SIU in the News - May, 2026
National champion Flying Salukis
Local and regional media highlighted the Flying Salukis earning their 10th national title.
SIU Carbondale’s Flying Salukis win 10th national title — KFVS-TV — May 26, 2026
SIU Carbondale’s Flying Salukis win 10th national title — WSIL-TV — May 26, 2026
Rep. Jacobs honors SIU Flying Salukis for national championship — WSIU Radio — May 26, 2026
SIU Flying Salukis win 10th national title — WSIU Radio — May 27, 2026
Randy Burnside, associate professor and director of the SIU School of Medicine’s Medical/Dental Education Preparatory Program (MEDPREP), was the keynote speaker at City of Carbondale’s annual Memorial Day service at Woodlawn Cemetery on May 25.
Southern Illinoisan — May 25, 2026
John Shaw, director, Paul Simon Public Policy Institute, discusses the moral and spiritual statesmanship of Cardinal Blase Cupich of Chicago.
Chicago Tribune (subscription required) — May 25, 2026
The Student Health Center’s Lou and Debby Callen Ocean Room is featured.
WSIU Radio — May 25, 2026
The May 30 Special Olympics Day at the Touch of Nature Outdoor Education Center is highlighted.
WSIL-TV May 18, 2026
The Impact Report from the SIU Foundation highlights the Tedrick Welcome Center and England Student Center Lounge grand openings, along with a recap on the Saluki Takeover Tour Southern Illinois. Other segments include Thrasher undergraduate student research award and Boeing Scholarship recipients, activities at the Touch of Nature Outdoor Education Center, the College of Health and Human Sciences' Community Care and Education Center, and more.
WSIU-TV — May 15, 2026
Michael Eichholz, professor, School of Biological Sciences, discusses the benefit of setback levees.
St. Louis Public Radio — May 19, 2026
Commencement at SIU
Local media covered the May 8-9 commencement ceremonies.
SIU law school graduates 87 in milestone commencement — Southern Illinoisan/WPSD-TV — May 8, 2026
Nearly 2,100 students graduate from SIU on May 8-9 — KFVS-TV — May 9, 2026
The summer workshop offerings from SIU’s Craft Shop are highlighted.
WSIL-TV — May 6, 2026
Tedrick Welcome Center opening
Chancellor Austin Lane and Roger Tedrick were among those to talk with local and regional media about the May 1 opening of SIU Carbondale's Tedrick Welcome Center.
Once a Vision, Now a Reality: SIU Opens Tedrick Welcome Center — WFCN News — May 1, 2026
SIU holds Tedrick Welcome Center grand opening — KFVS-TV — May 1, 2026
Tedrick Welcome Center opens at SIU — WSIL-TV — May 1, 2026
SIU unveils Tedrick Welcome Center as new campus entrance — Southern Illinoisan/Paxton Media Group — May 1, 2026
SIU hosts Welcome Center grand opening — WPSD-TV — May 1, 2026
First Look: New Tedrick Welcome Center opens at SIU Carbondale — Swinford Media Group — May 1, 2026
Jim Garvey, director of SIU's Center for Fisheries, Aquaculture, and Aquatic Sciences, highlights the center's 75-year history.
Illinois Outdoor Journal — May 1, 2026
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