by Tim Crosby CARBONDALE, Ill. — A program that has helped hundreds of disadvantaged students earn advanced college degrees will continue at Southern Illinois University Carbondale, thanks to a $1.3 million federal grant that honors the memory of an astronaut. The university will receive five more years of funding for the Ronald McNair Post […]
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EAST ST. LOUIS, Ill. – The Illinois State Police (ISP) conducted a firearms enforcement blitz with details in all 102 counties across the state from June 16 through July 31, 2022. The enforcement details are designed to ensure those who have had their firearm rights revoked are in compliance with the Firearms Owners Identification Card (FOID) Act.
CARBONDALE – On Wednesday, President Biden unveiled an action on student debt forgiveness. As part of our commitment to our campus community, Southern Illinois University Carbondale is advising Salukis to visit The Biden-Harris Administration’s Student Debt Relief Plan Explained webpage. It includes a link to subscribe for notifications when the process officially opens. Public universities like SIU
by Tim Crosby CARBONDALE, Ill. — Sustainability is for everyone, and a Southern Illinois University Carbondale research team is creating a scholarship program aimed at bringing that mindset together with science and engineering training to target low-income transfer students who will become the next generation of geoscientists. An interdisciplinary research team at Southern Illinois University
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SPRINGFIELD – An older person who resides in a rural area of Jackson County recently tested positive for Heartland Virus, the third reported case in Illinois since 2018, the Illinois Department of Public Health announced today. The first two Heartland virus cases in Illinois were reported in 2018 in Kankakee County and Williamson County. Illinois
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MORRIS, Ill. – Illinois State Police (ISP) Director Brendan F. Kelly, joined by Illinois Statewide 911 Administrator Cindy Barbera-Brelle, Grundy County Sheriff/Emergency Telephone System Board Director of Electronic Operations Chris Kindelspire, and KenCom Public Safety Dispatch Director Lynette Bergeron, Tuesday announced the first counties to go live with Next Generation 911. Next Generation 911 moves emergency
CHICAGO – The Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC) has launched the application for a student loan repayment assistance program to support qualified mental health and substance abuse professionals. The Community Behavioral Health Care Professional Loan Repayment Program is designed as an incentive for recruitment and retention of those who practice in underserved or rural
CARBONDDALE — It will be time to break out the maroon when Southern Illinois University Carbondale again is heavily involved in the 100th edition of the Du Quoin State Fair. SIU has several activities set during the fair, starting with the annual twilight parade at 6 p.m. Friday, Aug. 26. Chancellor Austin A. Lane, the
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by Pete Rosenbery CARBONDALE, Ill. — Visitors to the Du Quoin State Fair on Saturday, Aug. 27, will have the chance to taste copi — formerly Asian carp — prepared by students in Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s hospitality, tourism and event management and nutrition and dietetics programs. Students will help prepare about 20 pounds of the fish on Aug.
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CHICAGO – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) Friday reported 25,084 new confirmed and probable cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Illinois. That is down 1,378 or 5.2 percent from the number of news COVID cases reported the prior week. According to the CDC, 42 counties are now rated at High Community Level for
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