SIU in the News - May, 2021
The Columbia Chronicle – May 28, 2021
Bill Freivogel, journalism, discusses SIU alumna Jackie Spinner, who received an honorary doctorate of media arts during spring 2021 commencement exercises in May.
WJPF Morning Newswatch -- May 27, 2021
JD Tanner, Touch of Nature Environmental Center, discusses the new mountain bike trail, the return of summer camps, Camp Little Giant, a new kids’ terrain track and the importance of community support.
WSIU-FM – May 27, 2021
Jessica Suda, automotive technology, discusses a new electric vehicle propulsion course developed in fall 2020.
Southern Illinoisan – May 27, 2021
Josi Rawls, assistant director for transfer relations, and others discuss an agreement that will allow eligible students to earn their associate degrees from Shawnee Community College while they earn their bachelor’s degrees from SIU.
WSIU-FM – May 27, 2021
Chancellor Austin Lane and Shawnee Community College President Tim Taylor discuss the recent reverse transfer agreement.
KFVS-TV – May 27, 2021
SIU and Shawnee Community College entered into a reverse transfer agreement on May 27.
WSIU InFocus – May 26, 2021
Chris Benda, School of Biological Sciences, discusses the discovery of the rare buffalo clover plant, a state-threatened species, at the Touch of Environmental Center. Tom Brummer, facilities and operations at Touch of Nature, also discusses a botany survey used to ensure the multiuse trail wasn’t damaging to any sensitive areas.
WSIU InFocus – May 24, 2021
SIU President Dan Mahony discusses his first academic year as system president.
WSIL-TV – May 21, 2021
Meera Komarraju, provost and vice chancellor for academic affairs, and Olusegun A. Ojewuyi, a professor in the theater department, discuss the university’s College of Arts and Media that starts July 1.
WSIL-TV – May 25, 2021
Bob Baer, specialist, physics, discusses the May 26 Super Flower Blood Moon lunar eclipse.
WSIU InFocus – May 20, 2021
John Shaw, Paul Simon Public Policy Institute, and former Illinois Gov. Jim Edgar discuss the Simon/Edgar Statesmanship Award.
Southern Illinoisan – May 20, 2021
The new mountain bike trail at Touch of Nature Environmental Center is highlighted.
KFVS-TV – May 19, 2021
Cheryl Anderson, School of Law, discusses the legality of employers requiring their employees to receive the COVID-19 vaccine before returning to work.
WSIL-TV – May18, 2021
Virginia Tilley, political science, discusses the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and move toward a secular-democratic state.
Southern Illinoisan – May 17, 2021
Ben Newman, director, Department of Public Safety and Sheila Simon, SIU School of Law, discuss the opening of bike lanes along Oakland Avenue in Carbondale.
KFVS-TV – May 13, 2021
Mike Behrmann, automotive technology, discusses the impact that a shortage of silicone microchips is having on the automobile industry.
WJPF Morning Newswatch -- May 13, 2021
Tom Imboden, information systems technologies, discusses the evolution of ransomware and cybercrime attacks and computer safety suggestions.
WSIL-TV – May 12, 2021
Mike Behrmann and Alicia Johnston, automotive technology, discuss the industry shift toward electric vehicles and its viability in the region.
Police misconduct records secret, difficult to access
ABC News – May 12, 2021
Bill Freivogel, professor, School of Journalism, and SIU student Kallie Cox and alumna Isabel Miller are part of a Pulitzer Center on Crisis Reporting effort. focusing on police accountability.
WSIU InFocus – May 11, 2021
Chancellor Austin Lane discusses fall 2021 enrollment goals, details in a recent agreement with Carbondale Elementary District 95 and strengthening relationships with community colleges.
WSIL-TV – May 8, 2021
Dr. Ngozi Ezike, director of the Illinois Department of Public Health, received an honorary Doctor of Community Health degree during May 8 commencement exercises.
WPSD-TV – May 9, 2021
SIU graduates from the Class of 2020 participated in in-person commencement ceremonies on May 9.
WSIL-TV – May 8, 2021
Graduates who earned their master’s in public safety homeland security administration praise the program and commencement exercises.
KFVS-TV – May 7, 2021
The 2021 spring commencement ceremonies are previewed.
WJPF Morning Newswatch – May 7, 2021
Matt Baughman, chief of staff, Office of the Chancellor, discusses the 2021 outdoor commencement ceremonies, May 7-9.
WSIU InFocus – May 5, 2021
John Jackson, Paul Simon Public Policy Institute, discusses President Joe Biden’s first months in office and looks to challenges the administration faces.
KMOX Radio – May 4, 2021
Mike Behrmann, automotive technology, discusses the nationwide demand for automotive technicians.
Southern Illinoisan – May 4, 2021
Chancellor Austin Lane discusses the university’s efforts in increasing enrollment.
WSIU InFocus – May 3, 2021
Sheila Caldwell, SIU's inaugural vice president for anti-racism, diversity, equity and inclusion, discusses her goals and priorities.
WSIL-TV – May 1, 2021
JD Tanner, director, Touch of Nature Environmental Center, discusses the opening of a mountain bike trail.
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