blog posts primary for post 557087510 Take the shot: The country’s future hangs on public health support by The FulcrumSep 23, 2025 10:00 am The Fulcrum (Sept. 20) Illinois professor Rachel Hoopsick writes, 'Countries like Japan, Denmark, and Australia, which invest more heavily in public health prevention, experience longer life expectancies at a fraction of the cost of the U.S.' Share this Story Share Take the shot: The country’s future hangs on public health support on Facebook Share Take the shot: The country’s future hangs on public health support on X primary for post 523517889 Study: Muscle-building response to weight training differs among high-protein animal foods by Diana YatesSep 22, 2025 3:45 pm Studies suggest that whole foods are better at stimulating post-workout protein synthesis than their processed counterparts, and that the fat content of whole foods may, in some circumstances, improve the rate of muscle-building. 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Share this Story Share Few military spouses use formal support services during, after deployment on Facebook Share Few military spouses use formal support services during, after deployment on X primary for post 88191930 U. of I. football coach built an army of elite recruiters: His players’ moms by Wall Street JournalSep 22, 2025 10:15 am Wall Street Journal (Sept. 17) Bret Bielema has turned around Illinois’ program by getting his players to stick around. He did it in part by winning over their mothers. Share this Story Share U. of I. football coach built an army of elite recruiters: His players’ moms on Facebook Share U. of I. football coach built an army of elite recruiters: His players’ moms on X primary for post 1110082331 Fueling change, one (nuclear) reaction at a time by Abigail BobrowSep 22, 2025 9:45 am At a critical climate crossroads, Professor Katy Huff stepped up to lead the U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Nuclear Energy. No she's back on campus to continue her mission. Share this Story Share Fueling change, one (nuclear) reaction at a time on Facebook Share Fueling change, one (nuclear) reaction at a time on X primary for post 980523751 Illinois sets another freshman record as enrollment tops 60,000 by Thomas BruchSep 11, 2025 9:00 am With freshman enrollment tallied at 9,207 (compared to 9,008 last year), the new class brings total student enrollment — undergraduate, graduate and online students — to more than 60,000 for the first time in university history at 60,848 students. Share this Story Share Illinois sets another freshman record as enrollment tops 60,000 on Facebook Share Illinois sets another freshman record as enrollment tops 60,000 on X primary for post 1279765259 Illinois hosts USC for Homecoming by Division of Intercollegiate AthleticsSep 22, 2025 8:15 am Illinois and USC will meet for the first time since the 2008 Rose Bowl Game following the 2007 season. USC will be making its first visit to Champaign since 1996. Share this Story Share Illinois hosts USC for Homecoming on Facebook Share Illinois hosts USC for Homecoming on X primary for post 1767413134 First Illinois-led NASA mission launches into space on Tuesday by Thomas BruchSep 12, 2025 7:30 am U. of I. professor Lara Waldrop is leading this groundbreaking mission to orbit the sun and capture high-resolution ultraviolet images of Earth’s upper atmosphere. Share this Story Share First Illinois-led NASA mission launches into space on Tuesday on Facebook Share First Illinois-led NASA mission launches into space on Tuesday on X primary for post 719303010 #18 Illinois defeats Oregon by AthleticsSep 19, 2025 8:45 am No. 18 Illinois soccer defeated Oregon 1-0 for head coach Katie Hultin’s first Big Ten win. 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Share this Story Share Being good ancestors starts right now on Facebook Share Being good ancestors starts right now on X primary for post 1502634542 New book casts anthropologist’s eye on European Court of Human Rights by Phil CicioraSep 17, 2025 10:45 am A new book by a University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign expert examines the world’s premier human rights court as rule of law comes under threat. Share this Story Share New book casts anthropologist’s eye on European Court of Human Rights on Facebook Share New book casts anthropologist’s eye on European Court of Human Rights on X primary for post 539069604 REO Speedwagon returns to campus for Illinois 2025 Homecoming festivities by Maeve ReillySep 17, 2025 10:45 am Members of the chart-topping classic rock band REO Speedwagon return to campus to serve as grand marshals of the Homecoming parade Friday, Sept. 26. Share this Story Share REO Speedwagon returns to campus for Illinois 2025 Homecoming festivities on Facebook Share REO Speedwagon returns to campus for Illinois 2025 Homecoming festivities on X primary for post 1560067357 Larry Gies makes transformational $100 million gift to Illinois Athletics by Thomas BruchSep 9, 2025 6:00 pm University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign alumnus Larry Gies has made a $100 million gift to Illinois Athletics. The commitment is the largest gift in DIA history and represents one of the largest single gifts ever received by a college athletics program. Share this Story Share Larry Gies makes transformational $100 million gift to Illinois Athletics on Facebook Share Larry Gies makes transformational $100 million gift to Illinois Athletics on X primary for post 537477747 Interested in Illinois? Visit campus this fall! by Charles HannonSep 16, 2025 8:45 am Interested in Illinois? Visit campus this fall! Share this Story Share Interested in Illinois? Visit campus this fall! on Facebook Share Interested in Illinois? Visit campus this fall! on X primary for post 760930748 Alumna discusses the path to a Pulitzer Prize by Mike KoonSep 15, 2025 11:00 am U. of I. alumna Marla Dickerson and her team were recognized with the 2025 Pulitzer Prize for Investigative Reporting for a series on the international trade in the chemicals used to make fentanyl. Dickerson is the 26th alum to ever win a Pulitzer. Share this Story Share Alumna discusses the path to a Pulitzer Prize on Facebook Share Alumna discusses the path to a Pulitzer Prize on X primary for post 291252201 Illinois is leading the bio-revolution by Lauren QuinnSep 15, 2025 10:00 am In subtle and not-so-subtle ways, today’s bioeconomy touches nearly every aspect of our lives. And new technologies and programs Illinois are leading the way, now and into the future. 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Illinois alum Rahil Makadia has developed a system to locate the perfect spot for a colliding satellite to minimize this risk. Share this Story Share Deflecting a deadly asteroid just got a lot less dangerous on Facebook Share Deflecting a deadly asteroid just got a lot less dangerous on X primary for post 354892786 Illinois Football moves up to No. 9 in the AP Top 25 rankings by Thomas BruchSep 9, 2025 7:00 am The Illinois football team moved up two spots to No. 9 in the AP Top 25 rankings following the 45-19 win at Duke. The No. 9 AP ranking is Illinois' highest since December 2001. 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Share this Story Share Illinois Football travels to Duke for first road trip of the season on Facebook Share Illinois Football travels to Duke for first road trip of the season on X primary for post 821396163 Join us September 21–28, 2025, for a weeklong celebration of homecoming events! by University of Illinois Alumni AssociationSep 5, 2025 12:00 pm The Homecoming Parade is Friday, September 26 at 6 p.m. The parade will get underway at the intersection of Kirby Avenue and Fourth Street before heading west on Gregory Drive and turning south on First Street. Share this Story Share Join us September 21–28, 2025, for a weeklong celebration of homecoming events! on Facebook Share Join us September 21–28, 2025, for a weeklong celebration of homecoming events! on X primary for post 668983820 John Deere: Tarriffs will cost it $600M, even as they pinch overseas crop markets by New York TimesSep 5, 2025 11:00 am New York Times (Sept. 4) The price for new tractors rose at least 60% over the last eight years, according to U. of I. Extension, with some models more than doubling in price, costing at least $250,000 more than they used to. Share this Story Share John Deere: Tarriffs will cost it $600M, even as they pinch overseas crop markets on Facebook Share John Deere: Tarriffs will cost it $600M, even as they pinch overseas crop markets on X primary for post 1809667758 Five Illinois professors recognized as University Scholars by Thomas BruchSep 4, 2025 12:15 pm 'The University Scholars embody the highest standards of academic excellence. Given the breadth and depth of scholarly work across our three campuses... every recipient of this award has earned this recognition through truly commendable work.' Share this Story Share Five Illinois professors recognized as University Scholars on Facebook Share Five Illinois professors recognized as University Scholars on X primary for post 1480619579 Nearly 600 economists back Lisa Cook and Fed independence in open letter by Fox BusinessSep 4, 2025 11:30 am Fox Business (Sept. 3) 'It may not be obvious to...at least some politicians how important that independence is for economic stability and what independence from political influence should look like in practice,' said Professor Tatyana Deryugina. 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The Illini begin the weekend at Notre Dame on Friday at 5:30 p.m. before taking on No. 3 Louisville on Sunday at 2 p.m. Share this Story Share Illini Volleyball faces weekend road tests at Notre Dame, #3 Louisville on Facebook Share Illini Volleyball faces weekend road tests at Notre Dame, #3 Louisville on X primary for post 673995678 Sustainable Student Farm hosts annual open house this Friday by RAmi JameelSep 3, 2025 12:15 pm The annual open house on Friday will include food offerings and tours of the farm, and talks from SSF partners. Get details on shuttles for students to and from the event at Lincoln Avenue and Ike Residence Halls from 2:30 – 6 p.m. Share this Story Share Sustainable Student Farm hosts annual open house this Friday on Facebook Share Sustainable Student Farm hosts annual open house this Friday on X primary for post 1146703743 U. of I. researchers unlock new insights into granular hydrogels for biomedical applications by Kristina ShidlauskiSep 4, 2025 8:45 am 'The work that we're doing is fundamental to having high quality models of tissue you could use to understand disease progression and aging, and to validate new therapeutics,' said Professor Brendan Harley. 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Illinois remained at #12 in the US LBM Coaches Poll. Share this Story Share Illinois Football ranked #11 in the AP Top 25 on Facebook Share Illinois Football ranked #11 in the AP Top 25 on X primary for post 213042821 U. of I. helps educate Chicago area boaters, shoreline residents on invasive species by Rosalind EssigAug 27, 2025 10:15 am The new outreach is focused on kayaks, standup paddle boards, and canoes — a shift from past prevention efforts focused on motorized boats like cleaning motors and propellers, said Prairie Reseach Institute researcher Katherine O’Reilly. 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Students filled the space Monday for their first day of fall courses. Share this Story Share U. of I.'s new Wymer Hall welcomes its first students on Facebook Share U. of I.'s new Wymer Hall welcomes its first students on X primary for post 1713353649 Can crosswords, puzzles, and other games really help you stay sharp? by health.comAug 28, 2025 9:30 am Health (Aug. 26) Brain-training games may improve performance on specific tasks, but there’s little evidence they enhance everyday cognition. 'It sounds like a magic bullet. There’s just no magic,' says Professor Elizabeth Stine-Morrow. 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