SIU in the News - April, 2025

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Amateur astronomers capture groundbreaking photos of sun’s corona during partial solar eclipse

Matt Penn, a solar physicist and adjunct assistant professor of practice, School of Physics and Applied Physics, discusses photos of the sun’s corona during a March 29 partial solar eclipse.

Yahoo!News/Space.com — April 21, 2025


Great Cardboard Boat Regatta celebrates 50th year

The 50th Great Cardboard Boat Regatta on Campus Lake on Saturday, April 26, is featured.

WSIU Radio — April 23, 2025


Earth Day tree planting turns new leaves at SIU

The annual tree planting on campus is highlighted.

Southern Illinoisan — April 23, 2025


SIU awards grants for sustainability projects

The SIU Sustainability Office awarded more than $150,000 in grants for various projects aimed at improving sustainability on campus.

Southern Illinoisan — April 22, 2025


Armadillos aren’t just in Texas anymore, they are expanding territory in Illinois

F. Agustin Jimenèz, professor, zoology, discusses the abundance of armadillos in Illinois.

Illinois Public Media — April 21, 2025


Panelists will discuss why local news is important to Southern Illinois

Jan Thompson, director, School of Journalism and Advertising, is among the speakers to talk about a free, public panel discussion at 6 p.m. today (April 24) on the importance of local news coverage, particularly in rural areas, and how nonprofit newsrooms and the university are working together to fill games.

WSIU Radio — April 21, 2025


Opinion: Internet and public trust in government in Central Asia

Valery Dzutsati, assistant professor of practice, School of Anthropology, Political Science, and Sociology, and another researcher analyzed how the internet affects individual trust in government and political participation in Central Asia.

NYU Jordan Center for the Advanced Study of Russia — April 22, 2025


SIUC’s Father Brown: Pope Francis’ legacy is advocating for the marginalized, forgotten

Father Joseph A. Brown, a professor and coordinator of the Africana Studies Program and director of the School of Africana & Multicultural Studies, shares his thoughts on the April 21 death of Pope Francis.

Illinois Business Journal (and other outlets) — April 23, 2025


A recap of the SIU Board of Trustees meeting from April 17, 2025

SIU System President Daniel Mahony and Chancellor Austin Lane discuss several topics including tuition and fees, higher education funding, and the system's recent international recognition for its anti-racism, diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.

WSIU Radio — April 18, 2025


'Education Senator' honored at SIU law school

SIU Board of Trustees chair Judge J. Phil Gilbert discusses his family’s history of supporting education and SIU Carbondale during dedication ceremonies of the Sen. John G. Gilbert Administrative Suite at the SIU Simmons Law School.

Southern Illinoisan — April 17, 2025


Judge Phil Gilbert’s $250K gift honors father's legacy at SIU Carbondale. New suite name unveiled

The April 17 dedication of the Sen. John G. Gilbert Administrative Suite in establishing a fund to support initiatives for SIU Simmons Law School students is highlighted.

WSIL-TV — April 17, 2025


SIU Simmons Law Professor Cindy Buys on immigration

Cindy Buys, professor of law and director of international law programs at SIU Simmons Law School, discusses topics including the case involving an El Salvador man who has been deported by President Donald Trump’s administration and the Alien Enemies Act.

WGN Radio — April 20, 2025


The ‘return’ of an extinct wolf is not the answer to saving endangered species, experts warn

Ed Heist, associate director and professor, Center for Fisheries, Aquaculture, and Aquatic Sciences, provides his perspective as a conservation geneticist on a company’s move to produce gray wolves that look like extinct dire wolves.

Chicago Tribune (subscription required) – April 18, 2025


Saluki athletics director discusses the future of collegiate athletics

Tim Leonard, SIU Carbondale athletics director, discusses such topics as a new partnership involving the Missouri Valley Football Conference, men’s basketball, the NCAA men’s basketball tournament and the professionalism of collegiate athletics.

WSIU Radio — April 20, 2025


Financial literacy workshop supports veterans, entrepreneurs

Rachel Cristaudo, program director, Office of Innovation and Economic Development, discusses the recent “Make Me Bankable” workshop.

Southern Illinoisan — April 18, 2025


 

OPINION: Killing drug addicts: Based on poor evidence and flawed reasoning

Raymund Narag, associate professor, School of Justice and Public Safety, discusses why killing drug addicts is not a solution to crime and violence in the Philippines.

Rappler.com – April 18, 2025


SIU researchers collecting camera data on spread of chronic wasting disease

John Vinson, a postdoctoral associate at the Center for Wildlife Sustainability Research, discusses research on chronic wasting disease among white-tail deer.

WAND-TV — April 15, 2025


‘Make Me Bankable' program offers financial literacy 101

Tom Harness, an adviser with the Illinois Economic Empowerment Center at SIU and assistant lecturer, marketing, discusses the April 17 “Make Me Bankable” program in Marion.

WSIL-TV — April 15, 2025


Massey Commission reflects on six months of reform efforts in Sangamon County

Daniel Mahony, president, SIU System, provides input as part of the Massey Commission investigation to societal issues in Sangamon County.

WICS-TV — April 15, 2025


First-year med students explore career opportunities

Dr. Mick Lynch, education associate professor, SIU School of Medicine, discusses the importance of first-year medical school students being introduced to various career opportunities.

Southern Illinoisan — April 16, 2025


SO ILL — SIU Carbondale’s student-supported sustainability program

Aimee Lemrise, director, SIU Sustainability Office, discusses the impact that the student-supported sustainability program has on the SIU campus and surrounding community.

SO ILL podcast/WSIU Radio — April 16, 2025


Are you seeing early season weeds? Here are some management tips

SIU Carbondale research on waterhemp is mentioned when discussing early germination.

RFD-TV — April 15, 2025


Gregory DeYong on tariff impacts

Gregory DeYong, associate professor of operations management, provided his expertise on the impact tariff increases can have on various manufacturing and supply chains management firms and how they could affect consumers.

SIU instructor, former importer-exporter talks supply chain, tariffs, and impacts on consumer — WPSD-TV/Southern Illinoisan — April 10, 2025

A professor at SIU talks about the impact of tariffs on the supply chain — WSIU Radio — April 14, 2025

A local pharmacy is concerned about potential tariffs on pharmaceutical items — WPSD-TV/Paducah Sun — April 10, 2025

Tariff turbulence on local minds — Republic-Times — April 9, 2025


 The nation’s newest citizens

News media featured the April 11 naturalization ceremony at SIU’s Simmons Law School.

65 people became U.S. citizens during SIU’s naturalization ceremony on Friday — WSIU Radio — April 11, 2025

65 people officially became U.S. citizens at a naturalization ceremony — WPSD-TV/Paducah Sun — April 11, 2025

SIU hosts naturalization ceremony for new U.S. citizens

Southern Illinoisan — April 11, 2025


In ruby red Southern Illinois, Democrat Sean Casten looks to win over rural voters

John Jackson, visiting professor, Paul Simon Public Policy Institute, discusses the visit by U.S. Rep. Sean Casten, D-Downers Grove, to Southern Illinois on April 13.

AOL/Chicago Tribune — April 13, 2025


SIU names new Gower Translational Research Center

The ribbon cutting and renaming of McLafferty Annex to the Gower Translational Research Center is highlighted.

WSIU Radio — April 11, 2025


Ribbon-cutting ceremony held for Gower Translational Research Center renaming at SIUC

The Gower Translational Research Center was dedicated on April 11.

KFVS-TV — April 11, 2025


WSIU Carbondale, IL selects new interim executive director

The naming of Larry Hunter as interim executive director of WSIU Public Broadcasting Service is highlighted.

InsideRadio — April 11, 2025


Students transform campus walkway with chalk art

The third annual Chalkalypse on April 11 hosted by SIU’s Art Education program and student-led Art Education Nation is highlighted.

Southern Illinoisan — April 11, 2025


Eclipse anniversary coverage

SIU Carbondale hosted a “Journey to the Sun” panel discussion and dedication of an eclipse-inspired sculpture on the one-year anniversary of the April 8, 2024, total solar eclipse.

SIU celebrates one year since second solar eclipse — Southern Illinoisan — April 8, 2025

Eclipse sculpture dedicated at SIU — WSIU Radio — April 9, 2025

SIU campus hosts solar eclipse commemoration event — WSIL-TV — April 8, 2025

Eclipse sculpture dedicated at SIU — WPSD-TV — April 8, 2025


Saluki Takeover to recruit students from 50 schools across Southern Illinois

Chancellor Austin Lane discusses the Saluki Takeover Tour and the importance of campus officials reaching out with in-person student recruiting.

WSIL-TV — April 8, 2025


Joan Esposito Live Local and Progressive

John Shaw, director, Paul Simon Public Policy Institute, discusses such topics as the financial markets in the aftermath of President Donald Trump’s tariffs, Republican support for Trump and U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Mike Johnson, and potential candidates for the Democratic nomination for president in 2028. Shaw’s discussion begins at 1:39:58.

WCPT Radio, Willow Springs, Illinois — April 7, 2025


Newsradio WJPF interview with Austin Lane

Chancellor Austin Lane discusses topics, including the Saluki Takeover Tour and SIU’s partnerships with community colleges.  

WJPF Morning Newswatch — April 4, 2025


Illinois universities face uncertainty as Trump administration unveils new policies for higher education

Molly Parker-Stephens, assistant professor in the School of Journalism and Advertising and a reporter with Capitol News Illinois, is part of a panel that discusses how universities in Illinois could be impacted by proposed federal funding cuts and concerns for international students.

The 21st Show, Illinois Public Media – April 3, 2025


Recent SIU student trip to Costa Rica

Susan Graham, senior director of development for the College of Agricultural, Life, and Physical Sciences for the SIU Foundation, and Adam Loker, a senior in agricultural systems and education, discussed a weeklong study abroad trip to Costa Rica over spring break as part of a “World Crops” class. The Sharkfarmer RFD TV show podcast and XM radio show on RFD Radio are by SIU Carbondale alumni Rob and Emily Sharkey.

Sharkfarmer.com — April 1, 2025


SIU Chalkalypse rescheduled to this Friday

The SIU Art Education National Chalkalypse chalk competition is highlighted.

Southern Illinoisan — April 6, 2025


SIU continues to follow stalled community college bill

Chancellor Austin Lane discusses efforts to expand four-year degrees to community colleges and SIU’s focus on existing partnerships with local colleges and Saluki Step Ahead.

WSIU Radio — April 1, 2025


SIU’s Great Cardboard Boat Regatta to celebrate 50 years

The 50th edition of SIU’s Great Cardboard Boat Regatta is highlighted.

KFVS-TV — April 1, 2025


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