Forever SIU

Stories of Impact

“You don’t just learn in the classroom here,
and you don’t just gain knowledge.
You acquire a set of real-world skills.”

JORDAN BRAMLETT, FORESTRY STUDENT

Stories of Impact

“SIU students are hungry for success.
All they need is the chance.”

ALEX HUTCHINSON, ’15

Stories of Impact

“When this university sees a goal and wants
to be at the forefront, we sacrifice and go for it.
I believe that’s something to be rewarded.”

ELLA LACEY, ’64, ’72, ’78

Stories of Impact

“At SIU, I discovered a new side of myself.
For the first time in my life, I feel
comfortable and confident being a leader.”

ANGEL GALEANA, COMPUTER SCIENCE STUDENT

MICHELLE SCHAFER ’91, LAW ’94 AND JAY SCHAFER ’90, LAW ’94, SALUKI BASKETBALL TEAM MEMBER ’86-90

Stories of Impact

“You have to ask yourself, ‘But for the
opportunity I had at SIU, would I be
where I am today?’”

MICHELLE SCHAFER, ’91, ’94 AND JAY SCHAFER, ’90, ’94

PLANS FOR PROGRESS

1. Increased Scholarships

The idea of opportunity has always been at the heart of SIU’s mission. We believe that students of modest means and ordinary backgrounds deserve access to a world-class education, and for 150 years, we’ve put that belief in action.

PLANS FOR PROGRESS

2. Expanded Opportunities

Whether working on campus or outside the classroom, our students are regularly getting their hands dirty and making things happen.

PLANS FOR PROGRESS

3. Enhanced Facilities and Resources

Forever SIU will support many smaller-scale campus projects that together will have a far-reaching impact. The focus is to update and upgrade learning spaces and to equip these spaces with the latest technology.

PLANS FOR PROGRESS

4. Deeper Community Engagement

With increased financial support—for special events, outreach programs, student organizations and faculty research—we can expand the many partnerships that link SIU with our community for our mutual benefit.

Campaign News

Forever SIU campaign exceeds $75 million goal

Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s student-focused Forever SIU campaign has surpassed its $75 million goal with seven months to go.
More than 26,000 donors have made more than 60,000 individual gifts since the three-year campaign launched in January 2017. Of the $75.3 million raised to date, nearly $40 million supports student scholarships and $33 million has been committed to academic programs. [MORE]