blog posts 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 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 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 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 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. 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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 1549716405 Researcher's single dose breast cancer treatment induces complete tumor regression by Chloe ZantMar 5, 2025 10:45 am 'I have never seen a paper with a single dose efficacy, and that’s what I find extremely novel about this; a single dose and the subsequent regression is remarkable,' said Michael Mulligan, grad student researcher and first author. Share this Story Share Researcher's single dose breast cancer treatment induces complete tumor regression on Facebook Share Researcher's single dose breast cancer treatment induces complete tumor regression 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 primary for post 629280071 What Trump has wrought: Thousands of people’s lives have been disrupted by Chronicles of Higher EducationFeb 25, 2025 12:00 pm The Chronicles of Higher Ed (Feb. 20) Professor Peter Goldsmith at the Illinois Soybean Lab: 'Initially, I briefed everyone at a staff meeting. I told them, “Do not do any work,”... I didn’t want them working and not getting paid for it.' Share this Story Share What Trump has wrought: Thousands of people’s lives have been disrupted on Facebook Share What Trump has wrought: Thousands of people’s lives have been disrupted on X primary for post 568240744 Illini host Hail to the Orange Out tonight vs. Iowa by Division of Intercollegiate AthleticsFeb 25, 2025 10:00 am Illinois returns to Big Ten Conference play on Tuesday, hosting Iowa at State Farm Center (8 p.m., FS1). It's the annual Hail to the Orange Out and all Illini fans are encouraged to wear orange T-shirts. Share this Story Share Illini host Hail to the Orange Out tonight vs. Iowa on Facebook Share Illini host Hail to the Orange Out tonight vs. Iowa on X primary for post 334736312 New study evaluates public policy preferences for limiting children’s access to energy drinks by Phil CicioraFeb 17, 2025 9:45 am The U.S. is the leading energy drink market and relies heavily on voluntary industry standards, says professor Maria Kalaitzandonakes. A new study gauged the public’s preferences for energy drink policies and marketing. Share this Story Share New study evaluates public policy preferences for limiting children’s access to energy drinks on Facebook Share New study evaluates public policy preferences for limiting children’s access to energy drinks on X primary for post 318146306 Prof. Melissa Pokorny selected for exclusive Arctic Circle residency by School of Art & DesignFeb 21, 2025 10:30 am Participation in the Arctic Circle Art and Science residency extends beyond the expedition itself, with participants often included in curated exhibitions and international programming, such as the Venice Biennale. Share this Story Share Prof. Melissa Pokorny selected for exclusive Arctic Circle residency on Facebook Share Prof. Melissa Pokorny selected for exclusive Arctic Circle residency on X primary for post 266052328 Fighting Illini fall short in hard-fought road battle at #4 USC by Division of Intercollegiate AthleticsFeb 24, 2025 8:30 am The Fighting Illini turned a double-digit deficit into a brief lead in the third quarter, but USC pulled away in the second half to secure the win. Genesis Bryant led the Illini in scoring with 22 points, including five 3-pointers. Share this Story Share Fighting Illini fall short in hard-fought road battle at #4 USC on Facebook Share Fighting Illini fall short in hard-fought road battle at #4 USC on X primary for post 1388277621 Grainger engineers bringing manufacturing into the future by Michael O'BoyleFeb 19, 2025 11:30 am The most important tech developments of recent decades – AI, broadband communications, the internet of things and additive manufacturing – are bring the most significant changes to manufacturing since the introduction of computers. Share this Story Share Grainger engineers bringing manufacturing into the future on Facebook Share Grainger engineers bringing manufacturing into the future on X primary for post 1235589637 New 3D printing method replicates nature's finest fibers by Thomas BruchFeb 14, 2025 10:30 am A team from the Illinois mechanical science and engineering department developed a way to replicate nature's fine hairs and fibers, which are useful for various applications, by rapid printing in gel. Share this Story Share New 3D printing method replicates nature's finest fibers on Facebook Share New 3D printing method replicates nature's finest fibers on X primary for post 1677198844 Illini face #3 Duke in Saturday matchup at Madison Square Garden by Division of Intercollegiate AthleticsFeb 21, 2025 8:30 am Illinois travels to New York for a non-conference battle with #3 Duke at Madison Square Garden (7 p.m. CT, FOX). It's the third game of a six-game span to close the regular season in which the Illini face five top-25 ranked foes. Share this Story Share Illini face #3 Duke in Saturday matchup at Madison Square Garden on Facebook Share Illini face #3 Duke in Saturday matchup at Madison Square Garden on X primary for post 1847693406 IGlobal program earns 2025 Paul Simon Spotlight Award for campus internationalization by Ashley Lawrence PellegriniFeb 20, 2025 10:00 am 'The program provides virtual international teaching and learning experiences that otherwise might not be accessible or sustainable and is a excellent example of Illinois leadership and innovation,' said Dean Chrystalla Mouza. Share this Story Share IGlobal program earns 2025 Paul Simon Spotlight Award for campus internationalization on Facebook Share IGlobal program earns 2025 Paul Simon Spotlight Award for campus internationalization on X primary for post 1178548248 A step forward on quest to easily turn ocean water into clean drinking water by The Cool DownFeb 20, 2025 9:45 am The Cool Down (Feb. 20) The U. of I. engineers' design has improved fluid flow two to three times over conventional reverse osmosis methods and could pave the way to a cheaper and less energy-intensive desalinization process. 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Share this Story Share The ties that find: The Family Roots Genealogy Pilot Program on Facebook Share The ties that find: The Family Roots Genealogy Pilot Program on X primary for post 1624652155 Up next for Illini Women's basketball, a tough road test at #3 UCLA by Division of Intercollegiate AthleticsFeb 19, 2025 1:30 pm Illinois women's basketball plays Thursday night as the Illini travel to the West Coast to take on No. 3 UCLA at 8:30 p.m. on the Big Ten Network. Share this Story Share Up next for Illini Women's basketball, a tough road test at #3 UCLA on Facebook Share Up next for Illini Women's basketball, a tough road test at #3 UCLA on X primary for post 776697157 Illinois faculty member elected to National Academy of Engineering by Thomas BruchFeb 12, 2025 11:45 am Marcelo Garcia, a professor of civil and environmental engineering and the M.T. Geoffrey Yeh Endowed Chair in Civil Engineering, is part of the Class of 2025 for the prestigious engineering body. Share this Story Share Illinois faculty member elected to National Academy of Engineering on Facebook Share Illinois faculty member elected to National Academy of Engineering on X primary for post 75365633 Mutation increases enzyme in mouse brains linked to schizophrenia behaviors by Liz Ahlberg TouchstoneFeb 18, 2025 1:30 pm Professor Uwe Rudolph and researcher Maltesh Kambali led an international group who found a key role for an enzyme regulating glycine in the brain while investigating a rare genetic mutation found in two patients with schizophrenia. Share this Story Share Mutation increases enzyme in mouse brains linked to schizophrenia behaviors on Facebook Share Mutation increases enzyme in mouse brains linked to schizophrenia behaviors on X primary for post 44396542 U. of I.’s journey to preserve first sound on film by Daily IlliniFeb 19, 2025 9:45 am Daily Illini (Feb. 10) A box of film was discovered in the basement of U. of I.'s Main Library. The contents? The first publicly demonstrated sound on film by Joseph Tykociner, our first electrical engineering professor. Share this Story Share U. of I.’s journey to preserve first sound on film on Facebook Share U. of I.’s journey to preserve first sound on film on X primary for post 1741488070 Illini suffer road loss at #11 Wisconsin by Division of Intercollegiate AthleticsFeb 19, 2025 8:15 am The 95-74 loss snapped the Fighting Illini's nine-game winning streak against the Badgers and marked the Orange and Blue's first defeat against Wisconsin in six years. Share this Story Share Illini suffer road loss at #11 Wisconsin on Facebook Share Illini suffer road loss at #11 Wisconsin on X primary for post 1693447784 Abandoned crops, fired scientists: Agricultural research hit by U.S. foreign aid freeze by ScienceFeb 18, 2025 11:45 am Science (Feb. 14) Peter Goldsmith, head of the Soybean Innovation Lab at the U. of I., says he held a 'very tearful' meeting earlier this week, where he laid off 30 scientists, staff. It’s not clear whether they will be rehired. 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Share this Story Share Illinois leads pioneering canopy penetrating radar technology to help fight wildfires on Facebook Share Illinois leads pioneering canopy penetrating radar technology to help fight wildfires on X primary for post 178892390 Legendary Illini baseball coach Itch Jones passes away by Division of Intercollegiate AthleticsFeb 18, 2025 9:15 am 'He was ahead of his time with his baseball teachings and innovative drills. He was blessed with one of the best minds in the game of baseball. A teacher, clinician, entertainer, and champion,' said current Illini head coach Dan Hartleb. Share this Story Share Legendary Illini baseball coach Itch Jones passes away on Facebook Share Legendary Illini baseball coach Itch Jones passes away on X primary for post 1884725809 Fighting Illini visit #11 Wisconsin tonight by Division of Intercollegiate AthleticsFeb 18, 2025 9:15 am Illinois travels to Madison to face #11 Wisconsin (7:30 p.m. CT, FS1). It's the second game of a six-game span to close the regular season in which the Illini face five top-25 ranked foes. Share this Story Share Fighting Illini visit #11 Wisconsin tonight on Facebook Share Fighting Illini visit #11 Wisconsin tonight on X primary for post 1732470911 Fighting Illini take No. 25 spot in AP poll by Division of Intercollegiate AthleticsFeb 17, 2025 4:15 pm Illinois women's basketball has re-entered the national rankings, coming in at No. 25 in the AP Top-25 poll. On an eight-game winning streak, the Fighting Illini hold a 21-5 record overall,11-4 in Big Ten play. Share this Story Share Fighting Illini take No. 25 spot in AP poll on Facebook Share Fighting Illini take No. 25 spot in AP poll on X primary for post 742424772 Insect Fear Film Festival to feature ‘hairy, scary’ tarantulas by Jodi HeckelFeb 17, 2025 9:00 am The 2025 Insect Fear Film Festival will feature 'Tarantulas: Hairy, Scary Spiders' as its theme and a Hollywood bug wrangler as a special guest. 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