Most universities believe that having a diverse student body helps students learn. The recent roll back on affirmative action requires university admission departments to look past what makes students diverse and focus on academics. “The Supreme Court [historically] said that as long as an affirmative action plan is narrowly tailored to meet that diversity objective,.
“About two of every five SIU students are first-generation, and our First Saluki Center is proud to serve these students and recognize them and their efforts all through the year,
Southern Illinois University Carbondale is recognizing and celebrating an important part of its student body on First-Generation College Student Day, Nov. 8. A wide variety of activities are planned throughout the day, all open to the public.
Two Southern Illinois residents were recently awarded an award that recognizes providing outstanding patriotic support and cooperation for their employees who have answered their nation s call to serve.