SIU in the News - September, 2026
Saluki Stair Climb coverage
Local and regional media highlighted the Sept. 11 Saluki Stair Climb at Banterra Center that drew 700 people — the event commemorated the 25th anniversary of the deadliest terrorist attack in the nation’s history and paid tribute to the victims of Sept. 11, 2001.
SIU stair climb pays tribute to first responders – Southern Illinoisan – Sept. 11, 2026
SIU Saluki Stair Climb commemorates 25th anniversary of 9/11 – KFVS-TV – Sept. 11, 2026
SIU to host Saluki Stair Climb in remembrance of 9/11 – WPSD-TV – Sept. 11, 2026
SIU hosts annual 9/11 Stair Climb to honor fallen first responders – WSIU Radio – Sept. 11, 2026
John Jackson, visiting professor, Paul Simon Public Policy Institute, discusses topics including the Republican Mid-Term National Convention, the impact of statewide candidates visiting the Du Quoin State Fair, the state’s financial outlook, an upcoming Illinois Municipal League meeting and more. Jackson’s comments start at 1:15, 12:10 and 21:25
WSIU-TV — Sept. 10, 2026
Hong Cheng, dean of the College of Arts and Media, and Jeff Sutker, assistant lecturer, journalism, talk about renovations to the college and the restart of the River Region News student-run broadcasts.
KFVS-TV — Sept. 10, 2026
James Conder, professor of geology, talks about the Anak Krakatau volcano eruptions in Indonesia and the potential impact on weather in the region.
KFVS-TV — Sept. 9, 2026
Chancellor Austin Lane discusses topics including enrollment, retention, the Saluki Start Dual Enrollment program, Saluki Takeover Tour Atlanta and more.
WSIU Radio — Sept. 8, 2026
SIU fall enrollment
Local and regional media highlighted the university’s historic 2026 fall enrollment and retention.
SIU sees highest overall enrollment in eight years – WPSD-TV – Sept. 4, 2026
SIU sees biggest enrollment growth in eight years – Southern Illinoisan – Sept. 4, 2026
SIUC reports significant fall enrollment, retention growth – KFVS-TV – Sept. 3, 2026
U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Chay Derbigny, Air Force ROTC Detachment 205 commander and ROTC cadets Aryana Collins and Jaxson Houf talk about the 9/11 Saluki Stair Climb on Friday at Banterra Center.
KFVS-TV — Sept. 9, 2026
Continuing Lahiru Jayakody research coverage
National and local media continue to report on research by Lahiru Jayakody and his µBites project of programming yeast to turn plastic and agricultural waste into edible proteins and food ingredients.
SIU researchers discover way to covert plastic to food – WPSD-TV/Southern Illinoisan – Sept. 8, 2026
From plastic bottles to food: SIU research draws global attention – Heartland News – Sept. 3, 2026
How do you turn plastic waste into an edible cookie? Scientists found a way – Food & Wine/Yahoo News – Sept. 5, 2026
From bottles to bakery: How scientists create edible cookies from recycled plastic – WSIU Radio (and other outlets) – Sept. 5, 2026
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