SIU in the News - September, 2025
John Shaw, director, Paul Simon Public Policy Institute, highlights the bipartisan efforts of Republican U.S. Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar of Florida and Democratic U.S. Rep. Veronica Escobar from Texas in their updated bill that seeks to “strengthen border security, provide immigrants with an opportunity to obtain legal status if they meet certain requirements and overhaul the country’s asylum system.”
Chicago Tribune — Sept. 29, 2025 (subscription required)
Former SIU System President Glenn Poshard read poetry Sept. 29 at SIU Student Center with proceeds to benefit the Saluki Food Pantry.
WSIU Radio — Sept. 30, 2025
Bob Baer, associate scientist, School of Physics and Applied Physics, previews the Sept. 27 Southern Illinois Star Party.
WJPF Morning Newswatch — Sept. 25, 2025
Ben Newman, director, Department of Public Safety, discusses the annual security and fire safety report.
WSIU Radio — Sept. 23, 2025
The School of Aviation’s Able Flight program and Chris Karadjov, one of the 2025 participants, are highlighted.
Gateway Journalism Review — Sept. 26, 2025
Kristina Boone, dean, College of Agricultural, Life and Physical Sciences, discusses enrollment in the college.
FarmWeekNow.com — Sept. 26, 2025
Josi Rawls, associate director for transfer relations, undergraduate admissions, discusses SIU Day, which attracted more than 800 high school students to learn more about everything SIU Carbondale has to offer.
KFVS-TV — Sept. 24, 2025
The new initiative Salukis Build Here is featured.
KFVS-TV — Sept. 24, 2025
SIU Day of Giving
SIU Day of Giving was highlighted throughout the region, with insight from university officials, including Chancellor Austin Lane.
SIU Day of Giving raises nearly $6M for scholarships, research and more — KFVS-TV — Sept. 18, 2025
SIU Day of Giving raises $5.7M — WSIL-TV — Sept. 18, 2025
SIU Star Party
Bob Baer, associate scientist in the School of Physics and Applied Physics, discusses the upcoming Southern Illinois Star Party set for Sept. 27. The event will include guided telescope observations and astronomy and science activities.
SIU Star Party returning Sept. 27 — KFVS-TV — Sept. 19, 2025
Star Party gives you a chance to venture into deep space — WSIU Radio — Sept. 19, 2025
Chancellor Austin Lane provides detailed information about enrollment to the SIU Board of Trustees
WSIU Radio — Sept. 18, 2025
A benefit for WSIU Public Broadcasting was Sept. 21 at the Southern Illinois Multimodel Station in Carbondale.
WPSD-TV — Sept. 21, 2025
Dr. Jerry Kruse, dean and provost of the SIU School of Medicine, announced at the Sept. 18 SIU Board of Trustees meeting plans to retire next year.
Illinois Times/Springfield Business Journal — Sept. 18, 2025
The announcement of the upcoming retirement of Dr. Jerry Kruse, dean and provost of the SIU School of Medicine, is featured.
State Journal-Register — Sept. 18, 2025
The SIU Simmons Law School's enrollment increase for the 2025-2026 school year is highlighted.
Illinois State Bar Association — Sept. 18, 2025
Matt McCoy and Kate Hanson, development officers with the SIU Foundation, discuss the upcoming SIU Day of Giving.
WSIL-TV — Sept. 16, 2025
Last week’s visit of SIU alumnus and writer, producer and actor Bob Odenkirk and his brother Bill Odenkirk to campus is highlighted.
WSIU Radio — Sept. 15, 2025
Over the next six months, Karla Gage, associate professor of weed science and plant biology, is sharing research findings from students and guidance/research from colleagues with the Illinois Farm Bureau. Her first monthly column on Sept. 15 is “Integrated Weed Management – Why do we need it? Practical implementation methods and the benefits of IWM.”
FarmWeekNow.com — Sept. 15, 2025
John Jackson, visiting professor, Paul Simon Public Policy Institute, and Mike Lawrence, former institute director, remember former Illinois Gov. Jim Edgar.
WSIU Radio — Sept. 15, 2025
John Shaw, director, Paul Simon Public Policy Institute, discusses former Illinois Gov. Jim Edgar’s legacy.
Southern Illinoisan — Sept. 15, 2025
Coverage continues on research by Brent Pease, an assistant professor in the School of Forestry and Horticulture, and his colleague Neil Gilbert, an assistant professor in the Department of Biology at Oklahoma State University, on how artificial light reshapes bird behavior.
The Hindu/PressReader – Sept. 15, 2025
The 28th annual Interdisciplinary Professional Responsibility Day on Sept. 5 is highlighted.
Illinois State Bar Association — Sept. 16, 2025
Bob Odenkirk returns to SIU Carbondale
Local media covered the visit of SIU alumnus and writer, producer and actor Bob Odenkirk and his brother Bill Odenkirk to campus.
SIU hosts the brothers Odenkirk for visit and public event — Southern Illinoisan — Sept. 12, 2025
Bob Odenkirk returns to the SIU Carbondale campus with his brother — WSIU Radio — Sept. 12, 2025
Saluki Stair Climb coverage
Local and regional media highlighted the Sept. 11 Saluki Stair Climb at Banterra Center that drew more than 400 people.
Saluki Stair Climb pays tribute to 9/11 victims — KFVS-TV — Sept. 11, 2025
Hundreds climb stairs in remembrance of 9/11 attacks — WSIU Radio — Sept. 11, 2025
Many honor and remember 9/11 victims with stair climb event at SIU — WSIL-TV — Sept. 11, 2025
SIU hosts annual 9/11 Saluki Stair Climb at Banterra Center — KBSI-TV — Sept. 11, 2025
Chancellor Austin Lane discusses such topics as fall 2025 enrollment, the Saluki Takeover Tour: Indianapolis and Bob Odenkirk’s visit.
WJPF Morning Newswatch — Sept. 5, 2025
The Impact Report from the SIU Foundation includes groundbreakings at Touch of Nature Outdoor Education Center, a $4.5 million gift for Saluki women’s athletics, the Community Care and Education Center inside University Hall, Saluki Women’s Weekend, the Saluki Student Investment Fund and more.
WSIU TV — Sept. 12, 2025
Katie Moore, a deaf assistant professor in American Sign Language in the School of Languages, Cultures and International Studies, is featured.
WSIU InFocus — Sept. 11, 2025
Ken Anderson, director, Advanced Energy Institute, discusses agrivoltaics, which is the practice of using land for both agriculture and generating solar energy.
Canary Media – Sept. 11, 2025
John Jackson, visiting professor, Paul Simon Public Policy Institute, discusses a federal immigration enforcement surge in Illinois and redistricting efforts leading up to the midterm elections. Jackson’s comments start at 1:00, 17:45
WSIU-TV — Sept. 11, 2025
Erik Hanks, coordinator, SIU Carbondale motorcycle rider program, discusses motorcycle safety. The central region program operates from a facility in Peoria.
WMBD-TV, Peoria — Sept. 11, 2025
Agustin Jimenèz, professor, zoology, discusses the adaptability of armadillos in the Midwest.
Indiana Public Radio — September 12, 2025
School of Journalism and Advertising dedication
Local media outlets provided coverage of the Sept. 9 dedication of the Charlotte Thompson Suhler School of Journalism and Advertising.
SIU journalism school named for alum, women’s advocate — Southern Illinoisan/Paxton Media Group — Sept. 9, 2025
Southern Illinois University journalism school named after alum Charlotte Thompson Suhler — KFVS-TV — Sept. 9, 2025
Peter Li, director of the Center for International Education, discusses the center's focus on establishing a quick connection with international students.
Southern Illinoisan — Sept. 8, 2025
Breanne Pleggenkuhle, professor of criminology and criminal justice, discusses “Crime, Corrections, and the COVID-19 Pandemic: Responses and Adaptations in the U.S. Criminal Justice System,” written by her and colleague Joseph A. Schafer, professor, Arizona State University, which was recently published by SIU Press.
Player FM podcast — Sept. 8, 2025
Allison Joseph, professor and director of the Master of Fine Arts program in creative writing, discusses “Dwelling,” her recently published collection of poems.
Southern Illinoisan — Sept. 8, 2025
The Sept. 17 Constitution Day panel discussion at Morris Library is highlighted.
Illinois State Bar Association — Sept. 8, 2025
SIU fall enrollment
Local and regional media highlighted the university’s 2025 fall enrollment.
SIU Carbondale enrollment holds steady while Edwardsville campus sees an increase — NPR Illinois — Sept. 4, 2025
SIU enrollment holding steady – WSIL-TV – Sept. 4, 2025
Fall 2025 enrollment at SIU Carbondale remains steady — KFVS-TV — Sept. 4, 2025
SIU enrollment flattens out after years of growth — Southern Illinoisan — Sept. 4, 2025
The return of SIU alumnus and writer, producer and actor Bob Odenkirk this week is highlighted.
WSIL-TV — Sept. 4, 2025
Chancellor Austin Lane talked with “Dan From the Tailgate” in an “undercover boss” style encounter at the Salukis 2025 football season home opener. The blog highlights multiple tailgates from around the country each week.
Brian Croft, director, Touch of Nature Outdoor Education Center, and 1967 alumnus Chuck Trover, who donated $3 million for the project, discuss the Wildlife Habitat Education Center.
WSIU Radio — Sept. 2, 2025
Jan Thompson, director, School of Journalism and Advertising, laid a wreath on Sept. 2 at the World War II Memorial in Washington, D.C. Thompson, who is also president of the American Defenders of Bataan and Corregidor Memorial Society, discusses her desire for an apology by U.S. Steel owner Nippon Steel for the company’s predecessors using thousands of Allied POWs in forced labor during World War II.
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (subscription only) — Sept. 2, 2025
Coverage continues on research by Brent Pease, an assistant professor in the School of Forestry and Horticulture, and his colleague Neil Gilbert, an assistant professor in the Department of Biology at Oklahoma State University, on how artificial light reshapes bird behavior.
News for Kids – Sept. 3, 2025
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