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SIU Carbondale faculty, staff and students are invited to an April 1 discussion on transforming higher education funding. In-person and virtual registration closes March 27. news.siu.edu/2026/03/032326…

Springfield = Saluki Territory! This week was maroon through and through. Very proud of the number of people who represented Southern. From inside the Capitol to Peoria, @SIUC Salukis showed up. Go Dawgs.

The Saluki Takeover Tour made a stop in Peoria with strong momentum as more than 100 alumni, students and friends gathered Wednesday, March 25, for the Chancellor’s Reception at the Peoria Riverfront Museum.

.@HopeChicagoEdu scholars are finding academic success at SIU Carbondale, where 178 students are supported through debt-free scholarship opportunities, wraparound services and strong campus partnerships. news.siu.edu/2026/03/031926…

SIU’s @PSimonInstitute will host Theresa Claiborne, the first Black woman to serve as a pilot in the U.S. Air Force, for a free public conversation at 6 p.m. March 26 in the Student Center Ballroom. Pre-registration is not required but encouraged. news.siu.edu/2026/03/032026…

The Saluki Takeover Tour returned to Springfield with strong momentum as nearly 250 alumni, friends and supporters gathered Tuesday, March 24, for the Chancellor’s Reception at the LRS Hangar at Springfield Airport Complex. @siuc @SIUChancellor @SIUAlumni

The Saluki Takeover Tour is heading across Southern Illinois! @SIUChancellor and campus leaders will be making their way through all 17 counties, with a series of free receptions (food & drinks included). 📍 First stop: Touch of Nature (March 31) news.siu.edu/2026/03/032526…

All aboard! SIU’s production of “Anything Goes” hits the stage at Shryock Auditorium March 26-29, with performances by student actors and musicians bringing Cole Porter’s classic musical comedy to life. 🛳️ news.siu.edu/2026/03/031926…

Mark your calendars! The 51st Great Cardboard Boat Regatta is Saturday, April 18th at Campus Lake!

Dozens gathered in Springfield for Saluki Women Connect and Inspire, part of the Saluki Takeover Tour. Thank you to Lakeisha Purchase ’11 for hosting at 5th Street Gem. @SIUChancellor @SIUC @SIUAlumni

SIU Carbondale’s Morris Library has expanded access to scholarly journals, increasing subscriptions by thousands through new agreements with @ElsevierConnect, @WileyGlobal, and @SpringerNature. news.siu.edu/2026/03/032326…

Everyone is welcome at SIU’s Holi celebration on March 25 at 2 p.m. on the lawn of Morris Library. The event features refreshments, music and the colorful tradition that symbolizes love, unity, inclusion and happiness. news.siu.edu/2026/03/031926…

Registration is open for SIU’s 2026 summer camps, featuring dozens of academic, athletic, outdoor, art and music experiences for a wide range of ages, interests and abilities. Sing up at camps.siu.edu news.siu.edu/2026/03/031826…

The SIU School of Music’s 2026 Outside the Box New Music Festival begins March 24, with free public concerts, workshops and master classes featuring guest artists and SIU performers. news.siu.edu/2026/03/031926…

The joy of learning starts early! 📚 Had the pleasure of visiting SIU's Head Start, where we read "Pete the Cat Rocking in my School Shoes" with some very energetic students. They may be big fans of Pete the Cat, but we all know @SIUC is a school of the Dawgs.🐾

Students from more than 40 high schools across Illinois and Missouri will compete in SIU Carbondale’s annual Math Field Day on March 24 at Banterra Center. The event includes a two-hour exam and prizes for top finishers. news.siu.edu/2026/03/031726…

Salukis are taking over Central Illinois!👏 Let's connect, celebrate, and show what it means to be a part of the Saluki community. Chancellor's Receptions: 📍Springfield – Mar 24 | 6–8 p.m. 📍Peoria – Mar 25 | 6–8 p.m. @SIUC is excited to see our Central Illinois Salukis and share what’s next for Southern! Register 🔗 siuf.org/events/

SIU is seeking volunteers and judges for the 2026 Illinois Junior Academy of Science State Science Fair on April 24-25. About 1,800 guests are expected on campus. news.siu.edu/2026/03/031226…

Adventure, fun and relaxation await at SIU’s Touch of Nature Friends and Family Camp on May 1-3. The all-ages weekend includes lodging, meals, campfires, crafts and outdoor activities. Space is limited. Register now. 👇 news.siu.edu/2026/03/031226…

Work by 12 SIU Carbondale students and recent graduates will be featured in “University Spotlight: New Works from the Next Generation,” opening March 21 at Cedarhurst Center for the Arts in Mount Vernon. The exhibition runs through June 14. news.siu.edu/2026/03/032026…