SIU in the News - May, 2024
Don Diemer, professor and director of the SIU School of Medicine’s physician assistant (PA) program, discusses the program, including the Lincoln Scholars program, and the available options for students pursuing a doctorate of medical science.
PA Path Podcast — May 7, 2024
Jose Leme, assistant professor, School of Biological Sciences, discusses a recent academic cannabis research conference hosted by SIU.
WSIL-TV — May 5, 2024
Tim Leonard, SIU Carbondale athletic director, discusses The Pride of Little Egypt name, image and likeness collective.
WSIL-TV — May 8, 2024
The Saluki Step Ahead agreement with Illinois Valley Community College is highlighted.
Shaw Local — May 9, 2024
Chancellor Austin Lane discusses the importance of the Saluki Takeover Tour and the positive response from students and high school administrators in the 17 counties, among other topics.
WSIU Radio — May 5, 2024
A historical data analysis on the legislative productivity of the U.S. Congress published by J. Tobin Grant, professor and director of the School of Anthropology, Political Science and Sociology, is cited in a “60 Minutes” interview with House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries.
CBS News — May 5, 2024
Chancellor Austin Lane discusses the impact of the university’s recruitment efforts in the region at the May 4 Saluki Takeover Tour event at Walker’s Bluff Casino Resort.
WSIL-TV — May 4, 2024
Men’s basketball coach Scott Nagy said one of the reasons he took the job was because of people in the region.
WSIL-TV — May 4, 2024
John Jackson, visiting professor, Paul Simon Public Policy Institute, discusses recent protests on campuses across the United States, along with voter turnout possibilities for the November general election.
WJPF Morning Newswatch — May 3, 2024
Wendell Williams, associate vice chancellor for enrollment management, discusses the Saluki Commitment and the May 4 Saluki Takeover Tour.
WSIL-TV — May 3, 2024
Chancellor Austin Lane highlights the May 4 capstone event of the Saluki Takeover Tour of Southern Illinois and what the university has done in an effort to increase enrollment.
WSIU Radio — May 2, 2024
John Jackson, visiting professor, Paul Simon Public Policy Institute, participates in discussions on state and local issues — including Illinois’ no cash bail via the SAFE-T-Act; a Chicago lawyers’ committee for civil rights report that Illinois’ solitary confinement regulations violate human rights, and Democrats’ concerns with low voter turnout. Jackson’s discussions begin at 4:50, 15:00 and 20:50.
WSIU-TV — May 2, 2024
Kevin Sylwester, professor of economics and director of the School of Analytics, Finance and Economics, discusses implications of a survey last fall of business leaders across the country.
St. Louis Business Journal (subscription required) — May 1, 2024
Melissa Ray Roach, director, Illinois Small Business Development Center, discusses the center's selection as U.S. Small Business Administration Illinois SBDC of the Year.
WSIU Radio — May 2, 2024
The selection of SIU Carbondale’s Illinois Small Business Development Center as the 2024 Illinois SBDC of the Year, according to the U.S. Small Business Administration, is highlighted.
WSIL-TV — May 3, 2024
Kevin Sylwester, professor of economics and director of the School of Analytics, Finance and Economics, discusses how the shift to working remotely has impacted employee productivity and the economy.
WSIL-TV — May 2, 2024
The Saluki Takeover Tour is highlighted.
KFVS-TV — May 1, 2024
Saluki Men’s Golf Coach Justin Fetcho discusses the Salukis’ season as they head into the NCAA golf championship regional.
WSIL-TV — May 1, 2024
Jenna Jamieson, assistant lecturer and undergraduate public health program director, discusses the Badd Axe Ladies firefighter training program.
AgriNews — May 2, 2024
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