Students dive into the ancient world with a unique experience in Egypt
Say the word “Egypt” and you probably picture pyramids, sphinxes and pharaohs of old. Yet, how many of…
Pigs are taking over social media, with one SIU student named to the #RealPigFarming Student Social Forces team
You might not be accustomed to seeing pictures, facts and articles about pigs on your Facebook feed, but…
Student researcher examines the different suicide rates in rural and urban youth
Suicide rates in the United States have been increasing over the last 20 years, with the disparity between…
One SIU student is debunking the myths related to domestic violence
Domestic violence is an issue that involves too many families and individuals across the world. Every minute, an…
Student examines fish diet to understand its impact on human nutrition
The phrase, “you are what you eat” is never more true than when it comes to eating fish.…
New podcasting experience opens door for two students to win Missouri Review’s Miller Audio Prize
With over 29 million podcast episodes available today, up from 18.5 million in 2018, the relatively new media…
Archaeology field school uncovers muskets, 2nd infantry uniform buttons, fort cellar and more at Ft. Kaskaskia
After discovering a new American fort at Kaskaskia last year, students and archaeology professionals from Southern Illinois University…
‘More than a building,’ the historic Shryock Auditorium remains at the heart of SIU
Some buildings are nothing more than functional structures, while others offer creativity and inspiration, and sometimes a glimpse into the mysteries of the past.
Half of all Boko Haram’s suicide bombers are women: one SIU researcher is finding out why
Since 2011, more than 37,000 people have died at the hands of the Nigerian terrorist organization Boko Haram.…
Can your social media posts affect governmental decisions? One student is conducting research to find out
Social media analysis does not often fit in the same conversation as geographic information system research, but Jie…