Recent SIU News
SIU’s 2025 Banned Books Week includes LGBTQ+ exhibition, discussion
[SIUC] September 30, 2025
An exhibition celebrating the history of lesbian pulp fiction, along with a recognition on the continued harms of censorship with book bans, are part of upcoming showcases starting this week in Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Morris Library.
Enjoy great music and more at SIU’s Little Grassy Get Down Oct. 10-12
[SIUC] September 30, 2025
The Little Grassy Get Down, a popular premier, family-friendly music festival, returns to Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Touch of Nature Outdoor Education Center Oct. 10-12, and tickets are available now.
SIUE Helps Students Participate in Athletic Activities by Providing Free Clothing and Equipment
[SIUE] September 29, 2025
Free Athletic Wear and Sport Equipment Giveaway Received Well by Students
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville wants students to not only benefit from its many recreational and sporting activities, but to look and feel good while doing it.
More than 50 students attended the Athletic Wear and Sports Equipment Giveaway...
Guibal Britt, Anikina Qualify for National Tournament
[SIUE] September 29, 2025
Margaux Guibal Britt and Stefaniya Anikina teamed up to win the A Flight final Sunday at the Ohio Valley Conference Fall Invitational.
The duo's 6-3 victory over Bryant's Natalie Vela and Maria Jose Diaz won the title and punched their tickets to San Diego, California, for the ITA Conference Masters Championship (Nov....
As childhood myopia surges, SIU team finds cleaner, cheaper way to make a key drug
[SIUC] September 29, 2025
If it seems like more children are wearing glasses, you’re not imagining it. By 2050, scientists project about 50% of tthis he world’s population will be nearsighted. As families and clinicians look for ways to slow that trend, a team led by Southern Illinois University Carbondale researchers has developed a cleaner, lower-cost process to make 7-methylxanthine (7-MX), an oral drug used in Europe to treat childhood myopia.
‘Falsettos’ kicks off SIU School of Theater and Dance’s 2025-26 season
[SIUC] September 29, 2025
A musical that examines issues of gender identity, faith, family and relationships during the early AIDS epidemic of the late 1970s and early 1980s kicks off the Southern Illinois University Carbondale School of Theater and Dance’s 2025-26 season.
FAFSA for 2026-2027 Is Now Live: File Early and Don’t Leave Money on the Table
[SIUE] September 26, 2025
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) has opened ahead of schedule for the 2026-2027 academic year and Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is encouraging all current and incoming students to file their application early in order to maximize potential financial aid and not miss out on time-sensitive funding.The FAFSA...
First tenant moves in to SIU’s new hub for clinical, social services and training
[SIUC] September 26, 2025
Southern Illinois University Carbondale has created the Community Care and Education Center (CCEC) as a hub for community clinical services, social support resources and experiential training for health care, behavioral health and social services students, and the College of Health and Human Sciences facility is now open at its new location in University Hall, 1101 S. Wall St.
SIU’s Salukis Care week promotes wellness, helps students succeed
[SIUC] September 26, 2025
Salukis Care. It’s the culture at Southern Illinois University Carbondale, and in recognition of that commitment to students and their emotional wellness, a weeklong celebration from Oct. 6-9 will help them thrive and succeed.
SIU’s Glassman Lecture to examine seismic activity around the world
[SIUC] September 26, 2025
James A. Conder, director of Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s School of Earth Systems and Sustainability, will discuss seismic activity around the world as the keynote speaker for this fall’s Michael and Nancy Glassman Lecture on Wednesday, Oct. 1.
Illinois Rep. Jay Hoffman Addresses SIUE SUAA on Pension Reform Efforts
[SIUE] September 25, 2025
State Representative Jay Hoffman Discusses Pension Inequities and Reform Efforts
State Rep. Jay Hoffman (D-Swansea, 113th District) spoke to the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Chapter of the State Universities Annuitants Association (SUAA) regarding the longstanding inequities in the pension system for public sector employees hired...
SIU’s Family Weekend 2025 features actor Danny Trejo, football and more
[SIUC] September 25, 2025
Football and tailgating, a tasting event, an outdoor movie, a craft sale, Greek Sing and a guest appearance by actor, restaurateur, author, activist and drug counselor Danny Trejo are just a few of the fun activities in store for visitors at Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Family Weekend 2025, set for Oct. 2-5.
SIU to recognize National APEX Day with virtual workshops, proclamation
[SIUC] September 25, 2025
— Illinois APEX Accelerator at Southern Illinois University Carbondale will host a pair of virtual events Oct. 8 in recognition of National APEX Day and celebration of 40 years of fostering success with government contracting.
SIUE To Elevate Daryl Thomas to Wrestling Head Coach in 2026-27
[SIUE] September 24, 2025
SIUE wrestling is preparing for a new era as Vice Chancellor / Director of Athletics Andrew Gavin announced that Daryl Thomas will be elevated to head coach beginning in the 2026-27 season. Thomas, currently the program's associate head coach, officially will take the reins of the program on April 1, 2026.
Thomas will take the helm of the...
WSIE’s Robin Boyce Installed into National Black Radio Hall of Fame
[SIUE] September 24, 2025
Boyce Receives African American Radio Pioneer Award
With her silken-polished voice, commitment to news, dedication to community building and love for music – especially the jazzy kind – Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Robin Boyce graced the St. Louis airwaves in 1980 during a time when Black voices and...
SIU to host international gathering on philosopher John Dewey’s ‘orienting text’
[SIUC] September 24, 2025
An interdisciplinary, international conference next month at Southern Illinois University Carbondale will examine one of American philosopher and educator John Dewey’s most important works.
East St. Louis Breathes Together at the Wyvetter H. Younge Higher Education Campus
[SIUE] September 23, 2025
Mindfulness Workshops at SIUE’s Learning Resource Center Invite the Community to Slow Down, Stretch, and Heal
On any given afternoon this fall, visitors walking through the Wyvetter H. Younge Higher Education Campus—a long-standing hub of learning and service in East St. Louis—may notice something...
Everyone welcome at SIU’s 5K/10K Trail Run/Walk on Oct. 4
[SIUC] September 23, 2025
Sign up now and enjoy a scenic stroll or sprint through the beautiful forests of Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Touch of Nature Outdoor Education Center on Oct. 4 for the Rocky Ledges 5K/10K Trail Run/Walk.
SIU Carbondale welcomes 42 new tenure-track faculty this fall
[SIUC] September 22, 2025
Southern Illinois University Carbondale is welcoming 42 new tenure-track faculty to campus for the 2025-2026 school year.
800+ area high school students to attend SIU Day to see academics in action
[SIUC] September 22, 2025
More than 800 students from 19 area high schools will meet faculty and staff to get a closer look at resources and academic programs at Southern Illinois University Carbondale during SIU Day from 9:45 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 24.
Four Faculty Members Receive 2025 SIU System Collaboration Award
[SIUE] September 19, 2025
Four faculty members were awarded the Southern Illinois University System’s 2025 Faculty Collaboration Award at the SIU Board of Trustees meeting on September 18, 2025 for their academic innovation and partnerships. Two of the recipients were Dr. Sinan Onal, professor and chair of the Department of Industrial Engineering at SIU...
Classical guitar to be featured in next Yellow Moon Gyroid concert at SIU
[SIUC] September 19, 2025
The Yellow Moon Gyroid Concert Series kicks off its second season on Friday, Sept. 26, featuring recent Southern Illinois University Carbondale master’s degree graduate João Vitor.
SIUE Receives Reaffirmation of Accreditation from the Higher Learning Commission
[SIUE] September 18, 2025
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville has received reaffirmation of accreditation from the Higher Learning Commission (HLC), following a rigorous, University-wide review process including a successful on-site evaluation earlier this spring. The HLC visiting peer-review team found no areas of concern and affirmed that SIUE meets all five...
SIU Simmons Law School sees 25% increase in first-year students this fall
[SIUC] September 18, 2025
Even with a 25% increase in first-year students at the Southern Illinois University Simmons Law School from a year ago, Dean Hannah Brenner Johnson and her staff already are on the recruiting trail for students who want to be a part of the Class of 2029.
SIU’s Simon Institute hosts scholar to discuss using history to craft policy strategy
[SIUC] September 18, 2025
Francis J. Gavin, a professor at Johns Hopkins University’s School of Advanced International Studies and director of the Henry Kissinger Center for Global Affairs, will join Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Paul Simon Public Policy Institute for a virtual conversation on Wednesday, Sept. 24.
Bring your business idea to life in SIU/Regions Bank 2025 contest
[SIUC] September 18, 2025
If you’re an entrepreneur with a great idea to launch or grow a business in Southern Illinois, check out the Southern Illinois 2025 Business Plan Competition Powered by Regions, where more than $20,000 in cash and in-kind services is up for grabs.
SIUE’s Andy Benoit Throws First Pitch at Cardinals Game as University Celebrates Major Enrollment Gains
[SIUE] September 17, 2025
Throwing the first pitch at the St. Louis Cardinals home game on Sept. 17 at Busch Stadium is none other than Andy Benoit, EdD, Vice Chancellor of Enrollment Management at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville.
Benoit leads SIUE’s enrollment team which is celebrating several accomplishments this fall...
Preview SIUE Invites Future Cougars to Explore Campus This Fall
[SIUE] September 17, 2025
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville invites prospective students—including high school and transfer students—to experience campus life during two Preview SIUE events on Saturday, Oct. 4, and Saturday, Nov. 8, on the Edwardsville campus.
Preview SIUE helps future Cougars envision themselves thriving in the dynamic...
Conference at SIU to feature international experts in complex trauma
[SIUC] September 17, 2025
Internationally known experts in the field of complex trauma and dissociation will be the featured speakers at Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s second annual Trauma Training Conference, set for Oct. 10-11.
Get free tickets now for SIU’s Mountainfilm on Tour set for Sept. 26
[SIUC] September 17, 2025
The popular Mountainfilm on Tour is returning to Carbondale Sept. 26, courtesy of Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Recreational Sports and Services.
SIU Concert Choir and Wind Ensemble to present ‘Classics’ on Oct. 1
[SIUC] September 17, 2025
From tunes born during the American Revolution to an arrangement of songwriting genius Bob Dylan’s music, Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Concert Choir and Wind Ensemble will present “Classics” at Shryock Auditorium in a free performance at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 1.
SIUE East St. Louis Campus Hosts U.S. Sen. Tammy Duckworth and U.S. Rep. Nikki Budzinski’s Metro East Water Infrastructure Community Day
[SIUE] September 16, 2025
Legislators Give Updates on Water Infrastructure Improvement Projects
Flooded neighborhoods and sewage backed up in homes were a few project updates that U.S. Sen. Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) and U.S. Rep. Nikki Budzinski (D-IL-13), along with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), spoke about during a Community Day on...
SIU’s Sharp Museum’s new exhibitions highlight diversity in photographs, ceramics
[SIUC] September 16, 2025
A ceramics exhibition from 49 former artists-in-residence with the New Harmony Clay Project and a series of photographs highlighting Southern Illinois residents by Southern Illinois University Carbondale alumnus Paul Elledge are among the Sharp Museum’s four new exhibitions this fall.
SIUE Faculty and Staff Check-in with Residents During House Calls
[SIUE] September 15, 2025
On Tuesday, September 9, faculty and staff from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville visited first-year residents in Bluff, Prairie, and Woodland Halls, as well as transfer students in Cougar Village Apartments.
The House Calls program is designed to foster meaningful conversations between students and faculty/staff early in their transition...
