blog posts primary for post 2109278305 Fighting Illini shut down Nebraska for sixth-straight victory by Division of Intercollegiate AthleticsOct 31, 2022 9:15 am Illinois took down Nebraska on the road, 26-9, to move to 4-1 in conference play and remain atop the Big Ten West standings. The Illini moved from #17 to #14 in the AP poll following the win. Share this Story Share Fighting Illini shut down Nebraska for sixth-straight victory on Facebook Share Fighting Illini shut down Nebraska for sixth-straight victory on X primary for post 1015307299 Three grad students receive Fulbright-Hays Fellowships for doctoral research abroad by John MoistOct 26, 2022 10:45 am These are highly competitive fellowships that support dissertation-level research abroad in 'modern foreign languages and area studies.' Fellowships provide a stipend, cover research and travel expenses, and offer up to 12 months of support. 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Share this Story Share A marvelous morning of migratory bird banding on Facebook Share A marvelous morning of migratory bird banding on X primary for post 215056144 Spooky Spaces at U of I: The steam tunnels by Facilities & ServicesOct 28, 2022 10:30 am You can't go inside them - they're dangerous and you'd be arrested - but the steam tunnels under the campus serve important functions. Plus, the old brick tunnelways produce weird noises that complete their creepy image. Share this Story Share Spooky Spaces at U of I: The steam tunnels on Facebook Share Spooky Spaces at U of I: The steam tunnels on X primary for post 1155331475 Five years and $150 million later, what a mega-business school can do by Poets & QuantsOct 27, 2022 2:15 pm Poets & Quants (Oct. 27) Larry and Beth Gies returned to Illinois to celebrate all that their pledge has helped to make possible. The list of achievements for what became the Gies College of Business is extraordinary by any standard. 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Share this Story Share Illini Volleyball stuns No. 11 Penn State on Facebook Share Illini Volleyball stuns No. 11 Penn State on X primary for post 255484430 Regional public universities increase access, social mobility for nearby residents by Phil CicioraOct 20, 2022 9:00 am 'When legislators are thinking about allocating funding for regional public universities, it’s important for them to know just how many benefits they provide to students in the surrounding community,' said economics professor Russell Weinstein. Share this Story Share Regional public universities increase access, social mobility for nearby residents on Facebook Share Regional public universities increase access, social mobility for nearby residents on X primary for post 1071808550 Why do we love horror films? by Jodi HeckelOct 25, 2022 9:45 am Horror films dominate Netflix queues right now. English professor Jim Hansen spoke about why we love horror. He says it’s because horror films let us 'choose the shape of our fears and then to face up to those fears.' Share this Story Share Why do we love horror films? on Facebook Share Why do we love horror films? on X primary for post 914132221 U of I teams to participate in national program to advocate undergrad research by Maddie SneddonOct 17, 2022 8:00 am Four teams of Illinois faculty, staff, and undergraduate researchers were selected to take part in a new program to build national awareness of the benefits of undergraduate research as a high-impact educational practice. 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Share this Story Share Burke elected to National Academy of Medicine on Facebook Share Burke elected to National Academy of Medicine on X primary for post 1325769807 Fighting Illini close ITA Regionals with doubles championship by Division of Intercollegiate AthleticsOct 25, 2022 8:00 am Kate Duong and Megan Heuser concluded Illinois' action at the ITA Midwest Regionals on Monday with a win in the doubles finals. The duo racked up five of Illinois' 15 wins across regional play. Share this Story Share Fighting Illini close ITA Regionals with doubles championship on Facebook Share Fighting Illini close ITA Regionals with doubles championship on X primary for post 2132316772 Apply now! Early action deadline for admission Nov. 1 by Office of Enrollment ManagementOct 25, 2022 8:45 am Are you ready to apply to the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign? Share this Story Share Apply now! Early action deadline for admission Nov. 1 on Facebook Share Apply now! Early action deadline for admission Nov. 1 on X primary for post 1678053501 Scientists found a way to predict your death by how you walk by Yahoo! NewsOct 24, 2022 11:00 am Yahoo News (Oct. 21) The test is 'a very good external measure of what’s going on internally,' and could easily be replicated using the accelerometer in a wrist sensor or a smartphone, says Professor Bruce Schatz, a leader of the U of I study. Share this Story Share Scientists found a way to predict your death by how you walk on Facebook Share Scientists found a way to predict your death by how you walk on X primary for post 1873681282 Duong, Heuser earn first Illini ITA Regional Doubles Finals berth since 2011 by Division of Intercollegiate AthleticsOct 24, 2022 10:15 am Kate Duong and Megan Heuser have won their way into the ITA Midwest Regional doubles finals with four weekend wins from Ann Arbor, Mich. Share this Story Share Duong, Heuser earn first Illini ITA Regional Doubles Finals berth since 2011 on Facebook Share Duong, Heuser earn first Illini ITA Regional Doubles Finals berth since 2011 on X primary for post 1199699409 Graduate Student Appreciation Week by August SchiessOct 24, 2022 10:00 am Check out the list of events for Grad Student Appreciation Week, October 24 - 28, as the campus celebrates their many contributions to the missions of the University. Share this Story Share Graduate Student Appreciation Week on Facebook Share Graduate Student Appreciation Week on X primary for post 51885699 Learning from chickens by Diana YatesOct 19, 2022 8:15 am A tour of the U. of I.’s Poultry Research Farm reveals that chickens are daring, pragmatic and curious about humans. The facility trains students in all aspects of chicken care, breeding and management, and supports research at Illinois and beyond. Share this Story Share Learning from chickens on Facebook Share Learning from chickens on X primary for post 143211300 Vivifying ikebana: Japanese flower arranging by Tamar Dallal, senior in engineering physicsOct 21, 2022 9:15 am Tamar learned jiyuka, or freestyle arrangement, which encourages contemporary artistic expression using simple design principles to create miniature arrangements highlighting the theme of kokoro, or heart, mind and spirit. Share this Story Share Vivifying ikebana: Japanese flower arranging on Facebook Share Vivifying ikebana: Japanese flower arranging on X primary for post 1663526993 What we know and don’t know about long COVID by The HillOct 20, 2022 12:15 pm The Hill (Oct. 20) 'People don’t talk about just getting COVID anymore,' says Tara Leytham Powell, a professor of social work at Illinois. 'Long COVID is more of a fear.' Share this Story Share What we know and don’t know about long COVID on Facebook Share What we know and don’t know about long COVID on X primary for post 1934521823 Team uses digital cameras, machine learning to predict neurological disease by Diana YatesOct 11, 2022 10:45 am Illinois researchers led the development of a new approach for identifying people with multiple sclerosis or Parkinson’s disease. Share this Story Share Team uses digital cameras, machine learning to predict neurological disease on Facebook Share Team uses digital cameras, machine learning to predict neurological disease on X primary for post 1345684459 Chase Brown: Chasing History by Division of Intercollegiate AthleticsOct 20, 2022 9:15 am The nation's leading rusher is Illini Chase Brown. He's the first Illini to rush for 100+ yards in the first seven games of a season, leads the nation in all-purpose yards, yards gained after contact, and rushes of 10+ yards. This website is all about him. Share this Story Share Chase Brown: Chasing History on Facebook Share Chase Brown: Chasing History on X primary for post 1237985781 Biden administration proposal would make it harder to classify workers as contractual by WTTW-TVOct 19, 2022 2:45 pm WTTW-TV (Oct. 18) 'By classifying workers as independent contractors, employers like Lyft and Uber...are not required to follow any of the same federal laws or state or local laws that other employers do,' says U of I labor expert Alison Dickson. 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Share this Story Share Paper: Established employees need adjustment period with new colleagues on Facebook Share Paper: Established employees need adjustment period with new colleagues on X primary for post 1102842439 Researchers explore gene interactions in influenza to help improve vaccine accuracy by Shelby LawsonOct 18, 2022 11:00 am 'Every year we try and pick which of the many different co-circulating flu strains to target with the next year's vaccine ...So it's really important to understand the evolution of the virus so that we can better predict the specific pathways it'll take.' Share this Story Share Researchers explore gene interactions in influenza to help improve vaccine accuracy on Facebook Share Researchers explore gene interactions in influenza to help improve vaccine accuracy on X primary for post 1422589970 Illini Men's Basketball ranked 23rd in AP preseason poll by Division of Intercollegiate AthleticsOct 18, 2022 8:45 am Illinois is one of just three Big Ten teams ranked in the preseason poll, along with Indiana (No. 13) and Michigan (No. 22). They'll face a challenging non-conference schedule against No. 8 UCLA, either No. 5 Baylor or No. 18 Virginia, and No. 12 Texas. Share this Story Share Illini Men's Basketball ranked 23rd in AP preseason poll on Facebook Share Illini Men's Basketball ranked 23rd in AP preseason poll on X primary for post 2064181047 Landing on Mars: A balance of technical skill and hard-earned luck by Space.comOct 17, 2022 3:00 pm Space.com (Oct. 15) U of I professor Zachary Putnam sees two problems. 'Landing really big things...for more advanced missions and human exploration, and landing lots of smaller, less expensive things at relatively low cost.' Share this Story Share Landing on Mars: A balance of technical skill and hard-earned luck on Facebook Share Landing on Mars: A balance of technical skill and hard-earned luck on X primary for post 1426335494 What is place-based adaptation to climate change? by Lois YoksoulianOct 10, 2022 2:30 pm Place-based knowledge fits a solution to a need, rather than the other way around. 'The impacts of climate change for farmers in Illinois, for example, are dramatically different than the impacts seen by the Navajo Nation in Arizona...' Share this Story Share What is place-based adaptation to climate change? on Facebook Share What is place-based adaptation to climate change? on X primary for post 954933959 Celebrate U of I's global reach by Marta ScheiderOct 17, 2022 10:30 am International Education Week celebrates the broad impact of global learning, cultural exchange, and scholarship uniquely experienced at the U of I. Check out our educational, cultural, and recreational events that celebrate our reach. Share this Story Share Celebrate U of I's global reach on Facebook Share Celebrate U of I's global reach on X primary for post 1567304357 Homecoming football preview by Division of Intercollegiate AthleticsOct 14, 2022 2:45 pm Both Illinois and Minnesota come into Saturday's game with just one loss this season, and a win for either team would provide a big boost in the fight for a Big Ten West title. Share this Story Share Homecoming football preview on Facebook Share Homecoming football preview on X primary for post 2134352259 U of I alumna among 2022 McArthur 'genius' grant winners by WBBM-TVOct 13, 2022 1:15 pm WBBM-TV (Chicago, Oct. 12) Tomeka Reid, who earned her DMA at Illinois, founded the Chicago Jazz String Summit in 2013. It's an annual event celebrating stringed instruments and their 'unique contributions to the improvisational jazz sphere.' Share this Story Share U of I alumna among 2022 McArthur 'genius' grant winners on Facebook Share U of I alumna among 2022 McArthur 'genius' grant winners on X primary for post 547043828 Peer adversity may cause girls to feel their self-worth is constantly at risk by Sharita ForrestOct 10, 2022 10:30 am A history of peer adversity sensitizes teen girls to situational threats to their self-esteem and interpersonal needs, cultivating feelings that their self-worth is constantly in jeopardy, a new study found. 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Share this Story Share People who viewed sex as a leisure activity enjoyed more, better sex during the pandemic on Facebook Share People who viewed sex as a leisure activity enjoyed more, better sex during the pandemic on X primary for post 952202827 BTN's Tailgate show airs live from Memorial Stadium on Saturday by Eric WilsonOct 13, 2022 9:15 am The set will be located in the southeast corner of Lot 31 (across the street from Grange Grove). Illini fans can make signs onsite or bring their own to show live on B1G Tailgate before Illinois hosts Minnesota in its 112th Homecoming game. Share this Story Share BTN's Tailgate show airs live from Memorial Stadium on Saturday on Facebook Share BTN's Tailgate show airs live from Memorial Stadium on Saturday on X primary for post 1045282893 Nationally televised volleyball: Illini sweep Rutgers by Division of Intercollegiate AthleticsOct 13, 2022 8:00 am Using its second-best hitting percentage of the season, Illinois swept Rutgers at home on Wednesday night in a match aired live on ESPNU. The team is now 9-8 overall, 4-3 reading in Big Ten play. Share this Story Share Nationally televised volleyball: Illini sweep Rutgers on Facebook Share Nationally televised volleyball: Illini sweep Rutgers on X primary for post 1610121096 Women's Basketball Coach Shauna Green's debut at B1G Media Day by Division of Intercollegiate AthleticsOct 12, 2022 10:00 am The name of the game will be defense: It prevent opponents from scoring and allows the Illini to play fast. 'We want to play really, really fast, but...you can't run and play fast if you're playing off of a dead ball and a make, so gotta get stops.' Share this Story Share Women's Basketball Coach Shauna Green's debut at B1G Media Day on Facebook Share Women's Basketball Coach Shauna Green's debut at B1G Media Day on X primary for post 1468077814 New database catalogs police shootings in Illinois to improve accountability by Phil CicioraOct 7, 2022 10:45 am An interdisciplinary team of U of I experts has developed a statewide registry on the use of lethal force by police officers in Illinois. It identified more than twice as many police-involved shooting incidents than previously reported. Share this Story Share New database catalogs police shootings in Illinois to improve accountability on Facebook Share New database catalogs police shootings in Illinois to improve accountability on X primary for post 915776166 3 Marathons. 3 Weeks. 3 Top-3 Finishes. by New York TimesOct 12, 2022 9:15 am New York Times (Oct. 10) Susannah Scaroni, an Illini and Paralympic gold medalist, broke three vertebrae when she was hit by a car in a training session a year ago. On Sunday, she won the Chicago Marathon, her third marathon in three weeks. Share this Story Share 3 Marathons. 3 Weeks. 3 Top-3 Finishes. on Facebook Share 3 Marathons. 3 Weeks. 3 Top-3 Finishes. on X primary for post 1385632753 See men's basketball coach Underwood's B1G Media Day comments by Division of Intercollegiate AthleticsOct 12, 2022 8:45 am U of I head coach Brad Underwood comments on the aproaching season, the young players who'll try to fill big shoes at the guard positions, and more. Share this Story Share See men's basketball coach Underwood's B1G Media Day comments on Facebook Share See men's basketball coach Underwood's B1G Media Day comments on X primary for post 2634075 Illinois students selected for inaugural Voyager Scholarships by Steve WitmerOct 5, 2022 1:30 pm The inaugural Obama-Chesky Scholarship for Public Service, also known as Voyager Scholarships, provide up to $50,000 to use toward education-related expenses, and a $10,000 stipend toward an immersive work-travel experience. Share this Story Share Illinois students selected for inaugural Voyager Scholarships on Facebook Share Illinois students selected for inaugural Voyager Scholarships on X primary for post 2115635123 How to store data for 1,000 years by BBC NewsOct 10, 2022 12:30 pm BBC News (Oct. 7) Researchers might have hit on the perfect medium for long-term data storage, but DNA is incredibly fragile. Humidity, acids damage DNA. 'But if it’s kept cold and dry, it’s good for hundreds of years,' says professor Olgica Milenkovic. Share this Story Share How to store data for 1,000 years on Facebook Share How to store data for 1,000 years on X primary for post 2011011122 Homecoming Week at Illinois by University of Illinois Alumni AssociationOct 3, 2022 2:15 pm Events throughout the week include a student dinner on the Quad, the Global Talent Show, Saturday Night Live: Homecoming Edition in downtown Champaign, two concerts at State Farm Center and - of course - football on Saturday. Share this Story Share Homecoming Week at Illinois on Facebook Share Homecoming Week at Illinois on X primary for post 737424443 Why Chancellor Jones is absolutely bullish on Illinois’ future by Mary TimminsOct 5, 2022 10:15 am Here's why Chancellor Robert Jones says, 'I’m more than just optimistic. I’m downright giddy and excited about the future. And you can quote me on that!' 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