SIU in the News - April, 2025
Eclipse anniversary coverage
SIU Carbondale hosted a “Journey to the Sun” panel discussion and dedication of an eclipse-inspired sculpture on the one-year anniversary of the April 8, 2024, total solar eclipse.
SIU celebrates one year since second solar eclipse — Southern Illinoisan — April 8, 2025
Eclipse sculpture dedicated at SIU — WSIU Radio — April 9, 2025
SIU campus hosts solar eclipse commemoration event — WSIL-TV — April 8, 2025
Eclipse sculpture dedicated at SIU — WPSD-TV — April 8, 2025
Chancellor Austin Lane discusses the Saluki Takeover Tour and the importance of campus officials reaching out with in-person student recruiting.
WSIL-TV — April 8, 2025
John Shaw, director, Paul Simon Public Policy Institute, discusses such topics as the financial markets in the aftermath of President Donald Trump’s tariffs, Republican support for Trump and U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Mike Johnson, and potential candidates for the Democratic nomination for president in 2028. Shaw’s discussion begins at 1:39:58.
WCPT Radio, Willow Springs, Illinois — April 7, 2025
Chancellor Austin Lane discusses topics, including the Saluki Takeover Tour and SIU’s partnerships with community colleges.
WJPF Morning Newswatch — April 4, 2025
Molly Parker-Stephens, assistant professor in the School of Journalism and Advertising and a reporter with Capitol News Illinois, is part of a panel that discusses how universities in Illinois could be impacted by proposed federal funding cuts and concerns for international students.
The 21st Show, Illinois Public Media – April 3, 2025
Susan Graham, senior director of development for the College of Agricultural, Life, and Physical Sciences for the SIU Foundation, and Adam Loker, a senior in agricultural systems and education, discussed a weeklong study abroad trip to Costa Rica over spring break as part of a “World Crops” class. The Sharkfarmer RFD TV show podcast and XM radio show on RFD Radio are by SIU Carbondale alumni Rob and Emily Sharkey.
Sharkfarmer.com — April 1, 2025
The SIU Art Education National Chalkalypse chalk competition is highlighted.
Southern Illinoisan — April 6, 2025
Chancellor Austin Lane discusses efforts to expand four-year degrees to community colleges and SIU’s focus on existing partnerships with local colleges and Saluki Step Ahead.
WSIU Radio — April 1, 2025
The 50th edition of SIU’s Great Cardboard Boat Regatta is highlighted.
KFVS-TV — April 1, 2025
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