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SIU Today - June 26, 2025

SIU Carbondale’s summer enrollment rises almost 15% since 2021

Southern Illinois University Carbondale is enjoying increasing enrollment this summer, up almost 5% from last year and almost 15% compared to 2021. It is the sixth semester in a row that enrollment continues to rise.

Reminder: Decal-By-Mail deadline is Friday

The Department of Public Safety Parking Division’s Decal-By-Mail payroll deduction program for eligible faculty and staff for 2025-2026 is available through Friday, June 27. Applicants must use payroll deduction. The salary ranges for decal categories have not changed. 

Able Flight, SIU Aviation offer the sky to student pilots with disabilities 

There are comparable skill sets that a trauma nurse and pilot must possess. Brandi Fields knows one and is quickly learning the other as one of five students in SIU Carbondale’s 2025 Able Flight program hosted by SIU Aviation. The students are part of a national nonprofit program for people with disabilities to become licensed pilots to operate light sport aircraft.

Time is running out to join the fun at SIU’s summer camps

There’s excitement and activity all across campus as children immerse themselves in fun, educational and exciting summer camps. Families still can sign up, but time is running out.

SIU sustainability interns create interactive maps highlighting green initiatives

Becoming more sustainable isn’t mere talk at SIU Carbondale. People and units across campus, including students and Sustainability Office interns Fisayo Akinde and Rajee Tamraker, are bringing sustainability to life in myriad ways.

SIU Simmons Law School, SIUE show high school students how justice works, crime scene to trial

Illinois high school students recently learned the intricacies and interplay of crime scene investigation and the legal system during a weeklong “Crime Scene to Courtroom” program co-sponsored by SIU Simmons Law School.

July 4 fireworks display near Banterra Center  

SIU and the City of Carbondale have announced the annual Independence Day fireworks display on campus will be at 9:15 p.m. Friday, July 4, near the Banterra Center. Learn more about the show and parking details. Food treats will be available from vendors. In the event of rain on July 4, the fireworks display will be Saturday, July 5, also at 9:15 p.m. 

SIU CESL students engage with community as volunteers  

With the assistance of three instructors in the Center for English as a Second Language, 18 international students recently spent intercession engaging with 11 area organizations. 

Reminder: Leadership training workshops  

Seats are available for free leadership training workshops offered in July and October by the Staff Advisory Committee for the SIU System. The workshops are July 8-10 and Oct. 7-9.