SIU in the News - July, 2025

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WSIU: Chancellor Austin Lane

Chancellor Austin Lane discusses topics including freshmen and sophomore students living on campus, student retention and meeting with federal lawmakers.

WSIU Radio — July 6, 2025


Newsradio WJPF interview with Ken Mulligan

Kenneth Mulligan, associate professor, political science, discusses such topics as campaign financing, the federal budget, recent policy wins by President Donald Trump and Elon Musk's suggestion of starting a third political party.

WJPF Morning Newswatch — July 2, 2025


Committee exploring redrawing Indiana, Illinois borders officially forms

John Jackson, visiting professor, Paul Simon Public Policy Institute, discusses Indiana’s creation of a commission to explore redrawing state borders with Illinois and the unlikely possibility that Illinois counties would be able to secede.

Jacksonville Journal-Courier — July 9, 2025


Locals talk about the mural movement in Southern Illinois

Antonio Martinez, photography and intermedia arts, School of Art and Designs, discusses the importance of murals in the region.

WSIL-TV — July 1, 2025


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