SIU in the News - July, 2018

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The Government’s Solution To The Opioid Crisis Feels Like A War To Pain Patients

Huffington Post – July 31, 2018

… the physician treats or issues of medical necessity,” said Terri Lewis, a patient advocate and a Ph.D. clinical rehabilitation specialist with Southern Illinois University who trains clinicians on … 


What did we learn from the Great Flood of '93? Not much, say many.

St. Louis Post-Dispatch – July 30, 2018 

population. The current system works pretty well for most people,” said Jonathan Remo, a Southern Illinois University Carbondale professor specializing in flood and river …


SIU Police give away backpacks full of school supplies

WSIL-TV – July 29, 2018

More than a hundred kids received backpacks full of school supplies, all made possible by a group of Southern Illinois University police officers.


Superfan: An analysis of sports fanatics

The Mercury – July 29, 2018 

… research associates is Dr. Julie Partridge, a Kansas State University graduate and psychology professor at Southern Illinois University. These professors are sports fans that ... 


Prospective students from China visit SIU Carbondale

Southern Illinoisan – July 26, 2018

The Southern Illinois University Carbondale Student Center bowling alley reverberated with thunderous din …


SIU Carbondale cinema student's film earns national recognition in online festival

Southern Illinoisan – July 25, 2018

… film by a Southern Illinois University Carbondale student is one of 25 finalists in the 2018 PBS Online Film Festival. Filmmaker Kelechi Agwuncha originally helmed …


Ag community participates in live taping of "U.S. Farm Report"

WSIL-TV – July 25, 2018

SIUC Interim Dean of Agricultural Sciences Karen Midden stressed the importance of agriculture ...


SIUC architecture camps celebrate 30th year

Southern Illinoisan – July 25, 2018

An award-winning Southern Illinois University Carbondale summer camp program just wrapped up its 30th year.


President Trump announces visit to Southern Illinois

Belleville News-Democrat -- July 23, 2018 

 Midwest, according to John Shaw, the director of the Paul Simon Public Policy Institute at Southern Illinois University in Carbondale. "I think the president is looking for places …  


SIUC to host observation of Mars, which is at its closest, brightest in 15 years

Southern Illinoisan – July 21, 2018

An upcoming event at Southern Illinois University Carbondale will give the public a chance to see the Red Planet up close.


SIU professor studies women in military in latest research

Southern Illinoisan - July 15, 2018

... military — Bobbi Knapp took notice. Knapp is a professor and researcher at Southern Illinois University, whose research ...


A Mysterious Disease Is Killing Millions Of Bats In North America

NDTV.com – July 13, 2018

… long-term effect on pest control in agricultural systems," said Justin Boyles, a professor in the zoology department at Southern Illinois University at Carbondale. "Enough species are around ...


Paul Simon Public Policy Institute recommends set of best practices for town halls

Southern Illinoisan – July 12, 2018

… on their minds. John Shaw, director of the Paul Simon Public Policy Institute at Southern Illinois University Carbondale, said this method helped …


The right mix of gut microbes relieves autism symptoms in the long run

ScienceNews.org – July 12, 2018

… can influence behavior. “It’s a long way from saying there’s a cure for autism,” says Michael Hylin, a neuroscientist at Southern Illinois University in Carbondale who …


How Are Schools Facing Today’s Workforce Challenges?

AviationPros.com – July 12, 2018 

… study habits, says Karen Jo Johnson, associate professor, Southern Illinois University Department of Aviation Technologies …


Paul Simon Public Policy Institute Creates Guidelines for Town Hall Meetings

WSIU Radio – July 12, 2018

… heats up for the November elections, SIU’s Paul Simon Public Policy Institute released town hall meeting guidelines in effort …


Scientists are trying to save bats from the mysterious disease killing millions of them

SFGate.com – July 12, 2018

... effect on pest control in agricultural systems," said Justin Boyles, a professor in the zoology department at Southern Illinois University at Carbondale.


SIUC legal experts weigh in on SCOTUS pick

Southern Illinoisan - July 12, 2018

... teaches classes on federal courts as an assistant professor at Southern Illinois University Carbondale, said Trump’s selection of federal appellate judge ... 


Supreme Court pick’s impact on abortion rights law in the Heartland

KFVS-TV – July 10, 2018

SIU Carbondale Constitutional Law Professor Steven Macias says President Donald Trump's latest pick for the U.S. Supreme Court Justice will ... 


Mainly partisan reaction to new SCOTUS nominee

WSIU Radio – July 10, 2018

Former law clerk for Justice Anthony Kennedy and SIU Law Professor Edward Dawson says Brett Kavanaugh is fairly similar ...


SIU professor, former Justice Kennedy clerk speaks out on SCOTUS nominee

KFVS-TV – July 9, 2018

... law professor at Southern Illinois University Carbondale who served as a court clerk to ...


HIIT Vs LISS: Which Is Best For Fat Loss?

Women's Health - July 6, 2018

… 5 percent body fat in just 45 days, according to researchers from Southern Illinois University in the US. Any form of regular cardio strengthens …


Nigeria: Ws Int'l Cultural Exchange Project Marks Soyinka's 84th Birthday

AllAfrica.com - July 6, 2018 

… of the event. The programme will also attract guest participants from Southern Illinois University, USA who will be part of a week-long …


Going Global: Sudanese PhD candidate calls Carbondale home

WSIL-TV - July 6, 2018

Omer Elsanusi is a PhD Candidate pursuing mechanical engineering at Southern Illinois University. He came to the Unites States from Sudan …


Southern Illinois sculptor immortalizes fallen trees into art on display at Contemporary Art Center

Journal Star - July 5, 2018 

… Monteith is head of the School of Art & Design at Southern Illinois University, Carbondale. His mixed media installations and works in …


Independence Day celebration created for vets, current service members

Daily Egyptian - July 5, 2018 

Veterans Adventures is a program started by SIU’s Touch of Nature and SIU Veteran Services.


KC signs agreement with SIUC for automotive technology

The Leader-Union - July 5, 2018

… College Board of Trustees approved an articulation agreement with Southern Illinois University-Carbondale that would allow students who …


McLeod Summer Playhouse to feature 'Mamma Mia!' in July

Thesouthern.com - July 5, 2018 

… and translated into 20 languages. McLeod Summer Playhouse at Southern Illinois University Carbondale is thrilled to offer the region its …


What Anthony Kennedy's retirement could mean for SCOTUS

WSIL-TV - July 4, 2018 

… to the right," said John Jackson, professor of  Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Paul Simon Public Policy Institute. Jackson says it's likely the president will nominate …


SIU hosts military and families Fourth of July Celebration

WSIL-TV - July 4, 2018 

… families were invited to a special Veteran Adventures Independence Day Celebration at Southern Illinois University Carbondale's Touch ...


Grant Allows Southern Illinois University to Partner with Springfield Police Department on Project to Reduce Gun Violence

HighBeam Research - July 4, 2018 

… associate professor of criminology and criminal justice at Southern Illinois University Carbondale, along with the Springfield Police …


Noblesville hero teacher overwhelmed by recognition

News Now Warsaw - July 3, 2018

… parade and the Oct. 20 homecoming at his alma mater Southern Illinois University.


SIU School of Medicine, SIH partner on new $17 million facility

St. Louis Business Journal - July 3, 2018 

SIU School of Medicine, SIH partner on new $17 million facility


Third-party candidates could sway Illinois' Gubernatorial race

WSIL-TV - July 3, 2018

… taxpayer funds to go toward abortion. John Jackson of Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Paul Simon Public Policy Institute says, "I think both the Libertarian candidate …


The Volatile Mississippi: Challenges Ahead as Region Sees Continued Development, More Floods

ConstructForSTL - July 3, 2018

... were Jonathan Remo, an associate professor in Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Department of Geography and Environmental …


Parents often lack amusement-park safety plans

790 KGMI - July 2, 2018 

… a trip to an amusement park,” said Connor Oehmke of the Southern Illinois University School of Law. In April, Oehmke, who wasn’t involved …


Teacher who stopped Indiana shooting grateful for honors

The New Zealand Herald - July 2, 2018 

… July 4 parade and the Oct. 20 homecoming at his alma mater Southern Illinois University. Seaman told The (Champaign) News-Gazette during a …


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