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Former name | Southern Illinois Normal University (1869–1947) |
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| Motto | Deo Volente ("God willing") |
| Type | Public research university |
| Established | 1869 |
| Accreditation | HLC |
Academic affiliation | ORAU |
| Endowment | $171,801,763 (FY2022)[1] |
| Budget | $375,943,700 (FY2023)[2] |
| Chancellor | Austin Lane |
| President | Daniel F. Mahony |
Academic staff | 1,409 (2022)[3] |
Administrative staff | 3,363 (2022)[3] |
| Students | 18,107 (Fall 2022)[4] |
| Undergraduates | 13,000 (Fall 2022)[4] |
| Postgraduates | 5,107 (Fall 2022)[4] |
| Location | , , United States |
| Campus | College Town, Rural, 1,133 acres (459 ha) |
| Newspaper | The Daily Egyptian |
| Colors | Maroon and White[5] |
| Nickname | Salukis |
Sporting affiliations | NCAA Division I FCS — MVC |
| Mascot | Saluki |
| Website | siu |
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Southern Illinois University (SIU or SIUC) is a public research university in Carbondale, Illinois. Chartered in 1869, SIU is the oldest and flagship campus of the Southern Illinois University system. SIU enrolls students from all 50 states and more than 100 countries.[6] Originally founded as a normal college, the university today provides programs in a variety of disciplines, combining a strong liberal arts tradition with a focus on research. SIU was granted limited university status in 1943 and began offering graduate degrees in 1950. A separate campus was established in Edwardsville, Illinois in 1957, eventually becoming Southern Illinois University Edwardsville.[7]
The university is classified among "R2: Doctoral Universities – High research activity".[8] It is also known for its research partnerships, including those with the Argonne and Oak Ridge National Laboratories, the U.S. Geological Survey, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and NASA. The university is home to hundreds of student organizations, twenty-seven fraternity and sorority chapters, and a nationally-recognized competitive flight team.[9] SIU's intercollegiate athletic teams are collectively known as the Southern Illinois Salukis.
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- ^ "Institutional Effectiveness, Planning and Research - Operating Budget, Carbondale, All Funds Combined". siu.edu. Retrieved June 8, 2023.
- ^ a b "Institutional Effectiveness, Planning and Research - Employee Demographics". Archived from the original on April 20, 2021. Retrieved April 20, 2021.
- ^ a b c "Institutional Effectiveness, Planning and Research - Full-/Part-Time Enrollment". Retrieved June 8, 2023.
- ^ "Brand Colors | The Brand | SIU". Brand.siu.edu. Retrieved January 10, 2016.
- ^ "Points of Pride | SIU News". news.siu.edu. Retrieved June 8, 2023.
- ^ "Timeline of Major SIU Historical Events". SIU's 150th Anniversary. Retrieved June 5, 2023.
- ^ "Southern Illinois University-Carbondale - CARNEGIE CLASSIFICATION OF INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION". American Council on Education. 2024. Retrieved February 9, 2024.
- ^ "Student Organizations | Office of Student Engagement | SIU". Office of Student Engagement. Retrieved June 8, 2023.