SIU in the News - November, 2022
Greg DeYong, associate professor, operations management, discusses the impact a rail strike could have on the holiday shopping season and passenger rail service. He believes the chances of an actual strike are “fairly low.”
WTTW-TV, Chicago – Nov. 23
Niki Davis, professor of practice and program director, Hospitality, Tourism and Event Management, provided money-saving tips for Thanksgiving and the holidays.
KMOX Radio – Nov. 18, 2022
Greg DeYong, associate professor, operations management, discusses the economic impact of a potential nationwide rail strike.
Jacksonville Journal-Courier – Nov. 26, 2022
Kayleigh Doyle, a graduate student in art, discusses the mural she painted last week on a wall at the Life Science II building. The project is a collaborative effort between the SIU School of Medicine and the School of Art and Design.
WPSD-TV – Nov. 25, 2022
Niki Davis, professor of practice and program director, Hospitality, Tourism and Event Management, discusses holiday food traditions.
WSIU InFocus – Nov. 24, 2022
Greg DeYong, associate professor, operations management, discusses the potential impact of a freight railroad strike on passenger rail service.
KTVI-TV, St. Louis – Nov. 24, 2022
After voters in three Illinois counties voted to explore ways to leave the state, John Jackson, visiting professor, Paul Simon Public Policy Institute, believes it would be “almost impossible” for these counties to leave Illinois.
Edwardsville Intelligencer – Nov. 23, 2022
Research at the Cannabis Science Center examining how cannabis can be used to treat ovarian cancer is highlighted.
High Times and other publications – Nov. 23, 2022
Greg DeYong, associate professor, operations management, discusses the impact of a rail strike on the nation's supply chain, particularly for agricultural products.
WAND-TV, Decatur – Nov. 22
Omid Kamran Disfani, assistant professor, School of Management and Marketing, recently provided advice on avoiding marketing traps over the holiday season via WalletHub.com.
WNBC-TV Online New York — Nov. 22, 2022
The selection of Myla Croft, a senior in political science from St. Louis, as Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s 2022 Lincoln Academy of Illinois student laureate is highlighted.
The St. Louis American – Nov. 19, 2022
Shelly Page, assistant professor, SIU School of Law, shares her story of being a full-time faculty member and also a full-time caregiver to her mother, who has dementia.
Defender Network.com, Houston, Texas – Nov. 17, 2022
Dean Xiaoqing “Frank” Liu, College of Engineering, Computing, Technology and Mathematics, and SIU Foundation officials discuss a $50,000 gift from the Chicago-based George A. Bates Memorial Foundation that will be used to support scholarships, college’s leadership development program and its STEM Research Center. The donation brings the Bates Memorial Foundation’s total contributions to the university to more than $450,000.
Southern Illinoisan – Nov. 17, 2022
Michelle Deutchman, an attorney and law professor at the University of California, discussed the issue of free speech in universities as part of the “Conversation of Understanding” 2022 Viewfinder Campus Climate survey.
WSIU News – Nov. 16, 2022
Scott Gilbert, associate professor, School of Analytics, Finance and Economics, discusses the nation's latest job report.
KBSI-TV – Nov. 16, 2022
Noted environmental and civil justice attorney Jan Schlichtmann discusses his career ahead of presenting the SIU School of Law Hiram H. Lesar Distinguished Lecture at 6 p.m. today, Nov. 17, in the Lesar Law Building Auditorium.
WSIU InFocus – Nov. 16, 2022
Mark Owens, director, Facilities and Energy Management, discusses the steam tunnels on campus.
Southern Illinoisan – Nov. 15, 2022
Kevin Sylwester, professor and interim director, School of Analytics, Finance, and Economics, discusses the latest Consumer Price Index numbers.
KBSI-TV – Nov. 10, 2022
John Shaw, director, Paul Simon Public Policy Institute, discusses the impact of redistricting in congressional races in the state.
The Pantagraph — Nov. 12, 2022
The annual flagpole vigil for Veterans Day is highlighted.
KFVS-TV — Nov. 11, 2022
Chancellor Austin A. Lane discusses a case before the U.S. Supreme Court and its potential impact on campus and SIU's diversity, equity and inclusivity efforts.
WSIU InFocus — Nov. 8, 2022
John T. Shaw, director, Paul Simon Public Policy Institute, discusses the importance of federal dollars from the COVID-19 pandemic helping Illinois’ budget situation.
Shaw Local News Network — Nov. 8, 2022
Niki Davis, Hospitality, Tourism and Event Management Program manager and professor of practice, offers advice for holiday meals when budgets are tight.
SFGate.com — Nov. 8, 2022
The annual Veterans Day commemoration at the flagpole honoring SIU and the region's veterans is highlighted.
KFVS-TV — Nov. 7, 2022
The university’s agreement with the Eurma C. Hayes Community Center and the grand opening of the Community Technology Center is highlighted.
KFVS-TV — Nov. 3, 2022
John Shaw, director, Paul Simon Public Policy Institute, discusses state and federal races ahead of the Nov. 8 election.
Illinois Farmer Today — Nov. 3, 2022
Greg DeYong, associate professor, operations management, discusses the interconnection of railway, water and highway traffic in the St. Louis region and the impact low water levels on the Mississippi River and a potential rail strike could have.
Alton Telegraph/Edwardsville Intelligencer — Nov. 3, 2022
John Shaw, director, Paul Simon Public Policy Institute, discusses the importance of community foundations in Illinois.
Southern Illinoisan/other media outlets — Nov. 3, 2022
The Community Technology Center at the Eurma C. Hayes Community Center grand opening is featured.
KZIM/KSIM, Cape Girardeau, Missouri — Nov. 3, 2022
Chancellor Austin Lane presented Kassidy Taylor, a senior at Vienna High School, with a full scholarship at a surprise announcement on Nov. 2.
KFVS-TV — Nov. 2, 2022
Camden Burd, assistant professor, history, Eastern Illinois University, reflects on the message and political legacy of the late Sen. Paul Simon, founder of SIU's Paul Simon Public Policy Institute.
Belt Magazine — Nov. 2, 2022
Capitol Fax cites historical Paul Simon Public Policy Institute polls on how Illinois residents feel about the state’s direction.
Pontiac Daily Leader — Nov. 2, 2022
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