Austin A.Lane (download image) became chancellor of Southern Illinois University Carbondale on July 1, 2020. His appointment was approved May 29, 2020, by the university's Board of Trustees following a recommendation by SIU System President Dan Mahony.
Who was the president of SIU in 1996?
SIUC ChancellorsTermBrandt, Warren W.1974–1979Lesar, Hiram H.1979–1980 (interim)Somit, Albert1980–1987Guyon, John C.1987–1996
Is SIU public or private?
Southern Illinois University—Carbondale is a public institution that was founded in 1869. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 8,299 (fall 2020), its setting is rural, and the campus size is 1,136 acres. It utilizes a semester-based academic calendar.
What is the mission of SIU?
Mission Statement for Southern Illinois University Carbondale. SIU embraces a unique tradition of access and opportunity, inclusive excellence, innovation in research and creativity, and outstanding teaching focused on nurturing student success.
Is SIU a university?
Southern Illinois University (SIU or SIUC) is a public research university in Carbondale, Illinois. Founded in 1869, SIU is the oldest and flagship campus of the Southern Illinois University system. The university enrolls students from all 50 states as well as more than 100 countries.