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SIU-Carbondale Chancellor Austin Lane talks about R1 status, the governor's budget message, DEI and more.

WSIU Public Broadcasting | By Brad Palmer
Published February 27, 2025 at 1:26 PM CST
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WSIU's Brad Palmer talks with SIU-Carbondale Chancellor Austin Lane about a variety of issues, including the school's new R1 designation, Governor JB Pritzker's budget proposals for higher education, a student mental health fee, DEI and being named Business Leader of the Year by the Carbondale Chamber of Commerce.
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As a news producer and news anchor on All Things Considered, Brad provides the listeners with a recap of the day's top local and state news as well as breaking news at any given time. Contact WSIU Radio at 618-453-6101 or email wsiunews@wsiu.org
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