Southern Illinois University Carbondale
The Southern Illinois University Carbondale is a public university in Carbondale, Illinois. With 23,600 students, it is the main location of the Southern Illinois University system. The university is known for its research and teaching in the field of automotive technology.
The sports teams of the Southern Illinois University Carbondale are the Salukis. The university is a member of the Missouri Valley Conference. The football team plays in the Gateway Football Conference.
Famous graduates
- Jim Belushi - actor, musician and comedian
- Robert Coover - professor of literature at Brown University
- Shawn Colvin - musician, singer
- Don S. Davis - Actor
- Dennis Franz - Actor
- Walt Frazier - Basketball Player
- Steve James - director and producer
- Wendell Logan - Jazz musician, university teacher and composer
- Jenny McCarthy - Model, Playmate and actress ( not finish )
- Richard Roundtree - Actor