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SIU hosts local high school musicians Wednesday on Percussion Day - Roughly 75 high school percussion students from throughout Southern Illinois and Kentucky will be at Southern Illinois University Carbondale on Wednesday, Sept. 16, as part of the third annual SIU Percussion Day.
Saluki Takeover Tour hits Champaign this week - SIU staff will be in Central Illinois this week on the second 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 Wednesday through Friday, Sept. 16-18, to meet with administrators and students. The Saluki football team will be there too to face host Illinois at Geis Memorial Stadium at 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 19.
Roundtable talks to examine support for first year students - Faculty, staff and graduate assistants are invited to attend three First-Year Experience roundtable discussions this fall about supporting students in their first year at SIU Carbondale. Fall 2026 roundtables will be held Sept. 21, Oct. 28, and Nov. 18.
SIU’s Constitution Day includes panel discussion on presidential powers - A panel discussion on presidential powers under the U.S. Constitution highlights Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s observation of Constitution Day on Thursday, Sept. 17.
SIU recognizes Hispanic/Latinx Heritage Month with free celebrations - Southern Illinois University Carbondale is recognizing Hispanic/Latinx Heritage Month and bringing students, staff and the community together through traditional music, dancing, games, food and other cultural activities.
SIU strengthens student success collaboration with Georgia State - Southern Illinois University Carbondale leaders met Sept. 1 with Timothy M. Renick, founding executive director of the National Institute for Student Success (NISS) at Georgia State University in Atlanta, to discuss SIU’s progress in student retention.
SIU professor creating AI-based portal to support earlier Lyme disease evaluation - A visit to the doctor’s office with fever, chills, fatigue and aches could seem like the flu or another viral infection. But what happens when symptoms don’t go away? The patient is left frustrated and scared wanting to know what’s wrong, while the clinician is left puzzled, trying to pinpoint a diagnosis.
SIU Micro Imaging and Analysis Center open house is this Friday - The SIU Micro Imaging and Analysis Center is hosting an open house for the university community from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, Sept. 11.
SIU celebrates National Student Parent Month - September is National Student Parent Month, and SIU Carbondale has events planned to honor the unique experiences of students who balance academics with the additional responsibilities of being a parent or caregiver.
Heisner and Nolan families are SIU’s 2026 Families of the Year - Two Southern Illinois families have been selected as the 2026 Saluki Family of the Year winners at Southern Illinois University Carbondale, and each will be honored during Saluki Family Weekend festivities, Sept. 11-13.
SIU’s Simon Institute hosts alumna Shantel Franklin to discuss her career path into politics - Southern Illinois University Carbondale alumna Shantel Franklin will return to campus on Wednesday, Sept. 16, for a discussion focused on leadership and her journey from SIU student to a career in public service.
SIU Sharp Museum exhibition highlights local artist Destiny Bowman - Local artist Destiny Bowman is sharing her work this fall in an exhibition hosted by Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Sharp Museum.
SIU Morris Library launches large digital art display on Sept. 15 - Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Morris Library will unveil an initiative that highlights digital art from around the world next week.
Southern Illinois String Quartet to perform at SIU on Sept. 11 - A string quartet, comprising faculty and guest artists from Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s School of Music, Bucknell University and Loyola University Chicago will perform Friday, Sept. 11.
SIU hosting 7th annual hemp, cannabis symposium - Registration is underway for the seventh annual Southern Illinois Hemp and Cannabis Symposium, which has grown from a regional event to one that attracts speakers and participants from across the country.
SIU’s Simon Institute hosts former U.S. Rep. Adam Kinzinger on Sept. 15 - Former Illinois Congressman Adam Kinzinger will visit Southern Illinois University Carbondale on Sept. 15 for an evening discussion on leadership, public service and his experiences in both government and the military.
SIU to host New York Philharmonic organist Kent Tritle in concert Sept. 25 - New York Philharmonic organist Kent Tritle, one of the nation’s leading choral conductors, will perform at Southern Illinois University Carbondale later this month for the Marianne Webb and David N. Bateman Distinguished Organ Recital Series.
Registration open for SIU’s fall arts and crafts workshops, open to the public - Southern Illinois University Carbondale invites artists of all skill levels—from beginners to experts—to express their creativity at the Craft Shop’s annual fall workshop series.
SIU invites community to free Star Party, guest starring Saturn - The stars will align for an evening under the night sky, where visitors can view the moon, faraway planets and other celestial wonders that twinkle from above. Southern Illinois University Carbondale is hosting the event, and attendees just need to bring their curiosity.
SIU Carbondale welcomes 21 new tenure-track faculty this fall - Southern Illinois University Carbondale is welcoming 21 new tenure-track faculty to campus for the 2026-2027 school year.
SIU Carbondale delivers historic enrollment and retention growth - Southern Illinois University Carbondale has delivered one of the most significant institutional turnarounds in its history — recording overall enrollment levels not seen in the last eight years — reaching above 12,000 students, with an incoming first-year class size not seen for 11 years. Fall 2026 semester enrollment grew to 12,066 students, which represents an increase of 281 more students, or a 2.4% increase from fall 2025.
Signups underway for SIU’s Homecoming Spirit Competitions - It’s time to show the sparkle of Saluki diamonds for SIU’s 2026 Homecoming Spirit Competition. Registration for contests involving faculty, staff and students is underway until 4:30 p.m. Sept 28.
SIU’s THRIVE event on Sept. 16 focuses on mental health, suicide prevention - Southern Illinois University Carbondale will host an entertaining, informative event focusing on wellness, mental health and suicide prevention on Sept. 16. Wellness and Health Promotion Services is sponsoring THRIVE from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Faner Plaza.
SIU secures $45 million partnership with IDOT to conduct preconstruction surveys - Southern Illinois University Carbondale and the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) are partnering on two multi-year, multi-million-dollar intergovernmental agreements worth $45 million to carry out survey work at preconstruction sites, including roadways and bridges, throughout the region.
SIU’s Yellow Moon Gyroid Concert Series opens Sept. 14 - The Yellow Moon Gyroid Concert Series at Southern Illinois University Carbondale kicks off its third season on Monday, Sept. 14, featuring Wei Denton, a cellist with the Chicago Philharmonic and Northwest Indiana Symphony.
Volunteers needed to help with SIU Day on Sept. 23 - More than 750 high school students could soon get their first experience of Saluki Spirit. This month, faculty and staff will welcome students from across the region to campus to explore what SIU Carbondale has to offer, and to discover where college can take them.
SIU’s Family Weekend will bring football, shared memories and fun - Prepare for three days of Saluki pride as Family Weekend 2026 rolls into Southern Illinois University Carbondale Sept. 11-13, with football, tailgating, and a ton of fun events and activities for everyone.
Sen. Durbin joins Simon Institute for open house, water award presentation - More than 50 friends and supporters gathered at SIU Carbondale’s Paul Simon Public Policy Institute on Aug. 28 for an open house featuring an appearance by U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin, recipient of a Water Award recognizing his work efforts addressing global water and sanitation issues, which Durbin says is tribute to the legacy of former U.S. Sen. Paul Simon.
Saluki Takeover Tour 26-27 starts Tuesday in Atlanta - SIU staff will be in the Atlanta area this week to kick off the 2026-2027 Saluki Takeover Tour. These tours emphasize SIU’s recruiting commitment for both in-state and out-of-state students who will only pay in-state tuition. Staff will visit area high schools and colleges in the region Tuesday through Friday, Sept. 1-4, to meet with administrators and students.
SIU hosts Metalsmiths’ conference Sept. 4-5 - Get ready to hammer down and light the forge next weekend at the annual Southern Illinois Metalsmiths Society (SIMS) conference at Southern Illinois University Carbondale on Friday and Saturday, Sept. 4-5.
