July 23, 2026
WSIU-TV to rebroadcast May 2026 commencement
WSIU-TV is providing viewers an opportunity to relive the excitement and celebrate the achievements of more than 2,000 SIU Carbondale graduates with rebroadcasts of the May 9, 2026, commencement ceremonies in Banterra Center.
The two-hour broadcasts of the 9 a.m. ceremony midnight (early Friday morning) on July 24, and 2 p.m. on Sunday, July 26. The broadcast of the 1 p.m. ceremony will be at midnight (early Friday morning) on July 31 and 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 2.
The broadcasts will also air on WSIU’s affiliates WUSI, WSEC, WQEC and WMEC, and include the alumni announcements that aired during the station’s previous commencement coverage, said Larry Hunter, WSIU Public Broadcasting interim executive director. WSIU is the broadcasting arm of Southern Illinois University Carbondale.
“We are grateful for WSIU to play a small part in celebrating this milestone and showcasing what makes Southern Illinois University so special,” Hunter said. “It is always an honor to help share the achievements of our graduates with the public.”
WSIU has posted the broadcasts of both the 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. commencement ceremonies on its YouTube page.