blog posts primary for post 950817921 iVenture Accelerator welcomes eighth and largest cohort by Gies BusinessJun 8, 2022 1:30 pm The university's iVenture Accelerator—powered by Gies College of Business—has admitted 16 startups into its eighth and largest cohort ever. This year’s group consists of 55 full-time students across 30 fields of study. Share this Story Share iVenture Accelerator welcomes eighth and largest cohort on Facebook Share iVenture Accelerator welcomes eighth and largest cohort on X primary for post 539344203 Illinois Commitment: Four years, free tuition by AdmissionsJun 8, 2022 11:45 am Thanks to Illinois Commitment, nearly one-third of Illinois students will have the cost of tuition and campus fees fully covered by their financial aid package. 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Share this Story Share Fighting Illini announce Athletics Hall of Fame Class of 2022 on Facebook Share Fighting Illini announce Athletics Hall of Fame Class of 2022 on X primary for post 294881792 Illinois partners with Hope Chicago to support accessible education by Hope ChicagoJun 6, 2022 1:30 pm The partnership will support all incoming Hope Scholars to Illinois starting this fall, as well as future Hope Parent Scholars. Share this Story Share Illinois partners with Hope Chicago to support accessible education on Facebook Share Illinois partners with Hope Chicago to support accessible education on X primary for post 849817089 Restaurants are bringing back dress codes. Are they outdated? by Today ShowJun 3, 2022 1:45 pm Today (June 2) U of I professor Reuben May says dress codes set an expectation for how patrons will conduct themselves once they are inside. But he says dress codes have to be applied consistently - even for high-stature individuals. Share this Story Share Restaurants are bringing back dress codes. Are they outdated? on Facebook Share Restaurants are bringing back dress codes. Are they outdated? on X primary for post 1282216050 Interested in Illinois? Visit campus this summer by Julia SmithJun 3, 2022 1:30 pm The best way to know if a school is for you is simply by being there. Visit and find out for yourself what it’s like to be an Illini. Share this Story Share Interested in Illinois? Visit campus this summer on Facebook Share Interested in Illinois? Visit campus this summer on X primary for post 1155970547 Rooks receives College of Media Emerging Leader Award by Vivian LaJun 1, 2022 10:15 am Taylor Rooks, sports broadcaster at Bleacher Report, is known for her interviewing skills and for her ability to connect with athletes. This award honors her exemplary early career achievements and engagement with the college. 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A breeding effort is underway at Illinois to expand their numbers and help save the breed from extinction. Photos by Michelle Hassel. Share this Story Share Vet Med: Saving an endangered breed of donkey on Facebook Share Vet Med: Saving an endangered breed of donkey on X primary for post 2097565383 Climate change creating more destructive hurricanes - and it will only get worse by TimeJun 2, 2022 12:45 pm Time (New York City, June 2) In Florida that means rising insurance costs. 'There is a price to be paid for living in what is arguably the most vulnerable natural disaster location in the U.S.,' says Lynne McChristian, a U of I risk management expert. 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Share this Story Share Lake Michigan water-level rise affects inland waterways, study finds on Facebook Share Lake Michigan water-level rise affects inland waterways, study finds on X primary for post 175260478 U of I proposal chosen for USDA's 'Farm of the Future' by Tony MancusoJun 2, 2022 9:00 am As the USDA's only 'Farm of the Future' nationwide, 'All eyes will be on this project as we lay the foundations for the future of agriculture,' says U of I's Vikram Adve. 'This grant is a major endorsement of our growing strengths in digital ag.' Share this Story Share U of I proposal chosen for USDA's 'Farm of the Future' on Facebook Share U of I proposal chosen for USDA's 'Farm of the Future' on X primary for post 1448671793 Matthew Mayer joins Illini Basketball by Division of Intercollegiate AthleticsJun 2, 2022 9:00 am Mayer was sixth man on Baylor's 2021 NCAA Championship team and helped them to back-to-back Big 12 titles. 'We are thrilled to add one of the most versatile players in college basketball to the Illini family in Matthew Mayer,' Coach Underwood said. Share this Story Share Matthew Mayer joins Illini Basketball on Facebook Share Matthew Mayer joins Illini Basketball on X primary for post 25464136 Beckman professor elected to European Academy of Sciences & Arts by Jenna KurtzweilMay 24, 2022 11:00 am Martin Ostoja-Starzewski was nominated by colleagues in Europe on the basis of his scholarship, editorial activities, and collaboration with European institutions and European centers of scholarship. 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Share this Story Share Study finds producers, consumers must share burden of global plastic pollution on Facebook Share Study finds producers, consumers must share burden of global plastic pollution on X primary for post 1516562627 Generating the disruptive ideas needed to achieve sustainable flight by 2050 by Debra Levey LarsonJun 1, 2022 1:00 pm A U of I study considers the aircraft configuration needed to support a liquid hydrogen/fuel cell electric propulsion system in a single-aisle, transport-class aircraft having the consistent performance capability of a Boeing 737-800. Share this Story Share Generating the disruptive ideas needed to achieve sustainable flight by 2050 on Facebook Share Generating the disruptive ideas needed to achieve sustainable flight by 2050 on X primary for post 2118237748 Fulmer selected dean of Labor & Employment Relations by News BureauJun 1, 2022 9:00 am Ingrid S. Fulmer will be the next dean of the School of Labor and Employment Relations at the U of I, pending approval by the University of Illinois Board of Trustees. The appointment takes effect July 1. Share this Story Share Fulmer selected dean of Labor & Employment Relations on Facebook Share Fulmer selected dean of Labor & Employment Relations on X primary for post 439944096 Campus honors four more with awards for excellence in faculty leadership by Katie WatsonMay 27, 2022 12:15 pm The Office of the Provost sponsors the campus-level awards in recognition of faculty members who distinguish themselves in their vision of the future and their efforts to enable and promote others in shaping that future. 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Share this Story Share State task force urges government, businesses to unite behind ‘quality jobs’ on Facebook Share State task force urges government, businesses to unite behind ‘quality jobs’ on X primary for post 1673095332 Olivia Howell qualifies for NCAA Championships for second-straight season by Division of Intercollegiate AthleticsMay 31, 2022 10:30 am Illini women's track and field junior Olivia Howell will make her second-straight trip to the NCAA Championships after qualifying for the women's 1500m on Saturday night at the 2022 NCAA Division I Outdoor West Prelims. Share this Story Share Olivia Howell qualifies for NCAA Championships for second-straight season on Facebook Share Olivia Howell qualifies for NCAA Championships for second-straight season on X primary for post 1781526392 U of I's Agronomy Day growing to include pop-up events and more by Lauren QuinnMay 25, 2022 11:45 am In its 65th year, Illinois’ 'Agronomy Day' is a day no more. Instead, College of ACES will host a series of events all season long, including traditional field days as well as new pop-up tailgate events and shade tree talks. Share this Story Share U of I's Agronomy Day growing to include pop-up events and more on Facebook Share U of I's Agronomy Day growing to include pop-up events and more on X primary for post 2125575303 U of I earns fifth consecutive STARS Gold rating for sustainability by Julie WurthMay 27, 2022 3:15 pm New solar and geothermal energy projects, reduced water use, and wide-ranging sustainability research helped Illinois earn its fifth consecutive Gold certification from the nation’s most comprehensive sustainability rating system. 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Share this Story Share NCSA names May grad winner of 2022 Fiddler Innovation Fellowship on Facebook Share NCSA names May grad winner of 2022 Fiddler Innovation Fellowship on X primary for post 403480451 From indifference to acceptance: The evolution of the NCAA’s views toward Title IX by Division of Intercollegiate AthleticsMay 27, 2022 11:00 am During its vigorous, sometimes contentious battle with the Department of Health, Education and Welfare, the NCAA dramatically shift in its stance toward the 1972 Title IX legislation between its annual conventions of 1979 and 1981. Share this Story Share From indifference to acceptance: The evolution of the NCAA’s views toward Title IX on Facebook Share From indifference to acceptance: The evolution of the NCAA’s views toward Title IX on X primary for post 990041943 Considering a nation without Roe v. Wade by Dave Evensen | Allison WinansMay 24, 2022 9:30 am How other nations deal with abortion reveals what the U.S. might face in the near future, and U of I sociologist Cynthia Buckley says the U.S. is not prepared to deal with a likely increase of unwanted and unplanned births. Share this Story Share Considering a nation without Roe v. Wade on Facebook Share Considering a nation without Roe v. Wade on X primary for post 2025054044 Black-hole image shedding light on Milky Way mysteries by NatureMay 26, 2022 10:15 am Nature (May 25) Scientists want to confirm the clockwise rotation of an accretion disk they've observed. 'The new observations...may have enough information...if we can make a movie and see structures rotating,' says U of I's Charles Gammie. 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Illinois is making its 24th Big Ten Tournament appearance and looks for its fifth tournament title (1989, 1990, 2000, 2011). Share this Story Share Illini Baseball kicks off Big Ten Tournament against Michigan Thursday on Facebook Share Illini Baseball kicks off Big Ten Tournament against Michigan Thursday on X primary for post 621324375 Chicago soil can contain high levels of lead and other heavy metals by WBEZ=FMMay 25, 2022 10:15 am WBEZ-FM (Chicago, May 24) U of I Crop sciences professor Andrew Margenot's study found that 20% of the city exceeds the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency’s safe limit of 400 ppm for growing crops and backyard gardens. Share this Story Share Chicago soil can contain high levels of lead and other heavy metals on Facebook Share Chicago soil can contain high levels of lead and other heavy metals on X primary for post 1391788383 Three awarded Boren Scholarships for international language study by News BureauMay 19, 2022 10:00 am The National Security Education Program selects students to add international and language components to their education by studying overseas in world regions critical to U.S. interests. 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Share this Story Share Students develop wearable ultrasonic scanner for improved ‘sight’ on Facebook Share Students develop wearable ultrasonic scanner for improved ‘sight’ on X primary for post 1788698254 Denial of institutional racism linked to anti-Black prejudice, U of I study says by United Press InternationalMay 24, 2022 11:00 am UPI (May 23) 'The denial of structural racism appears to be a big barrier to racial equity because it allows for more victim-blaming explanations of systemic inequality,' says doctoral student, study leader Jacqueline Yi. Share this Story Share Denial of institutional racism linked to anti-Black prejudice, U of I study says on Facebook Share Denial of institutional racism linked to anti-Black prejudice, U of I study says on X primary for post 804064015 Grilling and BBQ Science class: Making meat more than a meal by Laura MabryMay 18, 2022 8:00 am A driven undergraduate student, Jenna Spangler, tackles pork loin and fruit in ANSC 210 - Grilling and BBQ Science - at Illinois. Share this Story Share Grilling and BBQ Science class: Making meat more than a meal on Facebook Share Grilling and BBQ Science class: Making meat more than a meal on X primary for post 706916468 New census figures: Illinois’ population actually gained. Experts say warning signs remain by Chicago TribuneMay 23, 2022 2:00 pm Chicago Tribune (May 23) Follow-up survey shows Illinois’ population was likely undercounted in 2020 census that cost it a congressional seat. 'Our problem is we are not growing as fast as places like Florida and Texas,' says U of I's Cynthia Buckley. Share this Story Share New census figures: Illinois’ population actually gained. Experts say warning signs remain on Facebook Share New census figures: Illinois’ population actually gained. Experts say warning signs remain on X primary for post 1709925256 U of I is a top producer of Fulbright U.S. scholars by Illinois InternationalMay 23, 2022 2:30 pm Twelve scholars from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign were awarded Fulbright awards for 2021-2022 — making the university the top doctoral degree-granting institution in terms of numbers of scholars offered grants. Share this Story Share U of I is a top producer of Fulbright U.S. scholars on Facebook Share U of I is a top producer of Fulbright U.S. scholars on X primary for post 977152584 Illinois earns four seed in Big Ten Tournament by Division of Intercollegiate AthleticsMay 23, 2022 8:45 am The Fighting Illini baseball team is the No. 4 seed in the upcoming B1G tournament in Omaha (May 25-29), will play No. 5-seeded Michigan on Wednesday night in its first-round matchup at Charles Schwab Field. Share this Story Share Illinois earns four seed in Big Ten Tournament on Facebook Share Illinois earns four seed in Big Ten Tournament on X primary for post 1451037178 Researcher: Women rarely prosecuted for abortions prior to 1973. U of I's Regan disagrees. by ReutersMay 20, 2022 11:00 am Reuters (May 20) But U of I history professor Leslie Reagan says her research showed that women were often threatened by police, interrogated in hospitals and forced to testify about intimate personal details. Share this Story Share Researcher: Women rarely prosecuted for abortions prior to 1973. U of I's Regan disagrees. on Facebook Share Researcher: Women rarely prosecuted for abortions prior to 1973. U of I's Regan disagrees. on X primary for post 1691583549 150,000-year-old human tooth rare evidence of Denisovans by NatureMay 20, 2022 11:45 am If confirmed, this discovery would be the first fossil evidence that Denisovans — an extinct hominin species that co-existed with Neanderthals and modern humans — lived in southeast Asia. Share this Story Share 150,000-year-old human tooth rare evidence of Denisovans on Facebook Share 150,000-year-old human tooth rare evidence of Denisovans on X primary for post 2034868584 Illini bats erupt for 18 runs in dominant win at Penn State by Division of Intercollegiate AthleticsMay 20, 2022 9:45 am Illinois scored 18 runs on 17 hits to take the series opener at Penn State on Thursday evening, 18-7. The Illini improve to 29-20 overall on the season and 15-7 in the Big Ten. Share this Story Share Illini bats erupt for 18 runs in dominant win at Penn State on Facebook Share Illini bats erupt for 18 runs in dominant win at Penn State on X primary for post 1333082041 U of I hosting 2022 NCAA Tennis Championships by Division of Intercollegiate AthleticsMay 19, 2022 10:45 am The NCAA Championships will take place at Illinois from May 19-28, with the team championship taking place on May 19-22 and individual bracket play taking place May 23-28. Share this Story Share U of I hosting 2022 NCAA Tennis Championships on Facebook Share U of I hosting 2022 NCAA Tennis Championships on X primary for post 451055976 Study tests rotary blade designs in quest for quieter copters, drones by Debra Levy LarsonMay 18, 2022 11:15 am Researchers at Illinois are testing the limits of rotary blade design to find an efficient, but quieter option for helicopters and drones. Noise is one of the key bottlenecks for the urban air mobility market. Share this Story Share Study tests rotary blade designs in quest for quieter copters, drones on Facebook Share Study tests rotary blade designs in quest for quieter copters, drones on X primary for post 104686288 Tooth of an ancient girl fills gap in human family tree by New York TimesMay 18, 2022 10:15 am New York Times (May 17) 'We knew that Denisovans should be here,' said Laura Shackelford, a U of I paleoanthropologist and a co-author of the new study. 'It’s nice to have some tangible evidence of their existence in this area.' Share this Story Share Tooth of an ancient girl fills gap in human family tree on Facebook Share Tooth of an ancient girl fills gap in human family tree on X primary for post 2064938248 Expert: Secure Act regulations seek to dispel 'illusion of wealth' for older adults by Phil CicioraMay 12, 2022 9:45 am New disclosures on quarterly retirement account statements may alarm some workers who could find their projected monthly retirement income to be 'seriously deficient,' says law professor and tax policy expert Richard L. Kaplan. Share this Story Share Expert: Secure Act regulations seek to dispel 'illusion of wealth' for older adults on Facebook Share Expert: Secure Act regulations seek to dispel 'illusion of wealth' for older adults on X primary for post 394711098 William Trent wins Spencer Foundation Mentorship Award by Ashley LawrenceMay 11, 2022 10:30 am 'We wanted to tell the story of his mentorship from his students’ perspective... We each had our own personal story of how Dr. Trent had affected us as humans and scholars, and when we shared our stories his cumulative impact was clear.' Share this Story Share William Trent wins Spencer Foundation Mentorship Award on Facebook Share William Trent wins Spencer Foundation Mentorship Award on X primary for post 1032835654 Online M.B.A.s overtake residential programs by Inside Higher EdMay 17, 2022 2:30 pm Inside Higher Ed (May 17) U of I was an early adopter of the online model. 'The traditional MBA market is extremely competitive, particularly for public institutions,' says Brooke Elliott, who helped launch the iMBA program in 2016. Share this Story Share Online M.B.A.s overtake residential programs on Facebook Share Online M.B.A.s overtake residential programs on X primary for post 642405889 Alum Sheila Johnson, co-founder of BET, to keynote Title IX summit by Division of Intercollegiate AthleticsMay 17, 2022 9:45 am 'Sheila has been a pioneer in every sense of the word, breaking new ground throughout the course of her life in education, media, business, and sports,' said DIA Director Josh Whitman. 'Sheila has always been a proud Illini...' 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