blog posts primary for post 1426301442 Terrence Shannon Jr. earns Big Ten Player of the Week honor by Division of Intercollegiate AthleticsNov 22, 2022 9:15 am Shannon earns the award after averaging 22.7 points, 7.3 rebounds and 4.3 assists while shooting 59.5% from the field, including 56.5% from 3-point range. He led the No. 16 Fighting Illini to a 2-1 record on the week, including a top-10 victory. Share this Story Share Terrence Shannon Jr. earns Big Ten Player of the Week honor on Facebook Share Terrence Shannon Jr. earns Big Ten Player of the Week honor on X primary for post 1346918560 Illini Women’s Basketball climbs to 5-0 start for first time since 2014 by Division of Intercollegiate AthleticsNov 22, 2022 9:00 am Fighting Illini women's basketball picked up an 84-55 victory over Oakland Monday night to secure a 5-0 start to the season for the first time since 2014. Illinois saw 11 different players score as all 13 Illini saw minutes in the win. 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Share this Story Share Fighting Illini Volleyball earns senior day sweep against Iowa on Facebook Share Fighting Illini Volleyball earns senior day sweep against Iowa on X primary for post 359838184 Illini Men's Basketball falls to Virginia in Main Event Title Game by Division of Intercollegiate AthleticsNov 21, 2022 8:00 am No. 19 Illinois fell in the Continental Tire Main Event championship game to No. 16 Virginia, 70-61, on Sunday afternoon in Las Vegas. Jayden Epps led the Illini with 14 points off the bench. Coleman Hawkins had 10 points and three blocks. Share this Story Share Illini Men's Basketball falls to Virginia in Main Event Title Game on Facebook Share Illini Men's Basketball falls to Virginia in Main Event Title Game on X primary for post 1553696101 Miss the State of the University address? Watch or read it here by Office of the ChancellorNov 16, 2022 10:15 am Chancellor Jones delivered his annual State of the University address on October 27, 2022, both counting successes and challenging the U of I to 'fearlessly embrace the idea of thinking big and dreaming boldly as we move forward as a university.' Share this Story Share Miss the State of the University address? Watch or read it here on Facebook Share Miss the State of the University address? Watch or read it here on X primary for post 183394046 U.S. Senate signals support for amended Respect for Marriage Act by Deseret NewsNov 18, 2022 11:15 am Deseret News (Nov. 16) Federal law defines marriage as between a man and a woman. 'Those laws still sit on the books. The Supreme Court says, "Thou shalt not enforce that law," but those laws should come off the books,' says Robin Fretwell Wilson. Share this Story Share U.S. Senate signals support for amended Respect for Marriage Act on Facebook Share U.S. Senate signals support for amended Respect for Marriage Act on X primary for post 1450963646 Volleyball closes home slate hosting Spartans and Hawkeyes this weekend by Division of Intercollegiate AthleticsNov 18, 2022 10:15 am The Illini went 2-0 last week, sweeping Michigan State before topping Michigan 3-1 on the road. The straight-set victory at MSU marked the seventh sweep of the season and the third in league play. Share this Story Share Volleyball closes home slate hosting Spartans and Hawkeyes this weekend on Facebook Share Volleyball closes home slate hosting Spartans and Hawkeyes this weekend on X primary for post 14983852 Men's Basketball: Illini face UCLA Friday in Las Vegas by Division of Intercollegiate AthleticsNov 17, 2022 9:30 am No. 19 Illinois faces No. 8 UCLA on Friday night, marking the 21st game against a top-10 team under head coach Brad Underwood. The Illini set a single-season school record in 2020-21 with six wins over top-10 opponents. Share this Story Share Men's Basketball: Illini face UCLA Friday in Las Vegas on Facebook Share Men's Basketball: Illini face UCLA Friday in Las Vegas on X primary for post 1689773577 Study: COVID-19 policies harmed minority women's perinatal experiences, magnified inequities by Sharita ForrestNov 15, 2022 12:00 pm Social Work professors Karen Tabb Dina and Tuyet-Mai Ha Hoang led a study that explored the experiences of women of color who - like them - were pregnant or gave birth during the pandemic. Share this Story Share Study: COVID-19 policies harmed minority women's perinatal experiences, magnified inequities on Facebook Share Study: COVID-19 policies harmed minority women's perinatal experiences, magnified inequities on X primary for post 638021651 What is the metaverse - and what's its business potential? by Phil CicioraNov 16, 2022 10:30 am The metaverse’s potential for transformation means it should be on everyone’s radar, says Robert Brunner, the associate dean for innovation and chief disruption officer at the Gies College of Business at Illinois. Share this Story Share What is the metaverse - and what's its business potential? on Facebook Share What is the metaverse - and what's its business potential? on X primary for post 1140124564 How to avoid impending holiday travel disruptions by The HillNov 16, 2022 11:45 am The Hill (Nov. 15) U of I's Sheldon Jacobson writes, 'With the busy holiday travel period just a week away, labor storms are brewing in two legacy airlines that could derail many people’s travel plans.' Here's how to minimize the risk of travel disruption. Share this Story Share How to avoid impending holiday travel disruptions on Facebook Share How to avoid impending holiday travel disruptions on X primary for post 1791524652 Illini Football's defensive coordinator named Broyles Award nominee by Division of Intercollegiate AthleticsNov 16, 2022 11:30 am Ryan Walters has coached his way to become a Broyles Award front runner, as Illinois ranks in the top 10 in the nation in 20 defensive categories. Share this Story Share Illini Football's defensive coordinator named Broyles Award nominee on Facebook Share Illini Football's defensive coordinator named Broyles Award nominee on X primary for post 1623662999 Study shows the power of 'thank you' for couples by Sharita ForrestNov 14, 2022 11:15 am Study by a professor of human development and community health finds greater levels of perceived gratitude protect couples from common stressors such as ineffective arguing and financial problems, and promote relationship stability. Share this Story Share Study shows the power of 'thank you' for couples on Facebook Share Study shows the power of 'thank you' for couples on X primary for post 530519715 Project reconnects Native American tribes with hide painting tradition by Jodi HeckelNov 16, 2022 10:45 am 'A big part of this project is to help the Miami and Peoria communities continue to revitalize their cultures in a hands-on way,' Professor Robert Morrissey said. 'It’s more than an academic study of the past.' Share this Story Share Project reconnects Native American tribes with hide painting tradition on Facebook Share Project reconnects Native American tribes with hide painting tradition on X primary for post 1264878297 Previously unseen processes reveal path to better rechargeable batteries by Lois YoksoulianNov 9, 2022 11:00 am This U of I study is the first to map out altered domains inside rechargeable ion batteries at the nanoscale – a 10-fold or more increase in resolution over current X-ray and optical methods. 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Share this Story Share Nine Illinois scientists rank among world's most influential on Facebook Share Nine Illinois scientists rank among world's most influential on X primary for post 1311141981 How can the 2022 Global Carbon Budget report help inform UN Climate Summit? by Lois YoksoulianNov 11, 2022 11:00 am Atmospheric sciences professor Atul Jain hopes the latest global carbon budget report encourages policies that conserve global ecosystems, limit global warming – and continue to push for low-carbon tech and phasing out fossil fuels. Share this Story Share How can the 2022 Global Carbon Budget report help inform UN Climate Summit? on Facebook Share How can the 2022 Global Carbon Budget report help inform UN Climate Summit? on X primary for post 1909578669 Meat on the menu, not the agenda, at COP27 climate conference by ReutersNov 15, 2022 12:45 pm Reuters (Nov. 15) Activists at the climate summit in Egypt will pressure policymakers to acknowledge the role of meat, dairy in global warming. Livestock are responsible for about 20% of global greenhouse gas emissions, according to a U of I led study. Share this Story Share Meat on the menu, not the agenda, at COP27 climate conference on Facebook Share Meat on the menu, not the agenda, at COP27 climate conference on X primary for post 1328515528 Shannon Jr., Epps shine as Illini cruise to win over Monmouth by Division of Intercollegiate AthleticsNov 15, 2022 9:15 am Terrence Shannon Jr. had a game-high and career-best 30 points, while Jayden Epps had 21 in their third regular-season contest with the Illini. Dain Dainja had 15 points off the bench, his third straight game in double figures. Share this Story Share Shannon Jr., Epps shine as Illini cruise to win over Monmouth on Facebook Share Shannon Jr., Epps shine as Illini cruise to win over Monmouth on X primary for post 24885081 Republicans tout benefits of fossil fuels at climate talks by Associated PressNov 14, 2022 11:45 am A.P. (Nov. 11) Professor Don Wuebbles responds: 'Nobody’s out there saying children are going to burn to death. What we are saying is this is an extremely serious problem...and we need to deal with it.' Share this Story Share Republicans tout benefits of fossil fuels at climate talks on Facebook Share Republicans tout benefits of fossil fuels at climate talks on X primary for post 1390446460 Magic lamps: Microcavity plasma devices by Michael O'BoyleNov 10, 2022 11:15 am The most prominent application of microcavity plasma devices to date has been producing ozone for drinking water disinfection. Microcavity plasmas developed in Eden’s lab overcome raditional barriers of cost and power consumption. Share this Story Share Magic lamps: Microcavity plasma devices on Facebook Share Magic lamps: Microcavity plasma devices on X primary for post 1947432151 Home is where the robot is by Bill BellNov 14, 2022 10:30 am 'I see what it does to my husband mentally when he can do things by himself and not depend on anyone,' Jane Evans told researchers. 'This is huge, because it translates to one’s mental state. [Over the years, robots] gave him a reason to live.' Share this Story Share Home is where the robot is on Facebook Share Home is where the robot is on X primary for post 1881692915 Strong guard play propels Illini Women in win over Alcorn State by Division of Intercollegiate AthleticsNov 14, 2022 8:45 am Makira Cook led all scorers with 21, while Adalia McKenzie, Genesis Bryant, and Jada Peebles all finished in double figures. The Illini had an efficient day from deep, shooting 52.2% from beyond the arc. Share this Story Share Strong guard play propels Illini Women in win over Alcorn State on Facebook Share Strong guard play propels Illini Women in win over Alcorn State on X primary for post 1205692678 $25M gift to support new interdisciplinary learning center by Kristin TennantNov 3, 2022 9:15 am The South Campus Center for Interdisciplinary Learning will be a four-story building on Gregory Drive between the Business Instructional Facility and Huff Hall. Construction will begin in spring 2023 and is expected to be completed by early 2025. Share this Story Share $25M gift to support new interdisciplinary learning center on Facebook Share $25M gift to support new interdisciplinary learning center on X primary for post 1947503166 Is the independent state legislature theory constitutionally valid? by Phil CicioraNov 3, 2022 9:00 am The debate surrounding the independent state legislature theory in a case the U.S. Supreme Court is considering is a lopsided one, says Law dean Vikram Amar. An originalist approach of interpreting the Constitution should lead to its rejection. Share this Story Share Is the independent state legislature theory constitutionally valid? on Facebook Share Is the independent state legislature theory constitutionally valid? on X primary for post 1859955476 Sinfonia da Camera to perform work by Pulitzer Prize-winning Black composer by Eric WilsonNov 9, 2022 11:15 am Pianist Rochelle Sennet and Sinfonia da Camera will perform a work by Pulitzer-winning composer George Walker to commemorate the 100th anniversary of his birth. Sennet says Walker inspiried her to learn more about Black composers, record their music. 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Share this Story Share Americans with disabilities need an updated long-term care plan, say advocates on Facebook Share Americans with disabilities need an updated long-term care plan, say advocates on X primary for post 461111483 No. 21 Illinois Football to cap off home slate against Purdue on Saturday by Division of Intercollegiate AthleticsNov 9, 2022 9:45 am Saturday's game against Purdue will celebrate both Senior Day and Military Appreciation Day. Both teams are coming off home defeats, though the Fighting Illini hold a one-game lead atop the Big Ten West standings. 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Share this Story Share Paper: Social justice storytelling helps librarians advocate for patrons, themselves on Facebook Share Paper: Social justice storytelling helps librarians advocate for patrons, themselves on X primary for post 1703805832 Bringing a game to life through dance by NAWAL ASSOUGDAMNov 4, 2022 4:15 pm Choreographer, composer and dancer Nawal Assougdam prepared a performance of an original work based on the popular game Bop It! Share this Story Share Bringing a game to life through dance on Facebook Share Bringing a game to life through dance on X primary for post 512606427 Thousands of farmers in China have started to grow a remarkable new perennial rice by National Public RadioNov 9, 2022 10:00 am NPR ( Nov. 7) 'This is a really big deal. This is a change in the way that we think about agriculture,' says Erik Sacks, a plant geneticist at the U. of I. who collaborated with the Chinese scientists and co-wrote a new study. Share this Story Share Thousands of farmers in China have started to grow a remarkable new perennial rice on Facebook Share Thousands of farmers in China have started to grow a remarkable new perennial rice on X primary for post 486222393 Are political ads more negative this year? by Daily HeraldNov 7, 2022 12:00 pm Daily Herald (Nov. 5) While the FEC regulates political advertising on TV, radio, newspapers and billboards, there’s no disclaimer rules for digital media. 'It’s like the Wild West for social media,' says U. of I. advertising professor Michelle Nelson. Share this Story Share Are political ads more negative this year? on Facebook Share Are political ads more negative this year? on X primary for post 1315548223 #23 Illini Men's Basketball opens season Monday vs. EIU by Division of Intercollegiate AthleticsNov 7, 2022 8:45 am Illinois is the winningest team in the Big Ten over the last three seasons. The Illini won the regular season championship in 2022, led the conference in wins and won the B1G Tournament in 2021, and finished one game back of the title in 2020. Share this Story Share #23 Illini Men's Basketball opens season Monday vs. EIU on Facebook Share #23 Illini Men's Basketball opens season Monday vs. EIU on X primary for post 2065997472 Smartphone data may predict mortality risk by Lindsey LeakeNov 4, 2022 4:30 pm WebMD (Nov. 3) What if a smartphone app could gather data from everyday cardio activities to predict how long you’ll live? Researchers at Illinois laid the groundwork for the possibility in a study. Share this Story Share Smartphone data may predict mortality risk on Facebook Share Smartphone data may predict mortality risk on X primary for post 754653228 Illinois squares off with Michigan State by Illini AthleticsNov 4, 2022 4:15 pm Fighting Illini Football takes on Michigan State on Saturday at 2:30 CT for the first time since 2019. Share this Story Share Illinois squares off with Michigan State on Facebook Share Illinois squares off with Michigan State on X primary for post 1826939929 'Cold War: Illinois Stories' wins Mid-America Regional Emmy Award by Eric Todd WilsonNov 3, 2022 4:45 pm “Cold War: Illinois Stories” won the Mid-America Regional Emmy Award for best magazine program. It was the seventh Emmy for producer Tim Hartin, and the cap to his thirty year career at Illinois. Share this Story Share 'Cold War: Illinois Stories' wins Mid-America Regional Emmy Award on Facebook Share 'Cold War: Illinois Stories' wins Mid-America Regional Emmy Award on X primary for post 360558936 Artificial intelligence and molecule machine join forces to generalize automated chemistry by Liz Ahlberg TouchstoneOct 28, 2022 12:45 pm By combining powerful artificial intelligence and a molecule-making machine created at Illinois, researchers are finding the best conditions for automated complex chemistry. Share this Story Share Artificial intelligence and molecule machine join forces to generalize automated chemistry on Facebook Share Artificial intelligence and molecule machine join forces to generalize automated chemistry on X primary for post 180023885 Bats protect young trees from insect damage, with three times fewer bugs by Lauren QuinnNov 1, 2022 1:45 pm Bats help keep forests growing. Without bats to hold their populations in check, insects that munch on tree do three to nine times more damage than when bats are on the scene, according to a groundbreaking new study from the U of I. 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Share this Story Share Heuser & Duong upset No. 1 doubles team to open ITA National Fall Championships on Facebook Share Heuser & Duong upset No. 1 doubles team to open ITA National Fall Championships on X primary for post 2099850891 New state law improves access to services for young children with disabilities, delays by Sharita ForrestNov 1, 2022 1:45 pm Special ed professor Catherine Corr was a member of a working group whose policy recommendations went into an Illinois law that streamlines access to early intervention services for children involved with the state’s child welfare system. 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Share this Story Share Refugee teens in Uganda who 'sext' more likely to use condoms, studies find on Facebook Share Refugee teens in Uganda who 'sext' more likely to use condoms, studies find on X primary for post 238250474 Campus Charitable Fund Drive 2022 by Office of the ChancellorNov 2, 2022 10:45 am In 2021, we raised almost $1.4 million and this year, we have a goal of $1.5 million in funds from our campus community. Please take a few minutes to learn about the agencies and causes, from local to international, that resonate with you. Share this Story Share Campus Charitable Fund Drive 2022 on Facebook Share Campus Charitable Fund Drive 2022 on X primary for post 1444272487 Forecast – A Fragile Climate: NASA minds, technology track the changing planet by WGN-TVNov 2, 2022 11:15 am WGN-TV (Nov. 1) U of I's Don Wuebbles: 'We basically have three choices. We can mitigate, reduce emissions; we can adapt, be more resilient; or we can suffer... We need to do a lot of mitigation and adaptation if we’re going to reduce suffering for the future.' Share this Story Share Forecast – A Fragile Climate: NASA minds, technology track the changing planet on Facebook Share Forecast – A Fragile Climate: NASA minds, technology track the changing planet on X primary for post 657289902 Illini Football ranked by College Football Playoff for the first time by Division of Intercollegiate AthleticsNov 2, 2022 10:00 am The Illinois football team is ranked No. 16 in the initial College Football Playoff (CFP) rankings. It's the first time since the CFP rankings began in 2014 that Illinois has been in the top 25. 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And Americans are throwing it in the trash by New York TimesOct 31, 2022 11:00 am New York Times (Oct. 31) Many Ikea beds and Wayfair desks are designed to last about five years, says U of I professor Deana McDonagh. 'I relate to fast furniture like I do to fast food. It’s empty of culture, and it’s not carrying any history with it.' Share this Story Share ‘Fast furniture’ is cheap. And Americans are throwing it in the trash on Facebook Share ‘Fast furniture’ is cheap. And Americans are throwing it in the trash on X