AFSCME, SIU School of Medicine ink 3-year agreement
SIU School of Medicine and AFSCME Local 370 have finalized and ratified a new collective bargaining agreement, effective July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2028. The union represents more than 800 school employees across its campuses.
The doctors behind the smiles
When a child is born with a cleft lip or palate, SIU Medicine surrounds families with a team devoted to expert care and compassion, from a baby’s first breath to a teen’s final surgery. Our specialists walk alongside families, providing clarity, confidence and lifelong support every step of the way.
Alumni Donor Spotlight: A Gift of Gratitude
A first-generation physician from a rural community in southern Illinois, Dr. Jennifer Cook says she has often reflected throughout her career on the opportunities her medical degree created and on the patients and colleagues who shaped her path. That sense of gratitude inspired her to give back.
From lab to lecture hall, Dr. Judy Davie champions future scientists
Dr. Judy Davie has built a career grounded in discovery, collaboration and mentorship, studying how genes guide muscle development and how cancers disrupt those processes.
Generosity as an art form
SIU School of Medicine’s 2025 Distinguished Donors of the Year are a remarkable couple whose unwavering generosity and passion have left a lasting imprint on the school and the region.
Major grant boosts SIU’s genetic therapy research
In a laboratory at SIU School of Medicine in Carbondale, scientists are working quietly toward a future that could change the outlook for families affected by rare neurodevelopmental disorders.
A career that lasts, a culture that cares
A supportive culture, meaningful benefits and real career growth make SIU Medicine more than just a place to work.
Partnering to strengthen rural health
Public health, policy and medical leaders from across Illinois gathered at Southern Illinois University School of Medicine for the 2025 Illinois Rural and Small-Town Health Summit to address workforce shortages and access challenges in underserved communities.
Fran Owens honored for work at Survivor Recovery Center
SIU Medicine care provider Fran Owens has been named Illinois' Social Worker of the Year.