blog posts primary for post 376520120 Four Illini named AP All-Americans by Division of Intercollegiate AthleticsDec 13, 2022 9:15 am The AP All-America Team is the third of five All-America teams recognized by the NCAA. With Devon Witherspoon's third first team selection, he's secured a spot on the NCAA's Consensus All-America Team, which will be announced Thursday. Share this Story Share Four Illini named AP All-Americans on Facebook Share Four Illini named AP All-Americans on X primary for post 287627636 Are outspoken social media users more polarized in their views on racial equality? by Sharita ForrestDec 8, 2022 9:30 am 'As racial resentment increases, support for All Lives Matter increases and support for Black Lives Matter decreases. This relationship persisted even when we controlled for factors such as political conservatism,' says study leader Stewart Coles. 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Eighty-five Illinois student-athletes were honored across the Illini's five fall sports programs. Share this Story Share Fall Academic All-Big Ten released on Facebook Share Fall Academic All-Big Ten released on X primary for post 174363882 Advanced filmmaking class produces live action short film by Katie WatsonDec 9, 2022 4:15 pm This spring, students in MACS 480: Advanced Filmmaking are producing a live action short film. Share this Story Share Advanced filmmaking class produces live action short film on Facebook Share Advanced filmmaking class produces live action short film on X primary for post 1204929776 In Memoriam: Tony Waldrop, physiologist and university leader by Christine des GarennesDec 8, 2022 3:00 pm University administrator Tony Waldrop passed away on Dec. 3, 2022, in Chapel Hill, NC. As a vice chancellor for research, he played a key role in the development of plans for the University of Illinois Research Park in Champaign. Share this Story Share In Memoriam: Tony Waldrop, physiologist and university leader on Facebook Share In Memoriam: Tony Waldrop, physiologist and university leader on X primary for post 316084370 Illinois senior named Schwarzman Scholar by News BureauDec 7, 2022 8:45 am Grace Mitchell was named a Schwarzman Scholar, one of 150 recipients selected from an international pool of 3,000 applicants to recognize students who seek a better understanding of China’s role in the world and have potential as future leaders. Share this Story Share Illinois senior named Schwarzman Scholar on Facebook Share Illinois senior named Schwarzman Scholar on X primary for post 854427254 Former ambassador to Ukraine Maria Yovanovitch honored with Douglas Award by Phil CicioraDec 7, 2022 1:15 pm The Paul H. Douglas Award for Ethics in Government, presented by U of I’s Institute of Government and Public Affairs, recognizes public officials who demonstrate the highest standards of public service. Share this Story Share Former ambassador to Ukraine Maria Yovanovitch honored with Douglas Award on Facebook Share Former ambassador to Ukraine Maria Yovanovitch honored with Douglas Award on X primary for post 1374516174 Using a 19th-century hand press to teach history of printing by Jodi HeckelDec 8, 2022 9:45 am 'I want students to literally get their hands on historical technology. Rather than talking about how print worked, students do these things – set print, bind books and use computer technology,' says Professor Ryan Cordell. Share this Story Share Using a 19th-century hand press to teach history of printing on Facebook Share Using a 19th-century hand press to teach history of printing on X primary for post 756241273 Five ways to use technology to decrease your stress by Rob WatsonDec 6, 2022 3:00 pm It’s a stressful time of year with holidays and the end of the semester. Technology can add to that stress, or it can be used to minimize the stress. Share this Story Share Five ways to use technology to decrease your stress on Facebook Share Five ways to use technology to decrease your stress on X primary for post 846526430 McKenzie, Cook lead Illini to win over Rutgers by Division of Intercollegiate AthleticsDec 8, 2022 9:30 am Behind a double-double from Adalia McKenzie and a 20-point performance from Makira Cook, Illinois fought off Rutgers, 80-62, at State Farm Center on Wednesday night to pick up its first Big Ten win of the season. Share this Story Share McKenzie, Cook lead Illini to win over Rutgers on Facebook Share McKenzie, Cook lead Illini to win over Rutgers on X primary for post 1645545361 NASA renames GLIDE mission after trailblazing U of I alumnus by Grainger College of EngineeringDec 5, 2022 12:45 pm As one of the first African American men to earn a PhD in astrophysics, George Carruthers was a trailblazer. He invented the camera that took the first images of space, significantly improving our understanding of space and earth science. Share this Story Share NASA renames GLIDE mission after trailblazing U of I alumnus on Facebook Share NASA renames GLIDE mission after trailblazing U of I alumnus on X primary for post 422371804 Big Ten home opener tonight for Illini Women's Basketball by Division of Intercollegiate AthleticsDec 7, 2022 2:15 pm Shauna Green is the first coach in Women's Basketball program history to open her Illinois career with a 3-0 start, and pushed the new mark a 6-0 start. The Illini take on Rutgers tonight at 7pm (State Farm Center). 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It 'meant that you see each other as equals,' says U of I's Adrian Burgos. 'You share the locker room, the dugout space. It is a different dimension.' Share this Story Share Before Jackie Robinson, Jorge Pasquel broke baseball’s color barrier — in Mexico on Facebook Share Before Jackie Robinson, Jorge Pasquel broke baseball’s color barrier — in Mexico on X primary for post 701821881 Solar panels and agriculture can coexist, but a few hurdles remain by Marianne SteinDec 1, 2022 11:15 am It can be difficult to find crops that thrive under solar panels, but for grazing animals, particularly sheep, the combination works out well. 'Sheep don't really care about hanging wires or poles,' says undergrad researcher Tyler Swanson. 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Kaler taught an estimated 10,000 students during his nearly 40-year career at the U. of I. Share this Story Share RIP Jim Kaler: Beloved professor, world-renowned expert on stars on Facebook Share RIP Jim Kaler: Beloved professor, world-renowned expert on stars on X primary for post 117106200 No. 17 Illini face No. 2 Texas in Jimmy V Classic tonight by Division of Intercollegiate AthleticsDec 6, 2022 10:45 am No. 17 Illinois returns to the East Coast to face No. 2 Texas in the Jimmy V Classic at Madison Square Garden (6 p.m. CT, ESPN). Texas is Illinois' fourth ranked opponent in nine games to open the season. Share this Story Share No. 17 Illini face No. 2 Texas in Jimmy V Classic tonight on Facebook Share No. 17 Illini face No. 2 Texas in Jimmy V Classic tonight on X primary for post 3505709 How to harvest an untapped source of fresh water by Lois YoksoulianDec 6, 2022 8:45 am A new study from Illinois is the first to suggest an investment in new infrastructure capable of harvesting oceanic water vapor as a solution to limited supplies of fresh water Share this Story Share How to harvest an untapped source of fresh water on Facebook Share How to harvest an untapped source of fresh water on X primary for post 530082021 Diagnoses of suicidal ideation surged among Black pregnant women in 10-year study by Sharita ForrestNov 29, 2022 11:15 am 'These findings suggest that care for many Black women with antenatal depression – depression that occurs during pregnancy – may be delayed until the condition escalates into a life-threatening emergency,' says Professor Karen Tabb Dina. 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Following tonight's Big Ten opener at 7-0 Maryland, the Illini head back to the East Coast to face 5-0 Texas on Tuesday in the Jimmy V Classic at Madison Square Garden. Share this Story Share Illini Men's Basketball opens Big Ten play tonight at Maryland on Facebook Share Illini Men's Basketball opens Big Ten play tonight at Maryland on X primary for post 270742886 How a simple ‘thank you’ from your partner can reduce holiday stress by HealthlineDec 1, 2022 10:00 am Healthline (Nov. 30) 'We wanted to understand what makes couples resilient,' says U of I professor Allen Barton. 'All couples face challenges, but some relationships remain strong even in the midst of difficulty.' 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Share this Story Share Q&A with alum Dan Balz, chief correspondent of The Washington Post on Facebook Share Q&A with alum Dan Balz, chief correspondent of The Washington Post on X primary for post 788842036 Elon Musk may inadvertently spur Congress to action on social media regulations by Fast CompanyNov 30, 2022 10:45 am Fast Company (Nov. 30) The attempt at self-regulation consists of Musk and his inner circle making ad hoc calls that aren't necessarily politically neutral. 'It seems to be leaning more toward the right rather than the left,' says U of I professor Dennis Baron. 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Share this Story Share Study: Canada geese beat humans in longstanding territory battle on Facebook Share Study: Canada geese beat humans in longstanding territory battle on X primary for post 1924963156 Hawkins' triple-double leads Fighting Illini past Syracuse by Division of Intercollegiate AthleticsNov 30, 2022 9:45 am Coleman Hawkins registered the first Illinois triple-double in two seasons, recording 15 points, 10 rebounds, and 10 assists in the Fighting Illini's 73-44 win over Syracuse. Terrence Shannon Jr. led all scorers with 17 points. Share this Story Share Hawkins' triple-double leads Fighting Illini past Syracuse on Facebook Share Hawkins' triple-double leads Fighting Illini past Syracuse on X primary for post 1917604603 How can academia help implement lessons from the 2022 climate summit? by Lois YoksoulianNov 28, 2022 2:15 pm Atmospheric sciences professor Ashish Sharma is cautiously optimistic that academia can partner with industry and government on climate and sustainability goals that will benefit their financial statements, their employees and their communities. Share this Story Share How can academia help implement lessons from the 2022 climate summit? on Facebook Share How can academia help implement lessons from the 2022 climate summit? on X primary for post 1961734089 Perennial rice could raise yields and cut costs by Smithsonian MagazineNov 29, 2022 11:00 am 'Now we can consciously choose to make a better crop and a better, more sustainable agriculture. We can fix the errors of history,' says study co-author Erik Sacks, a plant geneticist at the U. of I. Share this Story Share Perennial rice could raise yields and cut costs on Facebook Share Perennial rice could raise yields and cut costs on X primary for post 1561054146 Second year of pandemic deadlier for middle aged than the first, analysis finds by Liz Ahlberg TouchstoneNov 17, 2022 9:15 am The first year of the COVID-19 pandemic was deadliest for those over 65, while the second year was deadlier for middle-aged adults, even with COVID-19 deaths removed, a new U of I analysis found. 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Share this Story Share Hearing loss expert Fatima Husain 'delighted' by over-the-counter hearing aids on Facebook Share Hearing loss expert Fatima Husain 'delighted' by over-the-counter hearing aids on X primary for post 572931856 What message did voters send this midterm election? by Phil CicioraNov 17, 2022 8:00 am Professor Brian Gaines talks about the 2022 midterm elections, the message voters sent, what effect gerrymandering had, and what we can expect from a divided Congress, with a republican majority in the House, and a democratic majority in the Senate. Share this Story Share What message did voters send this midterm election? on Facebook Share What message did voters send this midterm election? on X primary for post 1464893537 My Thanksgiving: How testifying for Native Americans made me a witness to history by Salon.comNov 28, 2022 10:45 am Salon (Nov. 24) 'I’m a scholar of Native American history,' writes Frederick Hoxie, a professor emeritus of history, law and American Indian studies at Illinois. 'But my real education came from working with Native people in the present.' Share this Story Share My Thanksgiving: How testifying for Native Americans made me a witness to history on Facebook Share My Thanksgiving: How testifying for Native Americans made me a witness to history on X primary for post 57112103 Stripe State Farm Center Tuesday vs. Syracuse by Division of Intercollegiate AthleticsNov 28, 2022 8:45 am Illini Athletics is asking all fans to help stripe the arena orange and blue. Tip-off is set for 6:30 p.m. CT and will be televised nationally by ESPN. Share this Story Share Stripe State Farm Center Tuesday vs. Syracuse on Facebook Share Stripe State Farm Center Tuesday vs. Syracuse on X primary for post 1033132348 Illini dominate Northwestern, 41-3, in regular season finale by Division of Intercollegiate AthleticsNov 27, 2022 3:45 pm The Illini defense forced six turnovers, including a scoop and score and pick six from Sydney Brown, while Devon Witherspoon recorded two interceptions. With an 8-4 overall record, they'll learn their bowl destination next week. 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