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Senators get earful on budget woes at SIUC gathering

By Caitlin Nordahl | Apr 26, 2017

Two state senators heard what’s on everyone’s mind at a town hall meeting on Thursday: the state budget.

Illinoisans told to take consolidation into their own hands

By Caitlin Nordahl | Apr 25, 2017

A public policy group is calling on Illinoisans to demand that the Senate follow the House's lead and approve a bill that would allow voters to decide to consolidate local governments.

SIU returns to roots to celebrate 20th year

By Caitlin Nordahl | Apr 10, 2017

Southern Illinois University-Carbondale’s commemoration of the 20th anniversary of its Paul Simon Public Policy Institute will culminate with an address from former Illinois Gov. Jim Edgar, who signed off on creating the institute in 1995.

Great shakes: SIUC unveils first interactive quake kiosk

By Caitlin Nordahl | Mar 13, 2017

An interactive kiosk unveiled recently at Southern Illinois University is unique in the Midwest. It offers earthquake safety, tips on preventing earthquake damage to houses and businesses, and information about earthquake hazards in Illinois.

Speech comm senior wins Lane internship

By Caitlin Nordahl | Mar 5, 2017

Travis Washington, a speech communication senior from Chicago, won the 2017 Alexander Lane Internship from Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s (SIUC) Paul Simon Public Policy Institute, the school announced recently.

SIU Carbondale accepting applications for Green Fund awards

By Caitlin Nordahl | Feb 28, 2017

Southern Illinois University Carbondale is currently accepting applications for its next cycle of Green Fund awards, which support sustainability projects on the SIU Carbondale campus.

SIU Carbondale to host Day of Giving 24-hour fundraising drive

By Caitlin Nordahl | Feb 28, 2017

Southern Illinois University (SIU) Carbondale will host its first SIU Day of Giving on March 1-2, a 24-hour fundraising campaign designed to inspire alumni, students, parents, faculty and staff to support specific areas of campus.