Southern Illinois University: Linda R. Baker Named Interim Director of Paul Simon Public Policy Institute
August 01, 2026
August 01, 2026
CARBONDALE, Illinois, Aug. 1 -- Southern Illinois University issued the following news release:
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Linda R. Baker named interim director of Paul Simon Public Policy Institute
Linda R. Baker, a university professor at Southern Illinois University Carbondale's Paul Simon Public Policy Institute, has been named interim director of the institute. She replaces John Shaw, who retires from SIU on July 31. Baker's appointment is effective Aug. 3.
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Linda R. Baker named interim director of Paul Simon Public Policy Institute
Linda R. Baker, a university professor at Southern Illinois University Carbondale's Paul Simon Public Policy Institute, has been named interim director of the institute. She replaces John Shaw, who retires from SIU on July 31. Baker's appointment is effective Aug. 3.