SIU in the News - April, 2026
The Impact Report from the SIU Foundation includes highlights from the opening of the third annual Saluki Takeover Tour Southern Illinois, donations to the College of Business and Analytics, a preview of the Cardboard Boat Regatta, the green chemistry process and research, an update on the Tedrick Welcome Center – which will have a public open house on May 2 — and more.
WSIU-TV — April 9, 2026
John Shaw, director, Paul Simon Public Policy Institute, talks about negotiations between the United States and Iran.
KMOX Radio — April 9, 2026
Jeffrey Punske, associate professor in linguistics and University Core Curriculum director, talks about this weekend’s Saluki Con.
KFVS-TV — April 9, 2026
Cindy Buys, professor, SIU Simmons Law School, discusses an April 12 panel discussion at the Varsity Center.
WPSD-TV/Paducah Sun — April 9, 2026
The 2026 Mid-America symposium and concrete canoe races are featured.
KFVS-TV/MSN — April 10, 2026
The April 10 “Rockalypse: Chalkapalooza’ hosted by Art Education Nation, the registered student organization for SIU Art Education, is highlighted.
WSIL-TV — April 10, 2026
Brian Croft, director of SIU’s Touch of Nature Outdoor Education Center and the Office of Sustainability, and Sarah VanVooren, executive director of Community Relations and Events and Outreach, discuss the upcoming SIU Carbondale summer camps.
WSIL-TV — April 7, 2026
William Freivogel, professor, Charlotte Thompson Suhler School of Journalism and Advertising, discusses the review of a media outlet's coverage by the Kansas City administration.
Yahoo News/Kansas City Star — April 7, 2026
Jacari Henderson, Saluki Cares program director, talks about the event and the importance of Saluki Cares Day.
KBSI-TV — April 8, 2026
John Jackson, visiting professor, Paul Simon Public Policy Institute, discusses topics including the recent No Kings protest, President Trump's power and grassroots democracy, along with higher education funding in Illinois. Jackson’s comments start at 1:00 and 19:52.
WSIU-TV — April 2, 2026
The April 18 Cardboard Boat Regatta is highlighted.
WSIL-TV — April 6, 2026
Chancellor Austin Lane discusses the significance of Saluki Remembrance Day.
WSIU Radio — April 3, 2026
Middle school and high school teams will show their creativity in SIU Carbondale’s Art Education program hosting an annual chalk art event, “Rockalypse: Chalkapalooza” on Friday, April 10.
KFVS-TV — April 1, 2026
SIU women's soccer coach Graeme Orr discusses the Saluki Soccer Youth Skills Clinic that attracted about 185 young soccer players on March 30.
Southern Illinoisan — April 1, 2026
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