https://news.siu.edu/index.php Current News for Southern Illinois University of Carbondale en-us Tue, 9 Jun 2026 08:47:32 CDT Cascade Server https://news.siu.edu/2026/06/060926-sius-paul-simon-institute-hosts-discussion-with-vatican-correspondent-on-pope-leos-impact.php Elise Ann Allen, a Rome-based Vatican correspondent and Pope Leo biographer, will join Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Paul Simon Public Policy Institute on Tuesday, June 16, for a virtual discussion on how the new pontiff is reshaping the Catholic Church, global affairs and American political life. Tue, 9 Jun 2026 00:00:00 CDT https://news.siu.edu/2026/06/060926-sius-paul-simon-institute-hosts-discussion-with-vatican-correspondent-on-pope-leos-impact.php https://news.siu.edu/2026/06/060826-siu-cesl-students-connect-with-community-through-volunteerism.php Eighteen international students with Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Center for English as a Second Language engaged in an immersive language-and-culture experience combining volunteerism and community involvement with 12 area organizations. Mon, 8 Jun 2026 00:00:00 CDT https://news.siu.edu/2026/06/060826-siu-cesl-students-connect-with-community-through-volunteerism.php https://news.siu.edu/2026/06/060326-siu-sharp-museum-textile-exhibition-highlights-sustainability.php For Dawn Murtaugh, becoming a textile artist has been a “circular adventure.” Wed, 3 Jun 2026 00:00:00 CDT https://news.siu.edu/2026/06/060326-siu-sharp-museum-textile-exhibition-highlights-sustainability.php https://news.siu.edu/2026/06/060326-siu-recognizes-local-medalists-in-its-international-math-competition.php Loud applause and cheers filled Unity Point Community Consolidated School District 140’s gymnasium as a group of seventh- and eighth-grade students received medals for placing in Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s American Mathematics Olympiad (AMO). Wed, 3 Jun 2026 00:00:00 CDT https://news.siu.edu/2026/06/060326-siu-recognizes-local-medalists-in-its-international-math-competition.php https://news.siu.edu/2026/06/060226-siu-carbondale-researchers-name-three-new-species-of-poison-dart-frogs.php Traveling deep into the South American rainforest where sunlight is blocked by a canopy of treetops, medical crews are days away and reached by a satellite signal, and the occasional jaguar paw print is a reminder that danger is lurking in the shadows. Tue, 2 Jun 2026 00:00:00 CDT https://news.siu.edu/2026/06/060226-siu-carbondale-researchers-name-three-new-species-of-poison-dart-frogs.php https://news.siu.edu/2026/06/060126-siu-school-of-music-faculty-piano-duo-featured-in-yellow-moon-gyroid-concert-series.php Southern Illinois University Carbondale School of Music faculty Anthony Gray and Jiyeon Lee will perform Thursday, June 11, in the Yellow Moon Gyroid Concert Series, in Morris Library’s third-floor rotunda. Mon, 1 Jun 2026 00:00:00 CDT https://news.siu.edu/2026/06/060126-siu-school-of-music-faculty-piano-duo-featured-in-yellow-moon-gyroid-concert-series.php https://news.siu.edu/2026/05/052926-siu-camps-turn-summer-into-adventure-media-invited.php Southern Illinois University Carbondale is the place to be this summer as children and youths of all ages enjoy a large array of academic, athletic, art, music and outdoor camps. Indeed, the schedule continues to evolve with new camps joining the roster. The summer also presents numerous opportunities for reporters, photographers and news crews to capture engaging activity stories, photographs and video. Fri, 29 May 2026 00:00:00 CDT https://news.siu.edu/2026/05/052926-siu-camps-turn-summer-into-adventure-media-invited.php https://news.siu.edu/2026/05/052926-siu-alumni-associations-st-louis-scholarship-reaches-25k-endowment-goal.php The SIU Alumni Association’s St. Louis Scholarship has reached its $25,000 endowment goal, cementing the fund’s future as a lasting source of financial support for area students to attend Southern Illinois University Carbondale. Fri, 29 May 2026 00:00:00 CDT https://news.siu.edu/2026/05/052926-siu-alumni-associations-st-louis-scholarship-reaches-25k-endowment-goal.php https://news.siu.edu/2026/05/052926-siu-dental-hygiene-students-specially-trained-in-laser-community-dentistry.php The Southern Illinois University Carbondale dental hygiene class of 2026 undertook a most delicate task as they aimed lasers at carrots, tomatoes, hot dogs and chicken wings. What does that have to do with dentistry? The food items provided perfect practice targets as the students earned a specialized laser certification. Fri, 29 May 2026 00:00:00 CDT https://news.siu.edu/2026/05/052926-siu-dental-hygiene-students-specially-trained-in-laser-community-dentistry.php https://news.siu.edu/2026/05/052726-siu-flying-salukis-capture-10th-national-championship.php The numbers for Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Flying Salukis are staggering — 17 straight top five National Intercollegiate Flying Association (NIFA) finishes, including 14 of 15 years in the top three in the nation. Wed, 27 May 2026 00:00:00 CDT https://news.siu.edu/2026/05/052726-siu-flying-salukis-capture-10th-national-championship.php https://news.siu.edu/2026/05/052226-sius-pontikes-center-is-unique-analytics-and-ai-training-ground-helping-students-industry.php The world today is full of information – immense data sets – but the tricky part is figuring out what the wealth of facts and figures means and how to apply it. Fri, 22 May 2026 00:01:00 CDT https://news.siu.edu/2026/05/052226-sius-pontikes-center-is-unique-analytics-and-ai-training-ground-helping-students-industry.php https://news.siu.edu/2026/05/052226-theres-still-time-to-get-in-on-the-action-at-sius-2026-summer-camps.php Study whitetail deer fawns. Learn some new beats in world percussion. Explore the possibilities of biomedical engineering or build a battle-bot. When area kids go back to class, they’ll have a whole lot of stories about what they did – and learned – this summer! Fri, 22 May 2026 00:00:00 CDT https://news.siu.edu/2026/05/052226-theres-still-time-to-get-in-on-the-action-at-sius-2026-summer-camps.php https://news.siu.edu/2026/05/052126-lou-and-debby-callen-ocean-room-ceremony-set-for-may-27-at-siu.php A special naming ceremony is set for May 27 to officially recognize the Student Health Center’s Lou and Debby Callen Ocean Room. Thu, 21 May 2026 00:00:00 CDT https://news.siu.edu/2026/05/052126-lou-and-debby-callen-ocean-room-ceremony-set-for-may-27-at-siu.php https://news.siu.edu/2026/05/052126-southern-illinois-music-festival-to-pay-tribute-to-america-at-250.php Break out the red, white and blue as the 22nd season of the nationally recognized Southern Illinois Music Festival (SIFest) pays tribute to the nation’s 250th birthday. Thu, 21 May 2026 00:00:00 CDT https://news.siu.edu/2026/05/052126-southern-illinois-music-festival-to-pay-tribute-to-america-at-250.php https://news.siu.edu/2026/05/051926-sius-archaeology-field-school-seeks-insight-into-one-of-illinois-earliest-black-communities.php A Southern Illinois University Carbondale student archaeology team is spending six weeks unearthing history to help tell the story of what is believed to be the oldest continually inhabited Black community in Illinois. Tue, 19 May 2026 00:00:00 CDT https://news.siu.edu/2026/05/051926-sius-archaeology-field-school-seeks-insight-into-one-of-illinois-earliest-black-communities.php https://news.siu.edu/2026/05/051926-siu-aviation-technologies-students-excel-in-aircraft-maintenance-competition.php A team from Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s aviation technologies program placed 10th in the nation in the scholastic category of the 2026 Aerospace Maintenance Council competition in Orlando, Florida. Tue, 19 May 2026 00:00:00 CDT https://news.siu.edu/2026/05/051926-siu-aviation-technologies-students-excel-in-aircraft-maintenance-competition.php https://news.siu.edu/2026/05/051826-celebrate-inclusion-at-touch-of-natures-special-olympics-day-may-30.php Special Olympics Day is coming to Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Touch of Nature Outdoor Education Center on May 30 and this free, inclusive, community-wide event is open to everyone – regardless of age or ability. Mon, 18 May 2026 00:00:00 CDT https://news.siu.edu/2026/05/051826-celebrate-inclusion-at-touch-of-natures-special-olympics-day-may-30.php https://news.siu.edu/2026/05/051526-new-book-honors-late-siu-alums-legacy-on-leadership-development-program.php Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Leadership Development Program (LDP) boasts a 100% graduation rate, a 96% career placement rate, and its graduates are 19% more work ready than their peers. A part of that success is thanks to the late William “Will” Bushelle, a SIU alum and U.S. Navy SEAL veteran, who is the focus of a new book. Fri, 15 May 2026 00:00:00 CDT https://news.siu.edu/2026/05/051526-new-book-honors-late-siu-alums-legacy-on-leadership-development-program.php https://news.siu.edu/2026/05/051326-sius-sharp-museum-seeking-cryptid-themed-art-for-juried-exhibition.php Whether it’s Bigfoot, the Big Muddy Monster, creatures from the watery deep among urban legends, Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Sharp Museum wants all artists to put their best work on display in celebrating hidden or unknown animals and creatures. Wed, 13 May 2026 00:00:00 CDT https://news.siu.edu/2026/05/051326-sius-sharp-museum-seeking-cryptid-themed-art-for-juried-exhibition.php https://news.siu.edu/2026/05/051326-siu-holds-inaugural-science-reception-to-recognize-outstanding-students-and-faculty.php The College of Agricultural, Life, and Physical Sciences at Southern Illinois University Carbondale held its inaugural Science Reception at the Gower Translational Research Center on April 30. Around 200 attendees enjoyed the evening, which included a reception, happy hour and awards ceremony. Wed, 13 May 2026 00:00:00 CDT https://news.siu.edu/2026/05/051326-siu-holds-inaugural-science-reception-to-recognize-outstanding-students-and-faculty.php https://news.siu.edu/2026/05/051126-sius-paul-simon-institute-awards-four-simon-democracy-prizes.php Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Paul Simon Public Policy Institute announced today (May 11) four recipients of the 2026 Paul Simon Democracy Prize. Mon, 11 May 2026 00:01:00 CDT https://news.siu.edu/2026/05/051126-sius-paul-simon-institute-awards-four-simon-democracy-prizes.php https://news.siu.edu/2026/05/051126-siu-alumni-association-opens-saluki-market-to-new-vendors.php The doors are wide open to the SIU Alumni Association’s online marketplace, Saluki Market, which is now taking applications for a wide variety of new vendors. Mon, 11 May 2026 00:00:00 CDT https://news.siu.edu/2026/05/051126-siu-alumni-association-opens-saluki-market-to-new-vendors.php https://news.siu.edu/2026/05/050726-siu-student-shattering-glass-ceiling-for-female-engineers.php In a field typically led by men, Halley Frailey is ready to take on the engineering industry and make way for more women. Focusing on women is a new outlook for the Southern Illinois University Carbondale graduating senior – she grew up surrounded by her brothers and their friends. Thu, 7 May 2026 00:01:00 CDT https://news.siu.edu/2026/05/050726-siu-student-shattering-glass-ceiling-for-female-engineers.php https://news.siu.edu/2026/05/050726-pinckneyville-mother-and-son-will-graduate-together-saturday-from-siu.php James Reiman thinks he’ll be the first in his family to earn a baccalaureate degree when he walks across the stage at Southern Illinois University Carbondale on Saturday to claim his agribusiness economics diploma. Thu, 7 May 2026 00:00:00 CDT https://news.siu.edu/2026/05/050726-pinckneyville-mother-and-son-will-graduate-together-saturday-from-siu.php https://news.siu.edu/2026/05/050726-spring-2026-siu-senior-art-exhibition-on-display.php An exhibition this week is highlighting the work of 16 seniors in Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s School of Art and Design. Thu, 7 May 2026 00:00:00 CDT https://news.siu.edu/2026/05/050726-spring-2026-siu-senior-art-exhibition-on-display.php https://news.siu.edu/2026/05/050626-siu-carbondale-to-offer-bachelors-degree-in-ai.php Beginning with the fall 2026 semester, Southern Illinois University Carbondale will become the first public university in Illinois to offer a Bachelor of Science degree in Artificial Intelligence Plus (AI+). Wed, 6 May 2026 00:01:00 CDT https://news.siu.edu/2026/05/050626-siu-carbondale-to-offer-bachelors-degree-in-ai.php https://news.siu.edu/2026/05/050626-siu-craft-shop-offering-creative-summer-adult-craft-workshops.php Adults can get in on summer arts and crafts fun at Southern Illinois University Carbondale. The Student Center Craft Shop is offering a full slate of adult craft workshops in addition to the full lineup of children and youth camps there and across campus. Wed, 6 May 2026 00:00:00 CDT https://news.siu.edu/2026/05/050626-siu-craft-shop-offering-creative-summer-adult-craft-workshops.php https://news.siu.edu/2026/05/050526-siu-hosting-a-free-workshop-exploring-ai-in-education-the-workforce.php The saying goes, if you snooze – you lose. Artificial intelligence is rapidly advancing and those who wait to effectively apply the technology to their career or studies could fall behind. Tue, 5 May 2026 00:00:00 CDT https://news.siu.edu/2026/05/050526-siu-hosting-a-free-workshop-exploring-ai-in-education-the-workforce.php https://news.siu.edu/2026/05/050426-siu-simmons-law-school-commencement-ceremony-is-may-8.php J. Phil Gilbert, a senior judge with the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois, will deliver the keynote address during commencement ceremonies for the Southern Illinois University Simmons Law School on Friday, May 8. Mon, 4 May 2026 00:00:00 CDT https://news.siu.edu/2026/05/050426-siu-simmons-law-school-commencement-ceremony-is-may-8.php https://news.siu.edu/2026/05/050426-siu-carbondale-twins-are-designing-their-futures-through-art.php Southern Illinois University Carbondale graduating seniors Kassidee and Kennadee Gabby didn’t need to go too far to find their niche and success in college. Mon, 4 May 2026 00:00:00 CDT https://news.siu.edu/2026/05/050426-siu-carbondale-twins-are-designing-their-futures-through-art.php