SIU in the News - July, 2026
The story of United Air Lines pilot Daniel Lustman helping his father, Rob Lustman, also a United Air Lines pilot, take his retirement flight after his aviation career was cut short by an ALS diagnosis. Both Rob (’89) and Daniel ('16) are SIU School of Aviation alumni.
Today — July 6, 2026
Lahiru Jayakody, associate professor, School of Biological Science, discusses research into combatting plastic pollution.
WPSD-TV — July 8, 2026
Quonset hut demolition
Demolition of a World War II-era Quonset hut near the Forestry Building to make room for infrastructure improvements is highlighted.
Demolition underway of last WWII-era Quonset hut at SIU — KFVS-TV — July 9, 2026
Last WWII-era Quonset hut at SIU being demolished — WSIL-TV — July 8, 2026
Quonset hut comes down at SIU after decades — Southern Illinoisan — July 7, 2026
The last Quonset hut on the SIU-Carbondale campus is coming down — WSIU Radio — July 7, 2026
Four female aviators with the School of Aviation competing in last month’s Air Race Classic is featured.
Midwest Flyer — July 1, 2026
Elizabeth Donoghue, assistant director, University Honors Program, SIU Sustainability Council chair and president of the Fuller Dome Home Museum, talks about Bucky’s Birthday Block Party on Sunday, July 12, in Carbondale.
Southern Illinoisan — July 6, 2026
Fireworks and the Southern Illinois Musical Festival are featured during the July 4 America at 250 festivities at SIU.
Southern Illinoisan — July 5, 2026
“From the Center of America: Steamboats and Shipyards Along the Lower Ohio River,” by Robert H. Swenson, an associate professor emeritus of architecture, is highlighted. The book was published by SIU Press.
Metropolis Planet/Paxton Media Group — July 8, 2026
The recent Paul Simon Public Policy Institute virtual discussion with Elise Ann Allen, a Rome-based Vatican correspondent and Pope Leo biographer, is highlighted.
Capitol City Now, Springfield — July 6, 2026
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