blog posts primary for post 1685088406 Design students win award for innovative lunch box design, Pail by Mariana SedaMar 12, 2025 11:00 am U. of I. industrial design students won the IHS Global Innovation Award for Excellence in Student Design, awarded by The International Housewares Association for their innovative lunch box design, Pail. Share this Story Share Design students win award for innovative lunch box design, Pail on Facebook Share Design students win award for innovative lunch box design, Pail on X primary for post 1075578781 U. of I. hosting National Intercollegiate Wheelchair Basketball Tournament by Vince Lara-CinisomoMar 17, 2025 1:45 pm As the flagship program in wheelchair athletics, Illinois brings a long history of excellence at the Intercollegiate Wheelchair Basketball level. All games will be played at State Farm Center from March 25 to 29. 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Share this Story Share Illini face Maryland today in Big Ten tournament quarterfinals on Facebook Share Illini face Maryland today in Big Ten tournament quarterfinals on X primary for post 277056929 ICE touts immigration arrests; opponents warn of pending $10B 'blank check' for enforcement by WLS-TVMar 14, 2025 12:15 pm WLS-TV (March 12) 'You’re seeing (Trump administration) messaging that is very strong and harsh, but you’re not seeing the follow-through on the numbers that match the rhetoric,' says U. of I. Professor Michael LeRoy. Share this Story Share ICE touts immigration arrests; opponents warn of pending $10B 'blank check' for enforcement on Facebook Share ICE touts immigration arrests; opponents warn of pending $10B 'blank check' for enforcement on X primary for post 1284604031 'March Madness' was born here by Abigail BobrowMar 14, 2025 12:00 pm The yearly NCAA bracket bonanza owes its namesake partly to the facility in which it was coined, Huff Hall, which marks its 100th anniversary this year. Share this Story Share 'March Madness' was born here on Facebook Share 'March Madness' was born here on X primary for post 1000745906 Study: 'Sustainable intensification' on the farm reduces nitrate losses, maintains yields by Diana YatesMar 13, 2025 8:30 am U. of I. researcher Lowell Gentry and his colleagues found that an intensive three-year crop-rotation system reduced nitrate pollution runoff by 50% without compromising crop yields. Share this Story Share Study: 'Sustainable intensification' on the farm reduces nitrate losses, maintains yields on Facebook Share Study: 'Sustainable intensification' on the farm reduces nitrate losses, maintains yields on X primary for post 362285977 High-flying offense sends Illinois soaring past Iowa in B1G Tournament by Division of Intercollegiate AthleticsMar 14, 2025 7:00 am Setting a new program record for points scored in a conference tournament game, the Fighting Illini had five scorers finish in double figures in the 106 - 94 victory over the Hawkeyes. Kylan Boswell had a career-high 24 points, Share this Story Share High-flying offense sends Illinois soaring past Iowa in B1G Tournament on Facebook Share High-flying offense sends Illinois soaring past Iowa in B1G Tournament on X primary for post 757401452 Southwest moves are a reaction to changing landscape in airline industry by Aaron BennettMar 11, 2025 2:00 pm Southwest Airlines is reversing several policies - first come, first serve seating and 'Bags Fly Free' - in an effort to better compete with other airlines with razor thin profit margins. Professor Ed Rogowski explains why it was necessary now. 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Jones named 2025 Commencement speaker by Thomas BruchMar 13, 2025 3:30 pm Jones announced last November that he would be ending his time as the longest serving chancellor at Illinois since that position was created. But before he goes, he'll speak to his final U. of I. graduating class. Share this Story Share Chancellor Robert J. Jones named 2025 Commencement speaker on Facebook Share Chancellor Robert J. Jones named 2025 Commencement speaker on X primary for post 890967293 Illini begin Big Ten Tournament title defense tonight by Division of Intercollegiate AthleticsMar 12, 2025 4:00 pm Illinois enters the 2025 Big Ten Tournament as the No. 7 seed after posting a 12-8 league record. Under head coach Brad Underwood, Illinois is the only program with a winning B1G record in each of the last six seasons. 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This allows municipalities to take a strong first step in avoiding or meeting the requirements of these (ADA) lawsuits.” Share this Story Share Alum named to Forbes 30 under 30 after class project becomes startup success on Facebook Share Alum named to Forbes 30 under 30 after class project becomes startup success on X primary for post 381541607 United Airlines CEO sees ethanol plants as key to eco-friendly jet fuel by Crain's Chicago BusinessMar 12, 2025 1:00 pm Crain’s Chicago Business (March 11) 'In the long run, Sustainable Aviation Fuel is probably going to be the only way for the U.S. ethanol industry to maintain its current size,' says ag economist Scott Irwin. But he says it won’t be a quick transition. 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Will Riley is the Big Ten Sixth Man of the Year. Tomislav Ivisic was voted honorable mention All-Big Ten. Share this Story Share Three Illini earn All-Big Ten recognition on Facebook Share Three Illini earn All-Big Ten recognition on X primary for post 1394262202 Carle Illinois College of Medicine receives LCME accreditation by Liz Ahlberg TouchstoneMar 7, 2025 9:00 am LCME accreditation indicates that a medical school meets the highest standards in educational quality and is essential for medical schools to grant degrees recognized by medical licensing boards. Share this Story Share Carle Illinois College of Medicine receives LCME accreditation on Facebook Share Carle Illinois College of Medicine receives LCME accreditation on X primary for post 85066365 New book questions supremacy of humans in empire history by Heather GernenzMar 6, 2025 9:15 am A new collection of essays asks what histories of empire look like when the species supremacy of humans is questioned rather than assumed. A Q+A with Antoinette Burton, a Swanlund Endowed Chair of History at Illinois. Share this Story Share New book questions supremacy of humans in empire history on Facebook Share New book questions supremacy of humans in empire history on X primary for post 1073199446 A veteran's unusual journey that led to a haunting novel by Lily Dokhanchi and Felipe De La GuerraMar 5, 2025 11:00 am John Milas served from 2008 to 2012, including a deployment to Afghanistan, but longed to return home and dreamed of attending the University of Illinois. The idea behind 'The Militia House' began taking shape during his time on campus. Share this Story Share A veteran's unusual journey that led to a haunting novel on Facebook Share A veteran's unusual journey that led to a haunting novel on X primary for post 849435047 Book recounts history of critical race theory by Jodi HeckelMar 11, 2025 2:30 pm Critical race theory is often misunderstood. In her new book, 'The Origins of Critical Race Theory: The People and Ideas that Created a Movement,' professor Aja Martinez explains what it is and how it was founded. Share this Story Share Book recounts history of critical race theory on Facebook Share Book recounts history of critical race theory on X primary for post 645979319 Chappell Roan's Grammy Awards speech on ... health insurance accessibility? by The Hollywood ReporterMar 11, 2025 11:00 am Hollywood Reporter (March 7) 'I think she was speaking for everybody in the gig workspace, including performing artists who navigate one work assignment to another without any real job security or benefits,' says labor expert Michael LeRoy. Share this Story Share Chappell Roan's Grammy Awards speech on ... health insurance accessibility? on Facebook Share Chappell Roan's Grammy Awards speech on ... health insurance accessibility? on X primary for post 1095617052 Byrd becomes Big Ten champion at 133 pounds by Division of Intercollegiate AthleticsMar 11, 2025 10:30 am Lucas Byrd etches his name into the record book as the program's 79th Big Ten Champion all-time, the fourth most from any school in conference history. Share this Story Share Byrd becomes Big Ten champion at 133 pounds on Facebook Share Byrd becomes Big Ten champion at 133 pounds on X primary for post 1229499786 Midwest farmers worry about the impacts of tariffs on exported crops and imported fertilizer by WILL-AMMar 10, 2025 11:30 am WILL-AM (March 6) 'The profitable times for farmers ... have been times when global demand for U.S. ag commodities has been really strong. And this limits that,' said ag economics professor Joe Janzen. Share this Story Share Midwest farmers worry about the impacts of tariffs on exported crops and imported fertilizer on Facebook Share Midwest farmers worry about the impacts of tariffs on exported crops and imported fertilizer on X primary for post 463955816 Big Ten Tournament bracket set for men's basketball by Division of Intercollegiate AthleticsMar 10, 2025 8:15 am Seventh seed Fighting Illini will open play in Indianapolis in round 2 on Thursday at 5:30 p.m. on BTN. They'll face the winner of the round 1 matchup between 10th-seeded Ohio State and 15th-seeded Iowa. Share this Story Share Big Ten Tournament bracket set for men's basketball on Facebook Share Big Ten Tournament bracket set for men's basketball on X primary for post 121058667 Attend a summer program and experience Illinois firsthand! by Office of Enrollment ManagementMar 7, 2025 4:15 pm Summer programs are available for those looking to get a jump-start on college, earn class credit, or explore possible majors. Share this Story Share Attend a summer program and experience Illinois firsthand! on Facebook Share Attend a summer program and experience Illinois firsthand! on X primary for post 699793752 Illini close regular season tonight vs. #18 Purdue by Division of Intercollegiate AthleticsMar 7, 2025 4:00 pm Illinois plays its final regular season game tonight, hosting Purdue at sold-out State Farm Center (7 p.m. CT, FOX). The Illini will honor two players and six managers in a pregame Senior Night ceremony. Share this Story Share Illini close regular season tonight vs. #18 Purdue on Facebook Share Illini close regular season tonight vs. #18 Purdue on X primary for post 2132611906 Safer infrastructure through AI by Megan Meave JohnsonFeb 26, 2025 9:30 am 'My research aims to automate, enhance corrosion detection, segmentation and measurement using (AI), which can improve accuracy, efficiency and consistency in corrosion analysis,' said doctoral student Shengyi Wang. Share this Story Share Safer infrastructure through AI on Facebook Share Safer infrastructure through AI on X primary for post 623521322 More state colleges are admitting students — before they apply by Washington PostMar 7, 2025 8:00 am Washington Post (March 6) Direct admissions can be a race-neutral way to increase diversity. 'It’s become attractive for states to move the needle a bit on equity measures without having a race-specific policy,' said U. of I. Prof. Jennifer Delaney. Share this Story Share More state colleges are admitting students — before they apply on Facebook Share More state colleges are admitting students — before they apply on X primary for post 723011676 Illini [7] fall to Nebraska [10] in Big Ten Tournament second round by Division of Intercollegiate AthleticsMar 7, 2025 7:00 am Genesis Bryant recorded her 12th-straight game in double figures, notching a team-high 20 points while making four of her first six attempts from 3-point range. She also had five assists, three rebounds, and three steals. Share this Story Share Illini [7] fall to Nebraska [10] in Big Ten Tournament second round on Facebook Share Illini [7] fall to Nebraska [10] in Big Ten Tournament second round on X primary for post 1492222646 Biography examines spiritual wellness work of political activist Ericka Huggins by Jodi HeckelMar 4, 2025 11:15 am Professor of African American studies Mary Frances Phillips wrote about the spiritual wellness practices of political activist Ericka Huggins in her new book “Black Panther Woman.” Share this Story Share Biography examines spiritual wellness work of political activist Ericka Huggins on Facebook Share Biography examines spiritual wellness work of political activist Ericka Huggins on X primary for post 1184816129 Bostic named to All-Big Ten First Team by Division of Intercollegiate AthleticsMar 5, 2025 10:30 am Kendall Bostic earned first-team honors, and Genesis Bryant claimed a spot on the second team. Bostic was also U of I's Big Ten Sportsmanship Award recipient for the fourth straight year. Share this Story Share Bostic named to All-Big Ten First Team on Facebook Share Bostic named to All-Big Ten First Team on X primary for post 1231662979 Illini women open Big Ten Tournament in second round on Thursday by Division of Intercollegiate AthleticsMar 6, 2025 8:45 am Illini Women's Basketball takes on either Nebraska or Rutgers at 5:30 p.m. CT in the second round of the Big Ten Tournament. The contest will air on Big Ten Network from Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. Share this Story Share Illini women open Big Ten Tournament in second round on Thursday on Facebook Share Illini women open Big Ten Tournament in second round on Thursday on X primary for post 1978267204 Celebrating Black leadership and mentorship at Labor and Employment Relations by Jerrica HoodFeb 26, 2025 9:45 am Two sisters who both found their paths in human resources at U. of I., embody what makes LER unique: strong networks, transformative education, and commitment to uplifting one another. Share this Story Share Celebrating Black leadership and mentorship at Labor and Employment Relations on Facebook Share Celebrating Black leadership and mentorship at Labor and Employment Relations on X primary for post 1934560223 Trump’s funding cuts threaten America’s AI competitiveness by BloombergMar 5, 2025 10:15 am Bloomberg (March 3) Bill Gropp, director of U of I's NCSA, says there seems to be confusion over the meaning of 'diversity.' 'When we talk about diversity of researchers, we’re talking about people from different fields, states and disciplines.' Share this Story Share Trump’s funding cuts threaten America’s AI competitiveness on Facebook Share Trump’s funding cuts threaten America’s AI competitiveness on X primary for post 916726423 The literature of extreme poverty: A stirring view of the Great Depression by Jodi HeckelFeb 25, 2025 10:45 am Professor Robert Dale Parker examines how literature and poetry of the 1930s express the hopelessness of extreme poverty and the stagnation of time in his new book, 'The Literature of Extreme Poverty in the Great Depression.' 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They just can’t get into the program.' Share this Story Share GOP budget cuts stand to deal tremendous damage to rural economies on Facebook Share GOP budget cuts stand to deal tremendous damage to rural economies on X primary for post 282996285 Explore campus crowdfunding projects that bring Illini together to make a big impact! by Eric WilsonMar 3, 2025 11:15 am Whether you’re passionate about powering the Marching Illini, fueling a scholarship, or joining the fight against food insecurity, your support can create a lasting impact! Check out projects that need your support. Share this Story Share Explore campus crowdfunding projects that bring Illini together to make a big impact! on Facebook Share Explore campus crowdfunding projects that bring Illini together to make a big impact! on X primary for post 938497617 Experiencing the intersection of art, architecture at Krannert Art Museum by Aditi Khandelwal | Sophomore in graphic design + information sciencesFeb 24, 2025 11:00 am The very essence of the Erlanger House resonates with my belief in art’s intersections. It isn’t just a home; it is a living, breathing canvas where multiple art forms coexist and influence one another. Share this Story Share Experiencing the intersection of art, architecture at Krannert Art Museum on Facebook Share Experiencing the intersection of art, architecture at Krannert Art Museum on X primary for post 381774689 Solving the hidden cost of constant connectivity at work by Aaron BennettMar 3, 2025 8:45 am New research from Gies Business on the hidden cost of constant connectivity in modern workplaces, which leads to relational overload as employees struggle to balance multiple requests and expectations. Share this Story Share Solving the hidden cost of constant connectivity at work on Facebook Share Solving the hidden cost of constant connectivity at work on X primary for post 179678878 Illinois powers past #15 Michigan in 20-point road win by Division of Intercollegiate AthleticsMar 3, 2025 8:15 am Illinois pulled away in the second half to take down No. 15 Michigan on the road, 93-73, on Sunday afternoon. Four Fighting Illini scorers finished in double figures as the Illini claimed their ninth-consecutive win over the Wolverines. Share this Story Share Illinois powers past #15 Michigan in 20-point road win on Facebook Share Illinois powers past #15 Michigan in 20-point road win on X primary for post 1382614446 Welcome to our newly admitted Class of 2029! by Office of Enrollment ManagementFeb 28, 2025 12:30 pm Welcome to our newly admitted Class of 2029! Share this Story Share Welcome to our newly admitted Class of 2029! on Facebook Share Welcome to our newly admitted Class of 2029! on X primary for post 1711388928 Musk's online posts misconstrue data on Social Security numbers by FactCheck.orgFeb 28, 2025 2:45 pm FactCheck.org (Feb. 27) 'Elon’s 394 million is not the number of people receiving benefits. It is the number of people with Social Security numbers,' says Jeff Brown, a U. of I. professor of finance. Share this Story Share Musk's online posts misconstrue data on Social Security numbers on Facebook Share Musk's online posts misconstrue data on Social Security numbers on X primary for post 938156272 Illinois Baseball set for Las Vegas College Baseball Classic by Division of Intercollegiate AthleticsFeb 28, 2025 9:45 am The Illini will take on Texas Tech (Friday, 4pm CT), Washington (Sat. 2 p.m. CT) and No. 15 Texas (Sun. 1 p.m. CT) in this round robin showcase. Share this Story Share Illinois Baseball set for Las Vegas College Baseball Classic on Facebook Share Illinois Baseball set for Las Vegas College Baseball Classic on X primary for post 305583152 U. of I.'s humanoid robot rises from falls like rebels from The Matrix movie by Interesting EngineeringFeb 27, 2025 4:00 pm Interesting Engineering (Feb. 25) Developed by a team at the U. of I., it is claimed to be the first successful demonstration of learned getting-up policies for human-sized humanoid robots in the real world. (with video) Share this Story Share U. of I.'s humanoid robot rises from falls like rebels from The Matrix movie on Facebook Share U. of I.'s humanoid robot rises from falls like rebels from The Matrix movie on X primary for post 503833970 Three Illinois professors named Sloan Research Fellows by Lois YoksoulianFeb 18, 2025 10:00 am Sloan Fellowship awardees represent 'the very best of early-career science, embodying the creativity, ambition, and rigor that drive discovery.' This year’s U. of I. recipients are Angad Mehta, Lisa Olshansky, and Yingjie Zhang. Share this Story Share Three Illinois professors named Sloan Research Fellows on Facebook Share Three Illinois professors named Sloan Research Fellows on X primary for post 967334564 Retail app outages have surprising impact on in-store shopping, customer behavior by Aaron BennettFeb 20, 2025 10:45 am When the app became unavailable, customers would simply switch to the website, especially if they had used the website before. But what the researchers didn’t expect was that the app outage would lead to a decline in in-store shopping. Share this Story Share Retail app outages have surprising impact on in-store shopping, customer behavior on Facebook Share Retail app outages have surprising impact on in-store shopping, customer behavior on X primary for post 1045772819 Illini return to winning ways with dominant home victory over Iowa by Division of Intercollegiate AthleticsFeb 26, 2025 8:30 am A balanced scoring night saw Illinois return to the win column with an 81-61 home victory over Iowa at State Farm Center on Tuesday night. Tomislav Ivisic led the scoring with 22 points. Share this Story Share Illini return to winning ways with dominant home victory over Iowa on Facebook Share Illini return to winning ways with dominant home victory over Iowa on X