https://news.siu.edu/index.php Current News for Southern Illinois University of Carbondale en-us Wed, 15 Jul 2026 04:00:19 CDT Cascade Server https://news.siu.edu/2026/07/071426-sign-up-for-illinois-apex-accelerator-at-siu-idot-training-networking-workshop.php The Illinois APEX Accelerator at Southern Illinois University Carbondale and the Illinois Department of Transportation are hosting a free training and networking event on Wednesday, July 29, at the Dunn-Richmond Economic Development Center in Carbondale. Tue, 14 Jul 2026 00:00:00 CDT https://news.siu.edu/2026/07/071426-sign-up-for-illinois-apex-accelerator-at-siu-idot-training-networking-workshop.php https://news.siu.edu/2026/07/071426-siu-carbondale-establishes-regional-african-american-heritage-center.php Southern Illinois University Carbondale is working to permanently establish the Southern Illinois African American Heritage Center (SIAAHC) to preserve and promote education about Black heritage in the region. Tue, 14 Jul 2026 00:00:00 CDT https://news.siu.edu/2026/07/071426-siu-carbondale-establishes-regional-african-american-heritage-center.php https://news.siu.edu/2026/07/070726-sius-center-for-archaeological-investigations-assisting-idot-with-cultural-resource-surveys.php Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Center for Archaeological Investigations has entered into a 10-year intergovernmental agreement with the Illinois Department of Transportation to assist with initial archaeological survey work for possible road and bridge projects in the region. The pact provides for up to $5 million over the life of the agreement, or approximately $500,000 per year. Tue, 7 Jul 2026 00:00:00 CDT https://news.siu.edu/2026/07/070726-sius-center-for-archaeological-investigations-assisting-idot-with-cultural-resource-surveys.php https://news.siu.edu/2026/07/070626-show-your-saluki-spirit-and-volunteer-to-help-siu-students-move-in-to-residence-halls.php The Southern Illinois University Carbondale campus is gearing up for a new semester and volunteers from the campus and community are invited to help new and returning Salukis move into their new homes away from home. Mon, 6 Jul 2026 00:00:00 CDT https://news.siu.edu/2026/07/070626-show-your-saluki-spirit-and-volunteer-to-help-siu-students-move-in-to-residence-halls.php https://news.siu.edu/2026/07/070226-five-join-siu-alumni-association-board-of-directors.php The SIU Alumni Association has selected five alumni — with diverse backgrounds and experiences — to join the organization’s board of directors and serve a two-year term beginning July 1. Thu, 2 Jul 2026 00:00:00 CDT https://news.siu.edu/2026/07/070226-five-join-siu-alumni-association-board-of-directors.php https://news.siu.edu/2026/07/070126-siu-carbondales-glass-programs-strength-is-its-community-mindset.php Nancy Yu was attracted to Southern Illinois University Carbondale by the glass program’s strength and diversity. Wed, 1 Jul 2026 00:00:00 CDT https://news.siu.edu/2026/07/070126-siu-carbondales-glass-programs-strength-is-its-community-mindset.php https://news.siu.edu/2026/06/062926-siu-students-competing-in-international-agricultural-robotics-competition.php The old agricultural adage goes, “knee-high by the 4th of July.” It’s a visual cue indicating whether farmers will have a bountiful harvest in the fall based on the height of their corn stalks. Mon, 29 Jun 2026 00:00:00 CDT https://news.siu.edu/2026/06/062926-siu-students-competing-in-international-agricultural-robotics-competition.php https://news.siu.edu/2026/06/062526-sports-sustainable-art-and-steam-all-in-one-place-media-welcome-at-summer-camps.php Kids can learn a skill at summer camp that is the polar opposite of screen time — not just making a print book, but first making the paper for the pages! And that’s just one camp offered in late June through mid-July. There are also camps for young athletes, aspiring techies and those who love farm life. Thu, 25 Jun 2026 00:00:00 CDT https://news.siu.edu/2026/06/062526-sports-sustainable-art-and-steam-all-in-one-place-media-welcome-at-summer-camps.php https://news.siu.edu/2026/06/062426-siu-journalism-alumna-chicago-tribune-reporter-part-of-pulitzer-prize-winning-coverage.php Award-winning journalist and senior reporter with the Chicago Tribune, Southern Illinois University Carbondale alumna Christy Gutowski says she realized in high school she wanted to be a journalist. Wed, 24 Jun 2026 00:00:00 CDT https://news.siu.edu/2026/06/062426-siu-journalism-alumna-chicago-tribune-reporter-part-of-pulitzer-prize-winning-coverage.php https://news.siu.edu/2026/06/062326-camp-beta-offers-fun-camaraderie-for-youths-with-type-1-diabetes.php Registration is now open for Camp Beta, Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s free overnight camp at Southern Illinois for youths ages 10-16 who have Type 1 diabetes. Counselors-in-training are also being sought. Tue, 23 Jun 2026 00:00:00 CDT https://news.siu.edu/2026/06/062326-camp-beta-offers-fun-camaraderie-for-youths-with-type-1-diabetes.php https://news.siu.edu/2026/06/062226-building-on-a-legacy-siu-female-aviators-ready-for-2026-air-race-classic.php Bisola Saliu didn’t know what to expect when she came to Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s School of Aviation to pursue her goal as a pilot. It’s been a rewarding journey. Mon, 22 Jun 2026 00:00:00 CDT https://news.siu.edu/2026/06/062226-building-on-a-legacy-siu-female-aviators-ready-for-2026-air-race-classic.php https://news.siu.edu/2026/06/061826-sius-paul-simon-institute-hosts-pulitzer-prize-winning-historian-to-assess-u.s-presidency.php On the eve of the nation’s 250th anniversary, David Kennedy, a Pulitzer Prize-winning historian, will discuss the United States and the American presidency next week with Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Paul Simon Public Policy Institute. Thu, 18 Jun 2026 00:00:00 CDT https://news.siu.edu/2026/06/061826-sius-paul-simon-institute-hosts-pulitzer-prize-winning-historian-to-assess-u.s-presidency.php https://news.siu.edu/2026/06/061726-safer-skies-siu-masters-student-designs-drone-airbag-to-protect-people-below.php When Brady Villiger's experimental drone plunged toward a concrete testing platform on the Southern Illinois University Carbondale campus during a recent drop test, nearly a year of research and design was on the line. In the split second before impact, a compact airbag autonomously deployed beneath the dummy aircraft, cushioning the fall and proving the concept worked. Wed, 17 Jun 2026 00:00:00 CDT https://news.siu.edu/2026/06/061726-safer-skies-siu-masters-student-designs-drone-airbag-to-protect-people-below.php https://news.siu.edu/2026/06/061526-clear-skies-able-flight-siu-aviation-offers-a-flight-plan-for-student-pilots-with-disabilities.php With plans to one day fly a helicopter as a search-and-rescue pilot, Ethan March believed that goal might be shattered when he fractured his spine after falling from a roof while installing solar panels — an accident that left him paraplegic. Mon, 15 Jun 2026 00:00:00 CDT https://news.siu.edu/2026/06/061526-clear-skies-able-flight-siu-aviation-offers-a-flight-plan-for-student-pilots-with-disabilities.php https://news.siu.edu/2026/06/061226-foodie-memories-draw-viewers-to-podcast-from-siu-faculty-students.php Almost every family has special recipes handed down from generation to generation, from Grandma’s Thanksgiving sweet potatoes to Aunt Betty’s Christmas green bean casserole. And sometimes, someone tweaks the recipe – a not-always-welcome modification. Fri, 12 Jun 2026 00:00:00 CDT https://news.siu.edu/2026/06/061226-foodie-memories-draw-viewers-to-podcast-from-siu-faculty-students.php https://news.siu.edu/2026/06/061226-sius-simon-institute-director-to-discuss-ike-and-jfk-at-eisenhower-presidential-library.php John Shaw, director of Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Paul Simon Public Policy Institute, will discuss the presidencies of Dwight D. Eisenhower and John F. Kennedy on Tuesday, June 30, as part of a special program at the Dwight D. Eisenhower Presidential Library and Museum in Abilene, Kansas. Fri, 12 Jun 2026 00:00:00 CDT https://news.siu.edu/2026/06/061226-sius-simon-institute-director-to-discuss-ike-and-jfk-at-eisenhower-presidential-library.php https://news.siu.edu/2026/06/061126-siu-professor-debunks-missouri-legend-surrounding-redband-trout.php There’s a legend in the Missouri Ozarks that a train from the Wild West carrying the now rare McCloud River redband trout derailed. To save the fish, the railroad workers released them into the nearby rivers. These fish were supposedly the ancestors of today’s rainbow trout. Thu, 11 Jun 2026 00:00:00 CDT https://news.siu.edu/2026/06/061126-siu-professor-debunks-missouri-legend-surrounding-redband-trout.php https://news.siu.edu/2026/06/061126-siu-camps-make-summer-fun-media-welcome.php Do you want to give your kids an unforgettable summer – full of fun, adventure, learning and friendships? Look no further than Southern Illinois University Carbondale where children and youths of all ages can enjoy a wide variety of academic, athletic, art, music and outdoor camps. Thu, 11 Jun 2026 00:00:00 CDT https://news.siu.edu/2026/06/061126-siu-camps-make-summer-fun-media-welcome.php 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