For the Media
SIU Carbondale welcomes inquiries from media representatives seeking information about the university or comment from faculty and staff experts. Contact the following individuals below for assistance.
Administration and General Information
Kim Rendfeld, director of communications. 765/426-3650 (cell)
Campus Expertise
Tim Crosby, public information coordinator, 618/453-5308
engineering, science and agriculture
Pete Rosenbery, assistant director for communications and marketing, 618/453-1439
arts and design, architecture, automotive and aviation, humanities, journalism and mass communications, law, public policy, social sciences
Christi Mathis, public information coordinator, 618/453-6707
student affairs; diversity, equity and inclusion; business; education; health sciences
Medicine
Rikeesha Phelon, director of public affairs and community relations, School of Medicine, 217/545-3854
Advertising
Peter Lucas, assistant director of marketing and advertising, 618/453-3376
Athletics
Tom Weber, director of media services, Athletics, 618/453-7235