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Commentary: Mike Baltz Nature Notebook - March 04.03.2026 5:28 ↓

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 27.02.2026 44:37 ↓

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 20.02.2026 4:10 ↓

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

Office Hours: with SIU System President Dan Mahony 10.02.2026 38:22 ↓

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

Commentary: Mike Baltz Nature Notebook - February 04.02.2026 5:28 ↓

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 07.01.2026 5:28 ↓

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 10.12.2025 5:30 ↓

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 26.11.2025 7:45 ↓

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 18.11.2025 5:40 ↓

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 14.11.2025 2:29 ↓

Leah Lerner reports the news.

Picking out a first car for a new driver 29.10.2025 7:16 ↓

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 01.10.2025 5:29 ↓

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 10.09.2025 5:27 ↓

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 07.09.2025 11:12 ↓

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

The BBB gives college students advice about watching their finances 12.08.2025 6:55 ↓

The Better Business Bureau says now is a good time to talk about taking care of their money and personal information while they’re on campus.

Saluki Hall of Famer Jamaal Tatum reuniting some members of the 2002 and 2007 Sweet 16 teams for a fundraiser 08.08.2025 16:18 ↓

The money raised will go to Tatum's non-profit Athletics Against Substance Abuse.

Commentary: Mike Baltz Nature Notebook - August 06.08.2025 5:24 ↓

Ornithologist and ecologist Mike Baltz is back with the August edition of Nature Notebook, as he looks at the natural history of southern Illinois.

AmeriCorps Seniors Workforce Program launches in Jackson and Williamson Counties 03.08.2025 9:54 ↓

Those interested should apply by August 18.

Office Hours with SIU System President Dan Mahony: Changing College Athletics & Why It Matters 28.07.2025 51:43 ↓

On this edition of Office Hours with SIU System President Dan Mahony , we explore the change that is underway in college athletics and why it matters.

SIU-Carbondale Chancellor Austin Lane talks about student housing, enrollment, meeting with federal lawmakers and more 06.07.2025 11:45 ↓

Chancellor Lane talks about some issues related to students.

Commentary: Mike Baltz Nature Notebook - July 02.07.2025 5:28 ↓

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

Office Hours with SIU System President Dan Mahony: Exploring AI in Higher Ed 02.07.2025 52:11 ↓

On this edition of Office Hours with SIU System President Dan Mahony, we explore the Future of AI in Higher Ed & Beyond.

Saluki Hall of Famer Mike Glenn returns to SIU to talk about Black history 29.06.2025 7:32 ↓

His presentation was part of the community’s Freedom to Freedom celebration.

SIU A.D. Tim Leonard talks about the U.S. House settlement reshaping college athletics 15.06.2025 25:40 ↓

A U.S. district judge has approved a $2.8 billion-dollar settlement in the U.S. House vs. NCAA case.

Commentary: Mike Baltz Nature Notebook - June 04.06.2025 5:29 ↓

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