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SIU Today - April 23, 2026

Foal watch offers SIU students invaluable experience delivering baby horses

It’s a breezy spring afternoon at SIU Carbondale’s Equine Center and the sun is shining down on two fresh faces in the pasture — Bonnie and River. These weeks-old horses have cotton-like manes, wobbly legs, and never stray too far from their mothers.

SIU Carbondale awards 2026 Provost’s Scholarships to 25 community college students

Twenty-five high-achieving community college students from Illinois, Florida and Texas have received SIU Carbondale’s 2026 Provost’s Scholarships, which cover tuition and mandatory fees for two years.

Saluki Pride: Jody Paulson earns Teaching Excellence Award for non-tenure track faculty 

Jody Paulson brings a “foundational love” of teaching and a teaching philosophy rooted in experiential and interdisciplinary learning. Those ingredients earned Paulson SIU Carbondale’s 2026 Excellence Award recipient for non-tenure track faculty.

Tedrick Welcome Center grand opening set for May 1 

SIU Carbondale and the SIU Foundation will celebrate the grand opening of the Tedrick Welcome Center with a ribbon-cutting ceremony from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday, May 1, at the university’s main entrance off U.S. Highway 51.

SIU engineering students recreate ancient Roman odometer

When in ancient Rome, do as the Romans do. For senior engineering students in Ken Anderson’s ancient practices program, that means recreating an ancient Roman odometer remarkably accurate in measuring distance.

Reminder: Commencement volunteers sought 

Volunteer opportunities are available for faculty, staff and community members who would like to help spring 2026 semester graduating Salukis celebrate their accomplishments during SIU Carbondale commencement exercises at Banterra Center on May 9. Commencement ceremonies start at 9 a.m. and 1 p.m.

Reminder: SIU System faculty survey deadline on microcredentials is Monday

The deadline on an SIU System survey for faculty to share their perspectives on adding microcredentials — short, career-focused learning opportunities designed to complement academic programs and enhance student outcomes — is Monday, April 27.

Reminder: SIU System strategic plan virtual town hall is today

The SIU System is inviting faculty, staff, students, alumni and community members to help shape the next chapter of its strategic plan, which will guide the system through 2031. The virtual town hall is today (April 23) at 5 p.m.

Hear national contracting, cybersecurity, innovation funding experts at SouthernTECH2026

Businesses and university researchers can gain practical insights into government contracting, cybersecurity compliance and innovation funding at SouthernTECH 2026: Harnessing Technology for Government Contract Success. The hybrid event, hosted by the Illinois APEX Accelerator at SIU Carbondale, is Wednesday, April 29, at SIU’s Gower Translational Research Center.

SIU’s Export Controls newsletter is available  

The monthly SIU Export Controls newsletter for April 2026 is available. The newsletter provides a resource for current export control issues and events that could affect SIU and its faculty. This edition includes information on using international collaborations and conducting research abroad. Previous Export Controls newsletters are also available.

Saluki baseball, softball at home this week

The Saluki baseball team hosts Murray State University for three games Friday through Sunday, April 24-26, at Itchy Jones Stadium. The games are at 6 p.m. on Friday, 2 p.m. on Saturday and 3 p.m. on Sunday. The Saluki softball team hosts SIU Edwardsville at 6 p.m. Tuesday, April 28, at Charlotte West Stadium. For complete Saluki schedules, visit siusalukis.com.