SIU in the News - January, 2026
Chancellor Austin Lane discussed such topics as spring enrollment, weather and closing campus, the SIU System Campus Climate Survey, the Voices of Impact luncheon and more
WSIU Radio — Jan. 30, 2026
Wendell Williams, vice chancellor for enrollment management, discusses the spring 2026 enrollment growth.
Southern Illinoisan — Jan. 30, 2026
The Feb. 6 public luncheon that will recognize seven SIU alumni with “Voices of Impact: Celebrating SIU Black Alumni Changemakers,” is highlighted.
Southern Illinoisan — Jan. 28, 2026
The return of students to campus after last week's winter storm is highlighted.
WSIL-TV — Jan. 28, 2026
John Shaw, director, Paul Simon Public Policy Institute, highlights the work of iconic U.S. senators from Illinois — Democrat Paul Douglas and Republican Everett Dirksen.
Chicago Tribune (subscription required) and other outlets — Jan. 26, 2026
SIU students and Carbondale police officers took advantage of the weekend snowstorm to have fun.
KBSI-TV — Jan. 27, 2026
A new videoboard was unveiled at Charlotte West Stadium for the Saluki softball program after a donation by SIU Carbondale alumnus Ronald “Ron” Smith.
Southern Illinoisan — Jan. 27, 2026
The Impact Report from the SIU Foundation includes highlights from the Harvey N. Michaels Center for Academic Success and Engagement in the College of Business and Analytics; a tribute to former School of Aviation faculty member David NewMyer prior to his passing in December 2025, Chancellor Austin Lane discussing the impact of the Saluki Takeover Tour across Texas, and more.
WSIU-TV — Jan. 15, 2026
Paul Frazier, vice chancellor for antiracism, diversity, equity and inclusion, and Richard Jones, director of SIU track and field and cross country, were among the speakers at the annual Carbondale NAACP Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. Scholarship Breakfast at the SIU Student Center.
Southern Illinoisan/Paxton Media — Jan. 19, 2025
Sarah Jiter, undergraduate admissions director, discusses the Saluki Start program, which offers free college credit courses for high schoolers.
Southern Illinoisan — Jan. 17, 2026
A Jan. 20 financial literacy workshop hosted by SIU Carbondale’s Illinois Economic Empowerment Center is highlighted.
WSIL-TV — Jan. 17, 2026
John Shaw, director, Paul Simon Public Policy Institute, discusses potential consequences of U.S. involvement in Iranian protests.
KFVS-TV — Jan. 13, 2026
Sarah Jiter, undergraduate admissions director, discusses the Saluki Start program, which offers free college credit courses for high schoolers
WPSD-TV — Jan. 13, 2026
John Jackson, visiting professor, Paul Simon Public Policy Institute, discusses topics, including Illinois’ lawsuit over immigration enforcement, voter’s rights and redistricting and the upcoming March primary. Jackson’s comments start at 1:25, 9:05, 14:50, and 17:00.
WSIU-TV — Jan. 15, 2026
Scott Hamilton-Brehm, associate professor in the School of Biological Sciences, discusses research into stopping toxins produced by harmful algae blooms.
WSIL-TV — Jan. 13, 2026
A second grant to an SIU Carbondale research team to continue work on mitigating harmful algae blooms is featured.
KFVS-TV — Jan. 8, 2026
Larry Hunter, WSIU executive director, discusses the impact the Corporation for Public Broadcasting’s closure will have on PBS stations and how stations are adjusting to the funding loss.
KFVS-TV — Jan. 8, 2026
Research by SIU graduate Dewasis Dahal, mentored by Ajay Kalra, associate professor, School of Civil, Environmental and Infrastructure Engineering, to protect communities from water risks is highlighted.
Informed Infrastructure — Jan. 8, 2026
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