blog posts primary for post 1374883131 Exodus from Illinois increased slightly during the pandemic by The NeighborJul 11, 2022 11:45 am The Neighbor (July 9) U of I's Zach Kennedy says many who left the state were considered working age. “The U.S. population actually grew in the prime working age, young adult age cohorts, where Illinois actually lost population in these age cohorts.' Share this Story Share Exodus from Illinois increased slightly during the pandemic on Facebook Share Exodus from Illinois increased slightly during the pandemic on X primary for post 1608176473 University, area businesses invest $300,000 to fight local crime by News BureauJul 11, 2022 11:30 am 'Businesses and organizations have a responsibility...to lift up and advance the communities in which they live and work,' Chancellor Robert Jones said. 'We are coming together to do our part by supporting with words, actions and financial support.' 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Share this Story Share Illinois alumna sworn in as first Black woman on state Supreme Court on Facebook Share Illinois alumna sworn in as first Black woman on state Supreme Court on X primary for post 234905099 10 year anniversary: Remembering U of I's contribution to the Higgs Boson discovery by Siv SchwinkJul 5, 2022 11:30 am The discovery of the Higgs boson at the Large Hadron Collider exactly ten years ago, and the progress made since then to determine its properties, have allowed physicists to make tremendous steps forward in our understanding of the universe Share this Story Share 10 year anniversary: Remembering U of I's contribution to the Higgs Boson discovery on Facebook Share 10 year anniversary: Remembering U of I's contribution to the Higgs Boson discovery on X primary for post 332783747 How the 1990s propelled Illini women’s athletics to national prominence by Illini AthleticsJul 8, 2022 4:15 pm The 1990s included individual NCAA championships and multiple Big Ten Athlete of the Year recognitions. Share this Story Share How the 1990s propelled Illini women’s athletics to national prominence on Facebook Share How the 1990s propelled Illini women’s athletics to national prominence on X primary for post 1629098484 Study explores coevolution of mammals and their lice by Eric WilsonJul 5, 2022 9:00 am Lice first took up residence on a mammalian host tens of millions of years ago, thus beginning the long association between mammals and lice and setting the stage for their coevolution as new animal species developed. 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Share this Story Share ‘Field Guide to Amphibians and Reptiles of Illinois’ opens newer window to old world on Facebook Share ‘Field Guide to Amphibians and Reptiles of Illinois’ opens newer window to old world on X primary for post 170739624 Yu-Chieh Chiu: Clear for take off by Heather CoitJul 6, 2022 9:45 am How the joy of paper planes led graduate student, Yu-Chieh Chiu, to compete on the world stage at the Red Bull Paper Wings World Championships in Austria, and find community at Grainger Engineering Share this Story Share Yu-Chieh Chiu: Clear for take off on Facebook Share Yu-Chieh Chiu: Clear for take off on X primary for post 973890691 Mathematics collaborates with Spurlock Museum to preserve iconic math models by Dave EvensenJul 6, 2022 9:15 am The collection of math models in Altgeld Hall is considered one of the best in the world. They come from a pre-digital era: a way to help students understand geometry and algebra by literally grasping the concepts in their hands. Share this Story Share Mathematics collaborates with Spurlock Museum to preserve iconic math models on Facebook Share Mathematics collaborates with Spurlock Museum to preserve iconic math models on X primary for post 1176624518 Illini Motorsports: National Champions! by Julia ParkJun 28, 2022 9:30 am For the first time in its Formula SAE 40-year history, U of I's team won both competitions that comprised the 2022 Formula SAE National Collegiate series, finishing as the national champions with a nearly clean sweep of first-place trophies. Share this Story Share Illini Motorsports: National Champions! on Facebook Share Illini Motorsports: National Champions! on X primary for post 233864350 Next-generation robots may have a more human exterior: Electronic skin by InverseJul 5, 2022 9:45 am Inverse (July 1) U of I postdoctoral researcher Kyungseo Park has shown how electrodes and microphones could be built into hydrogel and silicone e-skin to provide more sensitive tactile input. Share this Story Share Next-generation robots may have a more human exterior: Electronic skin on Facebook Share Next-generation robots may have a more human exterior: Electronic skin on X primary for post 1502522107 Small molecule transports iron in mice, human cells to treat some forms of anemia by Liz Ahlberg TouchstoneJun 24, 2022 11:15 am Study demonstrates that the small molecule hinokitiol potentially could function as a 'molecular prosthetic' when the iron-transporting protein ferroportin is missing or defective, offering a potential treatment path for certain kinds of anemia. Share this Story Share Small molecule transports iron in mice, human cells to treat some forms of anemia on Facebook Share Small molecule transports iron in mice, human cells to treat some forms of anemia on X primary for post 839373790 Will renaming carp help control them? by Diana YatesJun 27, 2022 9:00 am Illinois officials this month announced that Asian carp would now be called 'copi' in an attempt to make the fish more desirable for eating. Creating consumer demand will help enlist commercial fishermen to cull these invasive species. Share this Story Share Will renaming carp help control them? on Facebook Share Will renaming carp help control them? on X primary for post 1765226262 Zacharie Perrin joins Fighting Illini Basketball by Division of Intercollegiate AthleticsJul 5, 2022 8:30 am 'He has benefited from playing against older competition on the international stage, and he has what I value so much in recruiting: versatility. Zach can play multiple positions. He has perimeter skills, can step out and shoot it, and is a gifted passer.' Share this Story Share Zacharie Perrin joins Fighting Illini Basketball on Facebook Share Zacharie Perrin joins Fighting Illini Basketball on X primary for post 945022861 Waiting for the sun to set to find a rare bird by Sarah Stewart | Graduate Student, INHS/NRESJun 30, 2022 10:00 am Each night, we perform checks of Whip-Poor-Will nests to record development of eggs and chicks, as well as instances of predation or failure. Nests are at risk on the ground, but a few broods hatch and reach fledging age, when they begin to fly. Share this Story Share Waiting for the sun to set to find a rare bird on Facebook Share Waiting for the sun to set to find a rare bird on X primary for post 1451301983 Is interrogation of women who miscarry the next post-Roe reverberation? by TIMEJun 29, 2022 11:45 am Time (June 28) 'They were all suspects,' says abortion history expert Leslie Reagan. Doctors 'couldn’t tell if it was a natural miscarriage or whether they had induced it. They came to assume that anyone who came in...miscarrying, had induced it.' Share this Story Share Is interrogation of women who miscarry the next post-Roe reverberation? on Facebook Share Is interrogation of women who miscarry the next post-Roe reverberation? on X primary for post 617774097 New program to support U of I freshmen with autism by Sharita ForrestJun 24, 2022 12:00 pm Incoming freshmen at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign this fall with autism spectrum disorder can take part in a new program that will offer a variety of support to help them succeed at college and beyond. Share this Story Share New program to support U of I freshmen with autism on Facebook Share New program to support U of I freshmen with autism on X primary for post 1751610999 Executive Director of Facilities & Services announced by Allison VanceJun 29, 2022 11:15 am Ehab Kamarah has been selected to serve as the new Associate Vice Chancellor and Executive Director of Facilities and Services, pending approval by the Board of Trustees. Share this Story Share Executive Director of Facilities & Services announced on Facebook Share Executive Director of Facilities & Services announced on X primary for post 243232483 Cockburn, Howell Named Dike Eddleman Athletes of the Year by Division of Intercollegiate AthleticsJun 29, 2022 8:00 am Ffirst-team basketball All-American Kofi Cockburn and track All-American Olivia Howell are winners of the 2021-22 Dike Eddleman Award, presented annually to the top Fighting Illini male and female athlete. Share this Story Share Cockburn, Howell Named Dike Eddleman Athletes of the Year on Facebook Share Cockburn, Howell Named Dike Eddleman Athletes of the Year on X primary for post 460327873 Illinois to become abortion 'oasis' in wake of Dobbs ruling by Law360Jun 28, 2022 12:15 pm Law360 (June 27) If a projected 30,000 women a year from neighboring states seek abortions in Illinois, state residents may struggle to get an abortion because of high demand, says U. of I. law professor Robin Fretwell Wilson. Share this Story Share Illinois to become abortion 'oasis' in wake of Dobbs ruling on Facebook Share Illinois to become abortion 'oasis' in wake of Dobbs ruling on X primary for post 821009261 Anaya, Wiles voted Illinois Freshmen of the Year by Division of Intercollegiate AthleticsJun 28, 2022 9:45 am The Division of Intercollegiate Athletics has announced its 2021-22 Freshmen of the Year. Lauren Wiles (softball) and Ashton Anaya (gymnastics) have been named the top female and male freshman competing for the Fighting Illini. Share this Story Share Anaya, Wiles voted Illinois Freshmen of the Year on Facebook Share Anaya, Wiles voted Illinois Freshmen of the Year on X primary for post 1639479350 How intimate partner violence affects custody decisions by Marianne SteinJun 24, 2022 11:00 am 'When we rely on mothers to self-report (intimate partner violence) to their attorney...they aren’t necessarily going to disclose it... That indicates a need for universal screening and assessment for IPV in divorce cases.' Share this Story Share How intimate partner violence affects custody decisions on Facebook Share How intimate partner violence affects custody decisions on X primary for post 33366475 U of I researchers create first high-yield plastic microprocessors that cost under a penny each by Chelsea HamiltonJun 23, 2022 9:15 am Researchers developed the first flexible plastic microprocessor chips that can be manufactured at scale for less than a penny per unit. They could help even everyday objects become 'smart' - including your beer. Share this Story Share U of I researchers create first high-yield plastic microprocessors that cost under a penny each on Facebook Share U of I researchers create first high-yield plastic microprocessors that cost under a penny each on X primary for post 548305959 Jonathan Davis placed second in USATF Finals by Division of Intercollegiate AthleticsJun 27, 2022 9:15 am Illini track and field star and graduate student Jonathan Davis earned silver in the USA Track and Field Outdoor Championship in the 1500m on Saturday, adding a noteworthy accomplishment to his long list of accolades. Share this Story Share Jonathan Davis placed second in USATF Finals on Facebook Share Jonathan Davis placed second in USATF Finals on X primary for post 1239522343 Will the Jan. 6 committee hearings affect public opinion? by Phil CicioraJun 20, 2022 10:00 am 'The one-sidedness of the entire process, where no one has presented alternative perspectives or cross-examined witnesses, hasn’t helped its cause,' says elections expert and Illinois political science professor Brian Gaines. Share this Story Share Will the Jan. 6 committee hearings affect public opinion? on Facebook Share Will the Jan. 6 committee hearings affect public opinion? on X primary for post 1031706517 Taking on the pandemic—and winning by Tom HanlonJun 23, 2022 8:00 am How the College of Education successfully placed 100% of its students that required placements in schools or with community organizations during the first two years of the pandemic. Share this Story Share Taking on the pandemic—and winning on Facebook Share Taking on the pandemic—and winning on X primary for post 1637516394 Chancellor Jones joins World Food Prize Foundation Council of Advisors by World Food Prize FoundationJun 24, 2022 9:15 am 'The chance to be part of one of our world’s most visible and most important organizations devoted to food security and agricultural innovation is exciting and humbling. I am grateful...for this singular opportunity,' Dr. Jones said. Share this Story Share Chancellor Jones joins World Food Prize Foundation Council of Advisors on Facebook Share Chancellor Jones joins World Food Prize Foundation Council of Advisors on X primary for post 484112744 Extreme heat threatens U.S. herds and crops, will get more intense by MarketplaceJun 23, 2022 11:45 am Marketplace (June 22) U of I's Madhu Khanna says temperature swings could be just as harmful as the heat. 'We need crops that are more adapted to varying changes in climate, not just to be made more heat resistant or drought tolerant.' Share this Story Share Extreme heat threatens U.S. herds and crops, will get more intense on Facebook Share Extreme heat threatens U.S. herds and crops, will get more intense on X primary for post 1325598920 Q+A with alumnus Russell Wigginton, president of the National Civil Rights Museum by Dave EvensenJun 21, 2022 9:30 am From academia to public service, Russell Wigginton has led a career driven by a passion to assist others and build relationships – traits he’s carried since he was a student at Illinois. Share this Story Share Q+A with alumnus Russell Wigginton, president of the National Civil Rights Museum on Facebook Share Q+A with alumnus Russell Wigginton, president of the National Civil Rights Museum on X primary for post 2117966215 Study examined COVID-19 policies' effects on people with disabilities by Sharita ForrestJun 20, 2022 1:15 pm COVID-19 safety policies in the U.S. that constrained leisure physical activities negatively affected the health and well-being of some people with disabilities, according to a survey by researchers at Illinois. Share this Story Share Study examined COVID-19 policies' effects on people with disabilities on Facebook Share Study examined COVID-19 policies' effects on people with disabilities on X primary for post 628390845 Rescuing ancient Maya history from the plow by Lisa LuceroJun 22, 2022 3:45 pm Anthropology professor Lisa Lucero and her colleagues are working to capture the history from Maya ruins before they are plowed under. Share this Story Share Rescuing ancient Maya history from the plow on Facebook Share Rescuing ancient Maya history from the plow on X primary for post 805153623 What are the global security implications of Russia's invasion of Ukraine? by Phil CicioraJun 15, 2022 9:15 am The Russian invasion of Ukraine directly challenges the security order established by the Western democracies after World War II, said Edward A. Kolodziej, an expert in international relations and global politics. Share this Story Share What are the global security implications of Russia's invasion of Ukraine? on Facebook Share What are the global security implications of Russia's invasion of Ukraine? on X primary for post 395327659 Why are so many states trying to limit transgender rights? by Jodi HeckelJun 14, 2022 2:00 pm An increasing number of states are proposing anti-transgender bills aimed at issues affecting children. They will lead to more legislation limiting the rights of transgender adults as well, says Professor Toby Beauchamp. Share this Story Share Why are so many states trying to limit transgender rights? on Facebook Share Why are so many states trying to limit transgender rights? on X primary for post 1159433288 Planet Hunger: Inside the global food crisis by Rolling StoneJun 20, 2022 10:30 am Rolling Stone (June 19) Study says crop production today 21% lower than without climate change; alarming declines may begin as early as 2040. 'The largest single global change that threatens food security is high temperature,' says Professor Don Ort. Share this Story Share Planet Hunger: Inside the global food crisis on Facebook Share Planet Hunger: Inside the global food crisis on X primary for post 1906660903 Scientists capture stunning view of Tarantula Nebula, a 'star factory' by CNETJun 16, 2022 1:45 pm CNET (June 15) Newly released images show lavalike wisps, which may be 'remains of once-larger clouds that have been shredded by the enormous energy being released by young, massive stars,” says U of I's Tony Wong. Share this Story Share Scientists capture stunning view of Tarantula Nebula, a 'star factory' on Facebook Share Scientists capture stunning view of Tarantula Nebula, a 'star factory' on X primary for post 1678742768 Illini Women’s Athletics begin to take flight in the ‘80s by Division of Intercollegiate AthleticsJun 16, 2022 9:00 am After taking 'baby steps' during their first six years of existence, Fighting Illini women's varsity teams and athletes began to sprout wings during the 1980s. Share this Story Share Illini Women’s Athletics begin to take flight in the ‘80s on Facebook Share Illini Women’s Athletics begin to take flight in the ‘80s on X primary for post 1169829409 SHIELD program a model for effective pandemic management, data show by Liz Ahlberg TouchstoneJun 9, 2022 9:30 am The SHIELD: Target, Test, Tell program combined frequent saliva tests with modeling and an app to keep the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign campus and surrounding community safe when on-campus operations resumed in fall 2020. Share this Story Share SHIELD program a model for effective pandemic management, data show on Facebook Share SHIELD program a model for effective pandemic management, data show on X primary for post 121043783 Illini pitching ace Kirschsieper named ABCA/Rawlings All-Region by Division of Intercollegiate AthleticsJun 15, 2022 8:45 am Cole Kirschsieper finished fifth in the Big Ten in innings pitched (87.1) and seventh in ERA (3.40). His 88 strikeouts ranked 10ths and his seven wins tied for fourth in the conference. Share this Story Share Illini pitching ace Kirschsieper named ABCA/Rawlings All-Region on Facebook Share Illini pitching ace Kirschsieper named ABCA/Rawlings All-Region on X primary for post 1534620974 401(k) savers will see a ‘wake-up call’ in their next statement, says U of I law professor by CNBCJun 15, 2022 8:45 am CNBC (June 13) Starting in a few weeks, certain retirement investment account notices will contain new data: the monthly income a saver would get in retirement. 'For the bulk of Americans, it’ll be a wake-up call,' says Professor Richard Kaplan. Share this Story Share 401(k) savers will see a ‘wake-up call’ in their next statement, says U of I law professor on Facebook Share 401(k) savers will see a ‘wake-up call’ in their next statement, says U of I law professor on X primary for post 1495024956 Four exhibits to visit at Krannert Art Museum this summer by Maddie SneddonJun 10, 2022 11:15 am Learn about some of the rotating exhibits you should visit at KAM this summer. Share this Story Share Four exhibits to visit at Krannert Art Museum this summer on Facebook Share Four exhibits to visit at Krannert Art Museum this summer on X primary for post 935971783 16 Illinois students, recent graduates offered Fulbright grants by Katie WatsonJun 9, 2022 9:30 am Sixteen Illinois students and recent graduates were offered Fulbright grants to pursue international education, research and teaching experiences around the globe. Another six students were named Fulbright alternates. 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