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SIU’s 2026 Big Muddy New Play Festival is April 23-26 - Theater lovers will have myriad opportunities next week to embrace the works of Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s talented student playwrights at the 14th annual Big Muddy New Play Festival.
SIU Simmons Law School begins law scholars’ conversation series - The Southern Illinois University Simmons Law School is launching a new initiative highlighting the scholarly work of law school faculty — with an inaugural guest whose career, Dean Hannah Brenner Johnson said, “is a model of what it looks like to combine teaching and scholarship with a deep commitment to public service.”
Come join the musical fun at SIU’s 2026 Sunset Concerts beginning June 11 - The 47th edition of the ever-popular Sunset Concert Series, returns with a wide variety of diverse musical performances beginning June 11 on the Shryock Auditorium lawn at Southern Illinois University Carbondale.
SIU’s CPS Scholars program helps Chicago students succeed - Giving students the tools and support needed to help them succeed is intrinsic to the mission of Southern Illinois University Carbondale and its Saluki Student Success Initiatives, which includes a new program launched last year.
SIU’s 2026 Sturgis Award recipient strives to make the world a better place - Cindy Buys’ empathy and passion for community service and helping others comes from the deep sense of faith she developed while growing up.
42 faculty members earn tenure, promotion - The SIU Board of Trustees today, April 16, approved promotions in academic rank and tenure for 42 tenure-track faculty members effective with the 2026-2027 academic year or the 2027 fiscal year beginning in July.
Three artists share SIU Carbondale’s 2026 Rickert-Ziebold award - Autumn Meyer’s art — which won her honors as one of three Southern Illinois University Carbondale School of Art and Design students to share the 2026 Rickert-Ziebold Trust Award — serves as an open invitation to view how everyone sees the world differently and helps people understand the experience of living with Tourette Syndrome and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder.
SIU hosts Southern Illinois Chamber Music Society performance April 21 - The Southern Illinois Chamber Music Society will present a concert featuring SIU School of Music faculty and guest artists on Tuesday, April 21, in the Old Baptist Foundation Recital Hall at Southern Illinois University Carbondale.
SIU fashion studies students take center stage with fashion, merchandising concepts - Brightly lit third-floor studio lights in Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Quigley Hall on late nights in early April mean one thing — the clock is ticking for students to complete their bold, artistic visions for the Fashion Studies program’s Student Showcase and Fashion Show on Thursday, April 23.
SIU’s Morris Library to highlight Marianne Carus’ legacy, Cricket Magazine papers - An exhibition celebrating Marianne Carus’ international advocacy for children’s learning and wellbeing — and the opening of her papers for public research — is Friday, April 17, in Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Morris Library.
Hear national contracting, cybersecurity, innovation funding experts at SouthernTECH2026 - Businesses and university researchers can gain practical insights into government contracting, cybersecurity compliance and innovation funding at SouthernTECH 2026: Harnessing Technology for Government Contract Success.
Your Input Needed: Expanding Microcredentials at SIU? - The SIU System is exploring the addition of microcredentials — short, career-focused learning opportunities designed to complement academic programs and enhance student outcomes.
SIU Jazz Ensemble to perform Tuesday - As part of Jazz Appreciation Month, the SIU Jazz Ensemble will perform a free, public spring concert in the Old Baptist Foundation Recital Hall at SIU Carbondale at 7 p.m., Tuesday, April 14. The ensemble is directed by Isaac Lausell, associate professor and director of jazz studies in the SIU School of Music.
SIU Carbondale police adds community service, therapy K-9 to roster - Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Department of Public Safety (DPS) recently added a new member to its force as another component in its community outreach efforts.
Civil Service Council flower sale fundraiser underway now - SIU’s Civil Service Council is now conducting its annual flower fundraiser supporting the Education Assistance Program.
Simmons Law School lecture addresses online child exploitation - Kentucky Attorney General Russell Coleman will discuss the battle against online child exploitation during a lecture at the SIU Simmons Law School on Thursday, April 16.
Cosplayers Assemble! SIU Saluki Con approaching! - Saluki Con 2026 is coming to Southern Illinois University Carbondale April 17-19. You won’t want to miss this weekend filled with celebrity guest stars, gaming, virtual reality, contests, esports and so much more – including a variety of all-new cosplay events along with the popular cosplay contest.
SIU holds rock and mineral clinic at Marion event this weekend - Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s geology program will host a rock and mineral clinic this weekend during a celebration for local mineral enthusiasts.
SIU Carbondale to receive Kaskaskia College partnership honor - Reflecting a growing partnership, Southern Illinois University Carbondale has been selected as the recipient of the 2026 Kaskaskia College Educational Partnership Award.
SIU Carbondale students earn Thrasher undergraduate research awards - Seven Southern Illinois University Carbondale undergraduate students are receiving Susan C. Thrasher Undergraduate Research Fund awards to work with a faculty mentor on a research project during 2026-2027 academic year.
Sexual health education event is April 15 - SIU’s Wellness and Health Promotion Services is hosting “Sex in the Spring” from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Wednesday, April 15, in the Faner Breezeway and everyone is welcome to attend.
Honors Day celebrations are Saturday - A university-wide Honors Day reception to celebrate the academic achievement of SIU Carbondale’s undergraduate students is from 2-3:30 p.m. Saturday, April 11, in Student Center Ballroom D.
Conversation of Understanding focuses on students’ rights to learn - A two-day Conversation of Understanding of in-person and virtual sessions on the SIU Carbondale and SIU Edwardsville campuses next week will engage faculty, staff and students in discussing students’ rights and Illinois’ higher education funding formula.
SIU’s Great Cardboard Boat Regatta begins a new half-century of fun April 18 - Have you ever tried sailing a banana? Or perhaps floating on a canopy bed or giant guitar?
SIU hosts festival, conference honoring R. Buckminster Fuller April 22-26 - A five-day conference this month at Southern Illinois University Carbondale will feature programming inspired by the vision and legacy of noted futurist, architect and designer R. Buckminster Fuller.
Fifth annual Family Eco Festival supports hands-on learning, Southern Illinois teachers - The public is invited to a free event on Earth Day that highlights nature, conservation and Southern Illinois’ unique ecology through immersive experiences – some of which feel out of this world.
SIU Choral Union, Concert Choir to help audiences envision a ‘Beautiful City’ - The Southern Illinois University Carbondale Choral Union and Concert Choir will showcase their combined talents when drawing upon spirituals and gospel music during a free, public concert on April 21 in Shryock Auditorium.
SIU Carbondale workshops will help students learn about water resources management - Students from six area high schools will learn about water resources management during Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s eighth annual University Council on Water Resources (UCOWR) workshop on April 15.
SIU Carbondale students succeed in regional advertising competition - Southern Illinois University Carbondale students continue to show they can compete with advertising professionals at the regional ADDYs. Saluki advertising students brought home a bevy of honors in the recent American Advertising Federation of Southern Illinois American Advertising Awards
University officials help forge a wind chime - School of Art and Design students supplied the fire, forge, hammers and anvils — along with instruction and encouragement — as SIU Carbondale officials helped forge a wind chime during a March 30 metalsmithing demonstration at Pulliam Hall.
