list of blog postsprimary for post 1744579235Economist: The path to economic recovery must address child careMar 4, 2021 10:45 amWith the damage inflicted to the U.S. economy by the COVID-19 pandemic, recovery will require not only restoring jobs and income, according to a professor at Illinois, but revitalizing a key industry that affects millions of families: child care. Share this StoryShare Economist: The path to economic recovery must address child care on FacebookShare Economist: The path to economic recovery must address child care on Twitterprimary for post 592591828Smith Football Center ranked #13 in the nationMar 4, 2021 8:00 amThe Smith Football Center opened in August 2019, including expanded strength and conditioning and sports medicine spaces, coaches' offices, position meeting rooms, player development areas, and areas for recruiting, prospect hosting.Share this StoryShare Smith Football Center ranked #13 in the nation on FacebookShare Smith Football Center ranked #13 in the nation on Twitterprimary for post 754659567Mobile app helps young adults talk with friends about risky drug, alcohol useMar 4, 2021 8:45 amDesigned for people ages 18-29, the Harbor app teaches young adults how they can 'act as first responders for their close friends who demonstrate risky substance use behaviors,' according to the app’s lead developer, professor Douglas C. Smith. Share this StoryShare Mobile app helps young adults talk with friends about risky drug, alcohol use on FacebookShare Mobile app helps young adults talk with friends about risky drug, alcohol use on Twitterprimary for post 856316471U of I remains among top producers of Fulbright US Student AwardsMar 3, 2021 3:15 pmFifteen students from the Urbana campus were offered Fulbright awards for the 2020-21 academic year, placing Illinois among the top 15 public institutions in terms of numbers of students offered grants.Share this StoryShare U of I remains among top producers of Fulbright US Student Awards on FacebookShare U of I remains among top producers of Fulbright US Student Awards on Twitterprimary for post 242756390Survey: Teacher shortage worsening for most Illinois districtsMar 3, 2021 9:00 am'You come to college to become a teacher, borrow a significant amount of money along the way, then go into the profession with a very low salary. ...that’s a very difficult invitation to accept,' says College of Education Dean Jim Anderson.Share this StoryShare Survey: Teacher shortage worsening for most Illinois districts on FacebookShare Survey: Teacher shortage worsening for most Illinois districts on Twitterprimary for post 835437365FDA approves U of I's saliva COVID-19 test: ‘We’re wasting no time in deploying this'Mar 3, 2021 8:45 amChicago Tribune (March 1) The U. of I. has relied on the test to keep its three campuses open for in-person learning since the fall, garnering national attention for the innovation and running more than 1.5 million samples to date. Share this StoryShare FDA approves U of I's saliva COVID-19 test: ‘We’re wasting no time in deploying this' on FacebookShare FDA approves U of I's saliva COVID-19 test: ‘We’re wasting no time in deploying this' on Twitterprimary for post 210951257Illinois dominates No. 2 Michigan in 76-53 road victoryMar 3, 2021 8:45 amIt's the highest win against a ranked opponent on the road since the 1989 team's win at third-ranked Indiana. The Illini were led by Trent Frazier (22 points, 4 rebounds), Andre Curbelo (17 points, 6 rebounds) and Kofi Cockburn (12 points, 7 rebounds).Share this StoryShare Illinois dominates No. 2 Michigan in 76-53 road victory on FacebookShare Illinois dominates No. 2 Michigan in 76-53 road victory on Twitterprimary for post 786727517Curbelo named Big Ten Freshman of the WeekMar 2, 2021 10:00 amAndre Curbelo earns the award after helping lead the Illini to a road win at Wisconsin and a Senior Night victory over Nebraska at State Farm Center with his first double-double as an Illini. Share this StoryShare Curbelo named Big Ten Freshman of the Week on FacebookShare Curbelo named Big Ten Freshman of the Week on Twitterprimary for post 1093030195Author looks at portrayals of slavery beyond questions of freedomMar 2, 2021 9:45 amProfessor Christopher Freeburg's book, 'Counterlife: Slavery After Resistance and Social Death,' argues that scholars should look at the lives and creativity of slaves more broadly than whether their actions led to freedom.Share this StoryShare Author looks at portrayals of slavery beyond questions of freedom on FacebookShare Author looks at portrayals of slavery beyond questions of freedom on Twitterprimary for post 808457557Division of labor within regenerating liver maintains metabolism, mouse study findsMar 1, 2021 4:15 pmThe liver has a rare superpower among body organs – the ability to regenerate. It even continues its work of removing metabolites and toxins during the process of regeneration. But how? Share this StoryShare Division of labor within regenerating liver maintains metabolism, mouse study finds on FacebookShare Division of labor within regenerating liver maintains metabolism, mouse study finds on Twitterprimary for post 1512637738Black-owned ad agency reflects on popular 70s TV commercialsMar 1, 2021 11:15 amWLS-TV (Feb. 28) 'In the 1970s if you saw African Americans in a TV advertisement – which is still a relative rarity, but especially for a company like Coca-Cola or McDonald’s – it was done by Burrell advertising agency,' says advertising professor Jason Chambers.Share this StoryShare Black-owned ad agency reflects on popular 70s TV commercials on FacebookShare Black-owned ad agency reflects on popular 70s TV commercials on Twitterprimary for post 936733903The lessons of deep space discoveryMar 1, 2021 9:45 amEmeritus professor Laird Thompson's new book reflects on cosmic voids and the journey to have his findings acceptedShare this StoryShare The lessons of deep space discovery on FacebookShare The lessons of deep space discovery on Twitterprimary for post 52960846Do labor laws need to be modernized with rise of gig economy?Mar 1, 2021 8:00 amThe Protecting the Right to Organize Act would be the most significant revision of U.S. labor law since 1947, says Michael LeRoy, an expert in labor law.Share this StoryShare Do labor laws need to be modernized with rise of gig economy? on FacebookShare Do labor laws need to be modernized with rise of gig economy? on Twitterprimary for post 1034810491Illini Softball sweeps No. 17 MichiganMar 1, 2021 8:45 amIllinois won both games of the doubleheader, 2-1. The Illini pitching staff and defense held the Wolverines to a combined two runs on the afternoon. The Illini jump out to a 5-1 start for the first time since the 2017 season.Share this StoryShare Illini Softball sweeps No. 17 Michigan on FacebookShare Illini Softball sweeps No. 17 Michigan on Twitterprimary for post 1038772696In Trump farm bailout, top 1% reaped nearly one-fourth of aidFeb 26, 2021 10:15 amBloomberg (Feb. 24) 'This certainly adds to the questions about the way that program was designed,' says U of I professor Jonathan Coppess, who ran the federal agency that administers farm subsidies during the Obama administration.Share this StoryShare In Trump farm bailout, top 1% reaped nearly one-fourth of aid on FacebookShare In Trump farm bailout, top 1% reaped nearly one-fourth of aid on Twitterprimary for post 1127871301University updates COVID-19 dashboard to enhance transparencyFeb 26, 2021 9:30 amThe University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign updated its COVID-19 dashboard to add more data points and greater detail.Share this StoryShare University updates COVID-19 dashboard to enhance transparency on FacebookShare University updates COVID-19 dashboard to enhance transparency on Twitterprimary for post 863598997New scholarship will expand access to veterinary professionFeb 26, 2021 8:45 am'My family and I wanted to put care into action and start removing the systemic barriers that have been preventing access to the veterinary profession for decades,' said Stephen Hadley, a 1987 Veterinary Medicine graduate.Share this StoryShare New scholarship will expand access to veterinary profession on FacebookShare New scholarship will expand access to veterinary profession on Twitterprimary for post 1385787977Pasquale leads Illini Soccer over IowaFeb 26, 2021 8:30 amThe Fighting Illini women's soccer team recorded a second straight shutout, and redshirt-freshman Kendra Pasquale added two goals to lead the Illini to a 3-0 win over the Iowa Hawkeyes at Demirjian Park. Share this StoryShare Pasquale leads Illini Soccer over Iowa on FacebookShare Pasquale leads Illini Soccer over Iowa on Twitterprimary for post 2124264884Before high tech, people used observation, experience to predict weatherFeb 25, 2021 12:00 pmDiscover Magazine (Feb. 24) 'When they looked at the sky, it wasn’t just an indication of what was happening right then, but could be an indication of what was going to happen,' says Illinois atmospheric scientist Sonia Lasher-Trapp.Share this StoryShare Before high tech, people used observation, experience to predict weather on FacebookShare Before high tech, people used observation, experience to predict weather on Twitterprimary for post 762026498Virtual reality program lessens physical side effects of hemodialysisFeb 25, 2021 9:30 amPatients in a study who used a virtual reality program to engage in a mindfulness/meditation exercise reported fewer side effects such as fatigue, lightheadedness and nausea related to their hemodialysis treatments.Share this StoryShare Virtual reality program lessens physical side effects of hemodialysis on FacebookShare Virtual reality program lessens physical side effects of hemodialysis on Twitterprimary for post 127431388Krannert Art Museum acquisitions showcase Native American artistsFeb 25, 2021 9:30 amKAM's recently acquired works of art by modern, contemporary Native American artists – painting, glasswork and pottery – will help it better present the history of Native American art and the broader history of modern and contemporary art.Share this StoryShare Krannert Art Museum acquisitions showcase Native American artists on FacebookShare Krannert Art Museum acquisitions showcase Native American artists on Twitterprimary for post 755722551Short-term climate modeling forecasts drought for Southeast USFeb 25, 2021 9:15 amDrought forecasting, typically performed at the multi-decade scale, is getting a makeover by Illinois researchers who focus on short-term models that stress the urgency of drought risk in the U.S. to help inform policymakers now.Share this StoryShare Short-term climate modeling forecasts drought for Southeast US on FacebookShare Short-term climate modeling forecasts drought for Southeast US on Twitterprimary for post 726804743Study produces staggering estimate of soil depletion from Midwest farmingFeb 25, 2021 9:00 amNPR (Feb. 24) Other soil scientists are skeptical. Illinois professor Michelle Wander says the study relies on a series of assumptions to fill in gaps in the data, and those assumptions probably overestimate topsoil loss. Share this StoryShare Study produces staggering estimate of soil depletion from Midwest farming on FacebookShare Study produces staggering estimate of soil depletion from Midwest farming on Twitterprimary for post 26217038Senior Night at State Farm Center: #5 Illini vs. NebraskaFeb 25, 2021 8:00 amIt will be Senior Night in Champaign, with Trent Frazier, Da'Monte Williams and Zach Griffith set for their final game at State Farm Center. Tonight's game is Illinois' only home appearance over its final six Big Ten games. Share this StoryShare Senior Night at State Farm Center: #5 Illini vs. Nebraska on FacebookShare Senior Night at State Farm Center: #5 Illini vs. Nebraska on Twitterprimary for post 1420716401Rediscovered journal brings unique perspective on Atlantic slave tradeFeb 24, 2021 11:30 amA German barber-surgeon who worked on slave ships kept a journal. 300 years later, 'It bears straightforward witness to the commodification of human life and to the banality of evil,' write the authors of a book based on that journal.Share this StoryShare Rediscovered journal brings unique perspective on Atlantic slave trade on FacebookShare Rediscovered journal brings unique perspective on Atlantic slave trade on Twitterprimary for post 1303010506Research advances in aggressive brain cancer leads to $3M awardFeb 24, 2021 9:45 amTheir research which will unite the fields of cell biology, bioengineering, and chemistry behind cancer drug development to fight glioblastoma.Share this StoryShare Research advances in aggressive brain cancer leads to $3M award on FacebookShare Research advances in aggressive brain cancer leads to $3M award on Twitterprimary for post 1690017645‘Plastics don’t ever go away’: John Scott studies impact of microplasticsFeb 24, 2021 9:45 am'They’re always out there. If I analyze something that doesn’t have microplastics in it, I think there’s something wrong,' says Illinois Sustainable Technology Center researcher John Scott.Share this StoryShare ‘Plastics don’t ever go away’: John Scott studies impact of microplastics on FacebookShare ‘Plastics don’t ever go away’: John Scott studies impact of microplastics on Twitterprimary for post 437886954No. 5 Illini downed at Michigan StateFeb 24, 2021 8:00 amThe Orange and Blue got off to a slow start in the game, shooting just 24 percent from the field in the first half.Share this StoryShare No. 5 Illini downed at Michigan State on FacebookShare No. 5 Illini downed at Michigan State on Twitterprimary for post 1692380898The weather in Texas last week was terrible, but 'unprecedented'? NoFeb 23, 2021 10:15 amWashington Post (Feb. 22) Weather data from the U of I's Midwest Regional Climate Center makes clear that, while February 2021 was indeed unusually cold, it was not unprecedented.Share this StoryShare The weather in Texas last week was terrible, but 'unprecedented'? No on FacebookShare The weather in Texas last week was terrible, but 'unprecedented'? No on Twitterprimary for post 959689686#5 Illini at Michigan State tonightFeb 23, 2021 9:30 amWinners of seven straight, No. 5 Illinois begins a stretch with four games in eight days tonight at Michigan State (6 p.m. CT, FS1). Illinois' 12-3 conference record is its best since 2005 when the Illini went 15-1 to win the Big Ten.Share this StoryShare #5 Illini at Michigan State tonight on FacebookShare #5 Illini at Michigan State tonight on Twitterprimary for post 186754173Celebrate what makes us Powerful TogetherFeb 19, 2021 8:45 amWhat does Power look like at the University of Illinois? It looks like a 150-year legacy of individuals who are brave enough to think differently, smart enough to find a better way, and caring enough to make the world a better place.Share this StoryShare Celebrate what makes us Powerful Together on FacebookShare Celebrate what makes us Powerful Together on Twitterprimary for post 843956859MLB’s newly altered baseball may change game’s analytics approachFeb 22, 2021 11:00 amYahoo Sports (Feb. 19) Scientists have determined that the change will result 'in a small reduction in the distance of a typical fly ball,' which could have an immediate impact on strategy and the way the game is played, says professor Alan Nathan.Share this StoryShare MLB’s newly altered baseball may change game’s analytics approach on FacebookShare MLB’s newly altered baseball may change game’s analytics approach on Twitterprimary for post 392454087Carle Illinois College of Medicine granted provisional accreditationFeb 22, 2021 9:00 amProvisional accreditation affirms that a medical school meets nationally accepted standards of educational quality and can move forward with plans to build a sustainable medical education program.Share this StoryShare Carle Illinois College of Medicine granted provisional accreditation on FacebookShare Carle Illinois College of Medicine granted provisional accreditation on Twitterprimary for post 1543675088No. 5 Illinois dominates MinnesotaFeb 21, 2021 7:30 pmIllinois was led by the second triple-double in four games from junior Ayo Dosunmu (19 points, 10 rebounds, 10 assists) and 22 points and six rebounds from sophomore Kofi Cockburn.Share this StoryShare No. 5 Illinois dominates Minnesota on FacebookShare No. 5 Illinois dominates Minnesota on Twitterprimary for post 1812948423Heald selected for 2021-22 Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program in FinlandFeb 19, 2021 12:30 pmProfessor Paul Heald, an expert in patent, copyright, and international intellectual property law, has been awarded a Fulbright-Hanken Distinguished Chair in Business and Economics at Hanken School of Economics in Helsinki, Finland.Share this StoryShare Heald selected for 2021-22 Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program in Finland on FacebookShare Heald selected for 2021-22 Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program in Finland on Twitterprimary for post 487545538th Insect Fear Film Festival features fleasFeb 19, 2021 2:45 pm'In the midst of a pandemic, it seems an appropriate theme to focus on an insect associated with pandemics,' says festival founder, entomology professor May Berenbaum. Fleas are the primary vectors that spread the bubonic plague.Share this StoryShare 38th Insect Fear Film Festival features fleas on FacebookShare 38th Insect Fear Film Festival features fleas on Twitterprimary for post 1268353216Simple fish hook change creates real conservation impactFeb 19, 2021 12:45 pmCircle hooks almost always hook fish in the corner of their mouths, rather than in gills, eyes, or down into the fish’s stomach. They are far easier on fish. And for catch-and-release fishing and for fish conservation in general, that’s a big deal.Share this StoryShare Simple fish hook change creates real conservation impact on FacebookShare Simple fish hook change creates real conservation impact on Twitterprimary for post 656738152Welcome to the Class of 2025!Feb 19, 2021 9:00 amWelcome to the Family. Now that you've been admitted, start experiencing Illinois and building your community.Share this StoryShare Welcome to the Class of 2025! on FacebookShare Welcome to the Class of 2025! on Twitterprimary for post 810922531Illini Volleyball hosts Ohio State at Huff this weekendFeb 19, 2021 9:30 amAfter a week off due the postponement of both Northwestern matches last week, the Illinois volleyball team returns to action as it hosts Ohio State in a two-match series on Feb. 19-20 in Huff Hall.Share this StoryShare Illini Volleyball hosts Ohio State at Huff this weekend on FacebookShare Illini Volleyball hosts Ohio State at Huff this weekend on Twitterprimary for post 1144053594Without photosynthesis, ozone, and a molecule called Rubisco, we wouldn't existFeb 18, 2021 11:15 amNOVA (Feb. 17) Groundbreaking U. of I. researchers have spent decades teasing apart the workings of photosynthesis. They explain why Rubisco is not perfect, but it is arguably the most important enzyme on the planet.Share this StoryShare Without photosynthesis, ozone, and a molecule called Rubisco, we wouldn't exist on FacebookShare Without photosynthesis, ozone, and a molecule called Rubisco, we wouldn't exist on Twitterprimary for post 1849703847Cari Vanderpool elected Fellow of American Academy of MicrobiologyFeb 18, 2021 10:45 amThe academy is an honorific leadership group within the America Society of Microbiology. Its Fellows are elected through a highly selective, peer-review process, based on their records of scientific achievement and original contributions.Share this StoryShare Cari Vanderpool elected Fellow of American Academy of Microbiology on FacebookShare Cari Vanderpool elected Fellow of American Academy of Microbiology on Twitterprimary for post 678548094Preschoolers with higher cardiorespiratory fitness do better on cognitive testsFeb 18, 2021 9:30 amResearchers report that 4-6-year-old children who walk farther than their peers during a timed test – a method used to estimate cardiorespiratory health – also do better on cognitive tests and other measures of brain function.Share this StoryShare Preschoolers with higher cardiorespiratory fitness do better on cognitive tests on FacebookShare Preschoolers with higher cardiorespiratory fitness do better on cognitive tests on Twitterprimary for post 2050637396Paper: STEM skills gap modest among IT help desk workersFeb 18, 2021 9:15 am'When people generically bemoan skills gaps, they’re often parroting unverified talking points. They’re only focusing on the supply side, the availability of workers...while ignoring the role of firms and their influence on the demand side.'Share this StoryShare Paper: STEM skills gap modest among IT help desk workers on FacebookShare Paper: STEM skills gap modest among IT help desk workers on Twitterprimary for post 1826128850Football season opener moved from Dublin to ChampaignFeb 18, 2021 9:00 amThe 2021 season opening football game between the Fighting Illini and Cornhuskers will not be played in Dublin, Ireland, due to COVID-19. The game will still be played on Aug. 28, but now it will be held at Memorial Stadium. Share this StoryShare Football season opener moved from Dublin to Champaign on FacebookShare Football season opener moved from Dublin to Champaign on Twitterprimary for post 703225656EU Day online features Swedish ambassador, hip-hop artist, Greek tragedyFeb 17, 2021 11:30 amAmbassador to the U.S. will discuss Sweden’s approach to gender equality; benfits of providing child care, gender-neutral parental leave; and why women’s access to rights, resources and representation are important in foreign policy.Share this StoryShare EU Day online features Swedish ambassador, hip-hop artist, Greek tragedy on FacebookShare EU Day online features Swedish ambassador, hip-hop artist, Greek tragedy on Twitterprimary for post 300219455SNAP online availability about to explode, but some worry it won't fully address food insecurityFeb 17, 2021 11:15 amGrocery Dive (Feb. 16) Professor Craig Gundersen says online payments aren’t likely to make much of a dent in solving food insecurity or in reaching the majority of recipients. Share this StoryShare SNAP online availability about to explode, but some worry it won't fully address food insecurity on FacebookShare SNAP online availability about to explode, but some worry it won't fully address food insecurity on Twitterprimary for post 808938720Undergrad's TikTok stardom: From classroom practice to influencer statusFeb 17, 2021 10:00 amSierra Reed says studying advertising at Illinois actually helps her understand how to use TikTok. She’s learned how to measure engagement and target videos to her audience - which isn't exactly the audience she imagined.Share this StoryShare Undergrad's TikTok stardom: From classroom practice to influencer status on FacebookShare Undergrad's TikTok stardom: From classroom practice to influencer status on Twitterprimary for post 783818906Defense, dynamic duo lead Illini over NorthwesternFeb 17, 2021 8:45 amThe Illini were led by double-digit performances from four different players, including Ayo Dosunmu's 13 points and five assists, and Kofi Cockburn's 17 points and 10 rebounds. Both Adam Miller and Georgi Bezhanishvili dropped 10 points. Share this StoryShare Defense, dynamic duo lead Illini over Northwestern on FacebookShare Defense, dynamic duo lead Illini over Northwestern on Twitterprimary for post 161539796Study links prolonged sedentary time to distractibility in obese, overweight adultsFeb 17, 2021 8:45 amAdding to the evidence linking sedentary behaviors and cognition, the study found that individuals who spent more sedentary time in bouts lasting 20 minutes or more were less able to overcome distractions.Share this StoryShare Study links prolonged sedentary time to distractibility in obese, overweight adults on FacebookShare Study links prolonged sedentary time to distractibility in obese, overweight adults on Twitterprimary for post 184532123Choreographing an illusion of intimacy, passion on stageFeb 16, 2021 1:45 pmJessica Steinrock and Zev Steinrock help actors on stage and screen perform authentically, safely, and with consent.Share this StoryShare Choreographing an illusion of intimacy, passion on stage on FacebookShare Choreographing an illusion of intimacy, passion on stage on Twitter