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SIU Board of Trustees Approves Honorary Degree for Philanthropic Leader
February 07, 2026
CARBONDALE, Illinois, Feb. 7 -- Southern Illinois University issued the following news release:

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SIU Board of Trustees approves honorary degree for philanthropic leader

By Pete Rosenbery

Russell Franklin Bartmes, a distinguished leader in finance and philanthropy whose support helped launch Southern Illinois University Carbondale's nursing program and other initiatives, will receive an honorary degree following approval by the SIU Boa . . .

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