The 2021 U.S. News and World Report rankings were released today, and SIU Carbondale is ranked 258 among all national universities. Among public universities in the same category, we are ranked at 126. Of course, a number doesn’t tell the story. A ranking is simply a snapshot of a university at a point in time…
Category: Academic excellence
Share your favorite facts about SIU
What are the points of pride you wish everyone knew about SIU Carbondale? In my State of the University address, I encouraged everyone to learn all you can about SIU’s attributes so you can be an advocate for the university. Here are the questions I asked: Did you know every U.S. undergraduate student can attend…
Nursing and beyond
The Illinois Board of Higher Education’s approval of a nursing program at SIU Carbondale is a major achievement. It speaks not only to the hard work for which we are known, but also to many of our priorities. Here are a few: Enrollment: We anticipate that the nursing program will enroll 300 students by its…
Congratulations, graduates!
This weekend, nearly 2,600 students will walk across the stage, diplomas in hand, ready to start the next phase of their lives. Whether they are planning to continue their education or enter the workforce, I would like to take a moment to congratulate them. We will also honor the accomplishments and contributions of six outstanding…