SIU Reaches R1: A New Era of Research & Innovation

Join SIU School of Medicine as we celebrate a transformative milestone for Southern Illinois University—the prestigious elevation to R1 top-tier research university status, awarded by the American Council on Education and the Carnegie Foundation.

This national recognition places SIU among the country’s most distinguished research institutions. As Dr. Donald Torry, associate dean for research, explains, “It’s like being invited to sit at the national table where major scientific and academic decisions are shaped.”

Discover what this achievement means for our region, our academic mission and our future—and why it’s a win for all of us.

The event is free, but registration is requested.