blog posts primary for post 31700417 Champaign-raised, U of I grad actor gets Broadway shot in 'Hamilton' by Champaign News GazetteFeb 1, 2023 11:15 am News Gazette (Feb. 1) Jonathan Butler-Duplessis, a Champaign schools and U of I grad, will make his Broadway debut Thursday, playing the iconic Aaron Burr from hit rap-musical 'Hamilton.' Share this Story Share Champaign-raised, U of I grad actor gets Broadway shot in 'Hamilton' on Facebook Share Champaign-raised, U of I grad actor gets Broadway shot in 'Hamilton' on Twitter primary for post 10896029 Pumping Mississippi River water west: Pipe dream or solution? by The Gazette (Cedar Rapids, IA)Feb 2, 2023 10:15 am The Gazette (Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Feb. 1) Relieving the Colorado River Basin with Mississippi River water would be physically possible, but any large-scale diversion attempt would be politically difficult, says U of I professor Chloe Wardropper. Share this Story Share Pumping Mississippi River water west: Pipe dream or solution? on Facebook Share Pumping Mississippi River water west: Pipe dream or solution? on Twitter primary for post 444351713 Road test at Michigan tonight for Illini Women's Basketball by Division of Intercollegiate AthleticsFeb 2, 2023 9:30 am It's a 5:30 CT start for the Illini tonight on the road in Michigan. Both teams have identical records going into the contest, 17-5 overall and 7-4 in the Big Ten conference. Share this Story Share Road test at Michigan tonight for Illini Women's Basketball on Facebook Share Road test at Michigan tonight for Illini Women's Basketball on Twitter primary for post 1185545803 Celebrate Black History Month at Illinois by Eric WilsonFeb 1, 2023 10:15 am Black History Month gives everyone the opportunity to share, celebrate and understand the impact of Black heritage and culture. Uase this site to find events and stories of impact from Black students, alumni, faculty and staff at U of I. Share this Story Share Celebrate Black History Month at Illinois on Facebook Share Celebrate Black History Month at Illinois on Twitter primary for post 323429575 Teaching generations of students about outbreaks – with art by Jessica Brinkworth | Anthropology ProfessorJan 26, 2023 12:45 pm 'The art show is a midpoint in a journey to revamp the health district’s Germ Busters program, which conducts outreach to K-8 students on a variety of infectious diseases.' Share this Story Share Teaching generations of students about outbreaks – with art on Facebook Share Teaching generations of students about outbreaks – with art on Twitter primary for post 25515782 Paper: New law, regulations may diminish appeal of some retirement accounts by Phil CicioraJan 30, 2023 9:45 am A new law and regulations affecting inherited retirement accounts could create hefty taxation issues for some beneficiaries, says Richard Kaplan, an expert on U.S. tax policy and retirement issues. Share this Story Share Paper: New law, regulations may diminish appeal of some retirement accounts on Facebook Share Paper: New law, regulations may diminish appeal of some retirement accounts on Twitter primary for post 1153840819 Wrongful conviction course now required for all police recruits in Illinois by Diana YatesFeb 1, 2023 8:45 am U. of I. Police Training Institute director Michael Schlosser worked with colleagues at the Illinois Innocence Project to develop a Wrongful Conviction Awareness and Avoidance course that is now required training for police recruits across Illinois. Share this Story Share Wrongful conviction course now required for all police recruits in Illinois on Facebook Share Wrongful conviction course now required for all police recruits in Illinois on Twitter primary for post 21732328 Illini use big second half to roll past Nebraska, 72-56 by Division of Intercollegiate AthleticsFeb 1, 2023 8:30 am A strong Illinois defensive stand in the final minutes of the game kept Nebraska without a field goal for the last six minutes of action, and four Illini finished in double figures in the 16-point victory. Share this Story Share Illini use big second half to roll past Nebraska, 72-56 on Facebook Share Illini use big second half to roll past Nebraska, 72-56 on Twitter primary for post 111734067 Could Brazil surpass U.S. as world's top corn exporter? by Effingham Daily NewsJan 31, 2023 3:30 pm Effingham Daily News (Jan. 30) 'Brazil could surpass the U.S. in corn exports sometime between 2024 and 2026,' says Joana Colussi, a postdoctoral researcher at the U. of I. and native of Brazil. 'We’ll see. There are many factors at play.' Share this Story Share Could Brazil surpass U.S. as world's top corn exporter? on Facebook Share Could Brazil surpass U.S. as world's top corn exporter? on Twitter primary for post 1619507916 Seven Illinois faculty members elected to AAAS by Liz Ahlberg TouchstoneJan 31, 2023 9:00 am Seven professors at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign have been elected 2022 Fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science. Fellows are chosen by their peers for outstanding contribution to the field. Share this Story Share Seven Illinois faculty members elected to AAAS on Facebook Share Seven Illinois faculty members elected to AAAS on Twitter primary for post 932773138 Illini back at State Farm Center tonight vs. Nebraska by Division of Intercollegiate AthleticsJan 31, 2023 8:45 am Illinois has won six straight over Nebraska, its longest streak in the series since the Cornhuskers joined the Big Ten, and one shy of the Illini's series record seven-game win streak from Jan. 3, 1921 through Dec. 11, 1976. Share this Story Share Illini back at State Farm Center tonight vs. Nebraska on Facebook Share Illini back at State Farm Center tonight vs. Nebraska on Twitter primary for post 1992586053 $9.5M funding will help U of I researchers decode influenza-antibody interactions by Christine des GarennesJan 26, 2023 1:00 pm 'We're optimistic this initiative will help scientists develop new, untested approaches that can reveal how pathogens work and how the human immune system responds to pathogen infection,” said Leslie Vosshall of the Howard Hughes Medical Institute. Share this Story Share $9.5M funding will help U of I researchers decode influenza-antibody interactions on Facebook Share $9.5M funding will help U of I researchers decode influenza-antibody interactions on Twitter primary for post 2145255388 Site of integrated Illinois town founded by former slave is newest national park by Jodi HeckelJan 30, 2023 1:45 pm The New Philadelphia National Historic Site in western Illinois commemorates the first U.S. town to be legally founded by African Americans. Several U of I professors were among those leading the effort seeking national park status. Share this Story Share Site of integrated Illinois town founded by former slave is newest national park on Facebook Share Site of integrated Illinois town founded by former slave is newest national park on Twitter primary for post 321056157 Hamlin’s injury highlights precarious position of many young NFL players by New York TimesJan 30, 2023 11:00 am The New York Times (Jan. 29) 'The world’s collective heart is pouring itself out for Hamlin, but the main point is there are a lot of journeymen players who leave the league with serious problems,' says U of I labor law expert Michael LeRoy. Share this Story Share Hamlin’s injury highlights precarious position of many young NFL players on Facebook Share Hamlin’s injury highlights precarious position of many young NFL players on Twitter primary for post 1369728142 Team effort lifts Illini Women's Basketball over Michigan State by Division of Intercollegiate AthleticsJan 30, 2023 10:45 am 'We got back to our identity about finding ways to win, making plays when we had to, and showing some toughness when we had to,' said head coach Shauna Green. 'This was a much, much, much-needed win in response to the Purdue loss.' Share this Story Share Team effort lifts Illini Women's Basketball over Michigan State on Facebook Share Team effort lifts Illini Women's Basketball over Michigan State on Twitter primary for post 1830942968 Illinois Extension provides nearly 25,000 meals through deer donation pilot program by Emily SteeleJan 27, 2023 10:15 am 'Food prices are high, meat prices are high, and pantries are really struggling with getting meat right now. This is an opportunity for hunters to help their communities while doing something they enjoy and supporting local small businesses.' Share this Story Share Illinois Extension provides nearly 25,000 meals through deer donation pilot program on Facebook Share Illinois Extension provides nearly 25,000 meals through deer donation pilot program on Twitter primary for post 1736178923 Welcome to our newly admitted Class of 2027 by Office of Enrollment ManagementJan 27, 2023 4:30 pm Welcome to our newly admitted Class of 2027 Share this Story Share Welcome to our newly admitted Class of 2027 on Facebook Share Welcome to our newly admitted Class of 2027 on Twitter primary for post 53525178 Soy protein lowers cholesterol, risk of heart disease, study finds by VegNewsJan 27, 2023 11:15 am VegNews (Jan. 27) 'As we hypothesized, soybeans’ effects on cholesterol metabolism are not only associated with their protein concentrations and composition, but also with peptides that are released during digestion,' says Professor Elvira de Mejia. Share this Story Share Soy protein lowers cholesterol, risk of heart disease, study finds on Facebook Share Soy protein lowers cholesterol, risk of heart disease, study finds on Twitter primary for post 1402575210 Illinois alum awarded Pickering Foreign Affairs Fellowship by News BureauJan 26, 2023 4:15 pm Brittney Nadler will complete a summer internship at the State Department in 2024 and an overseas internship at a U.S. embassy or consulate in summer 2025. Upon successful completion of the program, Nadler will become a U.S. diplomat. Share this Story Share Illinois alum awarded Pickering Foreign Affairs Fellowship on Facebook Share Illinois alum awarded Pickering Foreign Affairs Fellowship on Twitter primary for post 416583724 Four women choreographers to present at Studiodance 2023 by Jodi HeckelJan 27, 2023 10:00 am Four women choreographers from the U of I dance department will present work at Studiodance 2023 examining toxic environments, biases and assumptions, new motherhood and the resilience of women. Share this Story Share Four women choreographers to present at Studiodance 2023 on Facebook Share Four women choreographers to present at Studiodance 2023 on Twitter primary for post 1822375837 Mellon Foundation funds study of racial terror in US newspapers, 1863-1921 by School of Information SciencesJan 27, 2023 10:45 am A project to study newspaper reports about anti-Black violence in nineteenth- and early twentieth-century U.S. newspapers could provide context to the spread of white supremacist ideologies in social media today. Share this Story Share Mellon Foundation funds study of racial terror in US newspapers, 1863-1921 on Facebook Share Mellon Foundation funds study of racial terror in US newspapers, 1863-1921 on Twitter primary for post 2112382987 Synapses and silicon: Student contest blends biology and computer science to advance AI by Jenna KurtzweilJan 24, 2023 9:00 am The 2023 Bio-informed AI Research Competition encourages students in the behavioral and computer sciences to pursue collaborative AI research. The inaugural winners advise applicants in 2023 to 'be brave' and stay open-minded. Share this Story Share Synapses and silicon: Student contest blends biology and computer science to advance AI on Facebook Share Synapses and silicon: Student contest blends biology and computer science to advance AI on Twitter primary for post 1373674871 Illini Wrestling travels to Minnesota for next Big Ten dual by Division of Intercollegiate AthleticsJan 27, 2023 9:00 am No. 17 Fighting Illini wrestling squad heads to Minnesota Saturday to take on the No. 11 Golden Gophers (1 p.m., BTN). Lst weekend the Illini lost 17-17 at No. 15 Northwestern via tiebreakers, but had a dominant win at home against No. 22 Maryland. 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Share this Story Share Paper: California's proposal to manufacture insulin could curb prices, improve public health on Facebook Share Paper: California's proposal to manufacture insulin could curb prices, improve public health on Twitter primary for post 30006547 Physician innovators' new bedside table keeps comfort, safety close at hand by Beth HartJan 25, 2023 2:00 pm Carle Illinois College of Medicine students have redesigned the common bedside table to make it more stable, flexible, and easier to use. It hopes to improve both patient care and medical professional's workspace. Share this Story Share Physician innovators' new bedside table keeps comfort, safety close at hand on Facebook Share Physician innovators' new bedside table keeps comfort, safety close at hand on Twitter primary for post 1522812143 Do you know who owns your vet? by FreakonomicsJan 26, 2023 11:15 am Freakonomics (Jan. 25) Rose Peters, a professor of veterinary clinical medicine at Illinois, describes her current role as well as her experience working at a practice that was bought by a private-equity firm, which led to huge staff turnovers. Share this Story Share Do you know who owns your vet? on Facebook Share Do you know who owns your vet? on Twitter primary for post 1941176732 Women's Basketball returns for two-game homestand starting tonight vs Purdue by Division of Intercollegiate AthleticsJan 26, 2023 9:15 am Illinois women's basketball (6-3 B1G) is set to host the program's first Philanthropy Night on Thursday as the Illini host Purdue (5-4 B1G) for a 7 p.m. game at State Farm Center. Share this Story Share Women's Basketball returns for two-game homestand starting tonight vs Purdue on Facebook Share Women's Basketball returns for two-game homestand starting tonight vs Purdue on Twitter primary for post 1229210918 Geothermal 'battery' repurposes abandoned oil and gas well in Illinois by Lois YoksoulianJan 25, 2023 2:00 pm Researchers at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign have successfully demonstrated efficient geothermal heat storage while simultaneously repurposing an abandoned oil and gas well. Share this Story Share Geothermal 'battery' repurposes abandoned oil and gas well in Illinois on Facebook Share Geothermal 'battery' repurposes abandoned oil and gas well in Illinois on Twitter primary for post 910822460 Soy protein blocks LDL cholesterol production, reducing risks of metabolic diseases by Sharita ForrestJan 23, 2023 9:45 am U of I food scientists discover that soybean varieties with greater proportions of the protein B-conglycinin reduce plasma cholesterol levels and promote liver homeostasis, showing potential for preventing fatty liver disease and atherosclerosis. Share this Story Share Soy protein blocks LDL cholesterol production, reducing risks of metabolic diseases on Facebook Share Soy protein blocks LDL cholesterol production, reducing risks of metabolic diseases on Twitter primary for post 80634155 Camera-trap study provides photographic evidence of pumas' ecological impact by Lois YoksoulianJan 23, 2023 9:15 am A camera-trap study of two ecosystems – one with pumas and one without – adds to scientists’ understanding of the many ways apex predators influence the abundance, diversity and habits of other animals, including smaller carnivores. Share this Story Share Camera-trap study provides photographic evidence of pumas' ecological impact on Facebook Share Camera-trap study provides photographic evidence of pumas' ecological impact on Twitter
