blog posts primary for post 1175815418 Four faculty members elected to American Academy of Arts and Sciences by Thomas BruchApr 25, 2025 2:45 pm Founded in 1780, the academy recognizes scientists, artists, scholars and leaders who have distinguished themselves in the public, private and nonprofit sectors. Share this Story Share Four faculty members elected to American Academy of Arts and Sciences on Facebook Share Four faculty members elected to American Academy of Arts and Sciences on X primary for post 1063240168 Student developing portable tech to prevent chemo-induced hair loss wins fellowship by Eric WilsonApr 23, 2025 10:30 am During her clinical rotations, Mahima Goel had the idea to create a more patient-friendly device after hearing patients describe the bulk, cost, and movement restrictions that come with existing devices on the market. Share this Story Share Student developing portable tech to prevent chemo-induced hair loss wins fellowship on Facebook Share Student developing portable tech to prevent chemo-induced hair loss wins fellowship on X primary for post 1624716962 Omnivorous? Vegan? Makes no difference to muscle building after weightlifting, study finds by Diana YatesApr 21, 2025 9:15 am A new clinical trial tested a vegan diet against an omnivorous diet and found no difference in the rate of muscle-protein synthesis after weight training. Share this Story Share Omnivorous? Vegan? Makes no difference to muscle building after weightlifting, study finds on Facebook Share Omnivorous? Vegan? Makes no difference to muscle building after weightlifting, study finds on X primary for post 1340175911 Computer science teachers may be better qualified than their peers by Sharita ForrestApr 25, 2025 12:00 pm A study by Professor Paul Bruno found that instructors’ teaching experience both in general and in computer science specifically had the greatest impact on student learning - not whether faculty members were licensed to teach the subject. Share this Story Share Computer science teachers may be better qualified than their peers on Facebook Share Computer science teachers may be better qualified than their peers on X primary for post 1111029975 New analytics-driven framework aims to improve care of chronic disease by Phil CicioraApr 21, 2025 9:30 am New U. of I. research finds that a data-informed approach to scheduling patient appointments can reduce risks associated with diabetes management by up to 19.4%, especially for underserved populations. Share this Story Share New analytics-driven framework aims to improve care of chronic disease on Facebook Share New analytics-driven framework aims to improve care of chronic disease on X primary for post 416293722 DNA origami guides new possibilities in the fight against pancreatic cancer by Lois YoksoulianApr 22, 2025 3:00 pm 'This research highlights not only the potential for more accurate cancer imaging, but also selective chemotherapy delivery, a significant advancement over current...treatments,' said U. of I. Professor Bumsoo Han. Share this Story Share DNA origami guides new possibilities in the fight against pancreatic cancer on Facebook Share DNA origami guides new possibilities in the fight against pancreatic cancer on X primary for post 153898848 Alumnus Nate Reichard donates $5 million to elevate real estate program by Gies College of BusinessApr 25, 2025 8:45 am Gies College of Business has received a $5 million gift from alumnus Nate Reichard, CEO of Reichard Capital. In recognition, the Real Estate Finance Academy will be renamed the 'Reichard Real Estate Academy.' Share this Story Share Alumnus Nate Reichard donates $5 million to elevate real estate program on Facebook Share Alumnus Nate Reichard donates $5 million to elevate real estate program on X primary for post 656725406 New study finds link between green spaces and police violence by Jodi HeckelApr 24, 2025 3:00 pm Higher levels of greenness may reduce violence in four ways: reduced crime, improved short-term and long-term mental health, sending a signal that a place is well-cared for and increasing the use of outdoor spaces by nearby neighbors. Share this Story Share New study finds link between green spaces and police violence on Facebook Share New study finds link between green spaces and police violence on X primary for post 1597159812 When opinions become thoughtcrimes by Visible MagazineApr 24, 2025 3:45 pm Visible Magazine (April 18) Illinois curriculum and instruction professor Stephanie Toliver discusses the consequences of banning language, thoughts and opinions. Share this Story Share When opinions become thoughtcrimes on Facebook Share When opinions become thoughtcrimes on X primary for post 661510120 A woman of determination and vision: Hoda Elshorbagy by Vince Lara-CinisomoApr 18, 2025 8:00 am As a girl in Egypt, she learned English so she could understand U of I racing coach Adam Bleakney’s videos. She dreamed of one day learning from him face to face. For seven years, she planned and practiced. Then came her break. Share this Story Share A woman of determination and vision: Hoda Elshorbagy on Facebook Share A woman of determination and vision: Hoda Elshorbagy on X primary for post 1147510984 What is prebiotic soda? Experts on whether there are health benefits by TodayApr 23, 2025 8:45 am Today (April 21) Prebiotics and probiotics aren’t the same. U. of I. professor Kelly Swanson says prebiotics help support overall health and may have a number of benefits when consumed at a sufficient dose. Share this Story Share What is prebiotic soda? Experts on whether there are health benefits on Facebook Share What is prebiotic soda? Experts on whether there are health benefits on X primary for post 1382576233 Federal privacy law needed for sensitive consumer data when companies go bankrupt by Phil CicioraApr 16, 2025 11:30 am What happens to your personal information when a genetic testing company goes belly up? It would most likely be sold to a successor company that customers might not want to entrust with their genetic data, says law expert Sara Gerke. Share this Story Share Federal privacy law needed for sensitive consumer data when companies go bankrupt on Facebook Share Federal privacy law needed for sensitive consumer data when companies go bankrupt on X primary for post 770014345 A celebration of student innovation and excellence at Illinois by Chris HolmesApr 21, 2025 1:30 pm Undergraduate Research Week showcases the best of undergraduate research and creative inquiry at the University of Illinois. Events include workshops on getting started in research, special exhibits, and highlighting the best student research. Share this Story Share A celebration of student innovation and excellence at Illinois on Facebook Share A celebration of student innovation and excellence at Illinois on X primary for post 1561978762 What to know about birthright citizenship as it heads to Supreme Court by AxiosApr 21, 2025 11:00 am Axios (April 17) SCOTUS will hear arguments next month over Trump’s efforts to restrict birthright citizenship. Illinois professor Michael LeRoy says that a Supreme Court ruling in Trump’s favor would have far-reaching legal repercussions. Share this Story Share What to know about birthright citizenship as it heads to Supreme Court on Facebook Share What to know about birthright citizenship as it heads to Supreme Court on X primary for post 1937761775 What effect will tariffs have on consumers, farmers? by Phil CicioraApr 16, 2025 10:00 am For U.S. farmers, tariffs are a double whammy of paying more for imported goods such as fertilizer and losing out on export markets, says U. of I. agricultural expert Jonathan W. Coppess. Share this Story Share What effect will tariffs have on consumers, farmers? on Facebook Share What effect will tariffs have on consumers, farmers? on X primary for post 1531800451 Young adults juggle conflicting pressures to hurry up ― and wait by Sharita ForrestApr 16, 2025 12:00 pm Researchers have found that young adults today may feel caught between opposing forces, some pressuring them to accelerate their maturation and assume adult responsibilities earlier, others striving to hold them back. Share this Story Share Young adults juggle conflicting pressures to hurry up ― and wait on Facebook Share Young adults juggle conflicting pressures to hurry up ― and wait on X primary for post 2015258590 Jurassic Patent: How Colossal Biosciences is attempting to own the 'woolly mammoth' by MIT Technology ReviewApr 17, 2025 12:15 pm MIT Technology Review (April 16) 'Any animal with woolly mammoth genes falls under the claims' of this Texas startup company trying to bring back extinct species, says U. of I. law professor Jacob Sherkow. Share this Story Share Jurassic Patent: How Colossal Biosciences is attempting to own the 'woolly mammoth' on Facebook Share Jurassic Patent: How Colossal Biosciences is attempting to own the 'woolly mammoth' on X primary for post 1764424371 Wearable technology continuously monitors heart-rate recovery to predict risk by Diana YatesApr 9, 2025 11:00 am U. of I. researchers used a 'smart shirt' to track participants’ heart-rate recovery after exercise and developed a tool for analyzing the data to predict those at higher risk of heart-related ailments. Share this Story Share Wearable technology continuously monitors heart-rate recovery to predict risk on Facebook Share Wearable technology continuously monitors heart-rate recovery to predict risk on X primary for post 672378776 Illinois faculty members receive Guggenheim Fellowships by Maeve ReillyApr 17, 2025 10:00 am This year’s Illinois fellows are history professor Kristin Hoganson and English professor Corey Van Landingham. They were chosen through a rigorous peer-review process from nearly 3,500 applicants. Share this Story Share Illinois faculty members receive Guggenheim Fellowships on Facebook Share Illinois faculty members receive Guggenheim Fellowships on X primary for post 539509647 Here’s what’s about to become more expensive with the next round of tariffs by CNNApr 16, 2025 2:30 pm CNN (April 15) The Biden administration's CHIPS Act incentivized chipmakers to open U.S. facilities, but even if tariffs do spur more domestic chip production, America still lacks electronic assembly capabilities, says professor John Dallesasse. Share this Story Share Here’s what’s about to become more expensive with the next round of tariffs on Facebook Share Here’s what’s about to become more expensive with the next round of tariffs on X primary for post 1534890412 How does what lives in your gut affect your health? by Liz Ahlberg TouchstoneApr 8, 2025 2:45 pm Professor of pathobiology Chris Gaulke discusses what roles the gut microbiome plays in digestion, immune health and cancer, as well as how what we consume affects it. Share this Story Share How does what lives in your gut affect your health? on Facebook Share How does what lives in your gut affect your health? on X primary for post 323591770 CI MED students create at-home screening test for iron deficiency by Beth HartApr 16, 2025 10:30 am Some 40% of people don't have enough iron content in their blood but many of them go undiagnosed. This innovation will allow people to test at home by applying a small sample of urine, rather than blood, to a special test strip. Share this Story Share CI MED students create at-home screening test for iron deficiency on Facebook Share CI MED students create at-home screening test for iron deficiency on X primary for post 1021051864 Sold-out conference addresses tri-state forestry challenges, points to solutions by Yukta SinhaApr 9, 2025 11:30 am Private landowners manage 80% of the region's forests while facing challenges from invasive species, extreme weather events, and changing markets. That's why this Extension conference became an unexpected hit. Share this Story Share Sold-out conference addresses tri-state forestry challenges, points to solutions on Facebook Share Sold-out conference addresses tri-state forestry challenges, points to solutions on X primary for post 1547105875 First-Generation Scholars Research Program provides research experience and more by Maeve ReillyApr 11, 2025 9:15 am The First-Generation Scholars Research Program at Illinois provides students with research skills and help with the ins and outs of college life that those who haven’t been exposed to higher education may not know. 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Evolutionary science could explain why by National GeographicApr 15, 2025 9:45 am National Geographic (April 14) If you want to learn to like something, it’s best to eat that food when you’re very hungry, says Illinois food science and human nutrition professor Yanina Pepino. Share this Story Share Hate cilantro or anchovies? Evolutionary science could explain why on Facebook Share Hate cilantro or anchovies? Evolutionary science could explain why on X primary for post 1099620883 Graduate art and design students exhibit their work at Krannert Art Museum by Jodi HeckelApr 15, 2025 9:30 am The annual School of Art and Design MFA Exhibition runs through April 26. It includes 12 graduate students in studio art, industrial design and Design for Responsible Innovation. The work is the culmination of their graduate education. Share this Story Share Graduate art and design students exhibit their work at Krannert Art Museum on Facebook Share Graduate art and design students exhibit their work at Krannert Art Museum on X primary for post 947603992 Guess what kind of cooking oil is tariff-proof? Seed oils are about to get their revenge by The AtlanticApr 14, 2025 2:30 pm The Atlantic (April 11) Trump's tariffs may increase the cost of olive oil - a lot. 'If the goal is to get people away from the seed oil, well, these tariffs are going to drive people into the arms of seed oils,' says professor William Clifton Ridley. Share this Story Share Guess what kind of cooking oil is tariff-proof? Seed oils are about to get their revenge on Facebook Share Guess what kind of cooking oil is tariff-proof? Seed oils are about to get their revenge on X primary for post 1427297118 Fighting Illini earn 5-4 walk-off victory, series win against Michigan State by Division of Intercollegiate AthleticsApr 14, 2025 10:30 am Fighting Illini softball rallied to score three runs in the seventh inning and walked it off on Eileen Donahue's solo home run to pick up the 5-4 win over the Spartans on Sunday. Share this Story Share Fighting Illini earn 5-4 walk-off victory, series win against Michigan State on Facebook Share Fighting Illini earn 5-4 walk-off victory, series win against Michigan State on X primary for post 930667366 Student-athlete, student-teacher: Kendall Bostic masters grad school and Big Ten basketball by Orion BuckinghamApr 10, 2025 4:15 pm Kendall Bostic didn't compromise when it came to her goals. She dreamed of big basketball achievements. And she dreamed of helping kids learn, despite their challenges. She's accomplished both. Share this Story Share Student-athlete, student-teacher: Kendall Bostic masters grad school and Big Ten basketball on Facebook Share Student-athlete, student-teacher: Kendall Bostic masters grad school and Big Ten basketball on X primary for post 2023674243 How will (now 10%) tariffs, cuts to USAID, affect Africa's smallest nation? by Diana YatesApr 11, 2025 8:45 am Illinois professor Charles Fogelman describes how the tiny African country of Lesotho will likely experience the dual blows of ever-changing tariff announcements and the cessation of USAID funding. Share this Story Share How will (now 10%) tariffs, cuts to USAID, affect Africa's smallest nation? on Facebook Share How will (now 10%) tariffs, cuts to USAID, affect Africa's smallest nation? on X primary for post 2063821111 CI MED innovation triple-teams recovery from knee surgery by Beth HartApr 4, 2025 4:00 pm A Carle Illinois College of Medicine team has designed a new knee brace that combines three evidence-based therapies to help knee surgery patients avoid a common setback that can delay recovery by years. Share this Story Share CI MED innovation triple-teams recovery from knee surgery on Facebook Share CI MED innovation triple-teams recovery from knee surgery on X primary for post 1435739847 Illinois hosts Michigan State for Strikeout Cancer weekend by Division of Intercollegiate AthleticsApr 10, 2025 11:30 am Illinois softball hosts Michigan State this weekend. The Fighting Illini face off against the Spartans at 7:30 p.m. on Friday with the game airing on Big Ten Network. (Saturday @1 p.m.; Sunday @ noon) Share this Story Share Illinois hosts Michigan State for Strikeout Cancer weekend on Facebook Share Illinois hosts Michigan State for Strikeout Cancer weekend on X primary for post 1044470087 ‘Getting heavier’: Climate change primes storms to drop more rain by New York TimesApr 9, 2025 4:45 pm The New York Times (April 8) 'When we have these very heavy rain events, the trends have been pointing toward those heavy events getting heavier,' says Deanna Hence, a U. of I. professor of atmospheric sciences. 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Share this Story Share Drug-delivering aptamers target leukemia stem cells for one-two knockout punch on Facebook Share Drug-delivering aptamers target leukemia stem cells for one-two knockout punch on X primary for post 537804734 Boneyard Creek Community Day, April 12 by Facilities and ServicesApr 7, 2025 11:00 am Boneyard Creek Community Day is a way to celebrate and protect lakes and streams in Champaign County by engaging volunteers to pitch in and clean. Share this Story Share Boneyard Creek Community Day, April 12 on Facebook Share Boneyard Creek Community Day, April 12 on X primary for post 918780309 Fighting Illini Athletics to host Spring Sports Fest, April 11-13 by Division of Intercollegiate AthleticsApr 8, 2025 11:30 am Spring Sports Fest will feature eight home events across three sports - baseball, softball, and men's tennis. Admission is free all weekend. Share this Story Share Fighting Illini Athletics to host Spring Sports Fest, April 11-13 on Facebook Share Fighting Illini Athletics to host Spring Sports Fest, April 11-13 on X primary for post 7976865 National Weather Service pauses severe weather alerts in Spanish, other languages by PBS NewsApr 8, 2025 11:45 am PBS News (April 4) NWS has paused severe weather alerts in languages other than English after the government contract for those services expired. U. of I. researcher Joseph Trujillo-Falcón says the loss of these messages puts communities at risk. Share this Story Share National Weather Service pauses severe weather alerts in Spanish, other languages on Facebook Share National Weather Service pauses severe weather alerts in Spanish, other languages on X primary for post 1930820536 U. of I. graduates succeed. Here's the report by Thomas BruchApr 8, 2025 10:45 am Ninety percent of graduates secured a 'first destination' (job, grad school, or volunteer work) within six months of graduation. The average starting salary for a recent Illinois graduate is $75,373. Share this Story Share U. of I. graduates succeed. Here's the report on Facebook Share U. of I. graduates succeed. Here's the report on X primary for post 2062729815 Book by Professor John Lynn explores surrender from the middle ages to the present by Heather GernenzApr 2, 2025 11:45 am History professor emeritus John A. Lynn examines surrender and the treatment of prisoners of war as an ever-evolving aspect of war that reflects and defines the nature of society, culture, and conflict. 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Share this Story Share Stanley Ikenberry, former U of I System president who left a strong legacy, has passed away on Facebook Share Stanley Ikenberry, former U of I System president who left a strong legacy, has passed away on X primary for post 1262171738 Sixteen employees honored with 2025 Chancellor’s Staff Excellence Award by Maeve ReillyApr 2, 2025 10:00 am Sixteen academic professionals and civil service staff members have received the Chancellor’s Staff Excellence Award recognizing exceptional performance at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. 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The Fighting Illini have now won four-straight contests, their longest winning streak of the season, and improved to 8-1at home. Share this Story Share Illini Baseball blanks Maryland to earn series sweep on Facebook Share Illini Baseball blanks Maryland to earn series sweep on X primary for post 1120756911 Illini Softball travels to Northwestern for Saturday to Monday series by Division of Intercollegiate AthleticsApr 4, 2025 4:15 pm Illinois softball heads to Northwestern for a three-game series in Evanston, Ill. Saturday and Sunday's games are slated for 2 p.m. on B1G+. Monday's contest is scheduled for 4 p.m. on Big Ten Network. 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Share this Story Share Study: Microalgae and bacteria team up to convert CO2 into useful products on Facebook Share Study: Microalgae and bacteria team up to convert CO2 into useful products on X primary for post 1214612693 'Notch above a gimmick': Experts question merit of billionaire's 'space adventure' around poles by Live ScienceApr 4, 2025 11:45 am Live Science (April 2) U of I aerospace engineer John Prussing thinks so little of the mission that he initially thought it was an April Fools' joke. 'There's nothing unique to a polar orbit, and the science advantages are kind of overblown.' 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The program will provide eligible students with academic coaching, financial assistance and career advice as they transfer to the U. of I. Share this Story Share University of Illinois to pilot new community college transfer program on Facebook Share University of Illinois to pilot new community college transfer program on X