list of blog postsprimary for post 1777164983A.D. Josh Whitman presents the state of Illinois AthleticsJun 18, 2021 9:30 amOutlining the past year from COVID to social justice to Name/Image/Likeness to in-state gambling, he emphasized what matters most to him: the student-athletes, coaches, and staff at the Division of Intercollegiate Athletics.Share this StoryShare A.D. Josh Whitman presents the state of Illinois Athletics on FacebookShare A.D. Josh Whitman presents the state of Illinois Athletics on Twitterprimary for post 1729717149Is reconciliation realistic?Jun 17, 2021 11:30 amHistorians warn that deep-seated racial divides in America make political healing a challenging path.Share this StoryShare Is reconciliation realistic? on FacebookShare Is reconciliation realistic? on Twitterprimary for post 461581187Working, post-COVID: Hybrid workforce may not be the panacea after allJun 17, 2021 10:30 amForbes (June 17) A consensus seems to be coalescing around a greater mixture of home- and office-based work. A U. of I. study found that having control over the work-life boundary can buffer the spikes in stress often caused by work-life balance issues.Share this StoryShare Working, post-COVID: Hybrid workforce may not be the panacea after all on FacebookShare Working, post-COVID: Hybrid workforce may not be the panacea after all on Twitterprimary for post 1336178051Illini Football’s 2022 0pener moved to Week 0 vs. WyomingJun 17, 2021 8:00 amIllinois will play during Week 0 in back-to-back seasons, as the Illini are scheduled to open the 2021 season on Aug. 28 against Nebraska on FOX - the first kickoff in college football in 2021.Share this StoryShare Illini Football’s 2022 0pener moved to Week 0 vs. Wyoming on FacebookShare Illini Football’s 2022 0pener moved to Week 0 vs. Wyoming on Twitterprimary for post 1778855861Why is the Village of Franklin Park putting beehives atop its municipal building?Jun 16, 2021 11:00 amChicago Tribune (June 15) 'There is a lack of habitat and there are many insecticides out there that are toxic to bees,' says Richard Hentschel, a U. of I. Extension horticulture educator. Share this StoryShare Why is the Village of Franklin Park putting beehives atop its municipal building? on FacebookShare Why is the Village of Franklin Park putting beehives atop its municipal building? on Twitterprimary for post 39240254U of I Feed Technology Center completed, onlineJun 16, 2021 9:30 amThe state-of-the-art processing and sensor technologies will deliver standard and specialized small-batch research diets, as well as unparalleled hands-on educational opportunities for students across the College of ACES. Share this StoryShare U of I Feed Technology Center completed, online on FacebookShare U of I Feed Technology Center completed, online on Twitterprimary for post 2040134664Grandison named to Finnish National basketball teamJun 16, 2021 9:15 am'My commitment to be the best I can be will continue with training in Helsinki and culminating with competition in Japan. I'm excited to get a taste of international basketball while still in college, and then apply those lessons next season to help our team...'Share this StoryShare Grandison named to Finnish National basketball team on FacebookShare Grandison named to Finnish National basketball team on Twitterprimary for post 1088563477Are the ultrawealthy breaking the law in avoiding taxes?Jun 16, 2021 8:00 amThe ultrawealthy aren’t breaking the law in avoiding taxes, but public outrage over their financial legerdemain could prompt legislators to consider an annual wealth tax, says tax policy expert Richard L. Kaplan.Share this StoryShare Are the ultrawealthy breaking the law in avoiding taxes? on FacebookShare Are the ultrawealthy breaking the law in avoiding taxes? on Twitterprimary for post 1514283824Found in TranslationJun 15, 2021 9:45 amHow the University of Illinois and the local Q’anjob’al-speaking Mayan community are discovering ways to communicate.Share this StoryShare Found in Translation on FacebookShare Found in Translation on Twitterprimary for post 191477604Are we experiencing another unaccompanied child 'crisis' at the southern US border?Jun 15, 2021 9:15 amThe issue of unaccompanied migrant children at the southern U.S. border has embroiled the previous three presidential administrations because there’s no easy solution to the problem, says law professor Lauren Aronson.Share this StoryShare Are we experiencing another unaccompanied child 'crisis' at the southern US border? on FacebookShare Are we experiencing another unaccompanied child 'crisis' at the southern US border? on Twitterprimary for post 319676534Nine Illinois students, recent graduates offered Fulbright grantsJun 14, 2021 4:45 pmNine U of I students and recent graduates have been offered Fulbright grants to pursue international education, research and teaching experiences around the globe this coming year. Share this StoryShare Nine Illinois students, recent graduates offered Fulbright grants on FacebookShare Nine Illinois students, recent graduates offered Fulbright grants on Twitterprimary for post 1211260904Illinois’ Dumont de Chassart competes at Arnold Palmer CupJun 14, 2021 4:45 pmThe 2021 Big Ten Co-Golfer of the Year competed for Team International in a hard-fought battle vs. Team USA at the 25th Arnold Palmer Cup held this weekend.Share this StoryShare Illinois’ Dumont de Chassart competes at Arnold Palmer Cup on FacebookShare Illinois’ Dumont de Chassart competes at Arnold Palmer Cup on Twitterprimary for post 987506687Big Ten announces 2021 volleyball scheduleJun 11, 2021 11:45 amThe Big Ten will be again competing in a 20-match conference schedule, with the Illini playing seven teams both home and away and six teams once (three home and three away).Share this StoryShare Big Ten announces 2021 volleyball schedule on FacebookShare Big Ten announces 2021 volleyball schedule on Twitterprimary for post 330565095Illinois opens 100% capacity for 2021-22 sports seasonJun 11, 2021 11:15 amThe State of Illinois moved into Phase 5 of the Restore Illinois plan, allowing the University of Illinois Division of Intercollegiate Athletics to announce 100% capacity for the 2021-22 sports season.Share this StoryShare Illinois opens 100% capacity for 2021-22 sports season on FacebookShare Illinois opens 100% capacity for 2021-22 sports season on Twitterprimary for post 1868528909Passes for 22nd annual Ebertfest now on saleJun 9, 2021 10:45 amFestival passes cover all of the screenings during the festival, which runs September 8-11 at the Virginia Theatre, a restored downtown Champaign movie palace, with related talks and panel discussions at other Champaign or University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign venues. Share this StoryShare Passes for 22nd annual Ebertfest now on sale on FacebookShare Passes for 22nd annual Ebertfest now on sale on Twitterprimary for post 247065972Cholesterol metabolite induces production of cancer-promoting vesiclesJun 11, 2021 8:30 amMolecular and integrative physiology professor Erik Nelson and his colleagues found that a byproduct of cholesterol metabolism causes some immune cells to spew out cancer-promoting signals.Share this StoryShare Cholesterol metabolite induces production of cancer-promoting vesicles on FacebookShare Cholesterol metabolite induces production of cancer-promoting vesicles on Twitterprimary for post 979938080Religion receives $1 million to establish program in Jain studiesJun 11, 2021 8:15 amThe Department of Religion is receiving $1 million from a group of donors to establish Jainism as a course of study. It’s the largest gift that the department has ever received.Share this StoryShare Religion receives $1 million to establish program in Jain studies on FacebookShare Religion receives $1 million to establish program in Jain studies on Twitterprimary for post 1990328124Alumna with a passion for national forests challenges students to seek adventureJun 9, 2021 11:00 amWith a bachelor’s degree in forestry and a love for adventure, Nora Rasure’s life and career have been nothing short of exciting. Share this StoryShare Alumna with a passion for national forests challenges students to seek adventure on FacebookShare Alumna with a passion for national forests challenges students to seek adventure on Twitterprimary for post 563679956Why do we need a health care equity law?Jun 9, 2021 10:00 amThe Illinois Health Care and Human Services Reform Act has potential to address health disparities and foster health equity through provisions, says Illinois professor Ruby Mendenhall.Share this StoryShare Why do we need a health care equity law? on FacebookShare Why do we need a health care equity law? on Twitterprimary for post 1310735752Solar farms could double as pollinator food suppliesJun 9, 2021 10:00 amArs Technica (Boston, June 8) – A team of researchers looked at pairing solar energy production with pollinator habitats.Share this StoryShare Solar farms could double as pollinator food supplies on FacebookShare Solar farms could double as pollinator food supplies on Twitterprimary for post 1878593990Track & field members prepare for NCAA Outdoor ChampionshipsJun 8, 2021 2:00 pmThree members of the University of Illinois track and field squad will travel to Eugene, Oregon to take part in the 2021 NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships. Share this StoryShare Track & field members prepare for NCAA Outdoor Championships on FacebookShare Track & field members prepare for NCAA Outdoor Championships on Twitterprimary for post 1810734133Children's book by Illinois students teaches third graders about engineeringJun 7, 2021 2:30 pm“Jenny Saves a Convertible,” the first book from the program to be published, teaches third-grade students about automotive design and engineering.Share this StoryShare Children's book by Illinois students teaches third graders about engineering on FacebookShare Children's book by Illinois students teaches third graders about engineering on Twitterprimary for post 1918037915Beneficial arthropods find winter sanctuary in uncultivated field edgesJun 3, 2021 1:30 pmU. of I. entomology professor Alexandra Harmon-Threatt and former doctoral student Scott Clem found that field edges with a diversity of plants help keep pest species populations in check.Share this StoryShare Beneficial arthropods find winter sanctuary in uncultivated field edges on FacebookShare Beneficial arthropods find winter sanctuary in uncultivated field edges on Twitterprimary for post 81550010Men's Golf concludes season in NCAA quarterfinal battleJun 2, 2021 10:30 amThe Illini men's golf team fell in a hard-fought battle with the No. 4-seeded and top-ranked Oklahoma Sooners, 3-2, in the quarterfinal round of the NCAA Men's Golf ChampionshipShare this StoryShare Men's Golf concludes season in NCAA quarterfinal battle on FacebookShare Men's Golf concludes season in NCAA quarterfinal battle on Twitterprimary for post 2067134820Proceed with caution on central bank digital currencyJun 2, 2021 10:15 amWashington Post (June 1) 'There is a legitimate market for privacy of transactions,' says U. of I. economist Charles Kahn. 'Bitcoin is in this market. The providers of stored value cards are in this market. To a certain extent, PayPal is in this market...'Share this StoryShare Proceed with caution on central bank digital currency on FacebookShare Proceed with caution on central bank digital currency on Twitterprimary for post 462174970What does the Chicago Tribune sale mean for the future of newsrooms?Jun 2, 2021 9:30 amJournalism professor Brant Houston touts nonprofit news organizations as a viable alternative to traditional newspaper business models.Share this StoryShare What does the Chicago Tribune sale mean for the future of newsrooms? on FacebookShare What does the Chicago Tribune sale mean for the future of newsrooms? on Twitterprimary for post 1685709593Lessons learned from starting a teaching career in a pandemicJun 2, 2021 9:30 am2020 Elementary Education graduates began their teaching careers during this most unusual, pandemic-affected school year. Six spoke with Lynn Burdick, ElEd program coordinator about the ups and downs of their first-year experience.Share this StoryShare Lessons learned from starting a teaching career in a pandemic on FacebookShare Lessons learned from starting a teaching career in a pandemic on Twitterprimary for post 1690718392Alumna’s $45M gift will create new home for Illinois ExtensionJun 1, 2021 3:30 pmThe gift will fund a new home for Illinois Extension. The Doris Kelley Christopher Illinois Extension Center will unite six state Extension offices currently on campus into one vibrant space.Share this StoryShare Alumna’s $45M gift will create new home for Illinois Extension on FacebookShare Alumna’s $45M gift will create new home for Illinois Extension on Twitterprimary for post 1979980924Illinois architecture professor awarded Graham Foundation grantJun 1, 2021 1:30 pmArchitecture professor emerita T.F. Tierney has been awarded a grant from the Graham Foundation for Advanced Studies in the Fine Arts to examine the role that federal lending practices played in maintaining racially segregated suburbs.Share this StoryShare Illinois architecture professor awarded Graham Foundation grant on FacebookShare Illinois architecture professor awarded Graham Foundation grant on Twitterprimary for post 592691031New Illinois gambling bill would legalize wagering on college sportsJun 1, 2021 11:15 amWBEZ-FM (June 1) U. of I. AD Josh Whitman stressed the mental health of athletes who are subject to online ridicule. 'The commentary is vile, it’s abusive, it’s threatening and in some cases it directly references gambling losses,' Whitman said. Share this StoryShare New Illinois gambling bill would legalize wagering on college sports on FacebookShare New Illinois gambling bill would legalize wagering on college sports on Twitterprimary for post 1417430585Justin Janas wins Big Ten batting titleJun 1, 2021 11:00 am'For him to hit with a consistency in the middle of the lineup his first year in the Big Ten is an unbelievable accomplishment. His season is one of the best a hitter has had in Illinois history,' said Coach Dan Hartleb.Share this StoryShare Justin Janas wins Big Ten batting title on FacebookShare Justin Janas wins Big Ten batting title on Twitterprimary for post 1023208496Beckman Institute Research Image Contest winnersMay 28, 2021 10:45 am'Every year, I’m amazed at the quality of both the research being conducted, and the beautiful images that result,' said Beckman Institute Director Jeff Moore. This year’s contest included a special category on COVID-19-related research.Share this StoryShare Beckman Institute Research Image Contest winners on FacebookShare Beckman Institute Research Image Contest winners on Twitterprimary for post 932481613Illinois students, recent graduates receive foreign language scholarshipsMay 28, 2021 9:00 am'It is telling that U of I recipients of these language scholarships hail from three different colleges on campus, a real testament to the international opportunities available to students from myriad disciplines.' Share this StoryShare Illinois students, recent graduates receive foreign language scholarships on FacebookShare Illinois students, recent graduates receive foreign language scholarships on Twitterprimary for post 1048339402Six Illini Football game times setMay 28, 2021 9:45 amThe start times and television partners for six Illinois football games have been announced, including a noon CT kickoff for the home opener against Nebraska on the first day of the college football season, August 28.Share this StoryShare Six Illini Football game times set on FacebookShare Six Illini Football game times set on Twitterprimary for post 465379576IBM joins effort to build $200M AI, cloud, quantum discovery accelerator at U of IMay 27, 2021 11:00 am'These technologies are going to change the future. We want to be at the forefront of that with a world leader like IBM and making that impact,' said Grainger College of Engineering Dean Rashid Bashir.Share this StoryShare IBM joins effort to build $200M AI, cloud, quantum discovery accelerator at U of I on FacebookShare IBM joins effort to build $200M AI, cloud, quantum discovery accelerator at U of I on Twitterprimary for post 1254028471Taking a cicada road tripMay 27, 2021 9:30 am'Every night, we quietly lurk in the dark at the edge of the lawn to listen for the rustling of dried leaves as the cicadas come out of their burrows. It’s a bit creepy, but also stunning...'Share this StoryShare Taking a cicada road trip on FacebookShare Taking a cicada road trip on Twitterprimary for post 1270555773Men's Golf ready for 13th consecutive NCAA Championships appearanceMay 27, 2021 8:00 amThe Fighting Illini men's golf team, No. 8 in the latest Golfstat team rankings, continues its postseason run, May 28 - June 2, at the 2021 NCAA Championship, Share this StoryShare Men's Golf ready for 13th consecutive NCAA Championships appearance on FacebookShare Men's Golf ready for 13th consecutive NCAA Championships appearance on Twitterprimary for post 1638566716Not all STEM students discouraged by online classesMay 26, 2021 1:15 pmInside Higher Ed (May 26) Undergrads studying STEM fields and who are often at higher risk of dropping out were not significantly demotivated academically by the shift to online instruction during the coronavirus pandemic, U of I researchers found.Share this StoryShare Not all STEM students discouraged by online classes on FacebookShare Not all STEM students discouraged by online classes on Twitterprimary for post 1646958109Men's Tennis: Kovacevic set to play in NCAA quarterfinalsMay 26, 2021 9:30 amAleks Kovacevic will play in the quarterfinals at the NCAA Singles Championships today in Orlando. Kovacevic lost the first set before battling back to defeat Alexis Galarneau from NC State 4-6, 6-4, 6-0.Share this StoryShare Men's Tennis: Kovacevic set to play in NCAA quarterfinals on FacebookShare Men's Tennis: Kovacevic set to play in NCAA quarterfinals on Twitterprimary for post 1298444665IBM, U of I to launch new Discovery Accelerator InstituteMay 26, 2021 9:15 am'This institute with IBM is a pioneering new model of how we can build academic and researcher collaboration into technology and innovation at unmatched excellence and scale,' said Chancellor Robert Jones. Share this StoryShare IBM, U of I to launch new Discovery Accelerator Institute on FacebookShare IBM, U of I to launch new Discovery Accelerator Institute on Twitterprimary for post 1975886643Geology helps map kidney stone formation from tiny to troublesomeMay 25, 2021 2:00 pmAdvanced microscope technology and cutting-edge geological science are giving new perspectives to an old medical mystery: How do kidney stones form, why are some people more susceptible to them and can they be prevented?Share this StoryShare Geology helps map kidney stone formation from tiny to troublesome on FacebookShare Geology helps map kidney stone formation from tiny to troublesome on Twitterprimary for post 488290233Study examines how pandemic-related changes affect college students’ motivationMay 25, 2021 9:15 amSome at-risk biology students’ interest in their studies and motivation increased during the pandemic despite concerns they would be demotivated by the challenges associated with distance learning, researchers found.Share this StoryShare Study examines how pandemic-related changes affect college students’ motivation on FacebookShare Study examines how pandemic-related changes affect college students’ motivation on Twitterprimary for post 118863108428 Illini athletes heading to NCAA Track & Field RegionalsMay 25, 2021 8:00 amCollege Station, Tex. will play host to 28 members of the Fighting Illini Track and Field team beginning Wednesday, May 26 to compete in the 2021 NCAA West Regionals hosted by Texas A&M. Share this StoryShare 28 Illini athletes heading to NCAA Track & Field Regionals on FacebookShare 28 Illini athletes heading to NCAA Track & Field Regionals on Twitterprimary for post 1638203015Forber-Pratt appointed by White House as institute directorMay 24, 2021 4:15 pmDr. Anjali Forber-Pratt, a wheelchair racing star who holds three degrees from the U of I, has been appointed Director of the National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research.Share this StoryShare Forber-Pratt appointed by White House as institute director on FacebookShare Forber-Pratt appointed by White House as institute director on Twitterprimary for post 1807671170Why has violence erupted now between Israelis and Palestinians?May 20, 2021 10:30 amA leadership vacuum and political maneuvering by both Israel and the Palestinians are fueling the violence, said Rachel S. Harris, a professor in the Programs in World and Comparative Literature and Jewish Culture and Society.Share this StoryShare Why has violence erupted now between Israelis and Palestinians? on FacebookShare Why has violence erupted now between Israelis and Palestinians? on Twitterprimary for post 1740799131Could the biology of naked mole rats help prevent the ravages of age in people?May 24, 2021 1:00 pmWired (May 24) 'They do age very well,' says Martha Delaney, a veterinary pathologist at Illinois. 'They’re very well adapted, just kind of like a physiological marvel.'Share this StoryShare Could the biology of naked mole rats help prevent the ravages of age in people? on FacebookShare Could the biology of naked mole rats help prevent the ravages of age in people? on Twitterprimary for post 1903472556Study: Fluorescent light clarifies relationship between heat stress and crop yieldMay 24, 2021 10:15 amScientists report that it is possible to detect and predict heat damage in crops by measuring the fluorescent light signature of plant leaves experiencing heat stress.Share this StoryShare Study: Fluorescent light clarifies relationship between heat stress and crop yield on FacebookShare Study: Fluorescent light clarifies relationship between heat stress and crop yield on Twitterprimary for post 1017377878Men's Tennis: Three-for-three in first round; Kovacevic wins 100th matchMay 24, 2021 9:30 amAll three Illini are moving onto the round of 32 after sweeping their matches today. Zeke Clark, Aleks Kovacevic and Siphosothando Montsi each defeated their opponents in straight sets. Kovacevic's win marks the 100th singles win of his career.Share this StoryShare Men's Tennis: Three-for-three in first round; Kovacevic wins 100th match on FacebookShare Men's Tennis: Three-for-three in first round; Kovacevic wins 100th match on Twitterprimary for post 2136901518No, HIPAA doesn't apply to employers, businesses asking for vaccination statusMay 21, 2021 11:15 amWKRC-TV (May 20) 'There’s nothing preventing a business to say, "We’re not going to allow you to come in if you don’t have a vaccine,” but that raises the issue of what the proof is,' says U. of I. law professor Rummana Alam.Share this StoryShare No, HIPAA doesn't apply to employers, businesses asking for vaccination status on FacebookShare No, HIPAA doesn't apply to employers, businesses asking for vaccination status on Twitterprimary for post 1563900361Illinois Baseball ready for final home series of the seasonMay 21, 2021 9:30 amThe Illinois baseball team will take on Penn State this weekend at Illinois Field in their final three home games of the season. Seniors will be honored prior to the start of the game on Sunday.Share this StoryShare Illinois Baseball ready for final home series of the season on FacebookShare Illinois Baseball ready for final home series of the season on Twitter
