting lecturer on March 23

Ashley Lester, a lecturer in the visual arts program at Frostburg State University, will present a lecture at Southern Illinois University Carbondale on Thursday, March 23.

SIU Carbondale inks agreement to improve access for IECC students

Southern Illinois University Carbondale strengthened its commitment to students in eastern Illinois on March 13 with an agreement to bring the expertise of a doctoral research university to qualified community college students by providing the option to earn their bachelor’s degrees remotely and at a lower cost in 10 academic programs.

SIU’s Paul Simon Institute to host Chicago Beyond CEO to discuss expanding opportunities for young people

Liz Dozier, founder and CEO of Chicago Beyond and a nationally recognized educational leader, will discuss her path-breaking work to expand opportunities and possibilities for young people through education, youth safety and wellness programs as part of a program by the Paul Simon Public Policy Institute at Southern Illinois University Carbondale.

SIU Law alumnus, Illinois public health director Vohra to deliver law school commencement address

Illinois Department of Public Health Director Dr. Sameer Vohra, a 2011 graduate of Southern Illinois University School of Law, will deliver the keynote at the law school’s commencement on May 12.