Jankowski to Direct SIUE Alumni Association

Steve Jankowski, whose career in radio, television, marketing, public relations, advertising and teaching has spanned three decades, graduated from SIUE in 1974 with a bachelor of science in Mass Communications.  Jankowski credited SIUE with providing “the tools and opportunity which helped make my long and successful career in broadcasting possible.”

In his new post, Jankowski is responsible for developing an alumni relations and communications strategy that will build and strengthen the relationship with the more than 70,000 graduates of SIUE.  Jankowski also will work with the SIUE Alumni Association Board in planning activities involving SIUE alumni, including support for enrollment efforts, fundraising, program development opportunities and public relations initiatives.

 “I am proud the university has welcomed me back as Alumni Affairs Director, at a time when SIUE is moving rapidly toward achieving its vision of being a premier metropolitan university, recognized nationally for the excellence of its programs and the development of professional and community leaders,” Jankowski said.  “I believe the thousands of people, who can proudly say they are an alumnus of Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, will play a critical role in realizing that vision.” 

Before joining KSDK-TV in 1999 as a reporter, Jankowski had been with three St. Louis media outlets—KMOX Radio from 1995-99, KMOV-TV from 1991-95 and KEZK Radio from 1986-1991. During his tenure at these stations, Jankowski was a reporter, show host, news director, program director, on-air talent and bureau chief. He also worked for radio and television stations in Arkansas before moving to the St. Louis market.

As a student at SIUE, he reported sports and news at WSIE-FM (88.7), the University’s public radio affiliate, eventually becoming news director.

In addition to his work with electronic media, Jankowski was an associate professor at Lewis and Clark Community College from 1982-89, where he taught classes in broadcasting and public speaking, supervised the radio broadcasting program and managed the college’s radio station, WLCA. He also has been a guest lecturer in television production classes at SIUE. He is a frequent speaker and emcee at local events for a variety of organizations, ranging from the Illinois Congressional Delegation prayer breakfast to the American Heart Association.

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