SIU in the News - February, 2025
Chancellor Austin Lane discusses topics, including the school’s new R1 designation, Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s budget proposals for higher education, a student mental health fee, anti-racism, diversity, equity and inclusion (ADEI) and his selection as Business Leader of the Year by the Carbondale Chamber of Commerce.
WSIU Radio — Feb. 27, 2025
John Shaw, director, Paul Simon Public Policy Institute, writes about Danielle Sassoon’s resignation as interim U.S. attorney in the Southern District of New York.
Chicago Tribune — Feb. 24, 2025
Pamela Smoot, assistant professor, School of History and Philosophy, discusses an event to commemorate Black History Month.
The Southern Illinoisan — Feb. 27, 2025
The Dental Hygiene program’s annual “Give Kids a Smile Day” is featured.
KFVS-TV — Feb. 28, 2025
Brent Pease, assistant professor, forestry, discusses early findings in a study of the April 2024 total solar eclipse on birds.
Southern Illinoisan — Feb. 28, 2025
WSIU is providing a comprehensive look at its activities with the annual Local Content and Service report.
WSIU — Feb. 28, 2025
John Shaw, director, Paul Simon Public Policy Institute, discusses statesmanship and diplomacy ahead of his Feb. 25 visit to the United Nations Bookshop in New York City to talk about his book “The Education of a Statesman: How Global Leaders Can Repair a Fractured World,” which focuses on the career of Jan Eliasson, a respected Swedish and U.N. diplomat.
KMOX Radio — Feb. 24, 2025
Kenneth Mulligan, associate professor, political science, discusses such topics as federal government spending cuts and the Department of Government Efficiency, President Donald Trump’s negotiations with Russia and Ukraine to end the war, and the effects of intellectual dishonesty in politics.
WJPF Morning Newswatch — Feb. 25, 2025
Matt McCarroll, professor and director, Fermentation Science Institute, discusses the student co-op with St. Nicholas Brewing.
WSIU Radio — Feb. 26, 2025
The March 18 Illinois Supreme Court session for oral arguments in two cases at the Student Center is highlighted.
KFVS-TV/MSN — Feb. 25, 2025
A reception to open the Labor of Love exhibit by SIU Carbondale alumna DeSande R in Sharp Museum’s Hall of Art through April 5 is highlighted.
Southern Illinoisan — Feb. 22, 2025
Karl Williard, College of Agricultural, Life and Physical Sciences, discusses the university’s 10-year research in conservation practices benefiting nutrient loss reduction.
FarmWeek Now.com — Feb. 22, 2025
Work by SIU’s Advanced Energy Institute in agrivoltaic systems, the practice of locating solar energy collection stations and farming operations on the same land, is featured.
Texas Electric Service — Feb. 24, 2025
The university’s sustainability efforts, including a Zero Waste Station at the recent International Food Festival on campus, are featured.
Paxton Media Group and other outlets — Feb. 21, 2025
The fifth annual Black History Scholar Bowl on Thursday, Feb. 27, hosted by the SIU Black Resource Center and the Carbondale branch of the NAACP, is highlighted.
Southern Illinoisan — Feb. 23, 2025
Chancellor Austin Lane discusses the university achieving R1 status and entering the ranks of the top research universities in the nation.
KFVS-TV — Feb. 17, 2025
Chancellor Austin Lane and Costas Tsatsoulis, vice chancellor for research, discuss SIU achieving R1 status.
Southern Illinoisan — Feb. 17, 2025
Chancellor Austin Lane discusses topics such the benefits of SIU’s R1 status, the passing of longtime Saluki baseball coach Richard “Itchy” Jones, Saluki Step Ahead, and online programs.
WJPF Morning Newswatch — Feb. 18, 2025
The School of Music trumpet ensembles are highlighted.
Trumpetblog.com — Feb. 17, 2025
SIU engineering students who are members of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers recently toured Nascote Industries in Nashville.
Southern Illinoisan — Feb. 17, 2025
SIU Carbondale earning R1 designation
Numerous media outlets on Feb. 13 carried the university’s good news that SIU Carbondale entered the ranks of the top research universities in the nation.
Southern Illinoisan — Feb. 13, 2025
WSIU Radio — Feb. 13, 2025
KBSI-TV — Feb. 13, 2025
Environmental News Bits — Feb. 13, 2025
St. Louis Public Radio — Feb. 14, 2025
Darryl K. Clark, associate professor in musical theater dance, along with students Kaitlyn Rose and Amelia Warner preview “PHOENIX — A Dance Concert,” set for Feb. 14-16 at McLeod Theater.
KFVS-TV — Feb. 13, 2025
Corinne Brevik, associate professor, physics, discusses her National Science Foundation grant-funded project to help middle school students host a live, interactive broadcast during the April 2024 total solar eclipse.
NPR — Feb. 13, 2025
John Shaw, director, Paul Simon Public Policy Institute, discusses the extent of President Donald Trump’s executive orders and judicial checks.
WPSD-TV — Feb. 13, 2025
John Jackson, visiting professor, Paul Simon Public Policy Institute, discusses such topics as President Donald Trump’s proposed federal spending cuts that could impact Illinois residents; a Great Lakes project on hold involving invasive carp; stopping schools from issuing fines to misbehaving K-12 students, and suggestions for expanding the number of services taxed in the state. Jackson’s comments are at 1:35, 7:35, 13:30 and 20:30.
WSIU-TV — Feb. 13, 2025
The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program provided by specially trained students from the School of Business and Analytics is highlighted.
KFVS-TV — Feb. 12, 2025
Saluki Con 2025 is previewed.
KFVS-TV — Feb. 12, 2025
Steven Karau, professor of management, School of Management and Marketing, discusses topics, including employees skipping work the day after the Super Bowl and various employment trends, including burnout, four-day work weeks and work force availability in Illinois.
WJPF Morning Newswatch — Feb. 10, 2025
John Shaw, director, Paul Simon Public Policy Institute, discusses such topics as President Donald Trump’s executive orders, the primary resistance coming from the judicial system and what Democrats can do legislatively. Shaw’s discussion is from 1:17 to 2:07:30.
WCPT Radio, Willow Springs, Illinois — Feb. 11, 2025
Richard Selinfreund, associate professor, medical microbiology, immunology and cell biology, and Pinckney Benedict, professor, SIU School of Medicine, are using an artificial intelligence patient to assist students in medical training.
WPSD-TV — Feb. 11, 2025
Kevin Sylwester, professor of economics and director of the School of Analytics, Finance and Economics, discusses President Trump’s use of tariffs.
Southern Illinoisan — Feb. 7, 2025
Tim Leonard, SIU Carbondale athletics director, discusses such topics as the university’s athletic endowment, Saluki men’s basketball and the stability of the Missouri Valley Conference.
WSIU Radio — Feb. 9, 2025
John Shaw, director, Paul Simon Public Policy Institute, discusses the need for Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker and Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson to have a productive working relationship.
Yahoo News/Chicago Tribune — Feb. 9, 2025
The six scholarship recipients for Able Flight, the nonprofit organization that offers flight training opportunities to those with physical disabilities through a program operating at the School of Aviation, have been announced. The students will arrive on campus on May 23.
Aero News.net — Feb. 7, 2025
The International Food Festival is featured.
KFVS-TV — Feb. 5, 2025
Chancellor’s Scholars highlighted
Media provided extensive coverage of SIU System President Dan Mahony, SIU Carbondale Chancellor Austin Lane and other university officials surprising high school students with 2025 Chancellor’s Scholarships.
Southern Ill. high school seniors receive life changing SIU scholarship surprise — KFVS-TV — Feb. 4, 2025
SIU awards $107K scholarships to local students — Southern Illinoisan and Paxton Media Group — Feb. 3, 2025
Vienna High School senior awarded prestigious SIUC scholarship — KBSI-TV — Feb. 4, 2025
Patel receives SIU Chancellor’s Scholarship — WPSD-TV/Metropolis Planet — Feb. 4, 2025
SIU Carbondale awards full-ride Chancellor’s Scholarships to high schoolers — WSIU Radio — Feb. 4, 2025
High school students awarded full-ride scholarships to SIU — WSIL-TV — Feb. 4, 2025
SIU System President Dan Mahony and Chancellor Austin Lane discuss SIU’s continuing commitment to diversity in education.
Southern Illinoisan — Feb. 3, 2025
John Shaw, director, Paul Simon Public Policy Institute, discusses the Democratic Party’s reactions to President Donald Trump’s early actions since starting a second term.
KMOX Radio — Feb. 5, 2025
Illinois State Rep. Carol Ammons, D-Urbana, and State Senate Majority Leader Kimberly A. Lightford, D-Maywood, mention SIU Carbondale’s fall 2024 enrollment increase in a column on the need for increased higher education funding.
The News-Gazette (subscription required) — Feb. 4, 2025
Kenneth Mulligan, associate professor, political science, discusses such topics as President Donald Trump’s actions on tariffs, the relationship between Trump and Gov. J.B. Pritzker and its impact on Illinois, and Trump’s actions over the last two weeks.
WJPF Morning Newswatch — Feb. 3, 2025
Scott Gilbert, associate professor, economics, discusses the impact of potential tariffs on imported goods from Canada, China and Mexico.
WSIL-TV — Feb. 3, 2025
The university’s International Festival is featured.
KBSI-TV— Feb. 4, 2025
The annual International Festival is highlighted.
WPSD-TV — Feb. 4, 2025
Paul Frazier, vice chancellor for anti-racism, diversity, equity and inclusion, discusses SIU Carbondale’s Black History Month.
WSIL-TV — Feb. 4, 2025
The Feb. 6 documentary screening at Morris Library on pioneering Black journalist, educator and civil rights leader Ida B. Wells and the work of sculptor Richard Hunt is featured.
WSIL-TV — Feb. 3, 2025
The 49th World Languages and Cultures Day at SIU on Feb. 3 is highlighted.
WSIU Radio — Feb. 3, 2025
The university's Black History Month celebration is highlighted.
WPSD — Feb. 2, 2025
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