list of blog postsprimary for post 805524Illini Men's Gymnastics ready for annual Windy City invitationalJan 17, 2020 8:15 amThe Illini travel to Chicago for 50th annual invitational, held at Credit Union 1 Arena, seeking their sixth-straight Windy City title.Share this StoryShare Illini Men's Gymnastics ready for annual Windy City invitational on FacebookShare Illini Men's Gymnastics ready for annual Windy City invitational on Twitterprimary for post 805511U of I urban greening expert to speak at World Economic ForumJan 16, 2020 2:00 pmMing Kuo will speak to global leaders next week at the 50th World Economic Forum to make the case that investments in urban greening could improve mental and physical health.Share this StoryShare U of I urban greening expert to speak at World Economic Forum on FacebookShare U of I urban greening expert to speak at World Economic Forum on Twitterprimary for post 805509St. Louis prosecutor alleges violations of rarely used KKK Act in lawsuit against cityJan 16, 2020 1:45 pmNBC News (Jan. 14) 'A successful plaintiff has to show that a conspiracy is based on intent to injure somebody based on his or her race. But conspiracies are hard to prove,' says Illinois professor Michael LeRoyShare this StoryShare St. Louis prosecutor alleges violations of rarely used KKK Act in lawsuit against city on FacebookShare St. Louis prosecutor alleges violations of rarely used KKK Act in lawsuit against city on Twitterprimary for post 805508Program for parents aims to help youths with autism successfully transition to adulthoodJan 16, 2020 1:30 pmA new U of I program trains parents of young adults with autism on community services and empowers them to advocate for their child to help them successfully transition to adulthood.Share this StoryShare Program for parents aims to help youths with autism successfully transition to adulthood on FacebookShare Program for parents aims to help youths with autism successfully transition to adulthood on Twitterprimary for post 805498'Leaders serve and are not silent': Campus MLK eventsJan 16, 2020 8:00 amThis year’s communitywide celebration of the life and work of civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. features over a week of activities across Champaign-Urbana.Share this StoryShare 'Leaders serve and are not silent': Campus MLK events on FacebookShare 'Leaders serve and are not silent': Campus MLK events on Twitterprimary for post 805489Researchers gain control over internal structure of self-assembled composite materialsJan 15, 2020 2:00 pmResearchers developed a new templating system to help control the quality and unique properties of a special class of inorganic composite materials.Share this StoryShare Researchers gain control over internal structure of self-assembled composite materials on FacebookShare Researchers gain control over internal structure of self-assembled composite materials on Twitterprimary for post 805488Illinois music professor awarded NEH FellowshipJan 15, 2020 1:00 pmUniversity of Illinois music professor Christina Bashford was awarded a National Endowment for the Humanities Fellowship for 2019.Share this StoryShare Illinois music professor awarded NEH Fellowship on FacebookShare Illinois music professor awarded NEH Fellowship on Twitterprimary for post 805477Grange jersey makes trip to CFP title gameJan 15, 2020 9:00 amAfter a full day of travel, the jersey was hand delivered to the ESPN crew at the Superdome on Monday, Jan. 13 for the momentous occasion.Share this StoryShare Grange jersey makes trip to CFP title game on FacebookShare Grange jersey makes trip to CFP title game on Twitterprimary for post 805476Shaping the narrativeJan 15, 2020 9:45 amIllinois alumnus Carey Cranston oversees the only national museum dedicated to celebrating the written word.Share this StoryShare Shaping the narrative on FacebookShare Shaping the narrative on Twitterprimary for post 805453Nanosatellites improve detection of early-season corn nitrogen stressJan 14, 2020 8:30 amNanosatellites known as CubeSats can detect nitrogen stress early in the season, potentially giving farmers a chance to plan in-season nitrogen fertilizer applications.Share this StoryShare Nanosatellites improve detection of early-season corn nitrogen stress on FacebookShare Nanosatellites improve detection of early-season corn nitrogen stress on Twitterprimary for post 805427Illinois defeats Rutgers 54-51Jan 13, 2020 7:45 amIllinois is 10-1 at State Farm Center this season.Share this StoryShare Illinois defeats Rutgers 54-51 on FacebookShare Illinois defeats Rutgers 54-51 on Twitterprimary for post 805375Women's Gymnastics still unbeaten after historic home openerJan 10, 2020 8:00 amLess than a week after earning three titles in her career debut, freshman Mia Takekawa cemented herself in the Illini record books with a 10.0 on beam Thursday.Share this StoryShare Women's Gymnastics still unbeaten after historic home opener on FacebookShare Women's Gymnastics still unbeaten after historic home opener on Twitterprimary for post 805369U of I hires alum, consulting vet to lead Chicago tech centerJan 9, 2020 1:30 pmCrain's Chicago Business (Jan. 8) William Jackson, a former Johnson Controls exec, will head the Discovery Partners Institute, the U. of I.’s facility in Chicago for technology research and development, teaching.Share this StoryShare U of I hires alum, consulting vet to lead Chicago tech center on FacebookShare U of I hires alum, consulting vet to lead Chicago tech center on Twitterprimary for post 805362The first to rank the bestJan 9, 2020 8:30 amIn 1926, an Illinois economics professor used statistics to create the first widely accepted method of naming a national college football champion.Share this StoryShare The first to rank the best on FacebookShare The first to rank the best on Twitterprimary for post 805356A US drone killed an Iranian general. What might be the consequences?Jan 8, 2020 4:15 pm'The drone-strike killing of Suleimani was unprecedented... No country has used a drone to try to kill a state political or military leader, and the U.S. has not killed a foreign military leader since World War II.'Share this StoryShare A US drone killed an Iranian general. What might be the consequences? on FacebookShare A US drone killed an Iranian general. What might be the consequences? on Twitterprimary for post 805339Hartleb named D1 Baseball’s Big Ten Coach of the DecadeJan 8, 2020 8:45 amHartleb led Illinois to Big Ten titles (2011, 2015), and to four regionals during the decade - more than any other coach in the conference. Thirty of his players were MLB Draft picks during that time.Share this StoryShare Hartleb named D1 Baseball’s Big Ten Coach of the Decade on FacebookShare Hartleb named D1 Baseball’s Big Ten Coach of the Decade on Twitterprimary for post 805336Developing label-free microscopic techniques to visualize cancer cellsJan 7, 2020 4:45 pmResearchers have developed an imaging technique that provides better visualization of breast cancer cells and their associated extracellular vesicles.Share this StoryShare Developing label-free microscopic techniques to visualize cancer cells on FacebookShare Developing label-free microscopic techniques to visualize cancer cells on Twitterprimary for post 805326The five former Illini on NFL divisional playoff teamsJan 7, 2020 8:45 amFive Illini are still alive as the NFL heads into Divisional Round Weekend – Nick Allegretti (Chiefs), Geronimo Allison (Packers), Whitney Mercilus (Texans), Malik Turner (Seahawks) and Jihad Ward (Ravens). Share this StoryShare The five former Illini on NFL divisional playoff teams on FacebookShare The five former Illini on NFL divisional playoff teams on Twitterprimary for post 805324New compounds block master regulator of cancer growth, metastasisJan 7, 2020 8:30 amIllinois researchers have developed new drug agents to inhibit a pathway that contributes to cancer. The compounds killed cancer cells and reduced the growth of breast cancer tumors in mice. Share this StoryShare New compounds block master regulator of cancer growth, metastasis on FacebookShare New compounds block master regulator of cancer growth, metastasis on Twitterprimary for post 805310Illinois professor’s research looks at brain activity as it relates to yogaJan 6, 2020 12:45 pmBTN (Jan. 3) 'Anecdotally, anyone you talk to will tell you it helps them. The instructors...can tell how different poses will help,' says researcher Neha Gothe. 'But there definitely needs to be more science to back it up.'Share this StoryShare Illinois professor’s research looks at brain activity as it relates to yoga on FacebookShare Illinois professor’s research looks at brain activity as it relates to yoga on Twitterprimary for post 805297Defense dominates in 63-37 victory over BoilersJan 6, 2020 8:30 amAlan Griffin scored 16 points and grabbed a career-high 12 rebounds for his first career double-double. The sophomore, continues to impress despite limited playing time off the bench for Illinois.Share this StoryShare Defense dominates in 63-37 victory over Boilers on FacebookShare Defense dominates in 63-37 victory over Boilers on Twitterprimary for post 805293Despite recent tough times for farmers, cutting costs may not be a priority for '20Jan 3, 2020 12:15 pmKenosha News (Jan. 3) Illinois ag economist Scott Irwin says making big cuts could hurt farmers in the long term. He sees light at the end of the tunnel, especially in a tentative trade pact between the U.S. and China.Share this StoryShare Despite recent tough times for farmers, cutting costs may not be a priority for '20 on FacebookShare Despite recent tough times for farmers, cutting costs may not be a priority for '20 on Twitterprimary for post 805292Dosunmu, Griffin lead Illini in road loss at Michigan StateJan 3, 2020 12:15 pmAyo Dosunmu had 18 points and 8 rebounds and Alan Griffin had 17 points and 9 rebounds but the Fighting Illini fell at No. 14/16 Michigan State Thursday night at Breslin Center. Share this StoryShare Dosunmu, Griffin lead Illini in road loss at Michigan State on FacebookShare Dosunmu, Griffin lead Illini in road loss at Michigan State on Twitterprimary for post 805280Illinois student's puzzle to appear in The New York TimesJan 2, 2020 2:00 pm'Creating a crossword is a puzzle in itself – what combination of words fit together, where to put the black squares. You have to include words that will be interesting to the people who are doing it,' sayid Illinois student Adam Aaronson.Share this StoryShare Illinois student's puzzle to appear in The New York Times on FacebookShare Illinois student's puzzle to appear in The New York Times on Twitterprimary for post 805244Doris Derby: Alumna, photographer documented Civil Rights MovementDec 23, 2019 1:30 pm'When I came here, the University of Illinois embraced me in terms of my interests and my values. I see this as the home for the kind of things I value.'Share this StoryShare Doris Derby: Alumna, photographer documented Civil Rights Movement on FacebookShare Doris Derby: Alumna, photographer documented Civil Rights Movement on Twitterprimary for post 805279For CRISPR, tweaking DNA fragments before inserting yields highest efficiency rates yetJan 2, 2020 1:45 pmIllinois researchers achieved the highest reported rates of inserting genes into human cells with the CRISPR-Cas9 gene-editing system, a necessary step for harnessing the technology for clinical gene-therapy applications.Share this StoryShare For CRISPR, tweaking DNA fragments before inserting yields highest efficiency rates yet on FacebookShare For CRISPR, tweaking DNA fragments before inserting yields highest efficiency rates yet on Twitterprimary for post 805276Hittite class offers glimpse of Bronze Age language, technologyJan 2, 2020 10:00 amIllinois students learn to write the ancient language in clay using cuneiform symbols in a Hittite class.Share this StoryShare Hittite class offers glimpse of Bronze Age language, technology on FacebookShare Hittite class offers glimpse of Bronze Age language, technology on Twitterprimary for post 805272Game notes for Illinois at Michigan State tonightJan 2, 2020 11:30 amIllinois opens 2020 on the road, resuming Big Ten play Thursday at No. 14 Michigan State. Tipoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. CT.Share this StoryShare Game notes for Illinois at Michigan State tonight on FacebookShare Game notes for Illinois at Michigan State tonight on Twitterprimary for post 805270Under a new deal, China would purchase $40 to $50 billion in U.S. ag productsJan 2, 2020 11:15 amWashington Post (Dec. 30) 'If the trade deal is signed and it’s real, (we'd) be looking at a China-driven miniboom in the ag sector,' says economist Scott Irwin. But, he adds, 'I don’t even know how we’d get to that number.'Share this StoryShare Under a new deal, China would purchase $40 to $50 billion in U.S. ag products on FacebookShare Under a new deal, China would purchase $40 to $50 billion in U.S. ag products on Twitterprimary for post 805269The world is waiting for you. Discover your Power.Jan 2, 2020 9:30 amThe world is waiting for you. Discover your Power.Share this StoryShare The world is waiting for you. Discover your Power. on FacebookShare The world is waiting for you. Discover your Power. on Twitterprimary for post 805268The world is waiting for you. Discover your Power.Jan 2, 2020 9:30 amThe world is waiting for you. Discover your Power.Share this StoryShare The world is waiting for you. Discover your Power. on FacebookShare The world is waiting for you. Discover your Power. on Twitterprimary for post 805263All-Decade Moments from Illini AthleticsDec 31, 2019 5:00 pmThe best moments from the Illini in the 2010sShare this StoryShare All-Decade Moments from Illini Athletics on FacebookShare All-Decade Moments from Illini Athletics on Twitterprimary for post 805260Pentagon officials visit Illinois' new aerospace research centerDec 27, 2019 12:30 pmOfficials from the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense, Research and Engineering at the Pentagon visited the new Center for Hypersonics and Entry Systems Studies (CHESS).Share this StoryShare Pentagon officials visit Illinois' new aerospace research center on FacebookShare Pentagon officials visit Illinois' new aerospace research center on Twitterprimary for post 805259Asian giant hornet invasion threatens honey bees in Pacific NorthwestDec 27, 2019 12:15 pmNew York Times (Dec. 24) U of I entomologist May Berenbaum says the hornets can wipe out an entire beehive. 'You want to talk about beepocalypse! They are sworn enemies of honey bees...a bee’s worst nightmare.'Share this StoryShare Asian giant hornet invasion threatens honey bees in Pacific Northwest on FacebookShare Asian giant hornet invasion threatens honey bees in Pacific Northwest on Twitterprimary for post 805258Illini arrive in San Francisco for Dec. 30 Redbox BowlDec 27, 2019 11:00 amThe Fighting Illini arrived at their hotel on Thursday afternoon ahead of their Redbox Bowl match with with California, scheduled for Monday, Dec. 30, at Levi's Stadium (3 CT). Share this StoryShare Illini arrive in San Francisco for Dec. 30 Redbox Bowl on FacebookShare Illini arrive in San Francisco for Dec. 30 Redbox Bowl on Twitterprimary for post 805243Limited agreement easing trade restrictions with China seems like great news for farmersDec 23, 2019 12:15 pmSome are still worried that ag exports will suffer for years. 'History suggests that once you break an important relationship trade wise like this, it is very difficult to fully recover your market share,' says Illinois' Scott Irwin.Share this StoryShare Limited agreement easing trade restrictions with China seems like great news for farmers on FacebookShare Limited agreement easing trade restrictions with China seems like great news for farmers on Twitterprimary for post 805241First soccer games at Illinois? 1909Dec 23, 2019 10:30 amThe first match at U of I may have been a 'curtain raiser' match 110 years ago, meant to introduce the sport to fans who'd gone to Memorial Stadium for an Illini Football game. Share this StoryShare First soccer games at Illinois? 1909 on FacebookShare First soccer games at Illinois? 1909 on Twitterprimary for post 805237New polymer material may help batteries become self-healing, recyclableDec 23, 2019 8:45 amIllinois researchers have developed a solid battery electrolyte that is both self-healing and recyclable.Share this StoryShare New polymer material may help batteries become self-healing, recyclable on FacebookShare New polymer material may help batteries become self-healing, recyclable on Twitterprimary for post 805236Illini fan events announced for Redbox BowlDec 23, 2019 8:45 amIllini fans traveling to the Bay Area for the Redbox Bowl on Dec. 30 can enjoy a number of activities prior to the game against Cal, including a pep rally, 'Bowl Bash at the Bay,' and a pregame party.Share this StoryShare Illini fan events announced for Redbox Bowl on FacebookShare Illini fan events announced for Redbox Bowl on Twitterprimary for post 805229Book looks at how landscape design helps solve water issuesDec 20, 2019 3:00 pmLandscape architecture professor Mary Pat McGuire co-edited a book discussing how landscape design research can help solve environmental problems related to fresh water systems.Share this StoryShare Book looks at how landscape design helps solve water issues on FacebookShare Book looks at how landscape design helps solve water issues on Twitterprimary for post 805221Slanted toilets are the logical extreme of hyperproductivityDec 20, 2019 12:15 pmThe Atlantic (Dec. 19) A U of I architecture professor tried to simulate the effect of the slanted toilet. 'Even for just a few seconds, it felt uncomfortable and jarring. After a minute or two, it felt very painful behind the shins.' Share this StoryShare Slanted toilets are the logical extreme of hyperproductivity on FacebookShare Slanted toilets are the logical extreme of hyperproductivity on Twitterprimary for post 805217Classics course uses Greek tragedies to provide war insightsDec 20, 2019 10:15 amClassics professor Angeliki Tzanetou and her students explored issues of war and trauma through Greek tragedies and learned how the themes presented in the ancient dramas are connected to present-day crises.Share this StoryShare Classics course uses Greek tragedies to provide war insights on FacebookShare Classics course uses Greek tragedies to provide war insights on Twitterprimary for post 805216Caffeine may offset some health risks of diets high in fat, sugarDec 20, 2019 10:15 amIn a study of rats, University of Illinois scientists found that caffeine limited weight gain and cholesterol production, despite a diet that was high in fat and sugar. Share this StoryShare Caffeine may offset some health risks of diets high in fat, sugar on FacebookShare Caffeine may offset some health risks of diets high in fat, sugar on Twitterprimary for post 805215Game notes for the 39th annual Braggin' Rights gameDec 20, 2019 9:45 amFollowing a one-week break in the game schedule for final exams, the Illini return to action Saturday for the annual border war game against Missouri.Share this StoryShare Game notes for the 39th annual Braggin' Rights game on FacebookShare Game notes for the 39th annual Braggin' Rights game on Twitterprimary for post 805196Remembering some of the great Braggin' Rights gamesDec 19, 2019 8:45 amWith the Illini heading to St. Louis this Saturday to face Missouri in the annual rivalry game (Noon CT, it seems like a good time to look back at some memorable games in the rivalry.Share this StoryShare Remembering some of the great Braggin' Rights games on FacebookShare Remembering some of the great Braggin' Rights games on Twitterprimary for post 805189Yoga benefits the brain in ways similar to aerobic exerciseDec 18, 2019 1:00 pmCNBC (Dec. 17) Yoga appears to have a positive effect on areas 'responsible for memory and information processing, as well as emotional regulation,' says Illinois professsor Neha Gothe.Share this StoryShare Yoga benefits the brain in ways similar to aerobic exercise on FacebookShare Yoga benefits the brain in ways similar to aerobic exercise on Twitterprimary for post 805188Single-molecule detection of cancer markers brings liquid biopsy closer to clinicDec 18, 2019 1:45 pmResearchers developed a method to detect cancer markers that could be used for liquid biopsies – using a small sample of blood or serum to detect cancer, rather than the invasive tissue sampling routinely used today.Share this StoryShare Single-molecule detection of cancer markers brings liquid biopsy closer to clinic on FacebookShare Single-molecule detection of cancer markers brings liquid biopsy closer to clinic on Twitterprimary for post 805183Innovation: How digital research is illuminating societal issuesDec 18, 2019 10:00 amHumanities researchers at Illinois are using technology to shed light on such issues as social media, gerrymandering and Proust scholarship.Share this StoryShare Innovation: How digital research is illuminating societal issues on FacebookShare Innovation: How digital research is illuminating societal issues on Twitterprimary for post 805182Five fascinating researchers in Latina/o Studies at IllinoisDec 18, 2019 9:00 amThese five scholars are helping the world understand everything from baseball to refugees to the upcoming census. Share this StoryShare Five fascinating researchers in Latina/o Studies at Illinois on FacebookShare Five fascinating researchers in Latina/o Studies at Illinois on Twitterprimary for post 805181Illinois pastry chef shares gingerbread building secretsDec 18, 2019 9:45 amUniversity Housing head pastry chef Eric Larson created an epic holiday scene: the gingerbread Altgeld Hall and Alma Mater statue featured in the Chancellor’s 2019 Holiday Video. Here's how he did it.Share this StoryShare Illinois pastry chef shares gingerbread building secrets on FacebookShare Illinois pastry chef shares gingerbread building secrets on Twitter
