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The Saluki Coaches Unleashed Tour kicked off with 110 fans at Walker’s Bluff! AD Tim Leonard & Saluki coaches shared updates, stories & took questions. Next stops: July 22 – Marion @ 5 pm July 28 – Du Quoin @ 5 pm July 31 – Murphysboro @ 5 pm August – Metropolis & Pinckneyville

SIU & @piperaircraft have formed a strong partnership, creating real opportunities for future aviation & engineering leaders. Thank you to alumnus John Calcagno '92, Piper’s president and CEO, for investing in @SIUC students and helping Salukis soar!

The Saluki Coaches Unleashed Tour is coming to Du Quoin! Join us at Tomahawk Bar & Grill tonight, 5–7 PM for Saluki spirit, team updates & exclusive football & MBB ticket offers. Free food + cash bar. Don’t miss it! Questions? [email protected]

The SIU Credit Union Trailhead is now open at Touch of Nature! Thanks to a $500K gift from SIU Credit Union, this marks the first new construction in decades — and a big step in the Imagine SIU 2030 vision. Grateful to all who made it happen. Read more: blog.siuf.org/?p=4603

We invite you to watch history unfold as SIU begins demolishing 6 former Greek Row residence halls—making way for proposed Saluki Village. Join us Wed., Aug. 6 at 4PM for this bold first step toward SIU’s future. Ceremony, food trucks & big moments. All are welcome!

$39M raised in FY25—our 2nd-highest ever! Awarded $5.6M in scholarships to 2,000+ Salukis (17% of students). Huge thanks to our donors for making this possible! Proud to shape bright futures as a dual Carnegie R1 & Opportunity College. Read more: blog.siuf.org/?p=4594

The Saluki Takeover Tour heads to Washington, D.C., for the first time! Join us Sept. 23 at The University Club of Washington, DC for an evening of connection, celebration, and Saluki pride. Free to attend with RSVP: siuf.org/washington

The 2025–26 Saluki Takeover Tour is hitting the road! @SIUChancellor, university leaders & @SIUC alumni are coming to cities across the U.S.—from Indy to California. Celebrate, connect & show your Saluki pride all year long! More details coming soon: siuf.org/events

What a year! The SIU Foundation raised $39M in FY25, fueling scholarships, research, and campus transformation. Over 2,000 students received $5.6M in support—our highest ever. Thank you for making this impact possible. The future is bright at SIU! blog.siuf.org/?p=4594

Join us Thursday, July 24, at 3:30 p.m. for the ribbon-cutting of the SIU Credit Union Trailhead at Touch of Nature! Thanks to a $500K gift from @siucreditunion, this new space connects students, hikers & the community to nature and learning. Learn more: blog.siuf.org/?p=4588

Progress is moving fast at the Tedrick Welcome Center! Crews wrapped up fireproofing, advanced roof work, started interior framing, and began installing curtainwall + storefronts. Read more: siuf.org/twc

Five @SIUC undergrads conducted impactful research in neuroscience, physiology, linguistics, nursing, & music thanks to the Susan C. Thrasher Undergraduate Research Fund. Huge thanks to alumna Susan Thrasher ’76 for fueling research at Southern. Read more: blog.siuf.org/?p=4565

The Saluki Coaches Unleashed Tour is coming to Marion! Join us at 618 Taphouse (2703 17th St) on Tues, July 22, 5–6:30 PM for Saluki spirit, team updates, and exclusive football & MBB ticket offers. Free food + cash bar. Don’t miss it! Questions? Email [email protected].

The Saluki Takeover Tour is coming to Indianapolis for the first time! Join @SIUChancellor & @SIUC alumni at Guggman Haus on Sept. 4, 6–8 PM. Enjoy 2 drink tickets, appetizers & great company. Plus, cheer on Saluki Football vs. Purdue on Sat., Sept. 6! siuf.org/indianapolis

With support from the SIU Foundation, SIU is preparing for the possibility of new student housing—clearing 14 aging buildings, including Greek Row, to make way for a proposed on-campus living development. Details: blog.siuf.org/?p=4574

Join us Oct 3–4 for the 4th Annual Saluki Women’s Weekend! Free registration for all! Connect, celebrate & be inspired with Saluki students, alumni & friends. Panels, awards, networking & more! Register now: siuf.org/salukiwomen

The First Saluki Center helps first-generation students thrive with academic resources, mentorship, and a strong sense of community. Thanks to these efforts, students like Amber Koteras are reaching new heights. Help us empower more Salukis today: salukicenter.siu.edu/giving

SIU Athletic Director Tim Leonard hit the airwaves on River Radio to promote the Saluki Coaches Unleashed Tour! Join us July 15, 5–7 PM at 22 & Vine, Walker’s Bluff Casino Resort to meet the coaches, enjoy free food, a cash bar, and ticket deals. Bring a friend, wear maroon!

We're proud to honor Dr. Clay DeMattei ('78) & his wife, Leticia, for their $1M estate gift creating a scholarship for SIU students from Marion, Crab Orchard & Goreville. Thank you for giving back to the region that shaped you. Read more: blog.siuf.org/?p=4560

Noe Estrada, a junior finance & accounting major at SIU, is thriving thanks to the Saluki Student Investment Fund (SSIF)! The program gives students real investing experience & life-changing opportunities—made possible by donor support. give.siu.edu/ssif