SIU in the News - March, 2026
Katrina Medernach, program coordinator, Touch of Nature Outdoor Education Center, discusses this weekend’s Maple Syrup Festival.
KFVS-TV — March 17, 2026
John Shaw, director, Paul Simon Public Policy Institute, gave pre-election insight into Illinois’ Democratic primary for U.S. Senate and key Democratic primary Illinois House races.
Bloomberg Government (subscription required) — March 16, 2026
Paul Frazier, SIU Carbondale vice chancellor for anti-racism, diversity, equity and inclusion, Hope Chicago CEO Aaron Kuecker, and two SIU students who are Hope Scholars discuss the program.
WSIU Radio — March 17, 2026
Paul Frazier, vice chancellor for anti-racism, diversity, equity and inclusion, discusses the partnership with Hope Chicago.
WSIL-TV — March 16, 2026
The March 15 Oscar victory by SIU Carbondale alumnus Jack Piatt for Best Live-Action Short for “The Singers” is highlighted. Piatt earned a bachelor’s degree in journalism and took graduate classes in the college’s professional media and media management studies program.
WSIU Radio — March 16, 2026
In a two-part discussion, John Shaw, director of the Paul Simon Public Policy Institute, shares his perspective on the war in the Middle East.
KFVS-TV — March 11, 2026
The Impact Report from the SIU Foundation details how a $2.25 million estate gift from alumnus Roy D. Franke will benefit students in the Charlotte Thompson Suhler School of Journalism and Advertising. Also featured: Saluki Takeover Tours in St. Louis and Florida; the College of Engineering, Computing, Technology and Mathematics supercomputer; Vice Chancellor for Enrollment Management Wendell Williams and more.
WSIU-TV — March 12, 2026
Big Muddy Film Festival
Local and regional media showcased the Big Muddy Film Festival and featured SIU Carbondale students and festival organizers Dajonea Robinson and Bipin Banjara.
Community in Focus: Big Muddy Film Festival — WSIL-TV — March 13, 2026
Big Muddy Film Festival brings local and international films to SIU — WSIU Radio — March 15, 2026
Academy Award nominations of works by SIU Carbondale alumni Hilla Medalia and Jack Piatt is highlighted.
Southern Illinoisan/WPSD-TV — March 14, 2026
The Global Saluki Women Speak event as part of International Women’s Day is featured.
WPSD-TV/Paducah Sun/Southern Illinoisan — March 8, 2026
Karla Gage, associate professor of weed science and plant biology, provides insight on “planting green” to create mulch layers for weed suppression. This is part of a monthly column launched last fall in partnership with the Illinois Farm Bureau.
FarmWeekNow.com — March 9, 2026
The annual festival hosted by the Touch of Nature Outdoor Education Center is highlighted.
WSIL-TV — March 10, 2026
Saluki Step Agreement with LCCC
Regional and local media covered the March 5 Saluki Step Ahead program signing by Chancellor Austin Lane and Lewis and Clark Community College President Ken Trzaska.
Select Lewis and Clark Community College students guaranteed admission at SIU Carbondale — Riverbender.com — March 5, 2026
SIUC and Lewis and Clark Community College sign transfer agreement — Carbondale Today — March 11, 2026
Chancellor Austin Lane discusses what SIU Carbondale has to offer high school students who are considering college.
KTVI Fox 2, St. Louis — March 4, 2026
John Shaw, director, Paul Simon Public Policy Institute, discusses U.S. diplomacy in the Middle East and international relations with other countries.
KMOX Radio — March 4, 2026
Kevin Sylwester, professor of economics and director of the School of Analytics, Finance and Economics, discusses the potential impact of rising fuel prices on the U.S. economy.
KFVS-TV — March 4, 2026
Jessica De Jong, an assistant instructor in the School of Media Arts, discusses the SI Film and TV Workforce Training Program.
WPSD-TV/Southern Illinoisan — March 4, 2026
The university's SI Film and TV Workforce Training Program is featured.
WSIL-TV — March 3, 2026
Aspa Drikos, an undergraduate fourth-year student in psychology, and cadets with Air Force ROTC Detachment 205, are among those highlighted in the Feb. 28 SIU Touch of Nature Polar Plunge for Special Olympics on Campus Lake.
Southern Illinoisan — March 2, 2026
Chancellor Austin Lane discusses topics including college affordability, Black History Month, the Saluki Takeover Tour Florida and more.
WSIU Radio — March 1, 2026
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