SIU in the News - June, 2024
Presidential debate coverage
International, national and local media relied on SIU experts, including John Shaw, director, Paul Simon Public Policy Institute, and Todd Graham, professor of debate in the School of Communication Studies, to provide insight before and after the June 27 presidential debate between President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump.
Todd Graham grades the presidential debate – CNN – June 28, 2024
Todd Graham, John Shaw discuss keys to presidential debate – La Tercera (in Spanish) – June 26, 2024
John Shaw’s reaction to presidential debate – WSIL-TV – June 29, 2024
A ‘unique’ presidential debate preview – dw.com (in Russian) – June 27, 2024
John Shaw previews 1st Biden-Trump debate – KMOX Radio – June 27, 2024
SIU Paul Simon Public Policy Institute sounds off before first presidential debate – KFVS-TV – June 27, 2024
Chancellor Austin Lane discusses the recent Saluki Takeover Tour in California, an update on a collective bargaining agreement with the university’s Faculty Association, a lifetime achievement award from the Kappa Alpha Psi fraternity and a possible change for the SIU Day of Giving.
WSIU Radio – June 30, 2024
The KAPAL Foundation Award presented to SIU Carbondale Chancellor Austin A. Lane and SIU Edwardsville Chancellor James T. Minor is highlighted.
WMIX Radio and other outlets – June 27, 2024
Raymund Narag, associate professor, School of Justice and Public Safety, discusses the difficulties that persons deprived of liberty face in returning to society in the Philippines.
GMA Network.com – June 28, 2024
Todd Graham, professor of debate in the School of Communication Studies, provides debate tips for both President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump prior to tonight’s (June 27) debate.
CNN – June 26, 2024
Gregory D. DeYong, associate professor of operations management, discusses the channel reopening and the repercussions to the local economy from the March 26 collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore.
Money FM 89.3 Singapore Breakfast Show – June 20, 2024
Todd Graham, professor of debate in the School of Communication Studies, previews tonight's (June 27) presidential debate between President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump.
Daily Mail.com/MSN — June 24, 2024
Kenneth Mulligan, associate professor, political science, discusses the June 27 presidential debate, third party candidates and his insight into politics after a recent trip overseas to Cuba and Europe.
WJPF Morning Newswatch — June 21, 2024
John Shaw, director, Paul Simon Public Policy Institute, discusses Paul Simon's legacy, the June 27 presidential debate and the institute’s upcoming Simon-Edgar Award. Shaw’s discussion starts at 54:00.
WCPT Radio, Willow Springs, Illinois (subscription) — June 24, 2024
Geoffrey Young, assistant lecturer, Center for English as a Second Language, and student Yacine Youssouf Rachid Mohamed of Comoros discuss the Center for English as a Second Language and the importance of meeting students from different countries.
WSIU-TV — June 20, 2024
Paul Copeland, Veterans Services coordinator, discusses a collaboration with the nonprofit veterans organization, Project Diehard.
WSIL-TV — June 21, 2024
Harvey Henson, director, SIU's STEM Education Research Center, discusses the center’s mission, faculty and staff collaborations, the need for increasing STEM literacy and capacity, and more.
WSIU-TV — June 16, 2024
Wendell Williams, associate vice chancellor for enrollment management, discusses various topics, including how SIU is working to increase enrollment, expanding scholarship opportunities for high school students, international student recruitment, online educational opportunities, the Saluki Step Ahead program, and attracting nontraditional and former SIU students.
WSIU-TV — June 10, 2024
John Shaw, director, Paul Simon Public Policy Institute, discusses the value of celebrity endorsements in political campaigns.
U.S. News & World Report — June 14, 2024
Jennifer Sherry, associate professor, School of Health Sciences, discusses “Give Adults a Smile” day.
KFVS-TV — June 14, 2024
The “Give Adults a Smile” clinic hosted by SIU’s Dental Hygiene Clinic is highlighted.
WSIL-TV — June 14, 2024
SIU Athletic Director Tim Leonard discusses the importance of the name, image and licensing collective.
WSIL-TV — June 13, 2024
Jacob Nordman, an assistant professor of molecular and integrative physiology, SIU School of Medicine-Carbondale, has been awarded a $445,500 grant to study how the effects of stress on the brain in childhood can lead to long-lasting aggressive behavior in adults.
WPSD-TV/Paducah Sun/Southern Illinoisan — June 11, 2024
Justin McDaniel, associate professor of public health, School of Human Sciences, discusses his research into moral injuries and efforts to change policy and remove barriers to treatment.
WSIU News — June 11, 2024
Jared Borrenpohl, a senior lecturer in the School of Human Sciences and SIU’s Motorcycle Rider Program director, discusses motorcycle safety.
WSIL-TV —June 8, 2024
The McLeod Summer Playhouse productions “The Prom” and “Dragons Love Tacos” are highlighted.
WSIL-TV — June 7, 2024
Scott Hamilton-Brehm, associate professor of microbiology, discusses his selection as one of 31 researchers named to the 2024 list of Researchers to Know in Illinois and his current projects.
WSIU InFocus — June 3, 2024
Gayan Aruma Baduge, an associate professor in the School of Electrical, Computer and Biomedical Engineering, is working with researchers from Villanova University and Aalto University of Finland on a project to integrate AI and sixth-generation (6G) wireless.
MSN/KVFS-TV and other outlets — June 4, 2024
Edward Benyas, SIFest artistic director and founder, and professor emeritus with the SIU School of Music, discusses the festival’s 20th season.
Southern Illinoisan/Murray Ledger — June 5, 2024
A recent release on the 2024 WorldSkills Competition in September with SIU Automotive student Nathan Bulthuis competing is in the North American Council of Automotive Teachers June 2024 newsletter beginning on page 28.
NCAT News — June 2024
John Shaw, director, Paul Simon Public Policy Institute, and former Illinois Gov. Jim Edgar discuss the Paul Simon-Jim Edgar Statesmanship Award. The nomination deadline is June 15.
Effingham Daily News/Illinois Higher Ed Coalition and other outlets — June 1, 2024
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