SIU in the News - August, 2025
Demolition of old Greek Row
Chancellor Austin Lane and SIU Foundation CEO Matt Kupec were among university officials and alumni on hand for the start of demolition of old Greek Row to make way for the proposed Saluki Village student housing development.
Demolition begins on SIU Old Greek Row – KFVS-TV – Aug. 6, 2025
SIU begins demolition of Old Greek Row – Southern Illinoisan – Aug. 6, 2025
SIU begins demolition on Old Greek Row – WPSD-TV – Aug. 6, 2025
SIU begins residence hall demolition on the former Greek row – WSIL-TV – Aug. 6, 2025
Mark Owens, director, Facilities Energy and Management, discusses the addition of the new fountain at Campus Lake.
KFVS-TV – Aug. 6, 2025
Amy Rutledge, assistant professor, School of Aviation, discusses ongoing research at SIU on the need to address air traffic controllers’ mental health.
WQAD-TV/MSN – Aug. 4, 2025
John Shaw, director, Paul Simon Public Policy Institute, discusses a new effort to take politics out of legislative redistricting in Illinois.
KMOX Radio – Aug. 1, 2025
Tom Weber, who recently retired as SIU sports information director and senior associate athletics director, discusses his career and his new business Strong Dawgs, along with assisting the Saluki football program with name, image and likeness.
WSIU Radio – Aug. 4, 2025
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