We recently announced our participation in an amazing program — the Illinois SMASH Academy. I am personally excited about this program because it reflects so many of our core values as an institution and as a community. The academy brings high school students from traditionally underrepresented backgrounds to a five-week summer camp each year for…
On Friday and Saturday, we welcomed more than 320 prospective students and their families to campus to interview for Chancellor’s and University Excellence scholarships. Chancellor’s scholarship weekend attracts outstanding students from Illinois and beyond who have already been admitted to SIU because they are attracted to our programs and our campus. That’s a very big…
When I am in meetings or walking across any campus, I see a lot of people looking down. They’re checking email, texting and — in theory at least — making efficient use of their time. I value the wise use of time, but I also value human contact. You can’t make connections if you’re looking…