Student updating map systems to reduce response time at Williamson County 911
First responders face tremendous responsibility in times of disaster, with expectations to arrive on the scene in a…
Student builds plan to tackle waste management issues in Ghana
With Africa’s population expected to increase to 2.5 billion people by 2050, solid waste management is a serious…
Watching a child play may give important insight into anxiety levels, study finds
Playing with toys is a big deal for most young children. Not only does it provide entertainment and…
Leading the Pack: Joyce Lee enjoys nothing more than nurturing the beautiful SIU campus
Spanning over 1,200 acres with more than 31 miles of sidewalks, 14 miles of roads and 12,340 parking spaces, the Southern Illinois University Carbondale campus and landscape requires near constant attention.
Four new foals join the University Farms family this spring
It doesn’t matter how you feel about animals, it is impossible to deny the lovability of a brand…
Two students are uncovering the hidden secrets of an old Underground Railroad stop
A historic freed community is gaining more attention as archaeologists and researchers from Southern Illinois University Carbondale prepare…
Leading the Pack: Students are always the priority for ‘Forestry Mom’ Patti Cludray
Every student needs someone to talk to while away from home. Thankfully, SIU forestry degree program students have Patti Cludray.
Leading the pack: Preparing students for long-term health is Nurse Phemister’s number one goal
When Mandy Phemister started her journey as a nurse in 1999, she wanted to do everything in her power to help those in need of extra care. That first led her to geriatric care, then women’s health, before she finally found her fit working with students at SIU’s Student Health Services.
The key to solving Nigeria’s hunger problem may come back to strengthening small farms
With an estimated 795 million people in the world struggling with food poverty, world hunger is an often…
Gallery: The Great Cardboard Boat Regatta through the years
Photos from the Great Cardboard Boat Regatta through the years.