/tags/southern-illinois-university Southern Illinois University en-US Copyright © 2024 ÍâÍøÌìÌà Tue, 11 Jun 2024 19:26:45 GMT /government-politics-issues/2024-06-11/southern-illinois-cairo-poverty-commission-saluki-reporting-network Despite Illinois' plan to reduce poverty in the state, financial problems are worsening for many downstate families as pandemic-era enhanced benefits sunset in the face of rising inflation. Tue, 11 Jun 2024 19:26:45 GMT /government-politics-issues/2024-06-11/southern-illinois-cairo-poverty-commission-saluki-reporting-network Lylee Gibbs, Jamilah Lewis, Molly Parker, Julia Rendleman /government-politics-issues/2024-03-05/illinois-voters-get-no-choice-of-candidates-in-nearly-90-of-state-level-primaries A Capitol News Illinois data analysis found Illinois' upcoming March 19 primary is one of the least competitive in the state in at least the last two decades. Tue, 05 Mar 2024 11:00:00 GMT /government-politics-issues/2024-03-05/illinois-voters-get-no-choice-of-candidates-in-nearly-90-of-state-level-primaries Andrew Adams /health-science-environment/2024-02-13/for-eclipse-loving-students-and-scientists-southern-illinois-marks-the-spot Researchers and state officials in Illinois and Missouri are preparing to welcome thousands of people who hope to catch the next total solar eclipse to the southern parts of their states in early April. Tue, 13 Feb 2024 11:00:00 GMT /health-science-environment/2024-02-13/for-eclipse-loving-students-and-scientists-southern-illinois-marks-the-spot Sarah Fentem /2023-12-04/how-does-corruption-impact-democracy-take-a-look-at-illinois A WBEZ analysis shows that while people may be more cynical and government is more expensive, voter interest in state elections has only increased. Mon, 04 Dec 2023 19:00:00 GMT /2023-12-04/how-does-corruption-impact-democracy-take-a-look-at-illinois Dave McKinney /culture-history/2023-10-20/last-living-witness-to-emmett-tills-kidnapping-tells-his-story-at-siu-equity-symposium The Rev. Wheeler Parker of Summit, Illinois, traveled with Till and other family members to Mississippi in 1955 when he was kidnapped and later murdered. After all these years, Parker said Till’s story still needs to be told. Fri, 20 Oct 2023 10:00:00 GMT /culture-history/2023-10-20/last-living-witness-to-emmett-tills-kidnapping-tells-his-story-at-siu-equity-symposium Will Bauer /education/2020-05-18/colleges-tell-students-to-prepare-to-come-back-but-be-ready-to-leave Colleges and universities in the St. Louis region are starting to piece together plans for how students can return to their campuses for the fall… Mon, 18 May 2020 10:48:42 GMT /education/2020-05-18/colleges-tell-students-to-prepare-to-come-back-but-be-ready-to-leave Ryan Delaney /2019-12-03/siu-names-daniel-mahony-new-president SIU's Board of Trustees will vote Thursday on the appointment of a ne w system president. Tue, 03 Dec 2019 15:12:16 GMT /2019-12-03/siu-names-daniel-mahony-new-president Jennifer Fuller /2018-11-09/siu-trustees-move-forward-with-leadership-searches Southern Illinois University will begin its search for a permanent president soon, and at the same time leaders say they're working to find an interim... Fri, 09 Nov 2018 22:34:51 GMT /2018-11-09/siu-trustees-move-forward-with-leadership-searches Jennifer Fuller /2018-07-13/siu-president-randy-dunn-will-step-down SIU Trustees will meet in special session Monday to vote on a separation agreement for System President Randy Dunn. Fri, 13 Jul 2018 22:31:37 GMT /2018-07-13/siu-president-randy-dunn-will-step-down Jennifer Fuller /education/2017-05-11/siue-to-lend-millions-to-sister-campus-in-carbondale Updated May 11 with approval — The trustees of Southern Illinois University have approved a loan of up to $35 million from Southern Illinois… Thu, 11 May 2017 20:00:28 GMT /education/2017-05-11/siue-to-lend-millions-to-sister-campus-in-carbondale