SIU in the News - July, 2024
Chancellor Austin Lane discusses a variety of topics including enrollment, the Saluki Takeover Tour, Day of Giving updates and the importance of administrative stability.
WSIU Radio – July 28, 2024
John Shaw, director, Paul Simon Public Policy Institute, discusses the impact celebrity endorsements play in elections and the demographics both former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris will need to focus on.
Scripps News Weekend — July 27, 2024
James Garvey, director, Fisheries and Illinois Aquaculture Center and professor, zoology, discusses rebranding carp as copi and markets for human and pet consumption.
WWNO Radio and other outlets — July 29, 2024
Mark Byrd, professor, physics, discusses quantum computing.
WJPF Morning Newswatch — July 30, 2024
Two exchange students from the University of Sao Paulo in Brazil visited SIU Carbondale in June 2024. Isabella Rondina and Juliane Marani are both majoring in communication disorders and sciences and were immersed in academic, clinical, research and cultural activities.
WSIU-TV — July 26, 2024
SIU Aviation’s participation in the Able Flight program is mentioned as five students with disabilities who trained at SIU Carbondale to become licensed pilots were honored during the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) AirVenture Oshkosh in Wisconsin on July 23.
AOPA.org — July 24, 2024
Able Flight participant Jordan Sprague discusses his work to receive his sport pilot license after training with SIU Aviation.
WPTA-TV 21 Alive News — Fort Wayne, Indiana — July 26, 2024
Jordan Sprague, one of five students with disabilities who trained in the Able Flight program with SIU Aviation, is highlighted.
WFFT-TV — Fort Wayne, Indiana — July 25, 2024
Presidential politics coverage
International, national and local media relied on SIU experts, including John Shaw, director, Paul Simon Public Policy Institute; John Jackson, visiting professor, Paul Simon Public Policy Institute, and Kenneth Mulligan, associate professor, political science, to provide insight on President Joe Biden’s July 21 decision to not seek a second term and prospects for presumptive Democrat nominee Vice President Kamala Harris.
Biden leaves race, what’s next for Harris’s campaign? – KMOX Radio – July 22, 2024
Delegates to play a key role in choosing the next Democratic presidential nominee – WSIL-TV — July 22, 2024
Can Democrats unite behind Kamala Harris? — BFM-The Business Station Podcast, Malaysia — July 23, 2024
The reasons that led Joe Biden to give up the race for the White House — La Tercera (in Spanish) – July 21, 2024
NewsRadio WJPF interview with Kenneth Mulligan — WJPF Morning Newswatch — July 23, 2024
John Shaw on “Joan Esposito Live, Local and Progressive — WCPT Radio, Willow Springs, Illinois (subscription) July 22, 2024
Kenneth Mulligan discusses Biden’s decision to withdraw — WBBM Chicago — July 23, 2024
Juniper Oxford, LGBTQ Resource Center coordinator, discusses plans for the Friday, July 26, LGBTQ+ Regional History Day from 1-4:30 p.m. in Morris Library's Special Collections Resource Center.
Southern Illinoisan (subscription required) – July 20, 2024
Stories on the success of the 2024 SIU Flying Salukis and Lorelei and José Ruiz are highlighted on pages 33-35 of the magazine’s education section.
Midwest Flyer Magazine – August-September 2024 issue
The 10-week Launch that Business course that begins Sept. 5 is highlighted.
WSIL-TV — July 23, 2024
The $1 million donation last fall by Professor James Franklin Sharp — an SIU Carbondale alumnus and Chester High School graduate — and the renaming of Sharp Museum is highlighted.
Sun Times News Online – St. Genevieve, Missouri – July 24, 2024
John Shaw, director, Paul Simon Public Policy Institute, discusses why more Americans are deciding to stay away from the voting booth this election cycle.
WGN Radio – July 12, 2024
John Shaw, director, Paul Simon Public Policy Institute, discusses primary issues that affect voter turnout.
Chicago Sun-Times/WBEZ – July 11, 2024
John Shaw, director, Paul Simon Public Policy Institute, discusses the July 13 assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump.
KFVS-TV — July 15, 2024
Kenneth Mulligan, associate professor, political science, discusses topics, including the Republican National Convention, the impact of the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump on the presidential race, and Trump’s selection of Ohio Senator JD Vance as his vice presidential pick.
WJPF Morning Newswatch — July 16, 2024
John Jackson, visiting professor, Paul Simon Public Policy Institute, participates in discussions on state and local issues — including a study by the Marshall Project on domestic violence survivors jailed for assisting in their abusers’ crime; pension obligations for both Illinois and Chicago, and the state’s assault weapons ban. Jackson’s discussions begin at 4:00, 9:50 and 16:00.
WSIU-TV — July 11, 2024
Victoire Sebuyange Gloire of the Democratic Republic of Congo and Beverly Hunney of Papua New Guinea discuss attending the Center for English as a Second Language.
WSIU-TV — July 12, 2024
Tim Leonard, SIU Carbondale athletic director, discusses topics surrounding collegiate athletics, including name, image and likeness (NIL) and calls for student-athletes to be viewed as university employees.
WJPF Morning Newswatch — July 15, 2024
The public presentation by SIU alumnus Kevin Morefield of his nationally recognized astrophotography images during a July 15 presentation on campus is highlighted.
Southern Illinoisan — July 16, 2024 (subscription required)
Lahiru Jayakody, associate professor, microbiology, College of Agriculture, Life and Physical Sciences, discusses development of microbites, made of waste biomass and plastic.
21st Show, Illinois Public Media – July 9, 2024
Chancellor Austin Lane discusses receiving an Honorary State Degree from the Illinois FFA
KFVS-TV – July 9, 2024
Matt Kupec, vice chancellor for development and alumni relations and SIU Foundation CEO, discusses the increased financial support to the university.
Southern Illinoisan – July 9, 2024 (subscription required)
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