https://news.siu.edu/index.php Current News for Southern Illinois University of Carbondale en-us Thu, 15 Oct 2026 10:31:34 CDT Cascade Server https://news.siu.edu/2026/10/101526-sius-paul-simon-institute-to-host-metro-east-youth-leadership-weekend.php Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Paul Simon Public Policy Institute will host its Metro East Youth Leadership Weekend on Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 17-18, welcoming more than 50 young Black males from the Metro East region for a weekend focused on leadership, technology and civic engagement. Thu, 15 Oct 2026 00:00:00 CDT https://news.siu.edu/2026/10/101526-sius-paul-simon-institute-to-host-metro-east-youth-leadership-weekend.php https://news.siu.edu/2026/10/101526-siu-carbondales-2026-lincoln-academy-student-laureate-bridges-community-service-politics.php Kaitlynne Franklin has a dual goal for herself — excel academically and maintain a lifelong commitment to community service. The Southern Illinois University Carbondale political science major is the university’s 2026 Lincoln Academy of Illinois student laureate. Thu, 15 Oct 2026 00:00:00 CDT https://news.siu.edu/2026/10/101526-siu-carbondales-2026-lincoln-academy-student-laureate-bridges-community-service-politics.php https://news.siu.edu/2026/10/101426-siu-simmons-law-school-illinois-supreme-court-partner-in-creating-housing-justice-clinic.php A new collaboration between Southern Illinois University Simmons Law School and the Illinois Supreme Court will expand access to legal representation for people facing housing-related issues while giving law students valuable hands-on experience. Wed, 14 Oct 2026 00:00:00 CDT https://news.siu.edu/2026/10/101426-siu-simmons-law-school-illinois-supreme-court-partner-in-creating-housing-justice-clinic.php https://news.siu.edu/2026/10/101426-from-clay-to-community-sius-empty-bowls-returns-saturday.php Southern Illinois University Carbondale ceramics students and faculty invite the community to purchase a handmade bowl and enjoy some soup Saturday, Oct. 17. Wed, 14 Oct 2026 00:00:00 CDT https://news.siu.edu/2026/10/101426-from-clay-to-community-sius-empty-bowls-returns-saturday.php https://news.siu.edu/2026/10/101426-former-gander-mayor-claude-elliott-to-share-911-memories-at-siu-carbondale.php Former Gander, Newfoundland, Mayor Claude Elliott will share his firsthand memories of Sept. 11, 2001, and the extraordinary generosity shown by his community during a free public event at noon Thursday, Oct. 22, at Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Tedrick Welcome Center. Wed, 14 Oct 2026 00:00:00 CDT https://news.siu.edu/2026/10/101426-former-gander-mayor-claude-elliott-to-share-911-memories-at-siu-carbondale.php https://news.siu.edu/2026/10/101326-siu-carbondale-students-bring-ai-robot-to-the-kleinau-theatre-oct-15-17.php Artificial intelligence learns to imitate people. In “AI Robot,” four Southern Illinois University students return the favor. Tue, 13 Oct 2026 00:00:00 CDT https://news.siu.edu/2026/10/101326-siu-carbondale-students-bring-ai-robot-to-the-kleinau-theatre-oct-15-17.php https://news.siu.edu/2026/10/101326-sius-theater-and-dance-tells-the-story-of-912-in-come-from-away.php A story of love and compassion in the immediate aftermath of one of the world’s deadliest terror attacks comes to Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Shryock Auditorium later this month. Tue, 13 Oct 2026 00:00:00 CDT https://news.siu.edu/2026/10/101326-sius-theater-and-dance-tells-the-story-of-912-in-come-from-away.php https://news.siu.edu/2026/10/101226-a-pack-of-former-siu-saluki-mascots-to-serve-as-2026-homecoming-grand-marshals.php There will be plenty of Dawgs running loose during the Homecoming 2026 Parade through downtown Carbondale beginning at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 17. Southern Illinois University Carbondale honors 13 former Saluki mascots who donned the costume between the early 1990s and 2018. They’ll be serving as grand marshals. Mon, 12 Oct 2026 00:00:00 CDT https://news.siu.edu/2026/10/101226-a-pack-of-former-siu-saluki-mascots-to-serve-as-2026-homecoming-grand-marshals.php https://news.siu.edu/2026/10/101226-siu-zoology-computer-science-researchers-team-up-for-idnr-deer-density-study.php White-tailed deer are a staple of Southern Illinois culture. Pope County celebrates with a festival dedicated to the animal, hunters of all ages skip school or work for the first day of bow or shotgun season, and some residents run seasonal taxidermy side businesses to create deer mounts, which end up lining the walls of homes as decorations. Mon, 12 Oct 2026 00:00:00 CDT https://news.siu.edu/2026/10/101226-siu-zoology-computer-science-researchers-team-up-for-idnr-deer-density-study.php https://news.siu.edu/2026/10/100926-sius-glassman-lecture-will-highlight-buckminster-fuller-institute-work.php Explore the enduring relevance of the ideas of noted futurist, architect, designer — and former Southern Illinois University Carbondale faculty member — R. Buckminster Fuller during a special evening presented by the University Honors Program. Fri, 9 Oct 2026 00:00:00 CDT https://news.siu.edu/2026/10/100926-sius-glassman-lecture-will-highlight-buckminster-fuller-institute-work.php https://news.siu.edu/2026/10/100926-gregory-deyong-named-director-of-siu-carbondales-pontikes-center.php Gregory D. DeYong sees a natural progression in expanding the mission of Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Pontikes Center for Advanced Analytics and Artificial Intelligence. Fri, 9 Oct 2026 00:00:00 CDT https://news.siu.edu/2026/10/100926-gregory-deyong-named-director-of-siu-carbondales-pontikes-center.php https://news.siu.edu/2026/10/100926-sius-2026-earth-science-week-events-focus-on-critical-minerals-public-invited.php Southern Illinois University Carbondale researchers are observing Earth Science Week by exploring some of today’s most important environmental and Earth science challenges — from plastic pollution and soil health to critical minerals, earthquakes and water quality. Fri, 9 Oct 2026 00:00:00 CDT https://news.siu.edu/2026/10/100926-sius-2026-earth-science-week-events-focus-on-critical-minerals-public-invited.php https://news.siu.edu/2026/10/100826-sign-up-now-to-join-sius-2026-saluki-homecoming-parade.php Entries are now being accepted for Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s 2026 Homecoming parade, which will make its way through the city streets and onto campus, beginning at 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 17. Thu, 8 Oct 2026 00:00:00 CDT https://news.siu.edu/2026/10/100826-sign-up-now-to-join-sius-2026-saluki-homecoming-parade.php https://news.siu.edu/2026/10/100826-sius-2026-homecoming-celebrates-75-years-of-saluki-pride-with-concerts-football-and-fun.php It’s a diamond anniversary for Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s unique mascot during the 2026 Homecoming festivities. After all, there is only ONE Saluki! Thu, 8 Oct 2026 00:00:00 CDT https://news.siu.edu/2026/10/100826-sius-2026-homecoming-celebrates-75-years-of-saluki-pride-with-concerts-football-and-fun.php https://news.siu.edu/2026/10/100826-great-glass-pumpkin-patch-returns-to-siu-carbondale-oct-17.php A fall tradition at Southern Illinois University Carbondale returns for its 21st year as students in the glass program sell glass pumpkins they designed and made themselves. Thu, 8 Oct 2026 00:00:00 CDT https://news.siu.edu/2026/10/100826-great-glass-pumpkin-patch-returns-to-siu-carbondale-oct-17.php https://news.siu.edu/2026/10/100726-student-run-river-region-news-returns-to-siu-carbondale.php The River Region News has returned! The Southern Illinois University Carbondale student-run newscast is back after nearly six years on hiatus, bringing campus and regional news in a digital-first format to viewers on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube platforms. Wed, 7 Oct 2026 00:00:00 CDT https://news.siu.edu/2026/10/100726-student-run-river-region-news-returns-to-siu-carbondale.php https://news.siu.edu/2026/10/100526-little-grassy-get-down-returns-to-sius-touch-of-nature-oct-9-11.php The Little Grassy Get Down, a family-friendly music festival featuring Americana music from artists across the Midwest, returns to Southern Illinois University’s Touch of Nature Outdoor Education Center Friday through Sunday, Oct. 9-11. Weekend passes are on sale now. Mon, 5 Oct 2026 00:00:00 CDT https://news.siu.edu/2026/10/100526-little-grassy-get-down-returns-to-sius-touch-of-nature-oct-9-11.php https://news.siu.edu/2026/10/100226-siu-school-of-theater-and-dance-season-highlights-american-stories.php The 2026-27 production season for Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s School of Theater and Dance presents powerful stories, unforgettable music and bold movement. Fri, 2 Oct 2026 00:00:00 CDT https://news.siu.edu/2026/10/100226-siu-school-of-theater-and-dance-season-highlights-american-stories.php https://news.siu.edu/2026/10/100126-area-high-school-choral-students-to-join-siu-concert-choir-for-oct-8-world-premiere.php Approximately 130 high school choral students from across Southern Illinois will join the Southern Illinois University Concert Choir Oct. 8 for the world premiere of a new work by Grammy-nominated pianist and producer Keith Javors. Thu, 1 Oct 2026 00:00:00 CDT https://news.siu.edu/2026/10/100126-area-high-school-choral-students-to-join-siu-concert-choir-for-oct-8-world-premiere.php https://news.siu.edu/2026/10/100126-siu-grad-students-receive-40k-for-agriculture-research.php Two Southern Illinois University Carbondale graduate students received nearly $40,000 from the United States Department of Agriculture to support their research projects, surrounding the benefits of malting barley in double-crop soybean systems and efforts to utilize fertilizers more efficiently for winter wheat. Thu, 1 Oct 2026 00:00:00 CDT https://news.siu.edu/2026/10/100126-siu-grad-students-receive-40k-for-agriculture-research.php https://news.siu.edu/2026/10/100126-sius-morris-library-hosts-discussion-on-banned-books-oct-2.php A discussion on banned books by the American Civil Liberties Union of Illinois on Friday, Oct. 2, at Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Morris Library kicks off Banned Books Week. Thu, 1 Oct 2026 00:00:00 CDT https://news.siu.edu/2026/10/100126-sius-morris-library-hosts-discussion-on-banned-books-oct-2.php https://news.siu.edu/2026/09/093026-sius-lgbtqia-history-month-in-october-features-special-events-and-celebrations.php Southern Illinois University Carbondale celebrates LGBTQIA+ History Month in October with numerous special events and activities. Wed, 30 Sep 2026 00:00:00 CDT https://news.siu.edu/2026/09/093026-sius-lgbtqia-history-month-in-october-features-special-events-and-celebrations.php https://news.siu.edu/2026/09/093026-siu-researchers-use-ai-to-speed-up-improve-bacteria-detection.php A doctor scribbles an order for antibiotics on a prescription slip and reminds the patient to take the full dosage, even if they start to feel better before the medication is gone. Sound familiar? Wed, 30 Sep 2026 00:00:00 CDT https://news.siu.edu/2026/09/093026-siu-researchers-use-ai-to-speed-up-improve-bacteria-detection.php https://news.siu.edu/2026/09/092926-siu-wind-ensemble-symphony-orchestra-to-perform-oct-6-in-shryock-auditorium.php The SIU Wind Ensemble and Symphonic Orchestra present a joint concert on Tuesday, Oct. 6, in Shryock Auditorium. The free concert begins at 7 p.m. Tue, 29 Sep 2026 00:00:00 CDT https://news.siu.edu/2026/09/092926-siu-wind-ensemble-symphony-orchestra-to-perform-oct-6-in-shryock-auditorium.php https://news.siu.edu/2026/09/092926-school-of-music-hosts-high-school-music-students-for-siu-brass-woodwind-day-oct-1.php More than 300 high school musicians from throughout the region will gather at Southern Illinois University Carbondale on Thursday, Oct. 1, for Brass and Woodwind Day. Hosted by SIU’s School of Music, the event will give students the chance to develop their skills and explore the nuances of brass and woodwind performance. Tue, 29 Sep 2026 00:00:00 CDT https://news.siu.edu/2026/09/092926-school-of-music-hosts-high-school-music-students-for-siu-brass-woodwind-day-oct-1.php https://news.siu.edu/2026/09/092826-siu-carbondale-moves-forward-with-teaching-greenhouse-project.php Southern Illinois University Carbondale, in partnership with the Illinois Capital Development Board (CDB), is moving forward with a teaching greenhouse project that will support new instructional and research spaces for SIU’s crop, forestry and horticulture programs in the College of Agricultural, Life, and Physical Sciences (CALPS). Mon, 28 Sep 2026 00:00:00 CDT https://news.siu.edu/2026/09/092826-siu-carbondale-moves-forward-with-teaching-greenhouse-project.php https://news.siu.edu/2026/09/092826-illinois-apex-accelerator-at-siu-celebrates-contractors-surrounding-national-apex-day.php The Illinois APEX Accelerator at Southern Illinois University Carbondale will celebrate National APEX Day 2026 on Thursday, Oct. 8. Mon, 28 Sep 2026 00:00:00 CDT https://news.siu.edu/2026/09/092826-illinois-apex-accelerator-at-siu-celebrates-contractors-surrounding-national-apex-day.php https://news.siu.edu/2026/09/092526-siu-invites-students-to-recharge-during-salukis-care-empowerment-week.php Salukis Care Empowerment Week returns to Southern Illinois University Carbondale Oct. 5-8, offering students a week of activities focused on mental health, financial literacy and community support. Fri, 25 Sep 2026 00:00:00 CDT https://news.siu.edu/2026/09/092526-siu-invites-students-to-recharge-during-salukis-care-empowerment-week.php https://news.siu.edu/2026/09/092526-siu-simmons-law-prof-to-discuss-upcoming-supreme-court-trademark-case.php Research by an SIU Simmons Law School assistant professor on how courts decide trademark disputes is part of a case expected to be heard by the U.S. Supreme Court during its next term. Fri, 25 Sep 2026 00:00:00 CDT https://news.siu.edu/2026/09/092526-siu-simmons-law-prof-to-discuss-upcoming-supreme-court-trademark-case.php https://news.siu.edu/2026/09/092426-siu-researchers-build-robot-ai-to-detect-soybean-diseases-before-symptoms-appear.php Harvest season is underway for soybean farmers across Illinois. Each plant among their crops is valuable, contributing to their yield and overall profit. A big issue that can eat into that small profit margin is plant diseases — so researchers at Southern Illinois University Carbondale are working toward a solution. Thu, 24 Sep 2026 00:00:00 CDT https://news.siu.edu/2026/09/092426-siu-researchers-build-robot-ai-to-detect-soybean-diseases-before-symptoms-appear.php