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Rotary Club of Carbondale - Noon Meeting on February 23

By Press release submission | Feb 16, 2022

Rotary Club of Carbondale - Noon Meeting on February 23 at 12:00 PM

Director of Illinois government’s ‘operational engine’ to speak in Simon Institute event

By Press release submission | Feb 13, 2022

Janel L. Forde, director of the Illinois Department of Central Management Services, will join Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Paul Simon Public Policy Institute for a virtual conversation at 3 p.m. Friday, Feb. 18.

No. 19 Clarkson men's hockey knocks off No. 2 Quinnipiac

By Press release submission | Feb 13, 2022

In front of a frenzied crowd at Cheel arena, Clarkson jumped out to a 2-0 lead and then was able to hold on for a 3-1 win over the No. 2 ranked team in the country.

Dim the lights! Big Muddy Film Festival returns to familiar surroundings

By Press release submission | Feb 12, 2022

As the 44th annual Big Muddy Film Festival gears up for another year of showcasing some of the finest independent filmmakers, one of Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s iconic events will return to more familiar surroundings: A theater.

Simmons Cancer Institute Summer Internship - Application deadline March 7, 2022

By Press release submission | Feb 12, 2022

Applications for the 2022 summer lab internships at Simmons Cancer Institute (SCI) at Southern Illinois University (SIU) School of Medicine are being accepted through March 7.

How can Illinois address the problem of PFAS pollution?

By Press release submission | Feb 12, 2022

Following action by the federal Environmental Protection Agency, the state of Illinois is investigating the occurrence of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances in community water supplies across the state, with an eye toward developing policies to reduce their use.

SIU researchers probe how Mississippi wetlands can help human life and the environment

By Press release submission | Feb 6, 2022

Researchers at Southern Illinois University Carbondale are trying to find out if a key to mitigating an ongoing environmental threat lies along the banks of the mighty Mississippi River.

SIU program uses countries as classrooms about ancient times

By Press release submission | Feb 6, 2022

Southern Illinois University Carbondale students and community members have an opportunity this June to learn about ancient history in interdisciplinary, team-taught, hands-on excursions to Greece and Turkey or Egypt and explore life’s great questions such as democracy and the afterlife.

Mask & Staff Testing Update

By Press release submission | Feb 6, 2022

As you may be aware, there is a lawsuit pending in Sangamon County involving numerous plaintiffs suing many districts across the state.

Arcola Plans not Directly Impacted by Court Decision

By Press release submission | Feb 6, 2022

On Friday afternoon, a Sangamon County judge ordered a temporary restraining order (TRO) against Governor Pritzker, the Illinois Department of Public Health, the Illinois State Board of Education, and more than 140 school districts that were named in a lawsuit.

Students invited to enter Awards for Excellence competition

By Press release submission | Feb 6, 2022

Eastern Illinois University students who have used Booth Library resources to enhance their research are encouraged to enter the library’s Awards for Excellence in Student Research and Creativity program.

Correctional Center Connects with Canines

By Press release submission | Jan 28, 2022

The Human-Animal Bond Association, also known as HABA, is a club at the University of Illinois. It focuses on the benefits animals have on the well-being of the humans who spend time with them.

UIC to join Missouri Valley Conference

By Press release submission | Jan 28, 2022

The University of Illinois Chicago, currently in its 40th year of NCAA Division I competition, has accepted an invitation to join the Missouri Valley Conference, effective July 1, UIC Chancellor Michael D. Amiridis and Director of Athletics Michael Lipitz jointly announced today.