blog posts primary for post 936004315 Staging a fight - with theatre professor Zev Steinrock by Jodi HeckelMay 30, 2025 11:00 am 'The theater is supposed to hold a mirror up to real life. It’s an important part of humanity, and storytelling should not shy away from the chance to explore violence and mortality and intimacy through theater.' Share this Story Share Staging a fight - with theatre professor Zev Steinrock on Facebook Share Staging a fight - with theatre professor Zev Steinrock on X primary for post 1206093536 A holistic approach to artifacts by Kayleigh RahnMay 20, 2025 9:45 am Anthropology alumna returns to campus as the Spurlock Museum of World Cultures collections storage coordinator, overseeing day-to-day activity within the artifact preservation center. Share this Story Share A holistic approach to artifacts on Facebook Share A holistic approach to artifacts on X primary for post 576582194 Eating craved foods with meals lessens cravings, boosts weight loss by Sharita ForrestMay 19, 2025 1:30 pm Eating small amounts of craved foods as desserts with well-balanced meals helped dieters lose weight and manage cravings, researchers at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign found in a new study. Share this Story Share Eating craved foods with meals lessens cravings, boosts weight loss on Facebook Share Eating craved foods with meals lessens cravings, boosts weight loss on X primary for post 273422604 Wonder in the world beyond the classroom: Rob Kanter’s lasting legacy by Jake KeisterMay 30, 2025 11:30 am Kanter excelled at 'taking students into a natural place and just having them experience it,' says Jonathan Tomkin, head of the Environmental Sustainability program. 'That’s where the deepest learning happens—when they’re immersed.' Share this Story Share Wonder in the world beyond the classroom: Rob Kanter’s lasting legacy on Facebook Share Wonder in the world beyond the classroom: Rob Kanter’s lasting legacy on X primary for post 986774092 Chancellor Jones: Let's fund Illinois higher education the right way by Crain's Chicago BusinessMay 29, 2025 12:45 pm Crain’s Chicago Business (May 27) Robert Jones discusses the importance of funding education the right way. 'We must be more thoughtful and strategic as legislators consider a new funding model for our state’s public universities.' Share this Story Share Chancellor Jones: Let's fund Illinois higher education the right way on Facebook Share Chancellor Jones: Let's fund Illinois higher education the right way on X primary for post 233034570 New AI methodology improves predictability of gully erosion by Marianne SteinMay 22, 2025 8:45 am Gully erosion is the most severe form of soil erosion, and it can seriously impact agricultural fields, contributing to sediment loss and nutrient runoff into waterways. Share this Story Share New AI methodology improves predictability of gully erosion on Facebook Share New AI methodology improves predictability of gully erosion on X primary for post 1097615296 Report: ‘Future-proofing’ crops will require urgent, consistent effort by Diana YatesMay 29, 2025 8:00 am Droughts, floods, other climate-related events are already disrupting ag systems. Projected temperature extremes and climate instability will further reduce crop yields, increasing starvation and mass migration, writes Professor Steven Long. Share this Story Share Report: ‘Future-proofing’ crops will require urgent, consistent effort on Facebook Share Report: ‘Future-proofing’ crops will require urgent, consistent effort on X primary for post 366751818 How electric vehicles are targeted by the Republican policy bill by New York TimesMay 28, 2025 3:15 pm The New York Times (May 23) “We will not realize the energy efficiency and health benefits as fast as we could and as fast as other countries are realizing them,” says U. of I. professor Eleftheria Kontou. Share this Story Share How electric vehicles are targeted by the Republican policy bill on Facebook Share How electric vehicles are targeted by the Republican policy bill on X primary for post 124167542 Illinois student awarded Boren funding for overseas language study by Thomas BruchMay 22, 2025 11:15 am Almoatasim Shahbain is a political science major with a minor in philosophy. He plans to become a U.S. diplomat to Southeast Asia to further advance and promote good relations with the region, especially in Indonesia. Share this Story Share Illinois student awarded Boren funding for overseas language study on Facebook Share Illinois student awarded Boren funding for overseas language study on X primary for post 837539133 ELLNORA Guitar Festival guests, performances announced by Jodi HeckelMay 28, 2025 1:15 pm Roseanne Cash, Jeff Tweedy, Samantha Fish, Gary Clark Jr., Daniel Casares, Bertha: Grateful Drag (a drag tribute to the Grateful Dead), Herbie Hancock, Sunny Jain, Ravi Coltrane and Terence Blanchard, Rhiannon Giddens, and MORE Share this Story Share ELLNORA Guitar Festival guests, performances announced on Facebook Share ELLNORA Guitar Festival guests, performances announced on X primary for post 1450181690 At 10 year anniversary, Chez Veterans Center honors family and friends by Ethan SimmonsMay 21, 2025 10:00 am With residential services available for student veterans, plus research opportunities, scholarships, classes and counseling, the Chez Veterans Center is a first-of-its-kind facility supporting veterans’ transition to university life. Share this Story Share At 10 year anniversary, Chez Veterans Center honors family and friends on Facebook Share At 10 year anniversary, Chez Veterans Center honors family and friends on X primary for post 425503507 What did the COVID shutdowns teach us about public health policy? by Liz Ahlberg TouchstoneMay 28, 2025 1:15 pm An expert in public health policy talks about what the 2020 shutdowns and the public responses to them have taught us about what works — and doesn’t work — in public health policy. Share this Story Share What did the COVID shutdowns teach us about public health policy? on Facebook Share What did the COVID shutdowns teach us about public health policy? on X primary for post 1531676439 Teaching about sea ice while standing on it by Ellen Buckley | Professor of Earth Science and Environmental ChangeMay 28, 2025 12:15 pm It’s April in Utqiaġvik, Alaska. I’m here to help run a sea ice field trip for eighth graders and assist with fieldwork. The Zoom chat lights up: “How thick is the ice?” 1-3 meters. “How do you deal with polar bears?” We have guards posted, scanning the horizon. Share this Story Share Teaching about sea ice while standing on it on Facebook Share Teaching about sea ice while standing on it on X primary for post 516809586 Scientists make intriguing breakthrough in battery technology using laser pulses by The Cool DownMay 27, 2025 2:45 pm The Cool Down (May 21) At the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, experts are using lasers to turn planet-warming carbon dioxide into cleaner synthetic fuels. Share this Story Share Scientists make intriguing breakthrough in battery technology using laser pulses on Facebook Share Scientists make intriguing breakthrough in battery technology using laser pulses on X primary for post 1412348434 Illinois Youth Survey finds troubling substance use trends by Sharita ForrestMay 8, 2025 10:15 am U. of I.'s new Illinois Youth Survey finds disturbing trends among teens, such as obtaining alcohol through home delivery services, binge drinking and reports of cyclical vomiting syndrome, which is often associated with prolonged use of cannabis. Share this Story Share Illinois Youth Survey finds troubling substance use trends on Facebook Share Illinois Youth Survey finds troubling substance use trends on X primary for post 1873219947 Dust storms in Illinois: Examining roles of weather and farming practices by U. of I. ExtensionMay 21, 2025 10:15 am Has spring weather become windier, leading to storms that coincide with the period when crop fields are most vulnerable in April and May, before and just after planting? Share this Story Share Dust storms in Illinois: Examining roles of weather and farming practices on Facebook Share Dust storms in Illinois: Examining roles of weather and farming practices on X primary for post 130073985 U of I alumna, software engineer codes self-twirling and illuminating gowns by CNNMay 21, 2025 3:30 pm CNN (May 21) Illinois alumna Christina Ernst has attracted hundreds of thousands of followers for her whimsical fashion projects that incorporate coding and circuitry. Her self-twirling dress and Medusa dress are two favorites. Share this Story Share U of I alumna, software engineer codes self-twirling and illuminating gowns on Facebook Share U of I alumna, software engineer codes self-twirling and illuminating gowns on X primary for post 1001302034 Does REAL ID really make flying safer? by Liz Ahlberg TouchstoneMay 9, 2025 11:30 am Obtaining a REAL ID has become straightforward in every state, provided you can provide the necessary documentation. Once you have your first REAL ID, obtaining renewals is straightforward and seamless. Share this Story Share Does REAL ID really make flying safer? on Facebook Share Does REAL ID really make flying safer? on X primary for post 1793369294 2025 Campus Awards for Excellence in Faculty Leadership by Thomas BruchMay 14, 2025 3:45 pm The Campus Award for Excellence in Faculty Leadership recognizes distinguished faculty who enrich the intellectual vitality of campus and the broader community. Share this Story Share 2025 Campus Awards for Excellence in Faculty Leadership on Facebook Share 2025 Campus Awards for Excellence in Faculty Leadership on X primary for post 1493271035 Because America never forgot: Finding the final resting place of the 'Heaven Can Wait' crew by Scott Althaus | Merriam Professor of political scienceMay 20, 2025 10:00 am For our family, as for so many families of MIAs, all that came back from the war were a few personal effects and a letter of condolence from Tommy’s commander. The Memorial Days that followed would be painful for those who remembered him. 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Share this Story Share Study reveals how social networks shape health in later life on Facebook Share Study reveals how social networks shape health in later life on X primary for post 1874326919 Supreme Court hears arguments on ending birthright citizenship by CBS NewsMay 20, 2025 9:45 am Illinois labor and employment relations professor Michael LeRoy discusses the Supreme Court arguments about ending birthright citizenship. Share this Story Share Supreme Court hears arguments on ending birthright citizenship on Facebook Share Supreme Court hears arguments on ending birthright citizenship on X primary for post 862841437 Learning from cockatiels by Melanie Narvaez | Veterinary StudentMay 8, 2025 8:00 am They all have their personalities. Some of the birds we’re handling today live in the 'Princes' cage and have a reputation as troublemakers. They almost always try to escape! 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'And surprisingly, we showed it doesn't matter.’ Share this Story Share Plant-based protein vs. meat: U of I researchers find no difference for muscle growth on Facebook Share Plant-based protein vs. meat: U of I researchers find no difference for muscle growth on X primary for post 91126504 Federal science funding cuts put AI’s foundation at risk, experts warn by ObserverMay 13, 2025 1:45 pm Observer (May 13) Cuts to scientific research funding risks a U.S. brain drain and diminished global influence in the artificial intelligence field. 'It’s really like the U.S. has decided to cede our leadership in this area,' says Professor Nancy Amato. Share this Story Share Federal science funding cuts put AI’s foundation at risk, experts warn on Facebook Share Federal science funding cuts put AI’s foundation at risk, experts warn on X primary for post 232419081 Congratulations Class of 2025! by Eric WilsonMay 12, 2025 3:45 pm Commencement is one of the proudest days of the year at Illinois. From the spectacle of the universitywide ceremony at Memorial Stadium to your unit convocation, the entire weekend is a celebration of our talented graduates. Discover everything you’ll need to make it memorable. Share this Story Share Congratulations Class of 2025! on Facebook Share Congratulations Class of 2025! on X primary for post 1738019221 U of I launches 3D printing facility with $8m DOD award by TCT MagazineMay 12, 2025 11:45 am TCT Magazine (May 8) 'We are building the world’s first university research center focused on large metal additive manufacturing,' to allow the military to quickly manufacture large parts, making its supply chain more agile, efficient and secure. Share this Story Share U of I launches 3D printing facility with $8m DOD award on Facebook Share U of I launches 3D printing facility with $8m DOD award on X primary for post 1364694260 U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Hall of Fame inducts U. of I. alumni by Vince Lara-CinisomoMay 8, 2025 9:15 am Paralympic multi-medalist Susan Hagel and the 2004 gold-medal-winning women’s wheelchair basketball team (including ten members from Illinois) were among those selected for induction this summer. Share this Story Share U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Hall of Fame inducts U. of I. alumni on Facebook Share U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Hall of Fame inducts U. of I. alumni on X primary for post 1632220217 Music Man: Dr. Claudius Conrad of the Carle Illinois College of Medicine by Thomas BruchMay 2, 2025 3:30 pm As a teenager, Conrad grew more proficient at the piano and showed brilliance in understanding the medicine he was seeing his father practice. He started to lay the groundwork for what would become a momentous career. Share this Story Share Music Man: Dr. Claudius Conrad of the Carle Illinois College of Medicine on Facebook Share Music Man: Dr. Claudius Conrad of the Carle Illinois College of Medicine on X primary for post 1455930676 Genomic survey uncovers evolutionary origins of secretoglobin proteins by Katie BradyMay 7, 2025 1:00 pm These new findings, published in Genome Biology and Evolution, suggest that secretoglobin proteins evolved earlier than dinosaurs and share a basic function that has not yet been discovered. Share this Story Share Genomic survey uncovers evolutionary origins of secretoglobin proteins on Facebook Share Genomic survey uncovers evolutionary origins of secretoglobin proteins on X primary for post 1142801307 Astronomy grad student's research project garners $1M in NASA funding by Department of AstrologyMay 7, 2025 1:15 pm The project addresses one of the most critical challenges of the European Space Agency Euclid mission—the precise detection and classification of blended astronomical objects in deep, multi-band, high-resolution imaging. Share this Story Share Astronomy grad student's research project garners $1M in NASA funding on Facebook Share Astronomy grad student's research project garners $1M in NASA funding on X primary for post 1005583279 Social drinking could mask alcoholism, or provoke problem drinking by Discover MagazineMay 8, 2025 9:45 am Discover Magazine (May 6) Illinois professor Catharine Fairbairn says problem drinkers sometimes use social settings to provide cover for their behavior, rationalizing that 'the mere presence of other individuals exerts a beneficial effect.' Share this Story Share Social drinking could mask alcoholism, or provoke problem drinking on Facebook Share Social drinking could mask alcoholism, or provoke problem drinking on X primary for post 521645917 What is education’s role in fostering responsible belief? by Sharita ForrestMay 6, 2025 1:45 pm Higher education should teach students how to understand each other across our differences. It’s about being exposed to diversities and learning to deal with them productively by talking, listening and trying to understand and empathize. Share this Story Share What is education’s role in fostering responsible belief? on Facebook Share What is education’s role in fostering responsible belief? on X primary for post 534361091 Using AI to help find missing persons by Megan Meave JohnsonApr 30, 2025 10:45 am 'Missing people have all kinds of patterns... based on the medications they’re on, their age, the weather, the terrain – I could list probably 20 or 30 different factors that affect where somebody goes. That’s a perfect kind of problem for AI technology.' 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He helped to normalize the image of African Americans in advertising,' says professor Jason Chambers, Author of Advertising Revolutionary: The Life and Work of Tom Burrell. Share this Story Share Tom Burrell, Black advertising visionary, to receive honorary degree from Illinois on Facebook Share Tom Burrell, Black advertising visionary, to receive honorary degree from Illinois on X primary for post 976665943 Review: Social drinking also a well-worn path to alcohol use disorder by Diana YatesApr 30, 2025 11:15 am When picturing a 'typical' alcoholic, people tend to imagine a person drinking at home alone. But that focus overlooks the social origins of many serious alcohol problems. 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'I think... it’ll be scientifically based, but it will be pretty crappy.' Share this Story Share Scientific societies say they’ll step up after Trump puts key climate report in doubt on Facebook Share Scientific societies say they’ll step up after Trump puts key climate report in doubt on X primary for post 945970147 Study shows gig economy as viable pathway to entrepreneurship by Aaron BennettApr 28, 2025 11:00 am Researchers speculated that 'the gig economy might mirror the experiences of an entrepreneur, allowing individuals to learn about entrepreneurship and accumulate industry-specific experience.' Share this Story Share Study shows gig economy as viable pathway to entrepreneurship on Facebook Share Study shows gig economy as viable pathway to entrepreneurship 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 314439345 $1M gift keeps Soybean Innovation Lab operational after USAID closure by Lauren QuinnApr 28, 2025 10:45 am A $1.02 million gift from an anonymous donor will fund the lab and core staff for another year. The reprieve will allow SIL to complete some of its most critical work and give it time to seek stable funding into the future. Share this Story Share $1M gift keeps Soybean Innovation Lab operational after USAID closure on Facebook Share $1M gift keeps Soybean Innovation Lab operational after USAID closure on X primary for post 600443541 Pandemic school closures impacted teens' mental health by VeryWell HealthMay 5, 2025 12:15 pm VeryWell Health (May 2) 'Social distancing during the pandemic significantly interfered with this typical process of gaining autonomy from the family and engaging in activities and relationships with peers,' says Professor Karen Rudolph. Share this Story Share Pandemic school closures impacted teens' mental health on Facebook Share Pandemic school closures impacted teens' mental health on X primary for post 1075248860 Illini men's golfer named recipient of 2025 Byron Nelson Award by Thomas BruchMay 2, 2025 12:00 pm Jackson Buchanan, a senior golfer for Illinois, was named the award recipient, given annually to a college golfer who excels in the classroom, on the course and in the community. Buchanan is the first golfer from Illinois to earn the award. Share this Story Share Illini men's golfer named recipient of 2025 Byron Nelson Award on Facebook Share Illini men's golfer named recipient of 2025 Byron Nelson Award on X primary for post 1620770471 Artist Francine Tint, whose work is displayed at Krannert Art Museum, is having a moment by Thomas BruchMay 2, 2025 12:00 pm The New York Times (April 21) At 82, abstract expressionist painter Francine Tint is finally receiving the recognition she craved as a youngster. Her paintings have been housed in permanent collections, including the Krannert Art Museum. Share this Story Share Artist Francine Tint, whose work is displayed at Krannert Art Museum, is having a moment on Facebook Share Artist Francine Tint, whose work is displayed at Krannert Art Museum, is having a moment 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 2043086052 No more delays — REAL ID deadline must stick by Boston HeraldApr 29, 2025 11:00 am Boston Herald (April 25) With the current deadline of May 7 approaching for the oft-delayed REAL ID requirement for air travel, Illinois professor Sheldon Jacobson argues this time the deadline must stick. Share this Story Share No more delays — REAL ID deadline must stick on Facebook Share No more delays — REAL ID deadline must stick on X primary for post 921762519 Miyoshi named Big Ten Player of the Year, three Illini earn all-conference honors by Division of Intercollegiate AthleticsApr 28, 2025 11:15 am Junior Kenta Miyoshi became the seventh player in program history to be named Big Ten Player of the Year, while redshirt junior William Mroz earned a spot on the All-Big Ten Second Team, the conference office announced. Share this Story Share Miyoshi named Big Ten Player of the Year, three Illini earn all-conference honors on Facebook Share Miyoshi named Big Ten Player of the Year, three Illini earn all-conference honors 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