blog posts primary for post 325277036 U of I joins group to advance civic preparedness, uphold free expression on campuses by College Presidents for Civic PreparednessApr 18, 2024 4:45 pm Member institutions agree to three 'civic commitments': Educating for democracy is central to our mission; We will prepare our students for a vibrant, diverse, and contentious society; and We will protect and defend free inquiry. Share this Story Share U of I joins group to advance civic preparedness, uphold free expression on campuses on Facebook Share U of I joins group to advance civic preparedness, uphold free expression on campuses on X primary for post 886973291 Emotional radio ads may ease listeners’ qualms, boosting support for organ donation by Sharita ForrestApr 18, 2024 11:15 am Radio ads that feature personal stories of organ transplant recipients or patients languishing on the waiting list may overcome some of the misgivings many nondonor listeners have and persuade them to sign up. 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Share this Story Share Why is the reparations movement gaining momentum in the U.S.? on Facebook Share Why is the reparations movement gaining momentum in the U.S.? on X primary for post 400511832 Seven Illinois professors elected AAAS Fellows by Diana YatesApr 18, 2024 9:00 am Seven U of I professors have been elected 2023 Fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, the world’s largest general scientific society, for their scientifically and socially distinguished achievements. Share this Story Share Seven Illinois professors elected AAAS Fellows on Facebook Share Seven Illinois professors elected AAAS Fellows on X primary for post 480160331 Previewing the 25th anniversary of Ebertfest with Chaz Ebert by WILL-AMApr 18, 2024 8:45 am WILL-AM (April 16) Chaz Ebert discusses the 25th anniversary of Ebertfest, the C-U film festival founded by her late husband, Roger Ebert, who was a U. of I. journalism graduate and Pulitzer Prize-winning film critic. (video) Share this Story Share Previewing the 25th anniversary of Ebertfest with Chaz Ebert on Facebook Share Previewing the 25th anniversary of Ebertfest with Chaz Ebert on X primary for post 2008601425 Underwood announces three additions for 2024-25 by Division of Intercollegiate AthleticsApr 18, 2024 8:30 am Head coach Brad Underwood announced Wednesday that Carey Booth, Kylan Boswell, and Tre White have signed Tenders of Financial Aid with the University of Illinois and will join the Fighting Illini men's basketball program. Share this Story Share Underwood announces three additions for 2024-25 on Facebook Share Underwood announces three additions for 2024-25 on X primary for post 1329744028 TEAACH your children well: Revealing the history of Asian Americans by Tom HanlonApr 10, 2024 11:45 am The College of Education is serving as a professional development hub to assist public school teachers in educating students about contributions of Asian Americans to the economic, cultural, social, and political development of the U.S. Share this Story Share TEAACH your children well: Revealing the history of Asian Americans on Facebook Share TEAACH your children well: Revealing the history of Asian Americans on X primary for post 432518782 Two Illinois professors awarded Guggenheim Fellowships by Jodi HeckelApr 12, 2024 9:15 am Evolution, ecology and behavior professor Alison Bell and architecture professor Paul Hardin Kapp are among 188 writers, scholars, artists and scientists chosen from nearly 3,000 applicants, according to the Guggenheim Foundation. 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This advancement is poised to improve the performance of many materials in the chemical, energy and medical industries — particularly in filtration. Share this Story Share Nothing is everything: How hidden emptiness can define the usefulness of filtration materials on Facebook Share Nothing is everything: How hidden emptiness can define the usefulness of filtration materials on X primary for post 1908393455 A huge number of homeowners have mortgage rates too good to give up by New York TimesApr 15, 2024 3:30 pm New York Times (April 15) The average American household has a fixed rate mortgage that’s a whopping three points lower than new mortgage rates. 'You could think of your locked-in rate as an asset that you own,' says U of I professor Julia Fonseca. 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Share this Story Share Illini Baseball continues homestand with weekend series vs. Northern Illinois on Facebook Share Illini Baseball continues homestand with weekend series vs. Northern Illinois on X primary for post 995971897 Molecules scramble quantum information as well as black holes by Earth.comApr 12, 2024 8:30 am Earth.com (April 9) 'Chemists are conflicted about scrambling in chemical reactions, because scrambling is necessary to get to the reaction goal, but it also messes up your control over the reaction,' says Professor Martin Gruebele. 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'Employers spend a lot of money trying to stay union-free. They have a lot of tools to do that,' says U of I's Robert Bruno. Share this Story Share Union wave is picking up at Chicago, suburban libraries, cultural institutions on Facebook Share Union wave is picking up at Chicago, suburban libraries, cultural institutions on X primary for post 1900062261 Can genetic genealogy restore family narratives disrupted by the transatlantic slave trade? by Diana YatesMar 28, 2024 10:15 am African Americans descended from enslaved ancestors are working to trace their family histories and are finding a new sense of identity rooted in specific ancestral lineages and homelands, says anthropology professor LaKisha David. Share this Story Share Can genetic genealogy restore family narratives disrupted by the transatlantic slave trade? on Facebook Share Can genetic genealogy restore family narratives disrupted by the transatlantic slave trade? on X primary for post 1387412875 Illinois art history scholar awarded 2024 ACLS Fellowship by Jodi HeckelApr 4, 2024 2:00 pm The fellowships support scholars with the potential to make original and significant contributions in the humanities and interpretive social sciences. They provide up to $60,000 for 6-12 months of sustained research and writing. Share this Story Share Illinois art history scholar awarded 2024 ACLS Fellowship on Facebook Share Illinois art history scholar awarded 2024 ACLS Fellowship on X primary for post 673485850 Moms Weekend 2024, April 12-14 by Vice Chancellor for Student AffairsApr 8, 2024 8:00 am Celebrate over 100 years of inviting Moms to the Illinois campus! Share this Story Share Moms Weekend 2024, April 12-14 on Facebook Share Moms Weekend 2024, April 12-14 on X primary for post 2131523548 WBIT Inaugural Champions! by Division of Intercollegiate AthleticsApr 4, 2024 8:15 am Behind a big second-half surge, Illinois clinched the inaugural WBIT title in a 71-57 victory over Villanova at Hinkle Fieldhouse on Wednesday night. The victory marked the program's first-ever postseason title. Share this Story Share WBIT Inaugural Champions! on Facebook Share WBIT Inaugural Champions! on X primary for post 1898293858 AI chatbots will never stop hallucinating by Scientific AmericanApr 5, 2024 3:00 pm Scientific American (April 5) When generative AI models produce responses that don’t match reality, it's called 'hallucination.' U of I professor Dilek Hakkani-Tür, says AI hallucinations spring from their fundamental construction. 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They face Villanova tonight at 6 p.m. Share this Story Share 'We have a great opportunity to finish strong': Illini seek first postseason title on Facebook Share 'We have a great opportunity to finish strong': Illini seek first postseason title on X primary for post 1372005316 How to regrow your age-shrunken brain in just six months by NewsweekApr 2, 2024 2:15 pm Newsweek (March 29) 'We can see older people on these exercise interventions gain brain tissue in as little as six months,' says U of I professor Brad Sutton. 'And usually by the time we can see it in an image, it’s a pretty big effect.' Share this Story Share How to regrow your age-shrunken brain in just six months on Facebook Share How to regrow your age-shrunken brain in just six months on X primary for post 775836667 Lyric Theatre at three venues to perform ‘Fugitive Songs’ about people on the run by Jodi HeckelMar 28, 2024 10:15 am The Lyric Theatre program takes audiences on a road trip throughout the country when it presents “Fugitive Songs” at the various locations in the community. 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Share this Story Share Illini loss to top-ranked Connecticut in Elite Eight caps great season on Facebook Share Illini loss to top-ranked Connecticut in Elite Eight caps great season on X primary for post 146812262 After Covid, survey shows nursing profession remains in crisis in Illinois by Illinois Business JournalApr 1, 2024 9:00 am Illinois Business Journal (3/27) 'The underlying conditions that nurses faced during the pandemic have not abated, and additional interventions are likely needed to retain this critical segment of the labor force,' says U of I's Robert Bruno. Share this Story Share After Covid, survey shows nursing profession remains in crisis in Illinois on Facebook Share After Covid, survey shows nursing profession remains in crisis in Illinois on X primary for post 1475948609 CI MED students establish new free eye care clinic by Libby KnightMar 20, 2024 10:15 am 'We have a lot of patients who are excited to see us because they often do not have vision insurance... Many patients have waited over three or four years to be seen because they simply cannot afford new glasses or an eye exam.' Share this Story Share CI MED students establish new free eye care clinic on Facebook Share CI MED students establish new free eye care clinic on X primary for post 1352017813 Illini prepare for WBIT semifinals, program's first-ever appearance in April by Division of Intercollegiate AthleticsApr 1, 2024 8:45 am Earning a spot in the semifinals of the inaugural WBIT, the Fighting Illini will take on Washington State at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis on Monday evening. Share this Story Share Illini prepare for WBIT semifinals, program's first-ever appearance in April on Facebook Share Illini prepare for WBIT semifinals, program's first-ever appearance in April on X primary for post 1289971802 Illini Close Strong, Earn Spot in Elite Eight With Gritty Win Over Iowa State by U. of I. AthleticsMar 29, 2024 8:30 am Never trailing in the contest, third-seeded Illinois battled to a 72-69 win over No. 2 seed Iowa State in the Sweet 16 on Thursday night at TD Garden to secure a spot in the Elite Eight for the first time since 2005. Share this Story Share Illini Close Strong, Earn Spot in Elite Eight With Gritty Win Over Iowa State on Facebook Share Illini Close Strong, Earn Spot in Elite Eight With Gritty Win Over Iowa State on X primary for post 1353967770 After the Baltimore Key Bridge collapse: Are other bridges in danger? by Architectural DigestMar 27, 2024 6:00 pm Architectural Digest (March 26) The Francis Scott Key Bridge catastrophe in Baltimore has been a shock to the nation – but not a surprise to experts. 'This incident could happen again,' says U of I structural engineering professor Bassem Andrawes. 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