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SIU Today - July 17, 2026

SIU Carbondale establishes regional African American Heritage Center

SIU is working to permanently establish the Southern Illinois African American Heritage Center to preserve and promote education about Black heritage in the region.

Bryson Future Scholars Program gives students an early academic edge

Nearly 50 newly admitted SIU Carbondale students this month are gaining early momentum toward academic success as part of the Dr. Seymour Bryson Future Scholars Program.

Beware of recent phishing attempts targeting SIU accounts

The Office of Information Technology is providing some guidance due to the campus community seeing a rapid increase in phishing attempts through email, text messages and phone calls.

R1 Minute: The library of human beings

Father Joseph Brown, professor and coordinator of SIU Carbondale’s Africana studies program and director of the School of Africana and Multicultural Studies, takes the opportunity to discuss the importance of listening to the stories of elders, how that can impact a life and lead to a lifetime of research. It’s another R1 Minute. Watch the video.

Civil Service granted sick leave policy updated

Human Resources is announcing an approved new policy beginning July 1, 2026, that is in place for non-represented Civil Service employees. This new granted sick leave policy replaces Extended Sick Leave.  If an employee is represented by a union, the union agreement should be consulted to see if this benefit applies.

Reminder: Showcase SIU during the Du Quoin State Fair

There is still time for SIU Carbondale academic units, departments, student organizations and individuals to showcase their programs and services throughout the Du Quoin State Fair. The fair runs Aug. 28-Sept. 7 and SIU Day is Saturday, Sept. 5. The deadline for submitting activities to be showcased at Saluki Central is Friday, Aug. 7 and the submission deadline for SIU Day is Aug. 28.

SIU to celebrate 5th annual Saluki Women’s Weekend in September

Registration is underway for the fifth annual Saluki Women’s Weekend Sept. 10-12. Hosted by the SIU Foundation Women’s Leadership Council, the weekend brings together alumni, students, faculty, staff and community members for three days of networking, professional development, philanthropy and mentorship. In addition, applications are available for 2026 EmpowerHER Community grants presented to local, women-owned businesses. Grant applications are due by Aug. 1.

Sign up for Illinois APEX Accelerator at SIU, IDOT training, networking workshop

The Illinois APEX Accelerator at SIU 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.

The Impact Report — Unplugged

The Impact Report — Unplugged, from SIU Foundation, recaps several stories from the video magazine’s inaugural season. This month’s guests include Chancellor Austin Lane; Kristina Boone, dean of the College of Agricultural, Life and Physical Sciences; Dan Korte, SIU Foundation board president; Deborah Barnett, executive director of Southern Illinois Now SIU and Board of Trustee member, and Jeffery Burgin, vice chancellor for student affairs.