list of blog postsprimary for post 806752Griffin's career night propels Illini past Northwestern, 74-66Feb 28, 2020 9:45 amAlan Griffin set career highs with 24 points and six 3-pointers, Ayo Dosunmu scored 21 and Illinois beat struggling Northwestern 74-66 on Thursday night.Share this StoryShare Griffin's career night propels Illini past Northwestern, 74-66 on FacebookShare Griffin's career night propels Illini past Northwestern, 74-66 on Twitterprimary for post 806750What are the novel coronavirus health risks?Feb 28, 2020 9:45 amChristopher Brooke, an expert in viruses and how they spread, discussed what makes the novel coronavirus virus a public health concern.Share this StoryShare What are the novel coronavirus health risks? on FacebookShare What are the novel coronavirus health risks? on Twitterprimary for post 806722Firms' office locations affect recent graduates' access to high-wage job opportunitiesFeb 27, 2020 10:45 amStudy finds firms are nearly four times as likely to recruit at a university five years after they open a satellite office nearby, relative to the year before the move. After closing a nearby office, firms are 45% less likely to recruit at the university.Share this StoryShare Firms' office locations affect recent graduates' access to high-wage job opportunities on FacebookShare Firms' office locations affect recent graduates' access to high-wage job opportunities on Twitterprimary for post 806721Team deciphers how myotonic dystrophy generates lethal heart dysfunctionsFeb 27, 2020 10:45 amIn a new study, researchers traced the molecular events that lead to heart abnormalities in myotonic dystrophy and recreated the disease in a mouse model.Share this StoryShare Team deciphers how myotonic dystrophy generates lethal heart dysfunctions on FacebookShare Team deciphers how myotonic dystrophy generates lethal heart dysfunctions on Twitterprimary for post 806711Top-25 tests on deck for Illinois at the Frisco ClassicFeb 27, 2020 8:45 amIllinois Baseball travels to Texas this weekend for the Frisco Classic, one of the top round robin tournaments in college baseball. The Illini will play No. 13 Texas A&M, No. 23 Oklahoma State, and No. 1 UCLA.Share this StoryShare Top-25 tests on deck for Illinois at the Frisco Classic on FacebookShare Top-25 tests on deck for Illinois at the Frisco Classic on Twitterprimary for post 806683Did a 'volcanic winter' wipe out the toolmakers of Sumatra 74,000 years ago?Feb 26, 2020 11:00 amScience (Feb. 25) A new study suggests they survived the eruption and thrived for another 50,000 years. Illinois anthropologist Stanley Ambrose questions the study's conclusions.Share this StoryShare Did a 'volcanic winter' wipe out the toolmakers of Sumatra 74,000 years ago? on FacebookShare Did a 'volcanic winter' wipe out the toolmakers of Sumatra 74,000 years ago? on Twitterprimary for post 806677National shortage spurs expansion of doctoral programs in Special EdFeb 26, 2020 9:30 amThe College of Education is recruiting doctoral students for several new programs in special education to help address a nationwide shortage of scholars with advanced degrees in the discipline.Share this StoryShare National shortage spurs expansion of doctoral programs in Special Ed on FacebookShare National shortage spurs expansion of doctoral programs in Special Ed on Twitterprimary for post 806674This Illini has already qualified for 2020 Olympics. NBC profiles Daniel RomanchukFeb 26, 2020 8:45 amRomanchuk’s list of accomplishments include winning both the Chicago and New York City marathons. He was the first American to win the men’s wheelchair race in the NYC Marathon.Share this StoryShare This Illini has already qualified for 2020 Olympics. NBC profiles Daniel Romanchuk on FacebookShare This Illini has already qualified for 2020 Olympics. NBC profiles Daniel Romanchuk on Twitterprimary for post 806651Weinstein guilty verdict shows the #MeToo movement is bringing unprecedented changesFeb 25, 2020 1:00 pm'#MeToo is so far the most successful effort to change the ground rules,' says Louise Fitzgerald, a professor of psychology and of gender and women’s studies at Illinois.Share this StoryShare Weinstein guilty verdict shows the #MeToo movement is bringing unprecedented changes on FacebookShare Weinstein guilty verdict shows the #MeToo movement is bringing unprecedented changes on Twitterprimary for post 806644Illini take care of business; down Huskers 71-59Feb 25, 2020 9:45 amAyo Dosunmu scored 18 points and freshman center Kofi Cockburn added 15 points and 10 rebounds to lead Illinois past Nebraska 71-59 on Monday.Share this StoryShare Illini take care of business; down Huskers 71-59 on FacebookShare Illini take care of business; down Huskers 71-59 on Twitterprimary for post 806643Breaking the temperature barrier in small-scale materials testingFeb 25, 2020 9:45 amMaterials science and engineering professor Shen Dillion uses electron microscopy and targeted laser heating for ultra-high temperature testing of aeronautical materials.Share this StoryShare Breaking the temperature barrier in small-scale materials testing on FacebookShare Breaking the temperature barrier in small-scale materials testing on Twitterprimary for post 806642New patented invention stabilizes, rotates satellitesFeb 25, 2020 9:30 amAn aerospace engineering doctoral student at Illinois was working on a way to eliminate vibrations on a satellite when he discovered his invention could also rotate the satellite.Share this StoryShare New patented invention stabilizes, rotates satellites on FacebookShare New patented invention stabilizes, rotates satellites on Twitterprimary for post 806619Let it snow: Researchers put cloud seeding to the testFeb 24, 2020 2:15 pmCloud seeding is an increasingly popular practice in the western United States, where states grapple with growing demands for water. But measuring its effectiveness has been a problem.Share this StoryShare Let it snow: Researchers put cloud seeding to the test on FacebookShare Let it snow: Researchers put cloud seeding to the test on Twitterprimary for post 806610Camera trap study captures Sumatran tigers, clouded leopards, other rare beastsFeb 24, 2020 8:00 amScientists deployed motion-sensitive camera traps in the Bukit Barisan Selatan National Park in southern Sumatra. Over eight years, they recorded the haunts and habits of dozens of rare species.Share this StoryShare Camera trap study captures Sumatran tigers, clouded leopards, other rare beasts on FacebookShare Camera trap study captures Sumatran tigers, clouded leopards, other rare beasts on Twitterprimary for post 806609Illini Baseball: Comia’s homer enough in 2-1 win over West VirginiaFeb 24, 2020 8:45 amThe Illini finished the weekend 2-1 with wins over Coastal Carolina and the Mountaineers to get to .500 on the season (3-3).Share this StoryShare Illini Baseball: Comia’s homer enough in 2-1 win over West Virginia on FacebookShare Illini Baseball: Comia’s homer enough in 2-1 win over West Virginia on Twitterprimary for post 806560U of I among top producers of Fulbright awardsFeb 20, 2020 8:45 amFor the ninth time in the past 10 years, the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign has been named among the U.S. colleges and universities that produce the most Fulbright U.S. Student Awards.Share this StoryShare U of I among top producers of Fulbright awards on FacebookShare U of I among top producers of Fulbright awards on Twitterprimary for post 806606U of I researchers describe AI system to help farmers monitor plants, increase yieldsFeb 24, 2020 8:45 amInverse (Feb. 20) 'Instead of establishing a small field plot, running statistics and publishing the means, what we’re trying to do involves the farmer far more directly,” says Professor Nicolas Martin.Share this StoryShare U of I researchers describe AI system to help farmers monitor plants, increase yields on FacebookShare U of I researchers describe AI system to help farmers monitor plants, increase yields on Twitterprimary for post 806573NBA All-Star Weekend was a slam dunk for Illinois studentsFeb 20, 2020 3:45 pmThree Illinois students in the Department of Recreation, Sport and Tourism recap their five-day experience at the NBA All-Star Game in Chicago. Share this StoryShare NBA All-Star Weekend was a slam dunk for Illinois students on FacebookShare NBA All-Star Weekend was a slam dunk for Illinois students on Twitterprimary for post 806561Four records set on first day of Big Ten ChampionshipsFeb 20, 2020 8:45 amIllini Swimming & Diving's 200 medley relay team tied for the fourth fastest time in program history, led by redshirt senior Aby Olson, who swam the fourth fastest 50 backstroke in school history.Share this StoryShare Four records set on first day of Big Ten Championships on FacebookShare Four records set on first day of Big Ten Championships on Twitterprimary for post 806548Climate science deniers hoping to influence 2022 assessment of climate impactsFeb 19, 2020 1:00 pmScientific American (Feb. 18) U of I professor who oversaw the last assessment says Trump science advisor Kelvin Droegemeier will work to produce an assessment free of Trump’s erroneous assertions about climate change.Share this StoryShare Climate science deniers hoping to influence 2022 assessment of climate impacts on FacebookShare Climate science deniers hoping to influence 2022 assessment of climate impacts on Twitterprimary for post 80654710 ways the U of I is helping kids and families across the stateFeb 19, 2020 12:00 pmFrom providing free trainings for teachers, to assisting military familes with children to regulating neglect and abuse cases, Illinois ensures the safety and wellbeing of kids across the state. Share this StoryShare 10 ways the U of I is helping kids and families across the state on FacebookShare 10 ways the U of I is helping kids and families across the state on Twitterprimary for post 806529Dosunmu scores 24, Illinois downs No. 9 Penn StateFeb 19, 2020 8:45 amAyo Dosunmu scored 24 points in the Illini's 62-56 road victory, ending a four game losing skid. Kofi Cockburn had14 as the Illini ended Penn State's eight-game winning streak.Share this StoryShare Dosunmu scores 24, Illinois downs No. 9 Penn State on FacebookShare Dosunmu scores 24, Illinois downs No. 9 Penn State on Twitter5 ways Illinois research impacts the state’s natural resourcesFeb 24, 2020 2:00 pmThrough diverse research projects, the Prarie Research Institute benefits the environment and citizens of Illinois.Share this StoryShare 5 ways Illinois research impacts the state’s natural resources on FacebookShare 5 ways Illinois research impacts the state’s natural resources on Twitter3 ways Illinois researchers keep our water safeFeb 24, 2020 2:00 pmScientists at the Prairie Research Institute work to provide data, services and expertise to help Illinois citizens and policymakers.Share this StoryShare 3 ways Illinois researchers keep our water safe on FacebookShare 3 ways Illinois researchers keep our water safe on Twitterprimary for post 806499Insect Fear Film Festival examines insects' close relatives: crustaceansFeb 18, 2020 1:30 pmThe 2020 Insect Fear Film Festival will feature crustaceans, which are closely related to insects. The two groups share a common ancestor.Share this StoryShare Insect Fear Film Festival examines insects' close relatives: crustaceans on FacebookShare Insect Fear Film Festival examines insects' close relatives: crustaceans on Twitterprimary for post 80649310 ways the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign is helping kids and families across the stateFeb 18, 2020 12:30 pmFrom education intitiatives to community resources, see how the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign impacts state residents.Share this StoryShare 10 ways the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign is helping kids and families across the state on FacebookShare 10 ways the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign is helping kids and families across the state on Twitterprimary for post 806484Hospital-level policies key to maximizing benefits, managing costs of robot-assisted surgeryFeb 18, 2020 8:00 amRobot-assisted surgery is a major advancement in minimally invasive surgery, but hospitals should codify policies that leverage the quality benefits while managing the cost, says Professor Ujjal Kumar Mukherjee,Share this StoryShare Hospital-level policies key to maximizing benefits, managing costs of robot-assisted surgery on FacebookShare Hospital-level policies key to maximizing benefits, managing costs of robot-assisted surgery on Twitterprimary for post 806481Rummell collects Big Ten Softball Co-Freshman of the Week honorFeb 18, 2020 8:30 amDelaney Rummell posted a .400 batting average with four hits, four runs and four RBI to lead the Illini at the plate, including three home runs, over the ACC/Big Ten Challenge weekend.Share this StoryShare Rummell collects Big Ten Softball Co-Freshman of the Week honor on FacebookShare Rummell collects Big Ten Softball Co-Freshman of the Week honor on Twitterprimary for post 806438Buying a home in Illinois? You'll need the Prairie Research Institute for thatFeb 17, 2020 8:45 amFor every home sold in Illinois, PRI provides data needed for banks, title companies, insurance companies, and consumers to make informed decisions about home ownership. Share this StoryShare Buying a home in Illinois? You'll need the Prairie Research Institute for that on FacebookShare Buying a home in Illinois? You'll need the Prairie Research Institute for that on Twitterprimary for post 806465100+ researchers have taken a U of I workshop for genomics researchers, Indigenous communitiesFeb 17, 2020 1:15 pmWashington Post (Feb. 16) 'Having better science isn’t just about keeping science in the ivy tower of academia; science is about helping communities,' says program founder, genomic researcher Ripan MalhiShare this StoryShare 100+ researchers have taken a U of I workshop for genomics researchers, Indigenous communities on FacebookShare 100+ researchers have taken a U of I workshop for genomics researchers, Indigenous communities on Twitterprimary for post 806462'A Year of Creative Writers' brings prominent authors to campusFeb 17, 2020 12:45 pmActress and playwright Anna Deavere Smith will speak on Wednesday with Pulitzer Prize-winning composer Julia Wolfe. Smith’s talk is part of a yearlong series of conversations with creative writers.Share this StoryShare 'A Year of Creative Writers' brings prominent authors to campus on FacebookShare 'A Year of Creative Writers' brings prominent authors to campus on Twitterprimary for post 806440Gov. Pritzker touts benefits of $500 million investment in U of I-led research institute networkFeb 17, 2020 9:00 amJournal Gazette & Times Courier (Feb. 13) 'Today’s announcement is so exciting. It will fast-track construction planning and we hope to break ground for DPI in a few months,' says University System President Tim Killeen.Share this StoryShare Gov. Pritzker touts benefits of $500 million investment in U of I-led research institute network on FacebookShare Gov. Pritzker touts benefits of $500 million investment in U of I-led research institute network on Twitterprimary for post 806435Tim Nugent honored by Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall Of FameFeb 17, 2020 8:45 amU of I's Tim Nugent, considered the 'Father of Accessibility,' has been posthumously awarded the John W. Bunn Lifetime Achievement Award from the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame.Share this StoryShare Tim Nugent honored by Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall Of Fame on FacebookShare Tim Nugent honored by Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall Of Fame on Twitterprimary for post 806398Study: Common bariatric surgeries can double peak blood alcohol levelsFeb 13, 2020 3:45 pmStudy finds that two of the most popular forms of bariatric surgery – Roux-en-Y gastric bypass and laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy – may dramatically change patients’ sensitivity to, absorption of alcohol.Share this StoryShare Study: Common bariatric surgeries can double peak blood alcohol levels on FacebookShare Study: Common bariatric surgeries can double peak blood alcohol levels on Twitterprimary for post 806434Davis’ grand slam sends Illini to 7-3 victory over NC StateFeb 17, 2020 8:30 amSophomore Danielle Davis knocked her second career grand slam in the fifth inning to lift the Illini softball team to a 7-3 victory over NC State in the final game of the Big Ten/ACC Challenge on SundayShare this StoryShare Davis’ grand slam sends Illini to 7-3 victory over NC State on FacebookShare Davis’ grand slam sends Illini to 7-3 victory over NC State on Twitterprimary for post 806405Illini Softball set for ACC/Big Ten ChallengeFeb 14, 2020 8:45 amThe Illinois softball team (4-0) is travels this weekend to Raleigh, North Carolina for the fifth annual Big Ten/ACC Challenge, hosted by NC State on February 14-16. Share this StoryShare Illini Softball set for ACC/Big Ten Challenge on FacebookShare Illini Softball set for ACC/Big Ten Challenge on Twitterprimary for post 806404Historic Latinx murals return to campus Feb. 21Feb 14, 2020 8:30 am'The murals coming back is a big celebration for our Latinx community of not only current students, faculty, staff and community members, but also our alumni and the years of history our community has on this campus.'Share this StoryShare Historic Latinx murals return to campus Feb. 21 on FacebookShare Historic Latinx murals return to campus Feb. 21 on Twitterprimary for post 806400Building trust in a market for women vendorsFeb 13, 2020 4:00 pmThis is a mahila bazaar in New Dehli, a retail zone set aside for women vendors only. It provides safety from the harassment and abuse they faced in other markets from male vendors, police and public officials.Share this StoryShare Building trust in a market for women vendors on FacebookShare Building trust in a market for women vendors on Twitterprimary for post 806399Trio honored with Chancellor's Medallion for investigation of Zhang caseFeb 13, 2020 3:00 pmIn addition to many other personnel involved in the investigation, the actions and dedication of Sgt. James Carter, telecommunicator Kenny Costa and Det. Eric Stiverson were particularly noteworthy.Share this StoryShare Trio honored with Chancellor's Medallion for investigation of Zhang case on FacebookShare Trio honored with Chancellor's Medallion for investigation of Zhang case on Twitterprimary for post 806375Environmental DNA study successfully detects alligator snapping turtles in southern IllinoisFeb 13, 2020 10:45 amThe alligator snapping turtle is the largest freshwater turtle in North America, but it is not easy to spot. Now U of I scientists have demonstrated an effective new method to detect the secretive reptiles in the wild.Share this StoryShare Environmental DNA study successfully detects alligator snapping turtles in southern Illinois on FacebookShare Environmental DNA study successfully detects alligator snapping turtles in southern Illinois on Twitterprimary for post 806368Fighting Illini open 141st baseball season FridayFeb 13, 2020 8:30 amThe Illini baseball team begins its 141st season Friday with a trip to Winston-Salem, N.C. The Illini will play Friday-Sunday against Milwaukee, Seton Hall, and No. 18 Wake Forest in the first weekend of college baseball. Share this StoryShare Fighting Illini open 141st baseball season Friday on FacebookShare Fighting Illini open 141st baseball season Friday on Twitterprimary for post 806351Trump expansion of land mine use may cause more civilian casualties, alienate alliesFeb 12, 2020 1:30 pmLos Angeles Times (Feb. 10) Illinois law professor Lesley Wexler writes about the implications of the Trump administration’s recently announced intent to expand the U.S. armed forces’ use of land mines.Share this StoryShare Trump expansion of land mine use may cause more civilian casualties, alienate allies on FacebookShare Trump expansion of land mine use may cause more civilian casualties, alienate allies on Twitterprimary for post 806335Two Illinois professors named Sloan Research FellowsFeb 12, 2020 9:30 amTwo U of I scientists are among 126 recipients of the 2020 Sloan Research Fellowships. This honor is one of the most competitive and prestigious awards available to early career researchers. Share this StoryShare Two Illinois professors named Sloan Research Fellows on FacebookShare Two Illinois professors named Sloan Research Fellows on Twitterprimary for post 806334Furious rally falls short for #22 Illinois against MSUFeb 12, 2020 9:15 amAyo Dosunmu crumbled to the floor clutching his left knee while driving for a final shot with 6.6 seconds left that lifted the Spartans over No. 22 Illinois 70-69 Tuesday night.Share this StoryShare Furious rally falls short for #22 Illinois against MSU on FacebookShare Furious rally falls short for #22 Illinois against MSU on Twitterprimary for post 806292Farmers would go from trade bailout to subsidy cuts under Trump's budget proposalFeb 11, 2020 11:00 amBloomberg News (Feb. 10) U of I professor Jonathan Coppess, an Obama administration head of the federal agency that administers farm subsidies, calls the budget proposal 'incoherent in the extreme.'Share this StoryShare Farmers would go from trade bailout to subsidy cuts under Trump's budget proposal on FacebookShare Farmers would go from trade bailout to subsidy cuts under Trump's budget proposal on Twitterprimary for post 806291Book examines dangers of reading for young men in late 19th-century FranceFeb 11, 2020 9:30 amExcessive reading by young men was seen as a cause of declining virility and a national threat in late 19th-century France.Share this StoryShare Book examines dangers of reading for young men in late 19th-century France on FacebookShare Book examines dangers of reading for young men in late 19th-century France on Twitterprimary for post 806220Sottos elected to National Academy of EngineeringFeb 10, 2020 8:15 am'This is one of the very most prestigious honors an engineer can earn, and we are thrilled that Nancy’s distinguished reputation among her peers is being recognized,' said Dean Rashid Bashir of The Grainger College of Engineering. Share this StoryShare Sottos elected to National Academy of Engineering on FacebookShare Sottos elected to National Academy of Engineering on Twitterprimary for post 806284Illini ready for Orange Out tonight against MSUFeb 11, 2020 8:30 amIllinois will play in front of a sellout crowd for the third straight home game. Three of the last four games at State Farm Center are sold out, with Feb. 24 vs. Nebraska the only remaining date with tickets available.Share this StoryShare Illini ready for Orange Out tonight against MSU on FacebookShare Illini ready for Orange Out tonight against MSU on Twitterprimary for post 806269Chicago's Superdawg family is an Illini familyFeb 10, 2020 3:30 pmSteffie Drucker, granddaughter of Superdawg's founders, reflects on the family legacy.Share this StoryShare Chicago's Superdawg family is an Illini family on FacebookShare Chicago's Superdawg family is an Illini family on Twitter2020 University-wide Commencement GuideFeb 10, 2020 11:30 amWhether you’re earning your degree or supporting a graduate’s success, commencement is a celebration to be remembered. Share this StoryShare 2020 University-wide Commencement Guide on FacebookShare 2020 University-wide Commencement Guide on Twitter
