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Marsden Fisher, SIU Carbondale’s 2025 Student Lincoln Laureate and an aspiring veterinarian, rewards her dog, Echo, a German shepherd mix, to train her on proprioception, or the body’s ability to sense its own position and movements in space. This technique teaches the dog to engage the hind legs separately, which improves core strength and balance. Erin Perry¸ an SIU animal science professor and Fisher’s mentor, looks on. (Photos by Russell Bailey)

SIU’s 2025 Lincoln Laureate seeks to help people by helping animals

If you try to keep pace with Marsden Fisher, bring good boots and an even better planner. In the past year alone, the Southern Illinois University Carbondale senior has co-captained an Army ROTC Ranger Challenge team, revived a sustainability organization that now stewards a campus butterfly garden, and maintained a 4.0 GPA in a demanding zoology major with a pre-veterinary specialization. Add to that her contributions to SIU’s canine sciences research program.

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SIU among select U.S. schools to test young bulls for breeding potential

Thirty-four bulls have arrived at Southern Illinois University Carbondale to be evaluated over the next several months for desirable growth performance, carcass and genetic traits that can be passed down to offspring.

SIU’s International Guitar Festival features classical guitarist Marcos Vinicius

The 10th edition of the Southern Illinois University Carbondale School of Music International Guitar Festival on Saturday, Nov. 1, will feature internationally acclaimed Brazilian classical guitarist Marcos Vinicius.

SIU Health Law Moot Court to examine ADA, mental health issues

Law school students from around the country will compete this weekend as the Southern Illinois University Simmons Law School hosts the National Health Law Moot Court competition, Friday and Saturday, Oct. 31-Nov. 1, to argue a fictitious case before the U.S. Supreme Court.

Aerial view of the American flag with Altgeld Hall in the background.

City of Carbondale, SIU to hold Veterans Day ceremony

To honor SIU and Southern Illinois veterans who served their country in the U.S. armed forces, the City of Carbondale and Southern Illinois University Carbondale will recognize Veterans Day on Nov. 11 at the flagpole at South Normal Avenue and West Grand Avenue on the SIU campus.

SIU’s Simon Institute co-hosts panel on the future of higher education in Illinois

Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Paul Simon Public Policy Institute, in partnership with the Center for Tax and Budget Accountability, will host a panel discussion Tuesday, Nov. 4, looking at the future of higher education in the state.

SIU School of Art and Design 2025 Iron Pour is Nov. 8

A lecture by internationally known mixed media sculptor Joseph Bigley is part of this year’s free, annual fall cast iron pour activities by students in Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s School of Art and Design sculpture program.

The word love is seen carved into a pumpkin.

SIU University Honors, Craft Shop host pumpkin carving for Dome Glow

Sharpen your creative skills as Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s University Honors Program and the SIU Craft Shop host a free pumpkin carving session on Wednesday, Oct. 29.

Prospective students and their parents get a tour of campus.

Prospective students invited to SIU’s Open House on Nov. 7

Southern Illinois University Carbondale invites high school students, prospective transfer students and their families to the next Open House from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Nov. 7.

SIU School of Music’s “Halloween Pops” to entertain all ages

The sounds in the late October night won’t be frightening as the Southern Illinois University Carbondale School of Music presents its annual Halloween Pops concert at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 29, in Shryock Auditorium.

‘Ajax in Iraq’ to address trauma and cost of war at SIU’s McLeod Theater

A play with parallel narratives about people living through trauma and the toll exacted by war is set for Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s McLeod Theater, Nov. 6-9.

Get tickets now for SIU’s legendary Buffalo Tro on Nov. 21

Touch of Nature Outdoor Education Center’s annual Buffalo Tro, set for Nov. 21, is both a cherished tradition and an evening filled with good food, sharing stories around the campfire and fun.

‘Collective effort’ powers SIU Flying Salukis to 14th straight regional title

The Southern Illinois University Carbondale Flying Salukis will return to familiar surroundings in May after capturing a 14th straight National Intercollegiate Flying Association (NIFA) Region VIII title.