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SIC’s Eisenhauer Awarded SIU Chancellor’s Scholarship

Wednesday, March 3 by WROY/WRUL Staff

HARRISBURG, Ill. (March 3, 2021) – Luke Eisenhauer will transfer from Southeastern Illinois College with a full-ride scholarship to Southern Illinois University – Carbondale. Valued at $102,000, the SIU Chancellor’s Scholarship is the university’s top award. Only 26 of these scholarships were awarded for the... Read More.

Shawnee National Forest Partners with SIU Museum for 80th Anniversary Celebration

Monday, January 13 by WROY/WRUL Staff

In celebration of the Forest’s 80th Anniversary the Shawnee National Forest and SIU Museum will host a special photo exhibit at the Museum in Carbondale Illinois. The exhibit features historic photos taken in the 1930s and 1940s during the popular Ozark... Read More.

Newton, IL Native and SIU Graduate Named New Architect of the Illinois State Capitol

Wednesday, October 16 by WROY/WRUL Staff

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – A standout professional architect from Bloomington has been named the new Architect of the Illinois State Capitol after a search to fill the vacancy. Andrea Aggertt took over the position on Wednesday, Oct. 15. Aggertt is a native of Newton, Ill.,... Read More.

Rep. Severin Calls for New Leadership for SIU: “Time for Dunn to Step Down”

Wednesday, May 30 by Jc Tinsley

State Representative Dave Severin (R-Benton) made this statement today:“Although Southern Illinois University at Carbondale is not physically in my district, it serves many of the residents from the 117th District. The financial health and stability of the University is crucial to the economic stability... Read More.

Two RLC articulation agreements established with SIU, Missouri Baptist

Wednesday, April 11 by Jc Tinsley

During the Rend Lake College Board of Trustees monthly meeting, two new articulation agreements were approved to help graduates of several RLC programs, including Industrial Technology and Criminal Justice. The agreements are effective immediately for those who meet program requirements at both institutions.The Southern... Read More.

Cisne FFA attend SIU game

Monday, January 22 by Jc Tinsley

37 students from the Cisne FFA went to SIU game on January 3, 2018. Kaley Konopasek, an FFA National Choir member sang the National Anthem before the game. Kaylee received a $500 scholarship for singing for her efforts. Peoples National Bank donated $500 to... Read More.

NASA, other eclipse partners to visit SIU in May

Monday, April 24 by Jc Tinsley

With the total solar eclipse only a few months away, the planning group at Southern Illinois University Carbondale is nailing down details on how the university and its partners will handle one of the highest-profile celestial events in the country in years.To that end,... Read More.

SIU FILMMAKER TO PRESENT AT RLC

Thursday, March 16 by Jc Tinsley

Rend Lake College will welcome Southern Illinoius University graduate student filmmaker Wickham Flannagan, on Wednesday, March 22 from noon to 1 p.m. in the theatre, to share his personal process and discuss the art of filmmaking with those interested.In addition to discussion, Flannagan will... Read More.

SIU will not adopt sanctuary campus designation

Monday, January 9 by Jc Tinsley

Southern Illinois University System President Randy Dunn today (Jan. 6) announced that none of SIU’s three locations -- Carbondale, Edwardsville and the School of Medicine in Springfield -- will be designated a sanctuary campus. SIU Carbondale’s Undergraduate Student Government and Graduate and Professional Student Council... Read More.

SIC Board Passes Biofuels Agreement with SIU at May meeting

Friday, May 20 by Jc Tinsley

The Southeastern Illinois College Board of Trustees met Tuesday, May 17 in the Rodney J. Brenner Board Room to pass a number of action items and discuss key planning items and other topics including significant transfer opportunities, a state construction project and a facilities... Read More.