CARBONDALE, Ill. (KFVS) - Saluki Athletics’ media team now has an updated studio space with media equipment and more.

“This is our portal to the world,” said Tim Leonard, director of athletics. “We need this, and Steve made it happen for us.”

According to Southern Illinois University, the space was renovated thanks to Steve Wells, a 1974 graduate of the College of Arts and Media, who fully funded it.

The Steve Wells Production Studio in Lingle Hall is where Saluki Athletics, led by Luke Martin, records “Inside Saluki Athletics” and coach and student-athlete interviews, and is the go-to spot fo media day and recruiting visit photos.

“I’m just thrilled. For a young guy like Luke Martin to build on what exists here … is far and away above whatever other Valley school does,” Wells said.

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