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SIU journalism student sharpens career focus with elite German fellowship - During her three weeks of concentrated study of journalism in Germany, Southern Illinois University Carbondale student Carly Gist found the passion for her career choice only grow.
Learn about emergency preparedness at SIU - As the fall semester gets underway, now is a good time to learn about emergency preparedness on campus. Visit the emergency preparedness website, emergency.siu.edu.
SIU nursing students make big impact sharing knowhow with community - Did you know that a 15-ounce bottle of apple juice contains as much sugar (49 grams) as 10 Oreos?
SIU Carbondale accepting honorary degree/service award nominations - Southern Illinois University Carbondale is now accepting nominations for honorary degrees and distinguished service awards that will be presented at May 2026 commencement ceremonies.
Enter SIU’s 2025 Family of the Year contest now; deadline is Sept. 15 - Entries are now being accepted for the 2025 Southern Illinois University Carbondale Family of the Year contest.
SIU’s renovated Starbucks reopens Aug. 25, ribbon-cutting Sept. 3 - The Southern Illinois University Carbondale Starbucks, located in the Student Center, will reopen on Monday, Aug. 25, after a summerlong closure for complete renovation and enhancements, and customers will notice a variety of benefits and improvements.
SIU research finds birds in light polluted areas stay up late - Birds that are active during the day sing later into the night in places with significant light pollution, according to research by a Southern Illinois University Carbondale professor and his colleague.
Saluki Pride mural dedication is Aug. 28 - SIU Carbondale faculty and staff are invited to join university and Carbondale Chamber of Commerce officials for a dedication ceremony of the Saluki Pride mural at Moe’s Southwest Grill, 715 N. Giant City Road. The dedication is at 11 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 28.
Fall 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 Student Affair website. In accordance with the Drug Free Schools Act, the university provides the 2024 Drug Free Schools and Campuses Annual Notification available online.
Campus community invited to challenge each other at 9/11 Saluki Stair Climb - The SIU Carbondale campus community can join together in a time of remembrance and reflection on Thursday, Sept. 11, and add a spark of competition at the 9/11 Saluki Stair Climb at Banterra Center.
2025 hemp, cannabis symposium at SIU to focus on agronomy - A daylong symposium at Southern Illinois University Carbondale for hemp and cannabis researchers, entrepreneurs and industry experts will focus on hemp as a crop and its uses, some of which may be surprising.
SIU Simon Institute’s fall 2025 agenda focuses on diplomacy, politics and philanthropy - Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Paul Simon Public Policy Institute will bring leaders in diplomacy, politics and philanthropy to campus.
Discounted SIU Student Rec Center memberships available for longtime employees - SIU Recreational Sports and Services and Student Affairs is offering current SIU Carbondale employees with 20 or more years of service a reduced annual membership price to use at the SIU Student Rec Center.
SIU’s 2025 stair climb to commemorate 9/11, War on Terror - Southern Illinois University Carbondale will pay tribute to the victims of Sept. 11, 2001, with a workout session at 6 a.m. Thursday, Sept.11.
Sign up now to learn innovative strategies at SIU’s “Marketing Unleashed” - The Illinois Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at Southern Illinois University Carbondale is offering a free workshop filled with fresh, innovative marketing strategies required in today’s quickly evolving business climate.
SIU to showcase programs, offerings at Du Quoin State Fair - The full force of Saluki maroon will be everywhere starting next week as Southern Illinois University Carbondale showcases its programs and services to the region and beyond at the 2025 Du Quoin State Fair.
Carbondale Chamber of Commerce hosts ‘Saluki Pride Luncheon’ Tuesday - The Carbondale Chamber of Commerce will highlight Saluki athletics when it holds its August member luncheon in Banterra Center’s Helleny Pavillion on Tuesday, Aug. 19.
2025-2026 Saluki Takeover Tour dates set - Alumni and friends of SIU Carbondale can set their calendars for another energizing round of Saluki Takeover Tours for 2025-2026.
Friends of Morris Library fundraiser is Sept. 6 - The annual Friends of Morris Library fall fundraising gala, which helps provide faculty, staff and students with essentials in support of the library’s educational and scholarly mission, is set for Saturday, Sept. 6, in the library’s Hall of Presidents and Chancellors and first floor rotunda.
SIU plant genomics and genetics specialist named 2025 Researcher to Know - Khalid Meksem, a distinguished professor of genome biotechnology and genetics at Southern Illinois University Carbondale, is one of 12 scientists named a 2025 Researcher to Know by the Illinois Science and Technology Coalition (ISTC).
SIU welcomes students for 2025-26 school year with numerous events - Salukis will get a big welcome as the fall semester kicks off at Southern Illinois University Carbondale.
SIU celebrates diversity, inclusion during Belonging Week 2025 - Belonging Week 2025, set for Aug. 25-29 at Southern Illinois University Carbondale, is a celebration of diversity, inclusion and equity.
New $1.6M SouthernTECH High-Tech Food Incubator will foster growth of businesses - The region’s entrepreneurs will soon have a new, state-of-the-art high-tech food processing and manufacturing incubator at Southern Illinois University Carbondale designed to help them expand and flourish – the only one of its kind within several hundred miles.
SIU School of Journalism and Advertising students shine a ‘Night Light’ on region’s events - Students in the SIU Carbondale School of Journalism and Advertising recently launched “Night Light,” a digital-first entertainment publication for what’s happening across the region.
SIU exhibition offers insight into early anthropology development, mistakes - An exhibition in Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Morris Library that starts on Monday, Aug. 18, will explore the early decades of anthropology.
SIU Carbondale enhances efforts to recruit, support international students - As part of the Imagine 2030 strategic plan, SIU Carbondale has enhanced its efforts to recruit and retain international students.
New sculpture symbolizes success at SIU’s Poshard Transportation Education Center - Gear Up!, a new 25-foot tall, fabricated aluminum sculpture, will serve as a daily reminder of what Southern Illinois University Carbondale aviation and automotive students can achieve.
Alumni Association Courtyard Tent is available to rent - The SIU Alumni Association Courtyard Tent is now available to rent for campus departments, student organizations and the general public.
SIU Carbondale again earns national honors for assisting transfer students - For a third consecutive year, Southern Illinois University Carbondale is receiving honors for its commitment as one of the nation’s top transfer-friendly institutions by an academic honors society for associate-degree granting colleges and universities.
Former Barrington Village President Darch receives 2025 Simon-Edgar Award - Karen Darch, the former village president of Barrington, Illinois, was selected as the recipient of the 2025 Paul Simon-Jim Edgar Statesmanship Award for her three decades of practical, problem-solving and visionary leadership.
