‘Fresh, healthy’ options at Lentz Dining available to everyone
Where to go first? After all, there are so many yummy food choices at Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s…
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.
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…
SIU students work on predicting power grid reliability with Ameren Illinois project
When you flip that switch on the wall, you expect that light to go on. Reliability is one…
Leading the pack: Elson’s goal is to build trust with students and point them in the right direction
Sometimes students know exactly what degree and future career they want to pursue, and sometimes they do not. For Kathy Elson, pointing all of them in the right direction is her number one goal.
Research team evaluates the impact of human civilization on the common striped skunk
Skunks may not be the friendliest of visitors, but their role in society is bigger than most know.…
Korey Lindsey returns to complete his SIU degree after a pro football career
Korey Lindsey’s ardent, unabashed love for football led him to Southern Illinois University Carbondale, where he earned numerous…
Ingenuity, expertise and 3D printing keep SIU pool running
When a crucial part was needed for a much-used campus facility, a couple of Southern Illinois University Carbondale…
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…
SIU celebrates first-generation college students Thursday
Violet Ohl was determined to break the cycle – the tradition of poverty that left so many people…