SIU in the News - March, 2026

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Why SIUC may be a good choice for your high school senior

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 on U.S. diplomacy

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


SIU economist: Iran conflict and the impact on the U.S. economy

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


SIU to hold film, TV production assistant training program

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


SIU Offers new film production training

The university's SI Film and TV Workforce Training Program is featured.

WSIL-TV — March 3, 2026


Polar Plunge showcases community’s commitment to Special Olympics

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


WSIU — Chancellor Austin Lane 

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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