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“Understanding Our New World” Paul Simon Public Policy Institute hosts discussion with Pulitzer Prize winning historian

“Understanding Our New World” Paul Simon Public Policy Institute hosts discussion with Pulitzer Prize winning historian

By Danny Connolly, Guest Writer
April 30, 2020
Pulliam Hall towers over the Carbondale skyline on Tuesday, May 8, 2018, at Southern Illinois University in Carbondale, Illinois.

Paul Simon Institute springs into spring 2020

By Juniper Oxford, Staff Reporter
January 24, 2020
Institute Director of the Paul Simon Public Policy Institute John Shaw and Temple Grandin talk before her speech on Thursday, Oct. 3, 2019, inside the Student Center.

Award winning author and activist Temple Grandin speaks at SIU on developing talent

By Bethany Rentfro, Staff Reporter
October 3, 2019
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John Shaw chosen as Paul Simon Institute director

By Staff report
November 29, 2017
Paul Simon Public Policy Institute director search finalist John Shaw speaks in front of faculty, students and community members Friday, Sept. 29, 2017, in the Illinois Room of the Student Center. (Brian Muñoz | @BrianMMunoz)

Congressional reporter John Shaw makes case for Paul Simon Institute director

By Isabelle Rogers
September 29, 2017
Paul Simon Institute director finalist James Coyle answers questions after his presentation Thursday, Sept. 28, 2017, inside the Illinois Room at the Student Center. “I’m apolitical,” Dr. Coyle said when patriotism and support of unnamed government administrations were brought up. (Mary Newman | @MaryNewmanDE)

James Coyle makes case for Paul Simon Institute director

By Joe McLaughlin
September 28, 2017
Pulliam Hall can be seen Jan. 30, 2017, on the universitys Carbondale campus. (Jacob Wiegand | @jawiegandphoto)

Chris Mooney makes case for Paul Simon Institute director

By Gabby Pettyjohn
September 22, 2017
Jeff Gedmin speaks about the modern political climate Thursday Sept. 21, 2017 during his speech in the Illinois Room at the Student Center. “I’m being opinionated and you can challenge me,” Gedmin said in his speech. “Capitalist societies have inequalities. We’re not Communists… but there’s a balance to this, and when it becomes extreme, for societies that care about justice and opportunity, that becomes a problem.” (Auston Mahan | @AustonMahanDE)

Jeff Gedmin makes his case for Paul Simon Institute director

By Amelia Blakely
September 21, 2017
Two women embrace Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2017, at a demonstration in front of Rep. Mike Bosts Carbondale office. The protestors arrived to demand Bost support the Affordable Care Act, which he has twice voted to repeal. (Bill Lukitsch | @lukitsbill) `

Recent Illinois poll reflects state opinions on repealing Obamacare

By Francois Gatimu
March 24, 2017
Jak Tichenor, interim director of the Paul Simon Public Policy Institute, listens to State Rep. Will Guzzardi, D-Chicago, in the 39th district, speak to a crowd about the possibility of free tuition at public colleges and universities in Illinois on Thursday, Jan. 26, 2017, at the Paul Simon Public Policy Institute. “This is not impossible,” Guzzardi said. “It’s within our reach.” (Jacob Wiegand | @jawiegandphoto)

Former Illinois Gov. Jim Edgar, other officials to speak Paul Simon Institute’s 20th anniversary events

By Daily Egyptian staff
February 7, 2017
United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon is thanked for his visit by SIU President Randy Dunn after delivering his final public lecture while in office Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2016, at the Student Center. (Ryan Michalesko | @photosbylesko)

UN secretary-general speaks of climate change, Syrian conflict during campus visit

By Bill Lukitsch
December 21, 2016
Shelia Simon, who is running for the 58th Illinois State Senate seat, poses for a portrait following a campaign stop at Morris Library in Carbondale. U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin joined Simon in encouraging students to take advantage of early voting opportunities. (Ryan Michalesko | @photosbylesko)

Like father, like daughter: Comparing Sheila and Paul Simon

By Marnie Leonard
November 5, 2016
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