Main Content

Tedrick Welcome Center Grand Opening

Join us May 1–2, 2026, as we celebrate the grand opening of the Tedrick Welcome Center, the new home of the SIU Foundation and a welcoming front door to Southern Illinois University. A special ribbon-cutting celebration will take place Friday, May 1, followed by a public open house on Saturday, May 2. Alumni, friends and community members are invited to explore the new space and be part of this exciting milestone for SIU. Learn more.

Saluki Takeover Tour Southern Illinois
Join fellow alumni, students and friends for the Saluki Takeover Tour Chancellor’s Receptions happening across Southern Illinois from March 31–April 23. Hosted by the SIU Foundation and led by Chancellor Austin A. Lane, these free community gatherings offer a chance to reconnect with fellow Salukis, hear updates about the momentum at Southern Illinois University Carbondale and celebrate SIU’s impact across the region. Register here.
Saluki Takeover Tour Springfield
Springfield, get ready! Join us Tuesday, March 24, 2026, from 6–8 p.m. at the LRS Hangar for the free Chancellor’s Reception as the Saluki Takeover Tour returns to the state capital. Connect with fellow alumni and friends, meet SIU leadership, and explore the incredible Levi Vintage Car & Motorcycle Collection — all while celebrating the momentum shaping SIU’s future. Register here.
Saluki Takeover Tour Peoria
Peoria, get ready for a night of Saluki pride and community! Join us on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, from 6–8 p.m. at the Peoria Riverfront Museum for the free Chancellor’s Reception as the Saluki Takeover Tour comes to Peoria for the very first time. Connect with fellow alumni and friends, meet SIU leadership, and enjoy exclusive access to the museum’s lobby and galleries — all while celebrating the momentum shaping SIU’s future. Register here.
Breaking News: $2.25M Estate Gift Supports SIU Journalism and Advertising Programs. Roy D. Franke ’66 (1944–2024)
A $2.25 million estate gift from alumnus Roy D. Franke will support every corner of Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Charlotte Thompson Suhler School of Journalism and Advertising, sustaining hands-on learning experiences that prepare students for careers in journalism, advertising and media. Read more.
The Impact Report logo

The Impact Report is a new TV series from the SIU Foundation and WSIU Public Television, spotlighting the innovation, research, and student success shaping Southern Illinois University. Each episode takes you behind the scenes of the people and projects making a real impact on campus and beyond. New episodes air monthly on WSIU Public Television.

Learn more about the stories featured on The Impact Report.

If you want to go fast,
go alone;
if you want to go far,
go together.

Make a Gift Now

Make a Future Gift

To learn more about the Saluki spirit and our stories, click here.

 

Charlotte Thompson Suhler School of Journalism and Advertising Naming

Charlotte Thompson Suhler School of Journalism and Advertising

SIU made history Tuesday, Sept. 9, as more than 100 people gathered to dedicate the Charlotte Thompson Suhler School of Journalism and Advertising in the College of Arts and Media. 

Read More

The Impact Report

 NEW: Episode 7 of The Impact Report

Episode 7 of The Impact Report is now available! Watch now to see the exciting momentum at SIU, from major gifts and new facilities to innovation, student success, and Saluki pride.

Watch Now

points-of-pride.jpg

Points of Pride

WSIU serves more than 5 million people in two-thirds of Illinois. It also includes the Southern Illinois Radio Information Service, which helps nearly 1,000 individuals who are blind or have other physical limitations.

Read More