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News Archive - Past 30 Articles

July 10, 2025

Showcase SIU at the Du Quoin State Fair on Aug. 30 - Academic units, departments, student organizations and individuals will have an opportunity to showcase the great programs and services that SIU Carbondale provides to our region and beyond as a part of SIU Day at the Du Quoin State Fair on Saturday, Aug. 30.

July 10, 2025

Required human rights posters available - The SIU Carbondale Office of Equity and Compliance reminds departments that posters outlining sexual harassment laws and policies are available for download on its website. The Illinois Department of Human Rights requires the posters be placed in an accessible location.

July 10, 2025

Last chance for kids to enjoy SIU’s 2025 summer camp fun - The clock is ticking but it’s not too late for youths to enjoy Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s summer 2025 camp experience. A diverse array of academic, athletic, art, music, and outdoor and nature camps are available through early August for children from first grade through high school.

July 10, 2025

Brain health fair set for July 15 at the REC - Everyone is invited to attend the inaugural free “10 Ways to Love Your Brain” Health and Wellness Fair, set for 9 a.m. to noon Tuesday, July 15, at the Student Recreation Center. SIU nursing students and the Alzheimer’s Association are sponsoring the family-friendly event, with support from Recreational Sports and Services. The fair will feature activities for all ages to promote brain health and reduce the risk of cognitive decline.

July 9, 2025

SIU’s SBDC welcomes public to 40th anniversary celebration July 16 - The Illinois Small Business Development Center at Southern Illinois University Carbondale is celebrating 40 years of helping new and growing businesses and everyone is invited to attend its anniversary event at 4:30 p.m. July 16, at the Dunn-Richmond Economic Development Center.

July 7, 2025

SIU welcomes occupational therapy doctoral students as new program earns accreditation - Just three years after Southern Illinois University Carbondale introduced a program to prepare health care professionals for fulfilling careers helping clients accomplish everyday tasks and live life to its fullest, the new occupational therapy doctorate (OTD) program has received the maximum seven-year accreditation for a new program from the Accreditation for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE).

July 3, 2025

Help SIU save energy, improve sustainability over July 4 holiday - As SIU Carbondale prepares for the July 4 holiday, now is a good time to take simple steps to save energy, which will help the university improve sustainability, one of the five pillars of the Imagine 2030 strategic plan. The university is asking employees and students to help conserve energy.

July 1, 2025

SIU prof seeks to transform ag waste into ‘holy grail of CO2 capture’ - A researcher at Southern Illinois University Carbondale wants to use agricultural waste products to develop carbon materials specifically designed to trap carbon dioxide, and he has earned a prestigious Fulbright-Nehru Academic and Professional Excellence Fellowship to pursue the work with colleagues in India.

June 24, 2025

Time is running out to join the fun at SIU’s summer camps - There’s excitement and activity all across the Southern Illinois University Carbondale campus as children immerse themselves in fun, educational and exciting summer camps. Families still can sign up, but time is running out.

June 24, 2025

SIU CESL students engage with community as volunteers - With the assistance of three instructors in Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Center for English as a Second Language, 18 international students recently spent intercession engaging with 11 area organizations.

June 18, 2025

Testing Services to offer TOEFL, GRE exams - SIU Carbondale Testing Services will offer TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) and GRE (Graduate Record Examinations) for students beginning this month in Morris Library, Room 781.

June 18, 2025

‘Decal-By-Mail’ program available through June 27 - The Department of Public Safety Parking Division’s Decal-By-Mail payroll deduction program for eligible faculty and staff for 2025-2026 is available through June 27. Applicants must use payroll deduction. The salary range for decal categories have not changed.

June 12, 2025

Summer 2025 information guide for faculty, staff and students - A guide to important student-related policies, information and resources is available online as a reference for all faculty, staff and students. You can access the “Guide to Important Information for SIU Carbondale Students, Faculty, and Staff” on the Office of the Dean of Students website. In accordance with the Drug Free Schools Act, the university provides the 2024 Drug Free Schools and Campuses Annual Notification available online.