SIU in the News - June, 2022
John Jackson, visiting professor, Paul Simon Public Policy Institute, discusses why the June 28 Illinois primaries brought a few surprises.
WSIL-TV — June 29, 2022
SIU President Dan Mahony discusses the upcoming fiscal year 2023 that starts Friday, July 1, enrollment challenges facing higher education and enrollment projections for this fall.
WSIU InFocus — June 27, 2022
John Jackson, visiting professor, Paul Simon Public Policy Institute, analyzes the June 28 Illinois primary results, what it means for the state's Republican Party and the disappearance of grassroots voter-oriented fundraising.
WSIU InFocus — June 29, 2022
Kelli Whittington, assistant professor and nursing program director in the School of Health Sciences, discusses people making career changes to the health care field.
Southern Illinoisan — June 29, 2022
John Shaw, director, Paul Simon Public Policy Institute, discusses low voter turnout for the June 28 Illinois primary.
Southern Illinoisan — June 29, 2022
Shelly Taylor, assistant professor, SIU School of Law, reacts to the June 24 U.S. Supreme Court ruling that overturned the federally protected right to abortion.
Boston Globe — June 25, 2022
The "Simon Review" analysis on the 2020 election is highlighted.
Illinois Business Journal — June 25, 2022
John Shaw, director, Paul Simon Public Policy Institute, and Benjamin Bricker, associate professor, political science, discuss the impact of the U.S. Supreme Court decision on Roe v. Wade.
WSIL-TV — June 24, 2022
Agustin Jiménez, associate professor, School of Biological Sciences, discusses the migration of armadillos across Illinois.
WBEZ Chicago —June 23, 2022
James Garvey, director, Fisheries and Illinois Aquaculture Center, discusses the potential for commercial harvest to reduce the invasive copi, the new name for Asian carp.
Jacksonville Journal-Courier/Manistee, Michigan News Advocate — June 22, 2022
Kelli D. Whittington, assistant professor and nursing program director in the School of Health Sciences, discusses the expanded partnership with SIH.
KFVS-TV — June 22, 2022
Iconic SIU Marching Salukis band director Mike Hanes is fondly remembered following his death on June 20.
Southern Illinoisan — June 21, 2022
John Jackson, Paul Simon Public Policy Institute, discusses research showing political shifts in both Illinois and the nation.
WSIL-TV — June 20, 2022
Jared Borrenpohl, senior lecturer, School of Human Sciences and coordinator, SIU Motorcycle Rider Program, discusses the increased interest in motorcycles to combat high gas prices.
Southern Illinoisan — June 20, 2022
A research paper presented by the Paul Simon Public Policy Institute is highlighted.
Shaw Local News Network — June 20, 2022
Allison Joseph, associate professor of poetry, and Father Joseph A. Brown, professor, Africana and Multicultural Studies, discussed the impact of American poet and author Gwendolyn Brooks on their lives and work.
WSIU InFocus — June 16, 2022
Chancellor Austin A. Lane discusses registering students for the fall 2022 semester, challenges in recruiting and retaining students, and the Saluki Step Ahead program.
WSIU InFocus — June 14, 2022
Raymund Narag, associate professor, criminology and criminal justice, discusses why there are few mass shootings in the Philippines.
Time — June 15, 2022
The university's involvement with a regional clean energy consortium is featured.
Energy News Network — June 15, 2022
Christopher Mullins, professor, criminology and criminal justice, discusses the start of the U.S. House of Representatives’ committee hearings into the Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection at the U.S. Capitol and the significance of President Trump’s former associates testifying in the hearings.
The 21st Show/Illinois Public Media — June 14, 2022
John Jackson, visiting professor, Paul Simon Public Policy Institute, discusses the Republican debate for Illinois governor, statewide politics and party realignment and political polarization within the state.
WSIU-TV — June 10, 2022
Christopher Mullins, professor, criminology and criminal justice, discusses what to expect the opening night of U.S. House of Representatives committee hearings on the Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection at the U.S. Capitol and its future political impact.
WSIL-TV — June 9, 2022
The summer archaeology field school under the direction of Mark Wagner, Center for Archeological Investigations, is featured.
Southern Illinoisan — June 9, 2022
Troy Wiseman, information technology manager, discusses the university’s work to add 1,500 new Wi-Fi access points and install new wiring to almost 1,300 rooms to provide high-quality internet access.
WSIL-TV — June 8, 2022
John Shaw, director, Paul Simon Public Policy Institute, offers thoughts on partisan divides being less stark in a political race that is more service-oriented.
Chicago Tribune — June 9, 2022
Brian Croft, assistant director of programs, Touch of Nature Outdoor Education Center, discusses various activities including upcoming summer camps, the Catalyst Race Series and the Little Grassy Get Down.
WJPF Morning Newswatch — June 8, 2022
Jeff Gleim, executive director, and Anna Twomey, public information associate, SIU Alumni Association, discuss the “Saluki Sleuths” video series.
Southern Illinoisan — June 7, 2022
Story featured SIU students who placed second in a national solar energy design competition.
St. Louis Post-Dispatch/Southern Illinoisan — June 7, 2022
Kevin Sylwester, interim director of analytics, finance and economics, College of Business and Analytics, discusses the impact of high gas prices.
KFVS-TV/WTHI-TV — June 6, 2022
Tammy Kochel, professor, criminology and criminal justice and associate dean, College of Health and Human Sciences, discusses the rise in gun violence.
WSIL-TV — June 3, 2022
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