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erhaps no institution plays as significant a role in Carbondale as Southern Illinois University. We’re proud of SIU and why not? Southern Illinois University ranks in the top five percent research universities in the nation, with projects and discoveries that impact not only the region, but the entire world. With nearly 20,000 undergraduate students and more than 200,000 alumni worldwide, the University (and the city) makes a difference every day. Plus, there are the Salukis, who compete at the highest level of the collegiate athletics. Named after an ancient breed of Egyptian hunting dog (tradition and local lore often refers to
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our area as “Egypt”) known for its speed and agility, the Salukis can often be found battling for conference, regional and even national championships. SIU students excel in other places, too. The debate and aviation squads are perennial national champions. Our students earn scholarships, accolades and honors. In fact, this year, three SIU students are among just 60 nationwide named to the annual USA Today All-USA College Academic Team. See why we are so proud of SIU? This is the home of the SIU Salukis. This is Carbondale.