October 26, 2026
Women’s Leadership Council grant applications available - Applications are open for the SIU Foundation Women’s Leadership Council’s 2027-2028 Student, Faculty and Staff Micro-Grant Award. The application deadline is Friday, Nov. 20.
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News Archive - Past 30 Articles
October 26, 2026
SIU’s journalism program hosts discussion on efforts to combat ‘news deserts’ Nov. 5 - A panel discussion next month at Southern Illinois University Carbondale will examine the nation’s increasing number of news deserts — areas where there is limited or no local journalism — and the role of journalism schools in filling the void.
October 26, 2026
SIU’s annual Halloween Pops brings spooky music to Shryock Auditorium Oct. 29 - The Southern Illinois University Carbondale School of Music invites the community to dress up, grab some candy and settle in for live spooky music at its free, annual Halloween Pops concert at 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 29, in Shryock Auditorium. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.
October 26, 2026
Go rock climbing in Giant City in November - Touch of Nature Outdoor Education Center invites Salukis to spend a day exploring the sandstone bluffs of Giant City State Park for free on Sunday, Nov. 15.
October 26, 2026
From lawnmower to combine: SIU students learn to harvest crops - Like farmers across the state, Southern Illinois University Carbondale is in the midst of harvesting its fall crops, including soybeans and corn. The annual ritual is not only necessary to maintain the farmland but is also helping teach generations of college students valuable lessons for their future careers.
October 23, 2026
SIU’s Marching Salukis find their voice - Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Marching Salukis are changing what their band looks like. This fall, a singer joined them on the field for the first time in the band’s known history, and three drum majors are leading out front for the second year in a row.
October 23, 2026
SIU Waterski Club competes at nationals for second time in club history - The Southern Illinois University Carbondale Water Ski Club competed at nationals for the second time in the club’s history, with the team finishing 11th overall.
October 22, 2026
SIU Student Speakers Forum on Oct. 27 examines leadership, loyalty - Five Southern Illinois University Carbondale undergraduate students will examine the keys in evaluating how we determine leaders during a SIU Student Speakers Forum on Tuesday, Oct. 27, in Morris Library’s John C. Guyon Auditorium.
October 22, 2026
SIU Simmons Law Lesar Lecture to examine the fight for justice in the courts - Journalist and attorney Reynolds Holding examines how Congress and the U.S. Supreme Court have imposed limits on the authority of federal judges over the past 70 years during the 2026 Hiram H. Lesar Distinguished Lecture on Wednesday, Oct. 28, at Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Simmons Law School.
October 22, 2026
SIU Press to host “Writing Theatre” author panel - As part of its 70th anniversary, SIU Press is hosting a virtual “Writing Theatre” author panel at 5 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 29. The fourth in a series of author panels, the event features three authors who have written comprehensive books on various aspects of theater.
October 22, 2026
Saluki Takeover Tour hits Chicago next week - SIU staff will be in Chicago next week on the third stop of the 2026-2027 Saluki Takeover Tour. These tours emphasize SIU’s recruiting commitment for students throughout Illinois. Staff will visit area high schools and colleges in the region Tuesday through Thursday, Oct. 27-29, to meet with administrators and students.
October 22, 2026
Applications for Thrasher, REACH funds to open Dec. 1 - Faculty should remind undergraduate students of two scholarship programs coming up for renewal in December. The Susan C. Thrasher Undergraduate Research Fund and the Research-Enriched Academic Challenge (REACH) programs both offer financial support and research opportunities.
October 22, 2026
Haunted Hollow returns to SIU’s Touch of Nature on Oct. 25 - Ready for some fun? Climb a rock wall, soar on a giant swing or hang out with a snake. Then hop on a haunted hayride and see who screams first!
October 19, 2026
Reminder on prohibited political activities - The SIU Ethics Office reminds all SIU Carbondale employees and appointees about the importance of individuals complying with the State Officials and Employees Ethics Act, especially on the topic of political activity.
October 19, 2026
Conversation of Understanding looks at confronting racial terror and pursuing safety - A virtual Conversation of Understanding on Wednesday, Oct. 21, will “examine the history of lynching and racial terror in America and its enduring implications for safety, belonging and community today.”
October 19, 2026
Celebrate the holiday season with the Lights Fantastic Parade - The Lights Fantastic Parade is one of the region’s brightest holiday traditions — and it takes to Carbondale’s Illinois Avenue on Saturday, Dec. 5.
October 19, 2026
Additional Glassman Lecture-related events set - SIU faculty, staff and students have an opportunity to discuss the future and the world’s biggest challenges with two more events in connection with the Michael and Nancy Glassman Lecture on Tuesday, Oct. 20.
October 16, 2026
SIU’s Sharp Museum’s ‘Spooks or Spoofs’ exhibition reception is Oct. 23 - Just in time for Halloween, Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Sharp Museum is hosting a reception to celebrate hidden or unknown animals and creatures that might also be a bit spooky.
October 15, 2026
SIU’s Paul Simon Institute to host Metro East Youth Leadership Weekend - Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Paul Simon Public Policy Institute will host its Metro East Youth Leadership Weekend on Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 17-18, welcoming more than 50 young Black males from the Metro East region for a weekend focused on leadership, technology and civic engagement.
October 15, 2026
SIU Carbondale’s 2026 Lincoln Academy student laureate bridges community service, politics - Kaitlynne Franklin has a dual goal for herself — excel academically and maintain a lifelong commitment to community service. The Southern Illinois University Carbondale political science major is the university’s 2026 Lincoln Academy of Illinois student laureate.
October 15, 2026
COLA Career Week with Alumni begins Monday - SIU Carbondale’s College of Liberal Arts will host its third annual COLA Career Week with Alumni, Monday through Friday, Oct. 19-23. Eleven former students from COLA majors are returning to talk with current students about their careers and how their liberal arts degrees laid the foundation for their current positions.
October 14, 2026
SIU Simmons Law School, Illinois Supreme Court partner in creating Housing Justice Clinic - A new collaboration between Southern Illinois University Simmons Law School and the Illinois Supreme Court will expand access to legal representation for people facing housing-related issues while giving law students valuable hands-on experience.
October 14, 2026
From clay to community: SIU’s Empty Bowls returns Saturday - Southern Illinois University Carbondale ceramics students and faculty invite the community to purchase a handmade bowl and enjoy some soup Saturday, Oct. 17.
October 14, 2026
Former Gander Mayor Claude Elliott to Share 9/11 memories at SIU Carbondale - Former Gander, Newfoundland, Mayor Claude Elliott will share his firsthand memories of Sept. 11, 2001, and the extraordinary generosity shown by his community during a free public event at noon Thursday, Oct. 22, at Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Tedrick Welcome Center.
October 13, 2026
SIU’s Theater and Dance tells the story of 9/12 in ‘Come From Away’ - A story of love and compassion in the immediate aftermath of one of the world’s deadliest terror attacks comes to Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Shryock Auditorium later this month.
October 13, 2026
SIU Carbondale students bring ‘AI Robot’ to the Kleinau Theatre Oct. 15-17 - Artificial intelligence learns to imitate people. In “AI Robot,” four Southern Illinois University students return the favor.
October 12, 2026
Virtual appointments available for faculty, staff regalia sale on Oct. 21 - Events and Outreach is announcing a virtual faculty and staff regalia sale through Herff Jones, a national provider of custom regalia. Graduate students wishing to purchase regalia rather than rent are also welcome.
October 12, 2026
SIU zoology, computer science researchers team up for IDNR deer density study - White-tailed deer are a staple of Southern Illinois culture. Pope County celebrates with a festival dedicated to the animal, hunters of all ages skip school or work for the first day of bow or shotgun season, and some residents run seasonal taxidermy side businesses to create deer mounts, which end up lining the walls of homes as decorations.
October 12, 2026
AI workshop to help faculty, staff move from curious to capable - SIU Carbondale faculty and staff can gain practical experience using artificial intelligence during a hands-on workshop on Friday, Oct. 23, in Morris Library’s DeJarnett American Heritage Room.
October 12, 2026
A pack of former SIU Saluki mascots to serve as 2026 Homecoming grand marshals - There will be plenty of Dawgs running loose during the Homecoming 2026 Parade through downtown Carbondale beginning at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 17. Southern Illinois University Carbondale honors 13 former Saluki mascots who donned the costume between the early 1990s and 2018. They’ll be serving as grand marshals.