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  Pandemic school closures impacted teens' mental health

  by VeryWell HealthMay 5, 2025 12:15 pm

  VeryWell Health (May 2)  'Social distancing during the pandemic significantly interfered with this typical process of gaining autonomy from the family and engaging in activities and relationships with peers,' says Professor Karen Rudolph.

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  Taking flight on a New York City stage

  by Thomas BruchMay 2, 2025 2:00 pm

  A U. of I. dance student details the experience of performing at The Joyce Theatre in Manhattan, part of the University Partnership Performance program. Seven universities nationwide, including Dance at Illinois, were invited to perform.

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  Illini men's golfer named recipient of 2025 Byron Nelson Award

  by Thomas BruchMay 2, 2025 12:00 pm

  Jackson Buchanan, a senior golfer for Illinois, was named the award recipient, given annually to a college golfer who excels in the classroom, on the course and in the community. Buchanan is the first golfer from Illinois to earn the award.

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  Artist Francine Tint, whose work is displayed at Krannert Art Museum, is having a moment

  by Thomas BruchMay 2, 2025 12:00 pm

  The New York Times (April 21) At 82, abstract expressionist painter Francine Tint is finally receiving the recognition she craved as a youngster. Her paintings have been housed in permanent collections, including the Krannert Art Museum. 

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  Omnivorous? Vegan? Makes no difference to muscle building after weightlifting, study finds

  by Diana YatesApr 21, 2025 9:15 am

  A new clinical trial tested a vegan diet against an omnivorous diet and found no difference in the rate of muscle-protein synthesis after weight training. 

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  $1M gift keeps Soybean Innovation Lab operational after USAID closure

  by Lauren QuinnApr 28, 2025 10:45 am

  A $1.02 million gift from an anonymous donor will fund the lab and core staff for another year. The reprieve will allow SIL to complete some of its most critical work and give it time to seek stable funding into the future.  

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  Using AI to help find missing persons

  by Megan Meave JohnsonApr 30, 2025 10:45 am

  'Missing people have all kinds of patterns... based on the medications they’re on, their age, the weather, the terrain – I could list probably 20 or 30 different factors that affect where somebody goes. That’s a perfect kind of problem for AI technology.'

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  No more delays — REAL ID deadline must stick

  by Boston HeraldApr 29, 2025 11:00 am

  Boston Herald (April 25) With the current deadline of May 7 approaching for the oft-delayed REAL ID requirement for air travel, Illinois  professor Sheldon Jacobson argues this time the deadline must stick.
   

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  Miyoshi named Big Ten Player of the Year, three Illini earn all-conference honors

  by Division of Intercollegiate AthleticsApr 28, 2025 11:15 am

  Junior Kenta Miyoshi became the seventh player in program history to be named Big Ten Player of the Year, while redshirt junior William Mroz earned a spot on the All-Big Ten Second Team, the conference office announced. 

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  Computer science teachers may be better qualified than their peers

  by Sharita ForrestApr 25, 2025 12:00 pm

  A study by Professor Paul Bruno found that instructors’ teaching experience both in general and in computer science specifically had the greatest impact on student learning - not whether faculty members were licensed to teach the subject. 

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  Study shows gig economy as viable pathway to entrepreneurship

  by Aaron BennettApr 28, 2025 11:00 am

  Researchers speculated that 'the gig economy might mirror the experiences of an entrepreneur, allowing individuals to learn about entrepreneurship and accumulate industry-specific experience.' 

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  Alumnus Nate Reichard donates $5 million to elevate real estate program

  by Gies College of BusinessApr 25, 2025 8:45 am

  Gies College of Business has received a $5 million gift from alumnus Nate Reichard, CEO of Reichard Capital. In recognition, the Real Estate Finance Academy will be renamed the 'Reichard Real Estate Academy.'

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  Four faculty members elected to American Academy of Arts and Sciences

  by Thomas BruchApr 25, 2025 2:45 pm

  Founded in 1780, the academy recognizes scientists, artists, scholars and leaders who have distinguished themselves in the public, private and nonprofit sectors. 

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  Student developing portable tech to prevent chemo-induced hair loss wins fellowship

  by Eric WilsonApr 23, 2025 10:30 am

  During her clinical rotations, Mahima Goel had the idea to create a more patient-friendly device after hearing patients describe the bulk, cost, and movement restrictions that come with existing devices on the market. 

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  New analytics-driven framework aims to improve care of chronic disease

  by Phil CicioraApr 21, 2025 9:30 am

  New U. of I. research finds that a data-informed approach to scheduling patient appointments can reduce risks associated with diabetes management by up to 19.4%, especially for underserved populations.

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  DNA origami guides new possibilities in the fight against pancreatic cancer

  by Lois YoksoulianApr 22, 2025 3:00 pm

  'This research highlights not only the potential for more accurate cancer imaging, but also selective chemotherapy delivery, a significant advancement over current...treatments,' said U. of I. Professor Bumsoo Han.

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  New study finds link between green spaces and police violence

  by Jodi HeckelApr 24, 2025 3:00 pm

  Higher levels of greenness may reduce violence in four ways: reduced crime, improved short-term and long-term mental health, sending a signal that a place is well-cared for and increasing the use of outdoor spaces by nearby neighbors.

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  When opinions become thoughtcrimes

  by Visible MagazineApr 24, 2025 3:45 pm

  Visible Magazine (April 18) Illinois curriculum and instruction professor Stephanie Toliver discusses the consequences of banning language, thoughts and opinions. 

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  A woman of determination and vision: Hoda Elshorbagy

  by Vince Lara-CinisomoApr 18, 2025 8:00 am

  As a girl in Egypt, she learned English so she could understand U of I racing coach Adam Bleakney’s videos. She dreamed of one day learning from him face to face. For seven years, she planned and practiced. Then came her break.

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  What is prebiotic soda? Experts on whether there are health benefits

  by TodayApr 23, 2025 8:45 am

  Today (April 21)  Prebiotics and probiotics aren’t the same. U. of I. professor Kelly Swanson says prebiotics help support overall health and may have a number of benefits when consumed at a sufficient dose. 

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  Federal privacy law needed for sensitive consumer data when companies go bankrupt

  by Phil CicioraApr 16, 2025 11:30 am

  What happens to your personal information when a genetic testing company goes belly up? It would most likely be sold to a successor company that customers might not want to entrust with their genetic data, says law expert Sara Gerke.

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  A celebration of student innovation and excellence at Illinois

  by Chris HolmesApr 21, 2025 1:30 pm

  Undergraduate Research Week showcases the best of undergraduate research and creative inquiry at the University of Illinois. Events include workshops on getting started in research, special exhibits, and  highlighting the best student research.  

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  What to know about birthright citizenship as it heads to Supreme Court

  by AxiosApr 21, 2025 11:00 am

  Axios (April 17) SCOTUS will hear arguments next month over Trump’s efforts to restrict birthright citizenship. Illinois professor Michael LeRoy says that a Supreme Court ruling in Trump’s favor would have far-reaching legal repercussions.

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  What effect will tariffs have on consumers, farmers?

  by Phil CicioraApr 16, 2025 10:00 am

  For U.S. farmers, tariffs are a double whammy of paying more for imported goods such as fertilizer and losing out on export markets, says U. of I. agricultural expert Jonathan W. Coppess. 

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  Young adults juggle conflicting pressures to hurry up ― and wait

  by Sharita ForrestApr 16, 2025 12:00 pm

  Researchers have found that young adults today may feel caught between opposing forces, some pressuring them to accelerate their maturation and assume adult responsibilities earlier, others striving to hold them back.

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  Jurassic Patent: How Colossal Biosciences is attempting to own the 'woolly mammoth'

  by MIT Technology ReviewApr 17, 2025 12:15 pm

  MIT Technology Review (April 16) 'Any animal with woolly mammoth genes falls under the claims' of this Texas startup company trying to bring back extinct species, says U. of I. law professor Jacob Sherkow.

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  Wearable technology continuously monitors heart-rate recovery to predict risk

  by Diana YatesApr 9, 2025 11:00 am

  U. of I. researchers used a 'smart shirt' to track participants’ heart-rate recovery after exercise and developed a tool for analyzing the data to predict those at higher risk of heart-related ailments. 

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  Illinois faculty members receive Guggenheim Fellowships

  by Maeve ReillyApr 17, 2025 10:00 am

  This year’s Illinois fellows are history professor Kristin Hoganson and English professor Corey Van Landingham. They were chosen through a rigorous peer-review process from nearly 3,500 applicants. 

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  Here’s what’s about to become more expensive with the next round of tariffs

  by CNNApr 16, 2025 2:30 pm

  CNN (April 15) The Biden administration's CHIPS Act incentivized chipmakers to open U.S. facilities, but even if tariffs do spur more domestic chip production, America still lacks electronic assembly capabilities, says professor John Dallesasse.

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  How does what lives in your gut affect your health?

  by Liz Ahlberg TouchstoneApr 8, 2025 2:45 pm

  Professor of pathobiology Chris Gaulke discusses what roles the gut microbiome plays in digestion, immune health and cancer, as well as how what we consume affects it.  

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  CI MED students create at-home screening test for iron deficiency

  by Beth HartApr 16, 2025 10:30 am

  Some 40% of people don't have enough iron content in their blood but many of them go undiagnosed. This innovation will allow people to test at home by applying a small sample of urine, rather than blood, to a special test strip.

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  Sold-out conference addresses tri-state forestry challenges, points to solutions

  by Yukta SinhaApr 9, 2025 11:30 am

  Private landowners manage 80% of the region's forests while facing challenges from invasive species, extreme weather events, and changing markets. That's why this Extension conference became an unexpected hit.

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  First-Generation Scholars Research Program provides research experience and more

  by Maeve ReillyApr 11, 2025 9:15 am

  The First-Generation Scholars Research Program at Illinois provides students with research skills and help with the ins and outs of college life that those who haven’t been exposed to higher education may not know.

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  2025 Image of Research winners announced

  by Charlotte BauerApr 16, 2025 9:00 am

  U. of I.'s Graduate College and the Media Commons of the University Library are pleased to announce the winners of the 2025 Image of Research competition, which reflects the creativity and intellectual diversity of our grad students. 

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  Hate cilantro or anchovies? Evolutionary science could explain why

  by National GeographicApr 15, 2025 9:45 am

  National Geographic (April 14) If you want to learn to like something, it’s best to eat that food when you’re very hungry, says Illinois food science and human nutrition professor Yanina Pepino.

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  Graduate art and design students exhibit their work at Krannert Art Museum

  by Jodi HeckelApr 15, 2025 9:30 am

  The annual School of Art and Design MFA Exhibition  runs through April 26. It includes 12 graduate students in studio art, industrial design and Design for Responsible Innovation. The work is the culmination of their graduate education. 

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  Guess what kind of cooking oil is tariff-proof? Seed oils are about to get their revenge

  by The AtlanticApr 14, 2025 2:30 pm

  The Atlantic (April 11) Trump's tariffs may increase the cost of olive oil - a lot. 'If the goal is to get people away from the seed oil, well, these tariffs are going to drive people into the arms of seed oils,' says professor William Clifton Ridley.

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  Fighting Illini earn 5-4 walk-off victory, series win against Michigan State

  by Division of Intercollegiate AthleticsApr 14, 2025 10:30 am

  Fighting Illini softball rallied to score three runs in the seventh inning and walked it off on Eileen Donahue's solo home run to pick up the 5-4 win over the Spartans on Sunday. 

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  Student-athlete, student-teacher: Kendall Bostic masters grad school and Big Ten basketball

  by Orion BuckinghamApr 10, 2025 4:15 pm

  Kendall Bostic didn't compromise when it came to her goals. She dreamed of big basketball achievements. And she dreamed of helping kids learn, despite their challenges. She's accomplished both.

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  How will (now 10%) tariffs, cuts to USAID, affect Africa's smallest nation?

  by Diana YatesApr 11, 2025 8:45 am

  Illinois professor Charles Fogelman describes how the tiny African country of Lesotho will likely experience the dual blows of ever-changing tariff announcements and the cessation of USAID funding. 

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  CI MED innovation triple-teams recovery from knee surgery

  by Beth HartApr 4, 2025 4:00 pm

  A Carle Illinois College of Medicine team has designed a new knee brace that combines three evidence-based therapies to help knee surgery patients avoid a common setback that can delay recovery by years.  

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  Illinois hosts Michigan State for Strikeout Cancer weekend

  by Division of Intercollegiate AthleticsApr 10, 2025 11:30 am

  Illinois softball hosts Michigan State this weekend. The Fighting Illini face off against the Spartans at 7:30 p.m. on Friday with the game airing on Big Ten Network. (Saturday @1 p.m.; Sunday @ noon) 

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  ‘Getting heavier’: Climate change primes storms to drop more rain

  by New York TimesApr 9, 2025 4:45 pm

  The New York Times (April 8) 'When we have these very heavy rain events, the trends have been pointing toward those heavy events getting heavier,' says Deanna Hence, a U. of I. professor of atmospheric sciences.

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  Study finds global downturn in bias against stigmatized groups

  by Diana YatesApr 7, 2025 10:45 am

  A study in 33 countries between 2009 and 2019 found substantial reductions in explicit, self-reported bias against all categories of stigma they examined: age, race, body weight, skin tone and sexual orientation.  

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  Drug-delivering aptamers target leukemia stem cells for one-two knockout punch

  by Liz Ahlberg TouchstoneApr 3, 2025 9:45 am

  The aptamers - short single-strand snippets of DNA that can target molecules like larger antibodies do - not only deliver cancer-fighting drugs, but also are themselves toxic to the cancer stem cells, the researchers said. 

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  Boneyard Creek Community Day, April 12

  by Facilities and ServicesApr 7, 2025 11:00 am

  Boneyard Creek Community Day is a way to celebrate and protect lakes and streams in Champaign County by engaging volunteers to pitch in and clean. 

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  Fighting Illini Athletics to host Spring Sports Fest, April 11-13

  by Division of Intercollegiate AthleticsApr 8, 2025 11:30 am

  Spring Sports Fest will feature eight home events across three sports - baseball, softball, and men's tennis. Admission is free all weekend. 

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  National Weather Service pauses severe weather alerts in Spanish, other languages

  by PBS NewsApr 8, 2025 11:45 am

  PBS News (April 4) NWS has paused severe weather alerts in languages other than English after the government contract for those services expired. U. of I. researcher Joseph Trujillo-Falcón says the loss of these messages puts communities at risk.

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  U. of I. graduates succeed. Here's the report

  by Thomas BruchApr 8, 2025 10:45 am

  Ninety percent of graduates secured a 'first destination' (job, grad school, or volunteer work) within six months of graduation. The average starting salary for a recent Illinois graduate is $75,373.

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  Book by Professor John Lynn explores surrender from the middle ages to the present

  by Heather GernenzApr 2, 2025 11:45 am

  History professor emeritus John A. Lynn examines surrender and the treatment of prisoners of war as an ever-evolving aspect of war that reflects and defines the nature of society, culture, and conflict. 

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