Fascination with dissecting electronics leads to degree for December graduate
As a child, Kamaron Bickham was fascinated with taking things apart to put them back together or seeing…
SIU Carbondale mortuary science students spend time beautifying local cemetery
Students in the Mortuary Science and Funeral Service (MSFS) program at SIU recently participated in a cemetery cleanup…
Law School meets important needs for region, beyond
Celebrating SIU’s Saluki TRADITION, Saluki PRIDE and Saluki PROMISE for SIU’s 150thAnniversary, This Is SIU is publishing a…
Leading the Pack: Kevin Boucher gives a ‘very unique one-on-one’ experience to volunteers, audience
Leading the Pack is a regular feature that highlights faculty and staff members who go above and beyond…
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.”…