Randolph County News

CARBONDALE, Ill. — A chamber music concert that celebrates the work of American composer Lionel Semiatin, along with the dedication of a substantial portion of his work to Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Morris Library Special Collections Research Center, is set for Wednesday, June 7. American composer Lionel Semiatin creates music on the beach at Normandy […]

DeKALB, Ill. — Northern Illinois University announces its spring 2023 Dean’s List students. To earn this distinction, students must meet a minimum semester grade point average of 3.5 on a 4.0 scale in the College of Engineering and Engineering Technology or a minimum of 3.75 on a 4.0 scale in the colleges of Business, Education,

by Christi Mathis CARBONDALE, Ill. — For decades, Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Office of Innovation and Economic Development has provided help to area businesses in countless ways. Several new leaders have joined the team, bringing decades of experience and expertise. New staff members who welcome opportunities to help community members and businesses include, from left:

GLEN CARBON – 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 grades

by Pete Rosenbery CARBONDALE, Ill. — Sixteen high achieving community college students from Illinois, Arkansas and Kansas have received Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s 2023 Provost’s Scholarships, which cover tuition and mandatory fees for two years.   “These remarkable students — several of them in our own backyard — have imagined a better future and have

GREENVILLE, Ill. – The following students were placed on the Dean’s List at Greenville University for the Spring 2023 semester.   Steeleville, Ill. Dylan Hill, senior Jacob Sutton, senior   Tilden, Ill. Matthew Dorf, junior   To qualify for the Greenville University Dean’s List, a student must successfully complete a minimum of 12 hours for

SPARTA, Ill. — Governor Pritzker recently announced that Dr. David Chung has been appointed to the State Board of Health.   This is great news for Southern Illinois, as prior to Dr. Chung’s appointment, the southernmost member on the board hailed from Sangamon County.   The Illinois Department of Public Health’s mission is to advocate