November 21, 2024
Media advisory: SIU Carbondale, SIU System to share results of economic impact study
CARBONDALE, Ill. — Southern Illinois University Carbondale, along with the SIU System, will release the results of an economic impact analysis on Monday, Nov. 25, at Dunn-Richmond Economic Development Center, 1740 Innovation Drive. Lunch will be served at 11:30 a.m., with presentations to begin about 15 minutes later. Reporters, photographers and news crews are invited to cover the event.
The study covers SIU Carbondale’s:
- Impact in dollar amounts from the university’s operations, student expenditures, visitor spending and alumni income.
- Number of jobs in Illinois supported by the university’s economic activity.
- Return on investment of state tax dollars and students’ tuition.
Chancellor Austin Lane will discuss campus updates. Other speakers include:
- SIU System President Dan Mahony.
- Carbondale Mayor Carolin Harvey.
- Deborah Barnett, SI Now executive director.
- Jennifer Olson, City of Marion director of business development.
Report authors and SIU Carbondale faculty members Jebaraj Asirvatham and Scott Gilbert also will be available to answer questions.