blog posts primary for post 1667253582 Fighting white-nose syndrome in bats benefits agriculture, study shows by Amy AndoMay 16, 2022 9:45 am 'Lost bat populations have harmful ripple effects on food and agriculture,' says Professor Amy Ando,. 'Crop yields fall and input costs rise as farmers try to compensate for the services bats usually provide.' Share this Story Share Fighting white-nose syndrome in bats benefits agriculture, study shows on Facebook Share Fighting white-nose syndrome in bats benefits agriculture, study shows on X primary for post 964234702 Illini walk-off Nebraska on Senior Day in wild finish by Division of Intercollegiate AthleticsMay 16, 2022 9:30 am The Illini came back from a four-run deficit to take the final game of the series against Nebraska, 5-4. Justin Janas singled home Branden Comia in the bottom of the ninth inning to give Illinois the series win. Share this Story Share Illini walk-off Nebraska on Senior Day in wild finish on Facebook Share Illini walk-off Nebraska on Senior Day in wild finish on X primary for post 369477834 Congratulations! by Laura Wilhelm BarrMay 11, 2022 10:15 am This linked page includes the complete Commencement program, links to the livestream of the ceremony, and much more. Share this Story Share Congratulations! on Facebook Share Congratulations! on X primary for post 1571156299 Illini Baseball hosts Nebraska in final home series this weekend by Division of Intercollegiate AthleticsMay 13, 2022 2:15 pm Illinois (26-19, 12-6) is currently in fifth place in the Big Ten and is coming off a series sweep of Miami (OH) last weekend. Nebraska is 19-27 (7-11 B1G) and won one of three at Minnesota last weekend. 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Share this Story Share State of Illinois crafting new, equity-based higher education funding formula on Facebook Share State of Illinois crafting new, equity-based higher education funding formula on X primary for post 789708065 Professor's new book explores racism in Russia over the past 150 years by Jodi HeckelMay 10, 2022 9:30 am White militarism has flourished in Russia under Putin’s rule, making it one of the most dangerous places in the world for racial violence, writes professor Eugene Avrutin in 'Racism in Modern Russia: From the Romanovs to Putin.' Share this Story Share Professor's new book explores racism in Russia over the past 150 years on Facebook Share Professor's new book explores racism in Russia over the past 150 years on X primary for post 1075607479 Saturday: Your last chance to visit the Undergraduate Library by Heather MurphyMay 12, 2022 10:15 am By popular demand, the UGL will remain open Saturday to allow folks to visit over graduation weekend! It will be open May 14th from 1-4 pm for anyone who would like to visit the building one last time. Its doors will close for good at 4 pm. Share this Story Share Saturday: Your last chance to visit the Undergraduate Library on Facebook Share Saturday: Your last chance to visit the Undergraduate Library on X primary for post 1430000813 Alumnus Eli Murray wins Pulitzer Prize with ‘Tampa Bay Times’ team by Holly RushakoffMay 10, 2022 4:15 pm Murray, and his colleagues won for their series 'Poisoned,' an exposé of highly toxic hazards inside Florida’s only battery recycling plant that forced the implementation of safety measures to protect workers and nearby residents. Share this Story Share Alumnus Eli Murray wins Pulitzer Prize with ‘Tampa Bay Times’ team on Facebook Share Alumnus Eli Murray wins Pulitzer Prize with ‘Tampa Bay Times’ team on X primary for post 1107191422 Alumna Lisa Holder White to replace state Supreme Court Justice Rita Garman by Chicago TribuneMay 11, 2022 11:30 am Fourth District Appellate Justice Lisa Holder White was named Tuesday to replace retiring Justice Rita Garman on the Illinois Supreme Court, becoming its first Black female justice. Both Garman and White are U of I alumna. Share this Story Share Alumna Lisa Holder White to replace state Supreme Court Justice Rita Garman on Facebook Share Alumna Lisa Holder White to replace state Supreme Court Justice Rita Garman on X primary for post 167174135 Illini Softball: Seven named to All-Big Ten teams by Division of Intercollegiate AthleticsMay 11, 2022 11:00 am Avrey Steiner named First Team All-Big Ten. Sydney Sickels, Kailee Powell named Second Team. Paige Berkmeyer, Lauren Wiles, Stevie Meade named to the All-Freshman team. Lakyn Wagoner earned the Sportsmanship Award. Share this Story Share Illini Softball: Seven named to All-Big Ten teams on Facebook Share Illini Softball: Seven named to All-Big Ten teams on X primary for post 1572209435 Ice-capped volcanoes slower to erupt, study finds by Lois YoksoulianMay 9, 2022 8:45 am Undergraduate researcher Lilian Lucas and geology professor Patricia Gregg found that additional pressure from thick overlying glacial ice can make volcanic systems more stable and slower to erupt than volcanoes without ice. 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Share this Story Share Artificial intelligence produces a recipe for lower-carbon concrete on Facebook Share Artificial intelligence produces a recipe for lower-carbon concrete on X primary for post 201459017 Kayla Burbage joins Illini Volleyball for Fall 2022 by Division of Intercollegiate AthleticsMay 10, 2022 9:30 am A 6-4 opposite/outside hitter from Clayton, N.C., Burbage transferred to Illinois following a year at the University of Missouri, where she started 24 of their 28 matches as a Freshman and led the team in blocks. Share this Story Share Kayla Burbage joins Illini Volleyball for Fall 2022 on Facebook Share Kayla Burbage joins Illini Volleyball for Fall 2022 on X primary for post 1543964594 Law professors: Illinois should prep for influx of out-of-state abortion seekers by Chicago TribuneMay 9, 2022 11:00 am Chicago Tribune (May 9) If the leaked draft becomes a SCOTUS decision, 'Illinois should brace for the effect. Overnight, this state will become a destination for abortion,' write U of I's Robin Fretwell Wilson and Jason Mazzone. Share this Story Share Law professors: Illinois should prep for influx of out-of-state abortion seekers on Facebook Share Law professors: Illinois should prep for influx of out-of-state abortion seekers on X primary for post 1343246415 Green roofs are worth the cost for urban residents by Katy MosimanMay 5, 2022 1:00 pm Countries around the world are investing resources to reduce the impact of stormwater runoff. 'Green roofs are part of the solution because they capture some of the rain that would otherwise end up in sewage systems,' says Prof. Amy Ando. Share this Story Share Green roofs are worth the cost for urban residents on Facebook Share Green roofs are worth the cost for urban residents on X primary for post 1527547186 Four-story vertical wind tunnel installed within walls of Talbot Lab by Debra Levy LarsonMay 5, 2022 12:45 pm The wind tunnel that spans Talbott Lab’s four stories is the largest of its kind. It was designed to study turbulent flows laden with particles, but it also enables research on wall-bounded turbulence and heat transfer effects. 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'It’s very clear it’s really not about endorsements, it’s about paying guys for their performance.' Share this Story Share Miami's Wong shows college sports hurtling toward free market on Facebook Share Miami's Wong shows college sports hurtling toward free market on X primary for post 744082673 World's largest softball tailgate returns Saturday by Division of Intercollegiate AthleticsMay 6, 2022 9:00 am With a goal of filling every seat at Eichelberger Field, tailgating begins at 11:00 a.m. with inflatables, balloon artists, face painting, food trucks, and more. Fans are encouraged to stay to watch their Fighting Illini take on Penn State. Share this Story Share World's largest softball tailgate returns Saturday on Facebook Share World's largest softball tailgate returns Saturday on X primary for post 779012059 How does history suggest work will change following the pandemic? by Jodi HeckelMay 6, 2022 8:45 am Following a pandemic, workers historically have recognized the value of their labor and become unwilling to accept poor wages and working conditions, said medieval studies expert Carol Symes. Share this Story Share How does history suggest work will change following the pandemic? on Facebook Share How does history suggest work will change following the pandemic? on X primary for post 460857750 Will Russian invasion of Ukraine spark a global food crisis? by Phil CicioraMay 3, 2022 8:00 am Professor Scott Irwin: 'On the international front, the invasion of Ukraine is having a major impact on worldwide grain, livestock and food markets because of the role of the Black Sea region as a major supplier of the world’s grain needs.' Share this Story Share Will Russian invasion of Ukraine spark a global food crisis? on Facebook Share Will Russian invasion of Ukraine spark a global food crisis? on X primary for post 1742572607 First major breakthrough for U of I's Molecule Maker Lab by Jenny ApplequistMay 3, 2022 2:00 pm It would have been a tedious process using conventional methods. The Molecule Maker Lab made it easier because it’s designed to facilitate molecular discovery research that requires testing of large numbers of molecules. Share this Story Share First major breakthrough for U of I's Molecule Maker Lab on Facebook Share First major breakthrough for U of I's Molecule Maker Lab on X primary for post 874197504 Flying taxi cabs in the near future? Researcher Naira Hovakimyan says, 'Heads up' by Bill BowmanApr 27, 2022 9:45 am For years, Hovakimyan's L1 adaptive flight control system has provided maneuverability and safety in airplanes, vastly outperforming human pilots in challenging conditions. This technology is key to making trustworthy small autonomous aircraft. Share this Story Share Flying taxi cabs in the near future? Researcher Naira Hovakimyan says, 'Heads up' on Facebook Share Flying taxi cabs in the near future? Researcher Naira Hovakimyan says, 'Heads up' on X primary for post 1478238598 Four Illini Men's Golf team members earn All-Big Ten honors by Division of Intercollegiate AthleticsMay 5, 2022 9:30 am Among the awardees, Adrien Dumont de Chassart earned his second consecutive Player of the Year award and head coach Mike Small took home his 12th B1G Coach of the Year laurel overall, and his 11th of 13 dating back to 2009. Share this Story Share Four Illini Men's Golf team members earn All-Big Ten honors on Facebook Share Four Illini Men's Golf team members earn All-Big Ten honors on X primary for post 1295117625 Professor Nancy Sottos elected to National Academy of Sciences by Eric WilsonMay 4, 2022 11:45 am Election to the NAS is one of the highest professional honors a scientist can receive. Sottos is also a member of the National Academy of Engineering, the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, and the American Association for the Advancement of Science. Share this Story Share Professor Nancy Sottos elected to National Academy of Sciences on Facebook Share Professor Nancy Sottos elected to National Academy of Sciences on X primary for post 1607660294 Gas, blasts, and a mystery of star formation by Eric WilsonApr 28, 2022 9:45 am Post-starburst galaxies were previously thought to scatter all of their gas and dust in violent bursts of energy. A study co-authored by a U of I astronomer reveals that these galaxies don’t scatter all of their star-forming fuel after all. Share this Story Share Gas, blasts, and a mystery of star formation on Facebook Share Gas, blasts, and a mystery of star formation on X primary for post 161655306 Supreme Court leak investigation will be led by U of I Law alumna by Bloomberg LawMay 4, 2022 10:15 am Bloomberg Law (May 3) Col. Gail A. Curley, who earned a law degree from U of I in 1999, will lead the probe of the leak of a draft opinion that would overturn abortion rights in the U.S. by striking down a 1973 landmark Supreme Court decision. Share this Story Share Supreme Court leak investigation will be led by U of I Law alumna on Facebook Share Supreme Court leak investigation will be led by U of I Law alumna on X primary for post 364160248 Corn genetic heritage the strongest driver of chemical defenses against munching bugs by Diana YatesMay 3, 2022 1:30 pm University of Illinois researchers compared how different corn varieties responded to chewing insects in the presence of a soil bacterium. 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Share this Story Share Countries will solve the chip crisis by working together, not by acting alone on Facebook Share Countries will solve the chip crisis by working together, not by acting alone on X primary for post 855577063 DIA discontinues exploration of Division 1 men’s ice hockey by Division of Intercollegiate AthleticsMay 3, 2022 8:45 am To date, we have been unable to generate the financial support necessary to greenlight the project — a concern that grew even more daunting through the pandemic, when we saw cost projections for the new facility increase by 30%. 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Share this Story Share Illinois students receive Critical Language Scholarships on Facebook Share Illinois students receive Critical Language Scholarships on X primary for post 748685522 I-Rural: Helping communities meet increased demand for rural tourism by Judy Mae BingmanMay 2, 2022 10:45 am 'Many people traveled to rural destinations with low population densities during the pandemic, allowing (Illinois) communities to reimagine their potential for tourism development,' says recreation, sport and tourism professor Sharon Zou. . Share this Story Share I-Rural: Helping communities meet increased demand for rural tourism on Facebook Share I-Rural: Helping communities meet increased demand for rural tourism on X primary for post 2134421052 Marching Illini Director Barry Houser: The Attitude of Gratitude by Abigail BobrowMay 2, 2022 9:00 am Barry L. Houser, director of the Marching Illini, answers the Proust Questionnaire. Share this Story Share Marching Illini Director Barry Houser: The Attitude of Gratitude on Facebook Share Marching Illini Director Barry Houser: The Attitude of Gratitude on X primary for post 84533685 Illini Men's Golf wins seventh straight B1G Championship by Division of Intercollegiate AthleticsMay 2, 2022 8:30 am The team made history on Sunday, battling windy conditions in a back-and-forth contest to overtake Michigan State and secure the Big Ten Championship for a conference-record seventh consecutive season, and the 12th in the last 13 years. 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Share this Story Share People infected with COVID remain contagious up to nine days after testing positive on Facebook Share People infected with COVID remain contagious up to nine days after testing positive on X primary for post 1350871888 Illini Women's Tennis advances in B1G Tournament with win over Iowa by Division of Intercollegiate AthleticsApr 29, 2022 9:30 am The Illini battled Iowa for over three hours until freshman Kasia Treiber sealed the 4-3 win with a three-set victory in the second round of the conference tournament. The Illini advance to the quarterfinals, playing Wisconsin Friday at 6 p.m. CT. 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There are no other data like this,' said U. of I. microbiology professor Christopher B. Brooke Share this Story Share Study tracks COVID-19 infection dynamics in adults on Facebook Share Study tracks COVID-19 infection dynamics in adults on X primary for post 703681315 Fifth-seeded Illini Women’s Tennis ready for Big Ten Tournament by Division of Intercollegiate AthleticsApr 28, 2022 9:30 am After finishing the regular season in a tie for third place in the conference, the women's tennis team shifts its focus to the Big Ten Championships, held at the Hawkeye Tennis & Recreation Center in Iowa City, April 27-May 1. Share this Story Share Fifth-seeded Illini Women’s Tennis ready for Big Ten Tournament on Facebook Share Fifth-seeded Illini Women’s Tennis ready for Big Ten Tournament on X primary for post 1213641196 U of I alumnae, professor preserving Ukrainian cultural heritage online by Jodi HeckelApr 28, 2022 9:15 am The Saving Ukrainian Cultural Heritage Online project aims to preserve digital records when web servers, physical records and objects are at risk of being destroyed by Russian attacks on Ukraine. 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Illinois (20-17, 11-4) is coming off their first B1G series loss of the season against Maryland. Share this Story Share Illini Baseball set to play Bradley in Peoria tonight on Facebook Share Illini Baseball set to play Bradley in Peoria tonight on X primary for post 293750388 How the media profited from ‘restricted’ neighborhoods that barred Black buyers by The Philadelphia InquirerApr 26, 2022 11:15 am The Philadelphia Inquirer (April 26) 'The population in the city shifted from the ‘20s (onward) and, from the beginning, elite newspapers’ readers were the white flight audience,' says U of I journalism professor Nikki Usher. 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