Flying Salukis celebrate the past and soar toward the future
Celebrating SIU’s Saluki TRADITION, Saluki PRIDE and Saluki PROMISE for SIU’s 150thAnniversary, This Is SIU is publishing a…
Leading the Pack: Davis sees family all around her
Before Julie Davis was a student herself and later associate professor and director of Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) program, she had the unique opportunity to consider program faculty a part of her family.
Leading the pack: Meyer pieces it all together to ‘Give Kids a Smile’
Jennifer Meyer’s eyes light up and her own smile grows when she talks about a program that helps children in the region who do not have regular access to dental care. For Meyer, an assistant instructor in the School of Allied Health’s dental hygiene program, a smile and good dental health – particularly for a child – mean everything.
Student’s essay on telemedicine use in pediatrics submitted for national competition
A paper that examines the future use of telemedicine for children, written by a senior in Southern Illinois…
Saluki Success Program is there for students
With a national trend where 40 percent of college freshman do not make it to graduation, the faculty…
SIU professor works to preserve the memory of ‘my guys’
For nearly 30 years, Jan Thompson’s mission and community serviceeffort has centered those she lovingly calls “my guys.”…
Leading the Pack: Shackleton’s focus is to ensure success from behind the scenes
Attend a Saluki sporting event or SIU Arena production and chances are you will see Matt Shackleton. Not that he necessarily wants it that way.
New bicycle lane markings aimed at improving safety
Revamped bicycle lanes and markings along nearly two miles of a primary road at Southern Illinois University Carbondale…
Photojournalism students take top collegiate organization photo honors
A mixture of talent, a strong work ethic and an embrace of the journalism part of photojournalism has…
Online graduate classes in health administration, health informatics expanding to include on-campus options
Two successful online health care master’s degree programs at Southern Illinois University Carbondale will also move to the…