Students work with Saluki Service Dogs to raise awareness and give back
From providing a little extra love in times of stress to assisting those with disabilities, dogs offer incredible…
Leading the pack: For Layla Murphy, college life should also include a little fun
While college life often focuses on strong academics and future career preparation, Layla Murphy thinks a little fun should also be in the mix. That is why she is hard at work planning parties, donut drops and coffee breaks to keep students excited and involved.
SIU zoology collections a treasure for students, researchers
The first thing to strike a visitor to the anteroom housing SIU’s massive collection of bird specimens is its seeming guardian: An enormous, immature bald eagle frozen in full spread-wing pose, magnificent and menacing.
Student uses gene sequencing to understand health benefits of olive oil
While olives might sneak into the American diet occasionally, they are an everyday staple for those living in…
Finding the ‘trouble-makers:’ SIU researcher’s work focuses on finding cells that generate pancreatic cancer tumors
When it comes to cancer, it might be all about rooting out the trouble-makers. A researcher in the…
Leading the pack: After 12 years at Starbucks, Sara Wright probably knows your name and your favorite drink
After working at Starbucks for 12 years, Sara Wright has found her home making people’s favorite drinks at Starbucks and finding little ways to connect with the hundreds of people she serves.
Giving a voice to glass: student creates each piece with a special meaning
Glass is a big part of our lives. For the casual observer, these pieces are no more than pretty or functional objects. Yet, for glass blower Ho Seok Youn, each handcrafted piece has a deeper meaning and a purpose behind it.
“Medea” and “Danny in the Deep Blue Sea” coming to Moe Theater this Friday
Theater is not always just about entertainment; sometimes the stories share a unique, socially relevant message as well.…
Physics researcher’s CAREER grant opens road to quantum computing work
Take a rubber ball and throw it against a wall. It will bounce back to you every single…
Recreating ancient weaponry: one student’s journey to preserve the past
For most people the word “blacksmith” brings up thoughts of someone in the pioneer days making nails or…