SIU in the News - March, 2025
Chancellor Austin Lane discusses the donation by Legence Bank to provide funds for 11 students each year through the AIM HIGH/Saluki Commitment program.
WSIL-TV — March 26, 2025
Erica Blumenstock, assistant professor, School of Health Sciences, discusses the March 21 nursing educators conference in the Student Center. More than 150 students from various community colleges, SIU Carbondale and SIUE participated.
WSIU News — March 24, 2025
Dajonea Robinson, a first-year doctoral student in mass communications and media arts, discusses the Big Muddy Film Festival, set for Thursday through Saturday, March 27-29.
WSIU Radio — March 25, 2025
The Illinois Supreme Court’s March 18 visit to hear oral arguments in two cases in the Student Center is highlighted.
Illinois Courts — March 25, 2025
The Saturday, March 29, TEDxSIUC event in the Student Center is highlighted.
KFVS-TV — March 24, 2025
The School of Aviation’s national achievements are highlighted.
Decatur Tribune — March 25, 2025
Jonathan Bean, professor, history, provides thoughts on four women who “represent an enduring liberal tradition of civil rights that reminds us that individuals, not groups, are the ultimate measure of a free society.” The women profiled are included in Bean’s new book “Race and Liberty in America (updated edition)” released in February 2025.
The American Spectator Magazine — March 22, 2025
John Shaw, director, Paul Simon Public Policy Institute, discusses the continued interest in President John F. Kennedy’s assassination and why even with the release of previously classified files the intrigue into his death will remain.
Los Angeles Times — March 18, 2025
The Big Muddy Film Festival is highlighted.
KFVS-TV/Heartland Weekend — March 20, 2025
Jasmine Wooley, Facilities and Energy Management, discusses the tree planting event to celebrate Earth Day and Arbor Day on April 23.
Southern Illinoisan — March 23, 2025
Jeff Williams, associate director for radio, SIU Broadcasting Service/WSIU, discusses the book, vinyl and media sale.
WPSD-TV/Southern Illinoisan/Paxton Media Group — March 23, 2025
The annual book, vinyl and media sale at Morris Library is highlighted.
WSIL-TV — March 22, 2025
Illinois Supreme Court visits SIU Carbondale
Angela Upchurch, acting dean, SIU Simmons Law School, and several law students were among those providing perspective on the Illinois Supreme Court hearing oral arguments in two cases at the Student Center.
Illinois Supreme Court visits Southern — Southern Illinoisan and other outlets — March 18, 2025
Illinois Supreme Court holds hearings at SIU — WSIU News — March 18, 2025
Illinois Supreme Court visits SIU Carbondale — WPSD-TV — March 18, 2025
John Shaw, director, Paul Simon Public Policy Institute, discusses the release of additional documents in connection with the 1963 assassination of President John F. Kennedy. Shaw’s interview is from 2:07:25 to 2:16:25.
FiVEAA Radio Australia — March 18, 2025
John Shaw, director, Paul Simon Public Policy Institute, is among political experts weighing in on what to examine from newly released files into President John F. Kennedy's assassination, including "whether the newly released files show the CIA or other intelligence agencies had information on phone calls or any other correspondence between Oswald and Cuban or Soviet officials."
Washington Post/MSN.com — March 18, 2025
John Shaw, director, Paul Simon Public Policy Institute, discusses the release of classified documents into President John F. Kennedy’s 1963 assassination.
Canada Corus/Global News Radio Network — March 19, 2025
Brian Croft, director, Touch of Nature Outdoor Education Center, discusses topics including the March 22-23 Maple Syrup Festival, Grassy Lake draining and guided nature hikes.
WJPF Morning Newswatch — March 17, 2025
The annual Maple Syrup Festival, at the Touch of Nature Outdoor Education Center is highlighted.
WSIL-TV — March 19, 2025
Total lunar eclipse coverage
News outlets relied on experts including Bob Baer, associate scientist, School of Physics and Applied Physics, in highlighting the March 13-14 total lunar eclipse.
Newsradio WJPF interview with Bob Baer and Michelle Nichols — WJPF Morning Newswatch — March 12, 2025
SIUC physicist says you can see tonight’s ‘blood moon’ lunar eclipse ‘from anywhere’ — KMOX Radio — March 13, 2025
Watching the total lunar eclipse with SIU, featuring Bob Baer — KFVS-TV — March 5, 2025
Scientists at Chicago’s Adler Planetarium are excited about total lunar eclipse — CBS News Chicago — March 13, 2025
Adler Planetarium visits region ahead of lunar eclipse — Southern Illinoisan/Paxton Media Group — March 12, 2025
Representatives from Adler Planetarium preview the total lunar eclipse — WSIU Radio — March 13, 2025
Director Dajonea Robinson previews the annual Big Muddy Film Festival.
WSIL-TV — March 11, 2025
Rachel Miller, College of Agricultural, Life and Physical Sciences and director of the SIU sustainable farms, discusses the university’s Forced Air Compost Facility, which recently earned the “We Compost Award” from the Illinois Food Scrap and Composting Coalition.
WSIU Radio — March 7, 2025
John Shaw, director, Paul Simon Public Policy Institute, discusses efforts by counties to examine the potential of separating from Cook County and Illinois.
Financial Times (subscription required) — March 10, 2025
Kenneth Mulligan, associate professor, political science, discusses such topics as President Donald Trump’s March 4 speech to Congress, the impact of the Feb. 28 meeting in the Oval Office with Trump, Vice President J.D. Vance and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, tariffs and the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).
WJPF Morning Newswatch — March 6, 2025
Chancellor Austin Lane discusses the Saluki Takeover and Arch Madness, the university’s R1 designation, enrollment and more.
KMOX Radio – March 5, 2025
Chancellor Austin Lane talks about the campus, R1, the Saluki Takeover and more.
Fox 2 – March 5, 2025
SIU System President Dan Mahony comments on a proposal to allow community colleges to offer four-year degrees.
Belleville News-Democrat — March 4, 2025
Renada Greer, executive director, Student Multicultural Resource Center, talks about Women’s History Month, along with keynote speaker Samantha Ramirez-Herrera.
WSIU Radio – March 3, 2025
Filmmaker LeAnn Erickson discusses two of her documentaries in advance of her visit to campus.
WSIU Radio – March 3, 2025
The Forced Air Compost Facility is featured.
Illinois Ag Connection – March 4, 2025
The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program, a free income tax preparation service offered by Beta Alpha Psi, a College of Business and Analytics honors accounting student organization, is highlighted.
WPSD-TV/Southern Illinoisan — March 1, 2025
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