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Office Hours: The Hidden Values of Higher Education

2026/08/27

Learn why general education matters and helps students beyond college on this edition of Office Hour with SIU System President Dan Mahony.

Commentary: Mike Baltz Nature Notebook - March

2026/03/04

Ornithologist and ecologist Mike Baltz is back with his monthly essay on the natural history of southern Illinois.

Office Hours: with SIU System President Dan Mahony

2026/02/27

In this episode of Office Hours, SIU System President Dan Mahony explores one of the biggest questions facing students and families today: How do you pay for college?

The World According to Sound coming to SIU

2026/02/20

The southern Illinois community will have the unique opportunity to experience our world through sound.

Office Hours: with SIU System President Dan Mahony

2026/02/10

Welcome to the February 2026 edition of Office Hours with SIU System President Dan Mahony.

Commentary: Mike Baltz Nature Notebook - February

2026/02/04

Southern Illinois ornithologist and ecologist Mike Baltz is back with his monthly essay on the natural history of our region.

Commentary: Mike Baltz Nature Notebook - January

2026/01/07

Ornithologist and ecologist Mike Baltz is back with his regular monthly essay on the natural history of southern Illinois.

Commentary: Mike Baltz Nature Notebook - December

2025/12/10

Ornithologist and ecologist Mike Baltz is back with his regular monthly essay on the natural history of southern Illinois with the December edition of Nature Notebook.

Federal employees & retirees face higher health benefit costs in 2026

2025/11/26

The National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association says the cost of federal health care benefits is going up an average of 12%.

Commentary: Mike Baltz Nature Notebook - November

2025/11/18

Ornithologist and ecologist Mike Baltz is back with his regular monthly essay on the natural history of southern Illinois.

WSIU News Morning Update November 14, 2025 in Carbondale, IL

2025/11/14

Leah Lerner reports the news.

Picking out a first car for a new driver

2025/10/29

Picking out a first vehicle for a new drive can be a confusing process with lots of choices. The Executive Editor of Kelly Blue Book has some suggestions.

Commentary: Mike Baltz Nature Notebook - October

2025/10/01

Southern Illinois ornithologist and ecologist Mike Baltz is back with his monthly essay on the natural history of this place we call home.

Commentary: Mike Baltz Nature Notebook - September

2025/09/10

Ornithologist and ecologist Mike Baltz is back with his monthly look at the natural history of southern Illinois with the September edition of Nature Notebook.

A free preparedness event is set for Sept. 13 in Carbondale

2025/09/07

The event will feature experts talking about how to respond to disasters and prevent crimes during disasters.