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.
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.
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.
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.
