SIU in the News - June, 2023
Chancellor Austin Lane discusses SIU’s antiracism, diversity, equity and inclusion plan and the university’s increases in student diversity.
WSIL-TV – June 30, 2023
Chancellor Austin Lane discusses the June 29 U.S. Supreme Court ruling on affirmative action in higher education admissions and SIU’s focus on antiracism, diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
KFVS-TV – June 29, 2023
John Jackson, visiting professor, Paul Simon Public Policy Institute, reflects on his career as a faculty member and administrator at SIU and the importance of public service as part of an “emeritus interviews” series.
NewsRadio WJPF – June 29, 2023
Kenneth Mulligan, associate professor, political science, discusses Republican and Democratic presidential politics and potential candidates ahead of the 2024 elections.
NewsRadio WJPF – June 30, 2023
SIU System President Dan Mahony discusses possible changes to the state’s funding for higher education.
WSIU InFocus – June 26, 2023
Cindy Buys, professor, SIU School of Law, discusses the three legal categories of channels for immigration.
WGN-AM – June 24, 2023
The Center for Archaeological Investigations Summer Field School is highlighted.
Quad City Times and other publications – June 25, 2023
Bob Baer, specialist, School of Physics and Applied Physics and co-chair of the Southern Illinois Eclipse 2017-2024 steering committee, discusses the upcoming eclipse in April 2024.
KFVS-TV – June 27, 2023
The volunteer work by members of the Saluki football team in cleaning up trash in Carbondale is highlighted.
Southern Illinoisan – June 27, 2023
The work of Pinckney Benedict, professor, School of Literature, Writing and Digital Humanities, and director and founder of the Digital Xpression Lab, is highlighted.
Southern Illinoisan – June 24, 2023
The university’s honor for being one of the top transfer-friendly institutions is highlighted.
Illinois Business Journal – June 23, 2023
Gregory DeYong, associate professor of operations management, discusses the importance of West Coast port operations on the nation's supply chain.
The Center Square (and several other outlets across the country) – June 15, 2023
John Shaw, director, Paul Simon Public Policy Institute, discusses the prospect of the No Labels political party entering the 2024 presidential election as a third-party alternative.
KMOX Radio – June 19, 2023
SIU faculty David Dillard and Susan Patrick Steinfeldt discuss their lead roles as Francesca Johnson and Robert Kincaid in the upcoming musical “The Bridges of Madison County,” Thursday through Sunday, June 22-25, at McLeod Theater.
KFVS-TV June 20, 2023
Kevin Sylwester, professor and interim director, School of Analytics, Finance, and Economics, discusses credit card debt.
Southern Illinoisan – June 15, 2023
Jason Bond, professor, Crop, Soil and Environmental Management, detailed the diseases that threaten soybeans each year recently during the Illinois Soybean Association-hosted Soybean Summit.
AgriNews (subscription required) – June 17, 2023
Chancellor Austin Lane discusses fall enrollment for freshman, transfer, continuing and graduate students, along with community involvement through summer camps.
WSIU InFocus – June 13, 2023
Gregory DeYong, associate professor of operations management, discusses the impact of the collapse of Interstate 95 in Philadelphia on the nation’s supply chain.
WSIL-TV – June 13, 2023
Jim Nelson, associate professor, School of Analytics, Finance and Economics, discusses the benefits of using artificial intelligence.
Southern Illinoisan – June 15, 2023
Kenneth Mulligan, associate professor, political science, discusses the political divide within the nation, the impact of last week’s indictment of 2024 Republican primary candidate and former President Donald Trump and other candidates for the Republican nomination.
NewsRadio WJPF – June 9, 2023
Niki Davis, Hospitality, Tourism and Event Management Program manager and professor of practice, discusses the importance of local farmers markets.
Jacksonville Journal-Courier – June 12, 2023
Brian Croft, director, Touch of Nature Outdoor Education Center, discusses Camp Little Giant along with a children’s mentorship law enforcement camp that Touch of Nature will host.
NewsRadio WJPF – June 9, 2023
The LEGO camp is highlighted.
KFVS-TV – June 12, 2023
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker discussed increases in higher education funding during a visit to campus on June 1.
Southern Illinoisan – June 1, 2023
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker discussed increases in the state's MAP grant funds at a visit to SIU Carbondale on June 1.
KFVS-TV – June 1, 2023
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker's visit to SIU to discuss increases in higher education funding is highlighted.
WSIU News – June 1, 2023
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker highlighted investments in higher education as part of the state’s fiscal year 2024 budget during a June 1 visit to SIU Carbondale.
WSIL-TV – June 1, 2023
Coaches and colleagues share thoughts on the announcement that longtime SIU play-by-play announcer Mike Reis is resigning after 44 years.
Southern Illinoisan – June 2, 2023
H.D. Motyl, associate professor and director, School of Theater and Dance, and Angela Shultz, assistant professor of practice, School of Music, and director of the upcoming “Bridges of Madison County,” discuss the 2023 McLeod Summer Playhouse season.
WSIU InFocus – June 1, 2023
Sherrica Hunt, assistant vice chancellor for development and alumni relations for diversity, equity and inclusion, SIU Foundation, discusses her new book, “Networking & Lattes.”
WSIU InFocus – May 31, 2023
The Illinois Apex Accelerator Matchmaking event set for June 29 is highlighted.
Southern Illinoisan – June 6, 2023
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