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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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)
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‘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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Study finds global downturn in bias against stigmatized groups

by Diana YatesApr 7, 2025 10:45 am

A study in 33 countries between 2009 and 2019 found substantial reductions in explicit, self-reported bias against all categories of stigma they examined: age, race, body weight, skin tone and sexual orientation.
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Drug-delivering aptamers target leukemia stem cells for one-two knockout punch

by Liz Ahlberg TouchstoneApr 3, 2025 9:45 am

The aptamers - short single-strand snippets of DNA that can target molecules like larger antibodies do - not only deliver cancer-fighting drugs, but also are themselves toxic to the cancer stem cells, the researchers said.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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Stanley Ikenberry, former U of I System president who left a strong legacy, has passed away

by Office of the PresidentApr 2, 2025 2:00 pm

Stanley O. Ikenberry, who became the youngest president in the University of Illinois history in 1979 and later returned to the presidency in an interim capacity, died Tuesday at age 90 in Boca Grande, Florida.
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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 Forbes new Ivies: Graduating the talent employers seek

by ForbesApr 7, 2025 9:45 am

Forbes (April 2) Forbes has selected 10 outstanding public universities that are graduating students who outpace most Ivy Leaguers in the eyes of employers. Illinois is on the top 10 list.
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Illini Baseball blanks Maryland to earn series sweep

by Division of Intercollegiate AthleticsApr 7, 2025 9:30 am

Illinois baseball (18-11, 7-5) shutout Maryland (14-18, 3-9), 11-0 in seven innings over the weekend. The Fighting Illini have now won four-straight contests, their longest winning streak of the season, and improved to 8-1at home.
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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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Study: Microalgae and bacteria team up to convert CO2 into useful products

by Diana YatesApr 1, 2025 12:15 pm

The successful production of these compounds is a proof-of-concept that the system works, said study lead Yong-Su Jin. 'We can also imagine that we can use this approach to make other valuable proteins such as insulin.'
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'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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Why were Venezuelan immigrants sent to El Salvador?

by Diana YatesMar 31, 2025 8:00 am

Professor Ellen Moodie describes the agreement between U.S. and Salvadoran administrations allowing hundreds of Venezuelan immigrants to be deported from the U.S. and detained in an El Salvador 'terrorism confinement center.'
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University of Illinois to pilot new community college transfer program

by ForbesApr 3, 2025 8:00 am

Forbes (April 2) The U. of I. System hopes to increase transfer rates from community colleges to its universities. The program will provide eligible students with academic coaching, financial assistance and career advice as they transfer to the U. of I.
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Staff shortages exceed those for teachers in many Illinois public schools

by Sharita ForrestMar 31, 2025 10:45 am

The pandemic exacerbated teacher shortages, but a new study of Illinois public schools indicates that need for other certificated staff such as teacher’s aides and social workers may have been a far greater problem for some schools.
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Late rally sends Illini past Western Illinois Leathernecks

by Division of Intercollegiate AthleticsApr 2, 2025 11:00 am

At the plate, the Fighting Illini were paced by Eileen Donahue, who went 2-for-3 on the day with a home run, a walk and two RBI. Stevie Meade compiled a noteworthy performance at the plate as well, going 3-for-5 with two RBI.
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Three Illinois faculty named AAAS Fellows

by Liz Ahlberg TouchstoneMar 27, 2025 10:15 am

Animal sciences professor Isaac Cann, chemistry professor Stephan Link and animal sciences professor Matthew Wheeler are among the 471 scientists, engineers and innovators chosen by their peers for their distinguished achievements.
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Experts on Reagan National Airport: ‘Something was missed’

by CNNApr 2, 2025 10:45 am

CNN (April 1) Congestion remains an issue at Reagan National Airport, according to U. of I. professor Phillip Ansell. He said because of rapid growth air traffic nearly doubles every 15 to 20 years.
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Awards honor excellence in instruction

by Maeve ReillyApr 2, 2025 10:30 am

The Campus Awards for Excellence in Instruction are being awarded in April to faculty members, staff, graduate teaching assistants and advisers at the U. of I. for excellence in teaching, mentoring and advising.
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Celebration of Huff Hall centennial planned for 2025-26 academic year

by Division of Intercollegiate AthleticsApr 1, 2025 1:30 pm

Originally named New Gymnasium when it was opened in 1925, Huff has hosted hundreds of sporting and campus events that included hundreds of thousands of students, fans and families over the decades.
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That 'healthy' soda? Your gut might disagree

by AxiosApr 1, 2025 1:15 pm

Axios (March 29) Most prebiotic sodas contain inulin, which experts say can be hard to digest and potentially carcinogenic. 'You should aim to get your fiber from fruits, vegetables, whole grains, nuts and legumes,' says nutrition expert Hannah Holscher.
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What effect will a weakened consumer watchdog agency have on borrowers, bankruptcies?

by Phil CicioraMar 26, 2025 2:30 pm

A weakened Consumer Financial Protection Bureau likely won’t lead to another subprime mortgage meltdown but 'a steady ratcheting up of unfair practices' for the average consumer, says bankruptcy expert Robert Lawless.
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What are the historical precedents for consumer activism, economic blackouts?

by Phil CicioraMar 26, 2025 2:00 pm

Social media has changed the boycott since the days when that meant picketing outside stores, says professor Emily Twarog. 'There was a physical space where they were handing out flyers about why you, too, should join the boycott. It was very personal.'
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CI MED team develops light therapy to treat children with migraines

by Beth HartMar 27, 2025 11:30 am

The physician-innovators at Carle Illinois College of Medicine revolutionizes migraine therapy for children with a new side-effect-free, drug-free treatment device: a special set of glasses that emits green LED light.
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Illini sweep doubleheader, but drop series finale to Michigan State

by Division of Intercollegiate AthleticsMar 31, 2025 8:15 am

Illinois baseball (14-11, 4-5) dropped the series finale to Michigan State (17-10, 4-5), 14-4, at McLane Stadium. But the Illini took two of three games over the weekend to claim their first Big Ten series win of the season.
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How can digital technology contribute to human flourishing?

by Thomas BruchMar 28, 2025 3:00 pm

John Schwenkle is the director of the new Illinois Forum on Human Flourishing in a Digital Age, which aims to examine the challenges of living in a world shaped by technology and to explore how digital tools might contribute to human flourishing.
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Geese embody cooperation, a value humans too often forget

by Chicago Sun-TimesMar 27, 2025 4:45 pm

Chicago Sun-Times (March 25) Haveyou ever watched geese eat? One goose eats, the other stands watch. Professor Michael Ward calls it 'sentinel behavior - trying to detect predators. A lot of things want to eat birds,' so they take turns.
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New IVF method mimics fallopian tube environment, increasing sperm viability

by Lauren QuinnMar 25, 2025 1:15 pm

“There are companies, especially related to dairy cattle, that use IVF to produce and sell high-genetic-merit embryos that... will produce milk more efficiently,' said professor David Miller. 'This technology could help produce meat and milk more efficiently.'
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Research explores Champaign Park District’s relationship with users who are homeless

by Sharita ForrestMar 20, 2025 12:15 pm

'That was something that the Champaign Park District really wanted to understand ― how do the various constituent groups in the community see this issue and what do they want them to do about it?' said Professor Nick Pitas.
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Nobel Laureate Thomas R. Cech to give IGB Distinguished Public Lecture

by Nick VasiMar 25, 2025 12:00 pm

'The Magic of RNA: New Medicines, Immortality, and the Power to Control Evolution' will be delivered by Nobel Laureate Thomas R. Cech at 3:30 p.m. on April 1st, 2025 at the I Hotel & Illinois Conference Center.
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Illini's late rally not enough in Braggin' Rights defeat

by Division of Intercollegiate AthleticsMar 26, 2025 3:15 pm

Illinois baseball (12-10) nearly dug its way out of a 9-0 hole but ultimately fell to Missouri (9-14), 11-9, on Tuesday night at Grizzlies Ballpark. Illini sophomore Collin Jennings had a grand slam in the rally.
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How can science literacy help people better understand the news?

by Lois YoksoulianMar 24, 2025 10:15 am

People get news from a wide range of sources that may not be trustworthy. 'Joe Rogan told viewers that he wasn’t going to get the COVID-19 vaccine because he worried about its safety...even though Rogan had zero evidence that it was unsafe.'
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Reaching for the Stars: The awesome work of the NCSA Visualization Lab to explain mind-boggling science

by National Center for Supercomputing ApplicationsMar 26, 2025 10:30 am

NCSA’s visualization team has been creating stunning, multi-dimensional representations of data and information for many years.You've seen it in popular IMAX films, like 2010’s 'Hubble 3D', featuring narration by Leonardo Dicaprio or 2013’s 'Solar Superstorms' with Benedict Cumberbatch.
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23andMe bankruptcy underscores health privacy gaps

by AxiosMar 25, 2025 4:00 pm

Axios (March 25) Medical technology companies are vacuuming up more personal information with little regulatory oversight. 'We’re getting into an era where we have more entities sitting on these big datasets,' says law professor Sara Gerke.
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Webinar Series: Social Work in Changing Political Landscapes

by School of Social WorkMar 19, 2025 10:30 am

Recent Executive Orders are reshaping access to critical services and presenting new challenges for social workers committed to advocacy, equity, and justice. This series looks at these evolving social and political landscapes.
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Poetry book looks at how people create a sense of place for themselves

by Jodi HeckelMar 19, 2025 9:00 am

English professor Janice Harrington draws on her love of the prairie and her interest in Black history in the Midwest to examine how people create a sense of place in her new book of poetry, 'Yard Show.'
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Illinois concludes historic season with loss at top-seeded Texas in NCAA Tournament

by Division of Intercollegiate AthleticsMar 25, 2025 10:15 am

Illinois' season came to a close in the NCAA Tournament Second Round on Monday afternoon. After winning their first Tournament game since 2000 on Saturday, they finished the season with 22 wins, tied for their third-most in program history.
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