Aspiring lawyer to become 11th member of her family to graduate from SIU Carbondale
For Southern Illinois University Carbondale political science senior Zeneya J’Claire Scott, it is all about family.
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Zeneya J’Claire Scott will be the 11th member of her family to graduate from SIU Carbondale when she receives a bachelor’s degree in political science at commencement exercises on Saturday, Dec. 14. (Photo by Russell Bailey)
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All are welcome to explore SIU’s Student Recreation Center for free on Jan. 12 Community Day
This is your chance to explore for free the myriad equipment, facilities and services the Student Recreation Center at Southern Illinois University Carbondale has to offer. Everyone is welcome at Community Day 2025, set for 1-5 p.m. Jan. 12.
SIU chooses dean for College of Agricultural, Life and Physical Sciences
A leader in agricultural education in Ohio will be the next dean of the College of Agricultural, Life and Physical Sciences at Southern Illinois University Carbondale.
Winners of SIU’s 2024 business plan competition claim big prizes
Three winners claimed cash and service prizes during Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Innovation and Entrepreneurship Showcase from a remarkable field of 92 businesses entered in the 2024 Southern Illinois Business Plan Competition Powered by Regions Bank.
SIU student earns degree at age 72, keeping a promise he made to mom
Perseverance is in Earl Henderson’s DNA. That “never-give-up” attitude will be rewarded when the 72-year-old man from Virginia Beach, Virginia, receives his Southern Illinois University Carbondale bachelor’s degree in organizational learning, innovation and development (OLID).
SIU’s Paul Simon Institute hosts national security expert Dec. 12
Carla Martínez Machain, a political science professor at the University of Buffalo and a leading authority on the American military, will join Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Paul Simon Public Policy Institute on Thursday, Dec. 12, for a virtual discussion on the power and pervasiveness of the nation’s military.
SIU doctoral students research rare gray foxes in hopes of maintaining species
Two doctoral students at Southern Illinois University Carbondale are trying to learn more about the gray fox, a local cousin of the more prevalent red variety whose ghostly presence still haunts the area.
19-year-old SIU Carbondale student with a passion for languages to graduate Dec. 14
Focused and driven. Those characteristics have served Southern Illinois University Carbondale linguistics senior Noah Clark quite well during his time on campus.
SIU Carbondale to honor nearly 1,600 grads at fall 2024 commencement
The academic achievements of nearly 1,600 Southern Illinois University Carbondale students will be celebrated at fall 2024 commencement exercises on Saturday, Dec. 14, at Banterra Center.
SIU Board of Trustees approves honorary degrees, Distinguished Service Awards
Edward M. Benyas, professor emeritus of oboe and conducting in the Southern Illinois University Carbondale School of Music, will receive a Distinguished Service Award following approval by the SIU Board of Trustees today (Dec. 5). Benyas is one of five individuals recommended by SIU Carbondale Chancellor Austin A. Lane for honorary degrees and distinguished service awards.
SIU, Aisin partner to provide employees with degrees, experience
The School of Applied Engineering and Technology in the College of Engineering, Computing, Technology and Mathematics at Southern Illinois University Carbondale is cooperating with a local electronics manufacturer to educate workers.
SIU pinning ceremony for new teacher graduates is Dec. 11
The newest group of graduates from Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Teacher Education Programs (TEP) will be recognized during a special pinning ceremony at 5 p.m. Dec. 11 at Shryock Auditorium.
Everyone welcome at SIU’s Innovation and Entrepreneurship Showcase Dec. 5
Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Innovation and Entrepreneurship Showcase on Dec. 5 will celebrate the region’s newest innovators, inventors and entrepreneurs. Everyone is invited.