SIU in the News - April, 2021
WSIU InFocus – April 30, 2021
Camille Davidson, dean, SIU School of Law, discusses the importance of the rule of law and challenges that lawyers and law students face.
State of Illinois loses a congressional seat
KFVS-TV – April 29, 2021
John Shaw, Paul Simon Public Policy Institute, discusses the potential impact of Illinois losing a congressional seat.
WSIL-TV – April 28, 2021
Mary Louise Cashel, clinical psychology program director, discusses proposed legislation designed to rid “quiet rooms” in Illinois schools.
WSIL-TV – April 27, 2021
Faculty, staff, students and SIU alumni discussed the history of race and athletics within the university and beyond during a virtual “Conversation of Understanding.” The panel focused on issues regarding equity and justice in the U.S.
WSIU InFocus – April 26, 2021
SIU President Dan Mahony discusses his nomination for the inaugural SIU Vice President for Anti-Racism, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and his expectations for summer and fall semesters amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
WSIU-Radio – April 26, 2021
Chancellor Austin Lane discussed enrollment gains as part of his 2021 State of the University address.
WSIL-TV – April 26, 2021
John Jackson, Paul Simon Public Policy Institute, discusses the impact of losing a congressional seat, particularly in the central and southern regions of Illinois, as a result of the 2020 Census.
WSIL-TV – April 26, 2021
Chancellor Austin Lane highlighted accomplishments the university made during the pandemic, including a historic uptick in enrollment and discovering a new COVID-19 variant. He also discussed school’s future and what he hopes will bring a better experience for students.
Southern Illinoisan – April 24, 2021
Chancellor Austin Lane notes that in the face of unprecedented challenges, he looks toward the future with hope.
Peoria Public Radio – April 22, 2021
The Paul Simon Public Policy Institute hosted Angela Jackson, Illinois poet laureate, during a virtual discussion on April 22.
Daily Herald – April 21, 2021
Linda Reneé Baker, Southern Illinois University’s Paul Simon Public Policy Institute, participated April 21 in an Illinois House committee hearing on reviewing statues and monuments on state property.
WSIU -- April 21, 2021
Sheila Simon, SIU School of Law, discusses the impact of the verdict in the murder trial of a former Minneapolis police officer.
WSIL-TV – April 21, 2021
SIU’s Alpha Gamma Rho fraternity recently built a playset for children of Five Star Industries in Du Quoin, which serves individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities in Perry County.
Illinois House bill to allow prisoners to vote likely symbolic, says political science expert
IllinoisNewsNow.com – April 19, 2021
John Jackson, visiting professor, Paul Simon Public Policy Institute, discusses proposed legislation that would allow prisoners to vote.
Southern Illinoisan – April 16, 2021
Charles Ruffner, forestry, discusses forestry, conservation and his students.
WJPF Morning NewsWatch – April 14, 2021
Chancellor Austin Lane discusses the university’s COVID-19 vaccination efforts, plans for in-person commencement ceremonies and fall semester classes, building relationships and recruiting local high school students.
WSIU InFocus – April 13, 2021
Chancellor Austin Lane discussed the COVID-19 vaccinations, preparation for spring 2021 commencement exercises and the upcoming fall semester.
Illinois Policy Institute – April 8, 2021
John Jackson, Paul Simon Public Policy Institute, discusses Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s decision to continue issuing emergency declarations relating to the COVID-19 pandemic.
AccuWeather.com – April 8, 2021
Bob Baer, specialist, physics, discusses the solar eclipse in April 2024 and how it differs from the 2017 event.
KSAT-TV – April 7, 2021
Arash Asrari, assistant professor, School of Electrical, Computer and Biomedical Engineering, discusses factors involved in high natural gas prices in Texas from a winter storm in February.
WPSD-TV – April 7, 2021
John Jackson, Paul Simon Public Policy Institute, discusses potential factors in the low voter turnout for Illinois’ April 6 consolidated elections.
WSIU-FM – April 6, 2021
By going virtual this year, the Little Grassy Literary Festival, April 5-9, is allowing for more writers and events.
Gateway Journalism Review – April 6, 2021
Sarah Lewison, associate professor, radio, television, and digital media, discusses the benefits of this year’s virtual Big Muddy Film Festival.
KFVS-TV – April 6, 2021
John Shaw, Paul Simon Public Policy Institute, discusses why local elections are important.
WSIL-TV – April 2, 2021
Tammy Rinehart Kochel, professor, criminology and criminal justice, discusses how the case of a former Minneapolis police officer could improve the relationship between police and the community and the impact of smartphones on policing.
WSIL-TV – April 1, 2021
Students in fashion design and merchandising under program director Laura Kidd discuss how the pandemic created new opportunities for their senior projects.
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