by Christi Mathis CARBONDALE, Ill. — James Reiman thinks he’ll be the first in his family to earn a baccalaureate degree when he walks across the stage at Southern Illinois University Carbondale on Saturday to claim his agribusiness economics diploma. Photo by Russell Bailey If he is, he laughs that it’s only because J comes before T […]
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CAPE GIRARDEAU — In May, the American Red Cross asks people to secure their blood or platelet donation appointment now to help the blood supply stay ahead of building seasonal pressures. Just one hour of time could help patients celebrate more life with loved ones in the weeks ahead. This time of year gets busy fast. Many are gearing
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CHESTER – Memorial Hospital in Chester is proud to welcome Physician Assistant Jennifer Sanders, DMSc, PA-C, to our Convenient Care walk-in clinic. Jennifer Sanders, DMSc, PA-C Jennifer’s background in healthcare started in 2014 as a special procedures radiologic technologist in the cardiac catheter lab. In 2019, she began graduate school at Southern
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by Brooke Keltner CARBONDALE, Ill. — The saying goes, if you snooze – you lose. Artificial intelligence is rapidly advancing and those who wait to effectively apply the technology to their career or studies could fall behind. That’s why a group of artificial intelligence experts is holding the AI @ SIUC workshop on Thursday, May
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GLEN CARBON, IL – When Girl Scout Cadettes focus on an issue they care about, learn the facts, and take action to make a difference, they gain the confidence and skills that will catapult them to lifelong success. It all adds up to the Girl Scout Silver Award – the highest honor a Cadette in
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GLEN CARBON, IL – Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois is pleased to celebrate the outstanding volunteers who earned awards at our annual Recognition of Excellence ceremony. These volunteers exemplify our mission of building girls of courage, confidence, and character, who make the world a better place. Appreciation Pin Awards The Appreciation Pin recognizes
by Pete Rosenbery CARBONDALE, Ill. — J. Phil Gilbert, a senior judge with the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois, will deliver the keynote address during commencement ceremonies for the Southern Illinois University Simmons Law School on Friday, May 8. The ceremony at 1 p.m. in Shryock Auditorium will honor 87
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by Pete Rosenbery CARBONDALE, Ill. — Southern Illinois University Carbondale graduating seniors Kassidee and Kennadee Gabby didn’t need to go too far to find their niche and success in college. Twins Kassidee, left, and Kennadee Gabby of Marion will earn their respective bachelor’s degrees in SIU Carbondale’s School of Art and Design program May 9. (Photo
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CHESTER – The Randolph County Sheriff’s Office has announced the arrest of 46 year old, Keyven Gasaway of Percy, Illinois, 39 year old Lisa Boitano of Chester Illinois, and 33 year old Justin Rettig of Sparta, Illinois. Keyven Gasaway Gasaway has been charged with 1 count of Burglary and 1 count of
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CARBONDALE – Described by colleagues as a “silent wizard of the institution,” Mickey Soltys works quietly in the background at Southern Illinois University Carbondale, fixing problems before anyone realizes they could become problems. Mickey Soltys (center) receives the 2026 Staff Excellence Award from Nick Wortman, assistant vice chancellor of human resources, (left) and
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