Recent SIU News
279 SIU Carbondale employees will be honored for their service
[SIUC] November 18, 2024
Southern Illinois University Carbondale will recognize 279 employees for their service and commitment in a ceremony on Tuesday, Dec. 3, in the Student Center Ballrooms.
Ceremony will recognize 91 retired SIU Carbondale employees
[SIUC] November 18, 2024
Southern Illinois University Carbondale will recognize 91 retired employees for their service to the university in a ceremony on Tuesday, Dec. 3, in the Student Center Ballrooms.
Theater and Dance to present ‘A Christmas Carol’ in 1920s Cairo, Ill.
[SIUC] November 18, 2024
A time-honored Christmas classic will hit the Southern Illinois University Carbondale McLeod Theater stage in December in a setting completely different than 1860s Victorian England.
SIUE Professor Directs Michael Brown Film to Debut at St. Louis International Film Festival
[SIUE] November 15, 2024
The world premiere of the film “TEN YEARS – Michael Brown, the Ferguson Uprising and The Impact on a Generation” by Southern Illinois University Edwardsville professor Geovonday Jones will screen at the St. Louis International Film Festival (SLIFF) on Sunday, Nov. 17 at 4 p.m. Jones, MFA, is an...
Irish artist Sophie Longwill to present talk at SIU Nov. 19
[SIUC] November 15, 2024
Award-winning multidisciplinary Irish artist Sophie Longwill will present an artist talk on Tuesday, Nov. 19, at Southern Illinois University Carbondale.
Learn about hunger and homelessness in Illinois at SIU event
[SIUC] November 15, 2024
In conjunction with Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s recognition of National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week 2024, Ericka Potter, a first-generation college student who serves as homeless youth supervisor for Youth Services Network, will speak Monday, Nov. 18. Her free, public keynote presentation is set for 4-6 p.m. in the Student Center Ballroom B.
SIU Choral Union, Concert Choir and Wind Ensemble to perform ‘The Armed Man’
[SIUC] November 15, 2024
The combined talents of Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Choral Union and Concert Choir and SIU Wind Ensemble will present “The Armed Man: A Mass for Peace” at Shryock Auditorium in a free performance at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 19.
SIUE Theater and Dance Presents "Dance in Concert"
[SIUE] November 14, 2024
Explore the Spectrum of Dance: A Celebration of Choreographic Expression
The Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Department of Theater and Dance is thrilled to announce its upcoming production, "Dance in Concert," under the artistic direction of Kristin Best Kinscherff, associate professor and head of dance. Performances will take place in...
SIU’s Touch of Nature removing invasive plants, restoring native flora and fauna
[SIUC] November 14, 2024
The sweet-smelling flowers of bush honeysuckle and multiflora rose may look attractive in forests and yards, but in reality, they pose a serious danger to native flora and fauna. So Southern Illinois University Carbondale is taking action.
SIU chooses dean for Simmons Law School
[SIUC] November 14, 2024
Hannah Brenner Johnson, professor of law and vice dean for academic affairs at California Western School of Law, will become the next dean of the Southern Illinois University Simmons Law School.
SIU selects new College of Education dean
[SIUC] November 14, 2024
Victoria Groves-Scott, dean of the College of Education at the University of Central Arkansas (UCA), has been chosen as the dean of the School of Education at Southern Illinois University Carbondale. She will begin her duties at SIU on March 15, pending approval by the Board of Trustees.
SIU selects new School of Education dean
[SIUC] November 14, 2024
Victoria Groves-Scott, dean of the College of Education at the University of Central Arkansas (UCA), has been chosen as the dean of the School of Education at Southern Illinois University Carbondale. She will begin her duties at SIU on March 15, pending approval by the Board of Trustees.
SIU School of Music hosts guitar quartet on Nov. 17
[SIUC] November 13, 2024
A professional classical guitar quartet featuring faculty from four higher education institutions in Illinois will perform at Southern Illinois University Carbondale on Sunday, Nov. 17.
SIUE's Applied Health Dept. Hosts Cultural Responsiveness Expert
[SIUE] November 12, 2024
On Friday, November 8, 2024, Kia Noelle Johnson, PhD, CCC-SLP, visited Southern Illinois University Edwardsville to present “Get Your House in Order: Strengthening Cultural Responsiveness through DEI” to program students, faculty, and staff in the speech-language pathology and audiology...
SIU celebrates 50th anniversary for Counseling and Psychological Services
[SIUC] November 12, 2024
Southern Illinois University Carbondale has long been a frontrunner in its commitment to student health – both physical and mental – and its Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) program is celebrating its 50th anniversary as one of the first doctoral level training sites in the country.
Military Times again gives SIU Carbondale high marks for serving veterans, active duty personnel
[SIUC] November 12, 2024
Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s tradition of providing a first-rate education to military service members and student veterans wherever they might be is continuing to earn national recognition.
SIUE School of Engineering Dedicates Classroom in Honor of The Goley Companies
[SIUE] November 11, 2024
Donors Are Members of Generational Family Insulation Business and Mentors of SIUE Construction Management Students
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s School of Engineering (SOE) held a room dedication and unveiling in honor of The Goley Companies. The family-owned company donated a $110,000 endowed gift to mark the company's...
Dr. Timothy Lewis is New Director of the Black Studies Program at SIUE
[SIUE] November 11, 2024
The Effects of Black Studies Can Be Felt, Seen Worldwide
The rich vast and multifaceted aspects of Black scholarship should be taught, investigated and celebrated inside and outside of the classroom, according to Timothy E. Lewis, PhD, the new Director of Black Studies at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville.
“I want...
Former Serviceman Bill Schnarr Battles for Vets through SIUE’s Veterans Upward Bound Program
[SIUE] November 11, 2024
Bill Schnarr Takes Personal Struggles and Adapts them to Assist Vets
Coming from a family tradition of military service, outfitted in a soldier’s work ethic of tenacity and grit, and armed with a personal duty to support veterans, William “Bill” Schnarr is providing assistance for vets through Southern Illinois...
SIU System Comes Together for a Unique Evening of Connection and Creativity
[SIUE] November 08, 2024
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, Southern Illinois University (SIU) School of Medicine and SIU Carbondale alumni and friends joined SIU System President Dan Mahony, PhD, and Chancellors Austin A. Lane, EdD, and James T. Minor, PhD, for an evening at Third Degree Glass Factory in St. Louis, Mo.
“It was a great evening of...
Men's Soccer Claims Three Major OVC Awards
[SIUE] November 08, 2024
Following a second consecutive Ohio Valley Conference Regular Season title, SIUE men's soccer has been awarded with three major postseason awards and seven total selections to All-OVC teams.
Goalkeeper Rob Gjelaj was selected as the OVC Goalkeeper of the Year, Yasha Schaerer was named Midfielder of the Year and Head Coach Cale Wassermann was...
From Service to Startup: SIUE SBDC Veteran Launches 1-800-STRIPER
[SIUE] November 08, 2024
Michael (Mike) Slaton, a client of the Illinois Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at SIUE, is the founder of a new business, a 1-800-STRIPER franchise, preparing to launch and serve the St. Louis Metro East area. This franchise offers professional services like parking lot striping, sports court markings, and more. Slaton, an active...
Alex Eickhoff Earns October Golfer of the Month Honors
[SIUE] November 08, 2024
For the second month in a row, SIUE has a Golfer of the Month in the Ohio Valley Conference. Alex Eickhoff has earned co-Golfer of the Month honors for October.
Eickhoff played in a pair of tournaments in October. He finished seventh at the Grier Jones Shocker Invitational while leading SIUE with a 215 (-1). Eickhoff led the Cougars again at...
SIU Simmons Law School hosts swearing-in ceremony for new attorneys
[SIUC] November 08, 2024
The Southern Illinois University Simmons Law School hosted a swearing-in ceremony on Nov. 6 for 54 new attorneys in Illinois.
SIU’s Paul Simon Institute hosts leading diplomat to discuss statesmanship, world issues
[SIUC] November 08, 2024
Jan Eliasson, a former Swedish and United Nations diplomat, will join Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Paul Simon Public Policy Institute on Tuesday, Nov. 12, for a virtual discussion about the complex challenges and important opportunities facing global leaders.
SIU Student Speakers Forum on Nov. 14 to focus on time management
[SIUC] November 07, 2024
Five Southern Illinois University Carbondale undergraduate students will share their thoughts on managing time in today’s fast-paced society on Thursday, Nov. 14, in Morris Library’s John C. Guyon Auditorium.
SIUE's Davis Named MAC West Division Wrestler of the Week
[SIUE] November 06, 2024
SIUE freshman Drew Davis has been named the Mid-American Conference West Division Wrestler of the Week.
The 125-pounder opened his collegiate career with a victory over a nationally-ranked wrestler, defeating No. 13 ranked Illinois' No. 17-ranked Ramazan Attasauov 8-5 at 125 pounds. His winning move was a takedown as time was about to expire in...
SIUE East St. Louis Charter High School Enjoy Weeklong Homecoming Festivities
[SIUE] November 06, 2024
Black Greek Step Show, a Highlight during CHS Homecoming 2024 Activities
A week of excitement, high spirts and friendly competition was punctuated with foot-stomping, explosive energy during Homecoming 2024 activities for students at the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville East St. Louis Charter High School (CHS).
The school...
Listen to SIUE Basketball on the SIUE Cougar Network
[SIUE] November 06, 2024
There's a new way to follow SIUE men' and women's basketball on the road.
Beginning with SIUE men's basketball's game at Indiana Wednesday night, Cougar fans can tune into road games by way of Mixlr.com. All SIUE men's and women's road games will stream live at siue-cougars.mixlr.com.
Fans are able to access the SIUE Cougar Network online or by...
SIU’s Saluki Express JAX Go app provides convenience for riders
[SIUC] November 06, 2024
The JAX Go app is now available for anyone who rides Saluki Express, Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s bus service providing safe, reliable transportation to community members and students throughout the region.
SIU Brass Day features visits by middle, high school students, lecture and recital
[SIUC] November 06, 2024
More than 100 middle school and high school students from throughout the region are expected to learn the intricacies of playing brass instruments and hear from accomplished tubist and composer Joanna Ross Hersey at the second Brass Day, hosted by Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s School of Music on Wednesday, Nov. 13.
SIU’s Thanks ‘Giving Back’ food drive to benefit students is Nov. 19
[SIUC] November 05, 2024
You can get into the holiday spirit early by participating in the Thanks “Giving Back” Campus Food Drive to assist Southern Illinois University Carbondale students who need a bit of help now and then.
SIU to test young bulls for breeding potential
[SIUC] November 04, 2024
Young bulls are crowding the pens at Southern Illinois University Carbondale, as researchers prepare for the Bull Performance Test and Sale, back on campus for the first time after a five-year absence.
SIU assists rural veterans with transition to civilian life through training, research
[SIUC] November 04, 2024
As the country prepares to commemorate Veterans Day on Nov. 11, a Southern Illinois University Carbondale faculty member who is passionate about helping veterans is recruiting rural vets for a study about adjusting to civilian life, and they will be rewarded with an SIU artificial intelligence coding certificate and a little cash.
