SIU in the News - August, 2025
Amy Rutledge and Elliott Benton, School of Aviation faculty, discuss their research on air traffic controllers’ mental health.
WSIL-TV – Aug. 21, 2025
John Shaw, director, Paul Simon Public Policy Institute, provides perspective on redistricting in Illinois.
The Independent — Aug. 25, 2025
Bird behavior research
Research by Brent Pease, an assistant professor in the School of Forestry and Horticulture, and his colleague Neil Gilbert, an assistant professor in the Department of Biology at Oklahoma State University, on how artificial light reshapes bird behavior continues to receive coverage. Here is a sampling.
Light pollution is making days longer for birds, extending the hours when they’ll sing – Smithsonian Magazine – Aug. 22, 2025
Study finds light pollution makes birds sing longer each day – MSN.com/Talker News – Aug. 24, 2025
Bright city lights make birds around the world sing longer – Nature – Aug. 27, 2025
Birds sing longer when exposed to light pollution: Study – Earth.org – Aug. 27, 2025
Birds are increasingly boring. It is the fault of lamps – LNG in Northern BC – Aug. 22, 2025
Days are getting longer for birds – Newser – Aug. 24, 2025
Streetlights are quietly rewriting the rules of birdsong – Anthropocene – Aug. 27, 2025
Prolonged birdsong linked to light pollution: A disrupted natural symphony – Archyde.com – Aug. 23, 2025
SIU research finds birds in light polluted areas stay up late – Morning Ag Clips – Aug. 25, 2025
Light pollution is completely changing the lives of birds – BGNES News Agency – Aug. 26, 2025
Bright nights, tired wings: light pollution alters bird life – Industry tap – Aug. 26, 2025
These birds won’t stop singing, and it’s our fault – Stars and Stripes and other outlets (Washington Post story) – Aug. 25, 2025
Learn why and how birds and butterflies begin fall migration this soon. And monarchs, too. – South Bend Tribune – Aug. 26, 2025
Birds are singing nearly an hour longer every day because of city lights – ZME Science – Aug. 26, 2025
John Shaw, director, Paul Simon Public Policy Institute, highlights the bipartisan work of State Sen. Dale Fowler, R-Harrisburg.
Chicago Tribune — Aug. 25, 2025
Chao Lu, associate professor, electrical and computer engineering, and former engineering students Curtis Shuman and Cameron Schwartzberg, discuss a robot they created for crop inspection.
Farmers Hotline — Aug. 25, 2025
The dedication of a fourth SIU-themed Saluki Pride mural at 11 a.m. today (Aug. 28) at Moe’s Southwest Grill in Carbondale is highlighted. The mural was painted by Antonio J. Martinez, a professor of photography/intermedia arts at SIU, and inspired and designed by Dylan Chambers, former SIU Dawg Pound president.
KBSI-TV — Aug. 25, 2025
Bird behavior research
Research by Brent Pease, an assistant professor in the School of Forestry and Horticulture, and his colleague Neil Gilbert, an assistant professor in the Department of Biology at Oklahoma State University, on how artificial light reshapes bird behavior was published in the journal Science. It has received national and international print, online and broadcast coverage. Here is a sampling.
Light pollution prolongs avian activity – Science – Aug. 21, 2025
Artificial light has essentially lengthened birds' day – NPR (and public radio stations throughout the U.S.) – Aug. 21, 2025
Around the world, birds sing longer in light-polluted areas – Science News (and other outlets worldwide) – Aug. 21, 2025
Light pollution makes birds around the world sing longer each day – Earth.com – Aug. 21, 2025
These birds won’t stop singing, and it’s our fault – Washington Post (and other outlets in the U.S.) – Aug. 21, 2025
Light pollution causes urban birds to stay awake longer each day, study finds – The Guardian (and other outlets) – Aug. 21, 2025
Birds sing longer due to artificial lighting – Suedostschweiz (in German) – Aug. 21, 2025
Light pollution tricks birds into singing earlier in the morning and later at night – Mental Floss – Aug. 21, 2025
Daytime birds singing late in light-polluted areas – Life Technology – Aug. 21, 2025
Lights at night are changing birdsong – Courthouse News Service – Aug. 21, 2025
Birds in light-polluted areas stay up late into the night – Phys.org – Aug. 21, 2025
Birds across the world are singing all day for a disturbing reason – Gizmodo – Aug. 21, 2025
Birds are awake longer due to light pollution, according to huge research – de Volkskrant (in Dutch) – Aug. 21, 2025
Light pollution is causing birds like the Australian magpie-lark to sing for longer – ABC Science (Australia) – Aug. 21, 2025
Study shows light pollution impacting birds – KMOX – Aug. 21, 2025
Birds in bright skies stay up late, SIU researcher finds – Southern Illinoisan – Aug. 21, 2025
Light pollution makes birds across the world sing for longer each day – American Association for the Advancement of Science – Aug. 21, 2025
Urban birds extend daylight hours due to light pollution, study reveals – SSB Crack News – Aug. 21, 2025
Tena Bennett, assistant vice chancellor for auxiliary enterprise, discusses the first day of SIU’s fall 2025 semester.
WSIL-TV – Aug. 18, 2025
William Freivogel, professor, School of Journalism and Advertising, discusses legal issues that surround a billboard in Clinton County that promoted a right-wing extremist group before being taken down. The story was written by Molly Parker-Stephens, an assistant professor in journalism.
Capitol News Illinois (and other outlets) – Aug. 18, 2025
Deborah Barnett, executive director of Southern Illinois Now, discusses the state’s economic outlook. Barnett was also recently appointed by Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker to the SIU Board of Trustees. Barnett's comments start at 20:00.
WSIU-TV — Aug. 21, 2025
SIU Carbondale is highlighted in this travel planning publication.
Islands.com – Aug. 18, 2025
Pinckney Benedict, a professor in the SIU School of Medicine and former creative writing faculty member at SIU Carbondale, discusses bringing artificial intelligence into the humanities, medicine and emerging technologies and the future of AI in higher education.
WSIU Radio-TV – Aug. 18, 2025
Move-in day for SIU students
The SIU Carbondale campus was filled with activity as new students arrived for the start of the fall 2025 semester.
Students are back on SIU's campus moving in for the fall semester – WSIL-TV – Aug. 13, 2025
New SIU students move in to on-campus housing – Southern Illinoisan/Paxton Media – Aug. 13, 2025
Students move in for beginning of 2025-26 school year – WSIU Radio – Aug. 13, 2025
Students move on to campus at SIU Carbondale – KFVS-TV – Aug. 13, 2025
John Shaw, director, Paul Simon Public Policy Institute, discusses California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s move to gerrymander the state’s congressional districts and his possible presidential bid.
Yahoo News/The Independent — Aug. 15, 2025
The Impact Report from the SIU Foundation includes such topics as demolition of old Greek Row to make way for the proposed Saluki Village student housing, the Tedrick Welcome Center, the Campus Lake Fountain dedication, the SIU Alumni Association’s Saluki Market and more.
WSIU TV — Aug. 14, 2025
Harvey Henson, director, SIU STEM Education Research Center, discusses the three seismic zones in the region, the July 29, 8.8 magnitude earthquake in Russia, engaging science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) outreach programs.
WJPF Morning Newswatch — Aug. 14, 2025
James Garvey, director, Center for Fisheries, Aquaculture, and Aquatic Sciences, discusses concerns about the invasive Asian carp.
Northwest Arkansas Gazette-Democrat – Aug. 13, 2025
Banterra Bank’s partnership with Saluki athletics is highlighted.
Southern Illinoisan — Aug. 15, 2025
John Jackson, visiting professor, Paul Simon Public Policy Institute, discusses such topics as the 2026 statewide and local primaries and redistricting.
WJPF Morning Newswatch — Aug. 11, 2025
Tena Bennett, assistant vice chancellor for auxiliary enterprise, discusses move-in day for the fall 2025 semester and weekend events for students.
WSIL-TV — Aug. 12, 2025
The Dawg Days New Student Retreat for incoming freshmen is highlighted.
Southern Illinoisan — Aug. 12, 2025
Antonio Martinez, associate professor, School of Art and Design, discusses Saluki-related murals in the community.
Southern Illinoisan – Aug. 7, 2025
SIU Foundation CEO Matt Kupec discusses the demolition of old Greek Row to make way for the proposed Saluki Village student housing.
WSIU Radio – Aug. 7, 2025
Demolition of old Greek Row
Chancellor Austin Lane and SIU Foundation CEO Matt Kupec were among university officials and alumni on hand for the start of demolition of old Greek Row to make way for the proposed Saluki Village student housing development.
Demolition begins on SIU Old Greek Row – KFVS-TV – Aug. 6, 2025
SIU begins demolition of Old Greek Row – Southern Illinoisan – Aug. 6, 2025
SIU begins demolition on Old Greek Row – WPSD-TV – Aug. 6, 2025
SIU begins residence hall demolition on the former Greek row – WSIL-TV – Aug. 6, 2025
Mark Owens, director, Facilities Energy and Management, discusses the addition of the new fountain at Campus Lake.
KFVS-TV – Aug. 6, 2025
Amy Rutledge, assistant professor, School of Aviation, discusses ongoing research at SIU on the need to address air traffic controllers’ mental health.
WQAD-TV/MSN – Aug. 4, 2025
John Shaw, director, Paul Simon Public Policy Institute, discusses a new effort to take politics out of legislative redistricting in Illinois.
KMOX Radio – Aug. 1, 2025
Tom Weber, who recently retired as SIU sports information director and senior associate athletics director, discusses his career and his new business Strong Dawgs, along with assisting the Saluki football program with name, image and likeness.
WSIU Radio – Aug. 4, 2025
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