Unlocking Mysteries

A research team led by Keith Gagnon, chemistry and biochemistry associate professor, has uncovered a new variant of the COVID-19 virus that originated in and accounts for about half of the cases in the U.S. Studying the evolving variants helps officials formulate proper responses.

Engineering Healing

Our new biomedical engineering degree puts students on the cutting edge of health care, training engineers to create life-saving medical devices. Employment options are strong in this creative field and we offer graduate studies, too.

INNOVATIVE TEACHING

We excel in preparing people for careers as educators. We’re among nine U.S. institutions earning the 2020 Frank Murray Leadership Recognition for Continuous Improvement from the Council for Accreditation of Educator Preparation, the accrediting organization for about 700 teacher education programs.

Maryam Makhdoom, a senior public health major, plans to become a physician and devote her life to helping improve the health and lives of people however she can. This year’s Lincoln Academy Student Laureate said SIU has been instrumental in her success and preparing her for that goal.

Chancellor Austin A. Lane has embarked on a listening and learning tour to hear from students, faculty, staff, alumni, friends, community members and others who have a stake in our future.