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The two institutions celebrated the agreement for the Saluki Step Ahead program at an event in Dallas.

Southern Illinois University has strengthened its commitment to students in the North Texas region.

Southern Illinois University Carbondale strengthened its commitment to students in the North Texas region on Oct. 12 with an agreement to bring the expertise of a doctoral research university to qualified Dallas College students by providing the option to earn their bachelor’s degrees remotely and at a lower cost in 12 academic programs.

Overall enrollment for fall 2023 is 11,359, the highest overall boost in the number of students in 21 years and highest percentage increase in over 30 years.

For the first time since 2014, enrollment at Southern Illinois University Carbondale has grown. Overall enrollment for fall 2023 is 11,359 — 252 students, or 2.3%, more than last year — the highest overall boost in the number of students in 21 years and highest percentage increase in over 30 years.

Overall enrollment for fall 2023 is 11,359, 252 students, or 2.3%, more than last year.

In an annual sit-down question-and-answer session, SIU Chancellor Austin A. Lane reflects on his first three years and casts a vision for the future.

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Southern Illinois University Carbondale Chancellor Austin A. Lane signed an agreement with Metropolitan Community College (MCC) to participate in Saluki Step Ahead.

SIU strengthened its commitment to students in the Chicagoland area with agreements to bring the expertise of a doctoral research university to qualified community college students by providing the option to earn their bachelor’s degrees remotely and at a lower cost in nine academic programs.