Connected to the waist of Pulliam Hall is a building that houses a history of education. As with most things rich in history, there is more than meets the eye. Still a muse of inspiration, the Wham...

Lt. Col. Chay M. Derbigny will soon take over as commander and professor of aerospace studies for Air Force ROTC Detachment 205 at Southern Illinois University.  “When I saw I got the opportunity...

As the NBA 2K25 Summer League kicked off on July 12, three former Salukis began their professional basketball careers.  Though none of them heard their names called during the NBA draft, Lance Jones,...

Three proposals received approval by the SIU Board of Trustees regarding salary increases for university officials at the July 11th meeting. The board members voted unanimously to increase the salaries...

For Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Maya Marenda and Graci McDaniel, patience was a virtue in last month’s Air Race Classic. Faced with the prospect of flying underneath clouds during...

Jason Nugent has been many things–a writer, a teacher, a history buff, a sales manager, a father and a husband. The one thing he claims he hasn’t been, however, is a murderer.  “I don’t kill...

The 2024 summer Olympics will host hundreds of athletes from dozens of countries. While they won’t be wearing maroon, one current and one former Saluki will be representing their own countries.  Former...

The SIU football team will face a Big Ten opponent for the first time since 2022 when they face Purdue in 2025. The news, which was first reported by Kevin Kelley of FBschedules.com, sees the Salukis...

From Ireland to Japan, Southern Illinois University’s Study Abroad Program is offering several global seminars this summer. One program, however, stood out to me, which is why I am now exploring the...

This story, produced in partnership with Capitol News Illinois, was supported by grant funding from the Pulitzer Center. Pink and purple toys line the living room of this tiny public housing apartment...

A recent Southern Illinois University graduate has created an app in hopes of strengthening professional networking relationships. Stryke, a platform that is described by its team as “LinkedIn meets...

SIU faculty leadership representatives are reacting positively to Chancellor Austin A. Lane’s announcement of the launch of Compensation 2030. Sajal Lahiri, Professor of Economics at SIU said, “I...