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SIU Today - July 17, 2025

Bryson Future Scholars Program provides head start toward college success

Fifty newly admitted SIU Carbondale students are getting a jumpstart toward college success this month as they participate in the Dr. Seymour Bryson Future Scholars Program, earning 7 credit hours and immersing themselves in college life before classes begin in August.

New student housing proposed for former Greek Row

SIU Carbondale is reshaping its student housing landscape with the planned demolition of 14 aging structures, including 13 houses along the former Greek Row. The move clears the way for a proposed new development — Saluki Village — that aims to modernize on-campus living.

SIU faculty, staff and students involved in Emmy-winning documentary  

A NASA television documentary of a live eclipse broadcast, which included heavy participation by SIU students, faculty and staff, has won an Emmy for Outstanding Live News Special. The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences made the presentation during its 46th annual News & Documentary Emmy Awards in June.

SIU Carbondale police welcome public input in law enforcement accreditation

The Department of Public Safety is seeking public comment as part of an accreditation process with the International Association of Campus Law Enforcement Administrators. An IACLEA assessment team will arrive on Aug. 10.

Construction of new welcome center to affect Lincoln Drive traffic

Concrete trucks will be at the north entrance of the Tedrick Welcome Center, starting Monday, July 21, weather permitting. The eastbound lane of Lincoln Drive will be closed intermittently to allow concrete to be poured where needed. The work is expected to be completed by Friday, Aug. 8.

Local surgeon, wife leaving a legacy for local SIU students 

An estate gift by Dr. Clay and Letica Soria DeMattei will support students who come to SIU Carbondale from Marion, Crab Orchard and Goreville and major in art history or enter the College of Agricultural, Life, and Physical Sciences. 

Trustees honor two longtime SIU Carbondale supporters 

During the July 10 SIU Board of Trustees meeting, members honored alumni Roger Tedrick and the late Kenneth V. Buzbee with resolutions recognizing their dedication and service to the SIU System and the community. Tedrick served on the board of trustees for many years. Buzbee served in the Illinois State Senate in the 1970s and ’80s.

SIU’s Export Controls newsletter is available

The monthly SIU Export Controls newsletter for July 2025 is available. The newsletter provides a resource for current export control issues and events that could affect SIU and its faculty. This edition includes an overview of SIU Export Controls, information about the “Talents Program,” equipment that Export Controls need to be notified of, and more.