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News Archive - Past 30 Articles
May 26, 2022
Veteran researcher to serve as SIU’s new vice chancellor for research and grad school dean
- A leader at a Missouri university with more than 30 years of higher education experience and a background in research, graduate affairs and computer science will be the new vice chancellor for research and graduate school dean at Southern Illinois University Carbondale.
May 26, 2022
Higher ed veteran to lead SIU Global
- Susan Wegmann, associate dean of digital learning and innovation at University of Mary Hardin-Baylor, will be the new executive director of SIU Global Campus at Southern Illinois University Carbondale, effective July 1.
May 26, 2022
Saluki Summer Bridge seeks course proposals
- The 2022 Saluki Summer Bridge program is seeking faculty, staff, doctoral and graduate students to teach engaging college-level virtual courses on a variety of subjects to incoming freshmen.
May 26, 2022
Political science professor to discuss global implications of Ukraine war
- Tanisha Fazal, a political science professor at the University of Minnesota, will discuss the global implications of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in a virtual conversation next week hosted by Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Paul Simon Public Policy Institute.
May 26, 2022
Media Advisory: News conference announcing Saluki Step Ahead agreement with Southeastern Illinois College postponed
- The Saluki Step Ahead signing by Southern Illinois University Carbondale and Southeastern Illinois College officials scheduled for 2:30 p.m. today (May 26) at Southeastern Illinois College in Harrisburg has been postponed and will be rescheduled for a later date.
May 26, 2022
Media Advisory – SIU Carbondale 2022 Spring Semester Graduation, Deans’ Lists
- Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s 2022 spring semester degree candidates and deans’ lists are available here. Commencement ceremonies were May 6 at Shryock Auditorium for SIU School of Law graduates and May 7 at the Banterra Center for SIU Carbondale graduates.
May 24, 2022
Media Advisory: Saluki Step Ahead agreement with Southeastern Illinois College
- Southern Illinois University Carbondale Chancellor Austin A. Lane and other university officials will be at Southeastern Illinois College in Harrisburg on Thursday, May 26, to sign a Saluki Step Ahead agreement and bring the expertise of a doctoral research university to place-bound students. Southeastern Illinois College President Jonah Rice, along with other college officials will be joining Chancellor Lane.
May 23, 2022
SIU’s Flying Salukis finish in top 5 in nation for 13th year
- The Southern Illinois University Carbondale Flying Salukis continued to be a consistent power in collegiate aviation with a fifth-place finish at the recent National Intercollegiate Flying Association championships.
May 23, 2022
Sign up now for SIU’s second annual Saluki Triathlon on June 18
- The Saluki Triathlon is coming to Southern Illinois University Carbondale on June 18, and all are welcome to participate.
May 23, 2022
International Fulbright, Japanese students, engage in service projects while at SIU
- A group of 18 international students, including 15 Fulbright Scholars and three Japanese college students from Reitaku University in Kashiwa, Japan, are visiting Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Center for English as a Second Language to enhance their English skills while also giving their time and energy to help several local service organizations through the center’s Community Engagement Program.
May 20, 2022
SIU seeking tutors to help schoolchildren impacted by COVID pandemic
- The effects of the COVID-19 pandemic may be felt in countless ways for many years to come, but Southern Illinois University Carbondale is launching an intensive, research-based tutoring program to support the children whose learning progress stalled because they were unable to attend classes as usual.
May 20, 2022
2022 Sunset Concerts kick off June 30
- It’s back! The Sunset Concerts Series, a popular summer tradition since 1978, is returning in 2022 with six weeks of free musical entertainment for all ages and interests.
May 19, 2022
Towers network infrastructure upgrade underway
- Work continues in upgrading the student living experience in Mae Smith, Neely and Schneider residence halls by adding 1,500 new access points and installing new wiring to almost 1,300 rooms. The Office of Information Technology notes the upgrades will dramatically increase internet access and internet speed for students in the residence halls, improve general access, reliability and bandwith.
May 19, 2022
SIU’s inaugural Diversity Prelaw Summer Institute aims for more inclusive legal profession
- Fifteen high achieving juniors and seniors from colleges around the country will gain insight on legal careers and preparing for law school at the Southern Illinois University School of Law’s inaugural Diversity Prelaw Summer Institute, May 25-29 – part of SIU Carbondale’s commitment to diversifying the legal profession.
May 19, 2022
SIU hosting campus reception May 23 for Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
- Southern Illinois University Carbondale will be honoring its Asian American and Pacific Islander faculty, staff and students during a special reception on Monday, May 23, from 4 to 5:30 p.m. in the Cambria Room at the Student Center. The entire campus community is welcome to attend.
May 19, 2022
SIU Carbondale awards Provost’s Scholarships to local community college students
- Eleven high achieving community college students from Illinois will be receiving Southern Illinois University Carbondale 2022 Provost’s Scholarships, which covers tuition and mandatory fees for two years.
May 19, 2022
Printing and Duplicating migrating to online orders July 1
- Printing and Duplicating is streamlining the ordering process and migrating to all online orders effective July 1.
May 19, 2022
Morris Library hosts special exhibit honoring Polly Winkler-Mitchell
- The Special Collections Research Center of Morris Library is hosting an exhibit, “Drawing with Scissors: The Art of Polly Winkler-Mitchell, 1970s-2000s,” in the library’s Hall of Presidents and Chancellors, across from the first floor rotunda, from Monday, May 23, through June 30. The exhibit is on display from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.
May 19, 2022
Decal-By-Mail parking program available through June 17
- The Department of Public Safety Parking Division’s Decal-By-Mail program for eligible faculty and staff for the fiscal year 2023 begins today (May 19) and is available through June 17. Applicants must use payroll deduction. The salary ranges for decal categories have not been increased.
May 17, 2022
Showcase performances highlight Southern Illinois Music Festival, June 6-26
- The 18th annual and nationally recognized Southern Illinois Music Festival (SIFest) returns to promote the region’s cultural activity by again featuring a strong blend of professional singers and instrumentalists along with select SIU Carbondale faculty and students.
May 17, 2022
New York Times economics correspondent to discuss new book on billionaires profiting from COVID
- New York Times global economics correspondent Peter S. Goodman will discuss how several billionaires exploited the COVID-19 pandemic in a virtual conversation next week hosted by Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Paul Simon Public Policy Institute.
May 16, 2022
SIU hosting virtual symposium May 25 in recognition of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
- Southern Illinois University Carbondale will be celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with a special symposium at 4 p.m. May 25. Everyone is invited to tune in for “Asian American and Pacific Islanders’ Contributions and Challenges in American Society.”
May 16, 2022
Dates set for 2022 SIU Family Weekend, Homecoming
- Mark your calendars, make your reservations and plan to attend the 2022 Family Weekend and Homecoming celebrations at Southern Illinois University Carbondale. The dates have been set, with Family Weekend on Sept. 23-25 and Homecoming on Oct. 10-15.
May 13, 2022
SIU Automotive continues its 70-year history of setting the pace
- Whether the work was in temporary military buildings or a state-of-the-industry facility, the strength of Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s nationally recognized automotive program continues to resonate through seven decades.
May 12, 2022
Webinar on rural health care innovations in Illinois is May 19
- Eric D. Hargan, former U.S. Department of Health and Human Services deputy secretary and Sameer Vohra, chair of the SIU School of Medicine’s Department of Population Science and Policy, will discuss chronic disease, access to health care and policy impacting rural health in the state next week.
May 12, 2022
New Student Programs seeking volunteers
- New Student Programs is recruiting volunteers to be part of morning welcome teams to assist new students and their families in various activities at upcoming orientations at the Student Center. That includes greeting students and their guests and providing directions once they arrive.
May 12, 2022
Longtime SIU professional Amanda Everett to serve as director of admissions
- Amanda Everett, a longtime professional at Southern Illinois University Carbondale, will serve as director of admissions.
May 11, 2022
SIU’s fitness program for cancer survivors and caregivers transforms lives, gives priceless experience in new facility
- Cancer – it’s a word that strikes fear and changes lives in an instant. It happened to the family of Phil Anton, associate professor and director of the exercise science program at Southern Illinois University Carbondale, when his cousin and childhood best friend, Julie Honerkamp, was diagnosed at the age of 13.
May 11, 2022
Chicago Tribune reporter to discuss Madigan book
- Chicago Tribune investigative reporter Ray Long will discuss his recent book about former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan in a virtual conversation hosted by Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Paul Simon Public Policy Institute.
May 10, 2022
SIU’s state-of-the-art lab helps health care management students jumpstart their careers
- Thanks to a specialized lab and training offered at Southern Illinois University Carbondale, health care management graduates have an edge over many of their peers when they enter the job market, officials and graduates say.
May 9, 2022
Sixteen Chancellor’s and Provost’s Scholars graduate from SIU Carbondale
- They arrived at Southern Illinois University Carbondale based on their exceptional efforts both in the classroom and their hometowns. Now, 16 high achieving Chancellor’s and Provost’s Scholars are leaving the university with degrees following commencement exercises this past weekend.
