blog posts primary for post 1186375920 What was found in the Illini Hall time capsule? A glimpse of life in 1907 by Maggie KnutteFeb 13, 2024 4:00 pm 'We had hoped that there was a time capsule there, but we really didn’t know for sure until they lifted the cornerstone back.' Sure enough, Jim Hinterlong reached inside the hole and found a small, water-stained box. Share this Story Share What was found in the Illini Hall time capsule? A glimpse of life in 1907 on Facebook Share What was found in the Illini Hall time capsule? A glimpse of life in 1907 on X primary for post 2049501049 Strong second half gives Illini resounding road win over Penn State by Division of Intercollegiate AthleticsFeb 16, 2024 10:30 am Five Illinois scorers finished in double figures as Illinois took down Penn State, 86-71, at Bryce Jordan Center on Thursday. The Illini secured their third conference road victory with four regular-season games to play. Share this Story Share Strong second half gives Illini resounding road win over Penn State on Facebook Share Strong second half gives Illini resounding road win over Penn State on X primary for post 475546286 Genetically engineered plants: A glow in the dark petunia, bright purple tomatoes by Scientific AmericanFeb 16, 2024 9:30 am Scientific American (Feb. 14) You can now pre-order a genetically engineered plant that glows continuously. 'People’s reactions to genetically modified plants are complicated,' says Steven Burgess, a U of I professor of plant biology. 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How about over dinner? by The Meadville TribuneFeb 15, 2024 8:15 am The Meadville Tribune (Feb. 14) Jim Nowlan, with the U of I Institute of Government and Public Affairs, proposes the president, cabinet, and four top congressional leaders be required to have dinner regularly to wrestle with big problems. Share this Story Share How can our federal government solve big problems? How about over dinner? on Facebook Share How can our federal government solve big problems? How about over dinner? on X primary for post 1476800788 Where do we stand at the two-year mark of the Russian invasion of Ukraine? by Phil CicioraFeb 13, 2024 9:15 am With the prospects of a more sympathetic U.S. president taking office in 2025, Putin almost certainly won’t seek an off-ramp this year from the war in Ukraine, says U of I international relations expert Nicholas Grossman. 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Share this Story Share Research explores influence of obscenity laws on literary history on Facebook Share Research explores influence of obscenity laws on literary history on X primary for post 438234662 Student housing has a new mantra: Bigger is better by New York TimesFeb 14, 2024 9:00 am The New York Times (Feb. 9) Core Space’s Hub opened a block from the U. of I. in 2021, catering to students by offering a rooftop sun deck and pool, a barbecue area and a fitness center with a sauna. Share this Story Share Student housing has a new mantra: Bigger is better on Facebook Share Student housing has a new mantra: Bigger is better on X primary for post 901680237 Illini Valentines Kevin and Pam: Eternal Flames by Mary TimmonsFeb 14, 2024 8:15 am 'I was a pledge in my sorority and the older girls told me, "Whatever you do, don’t sit with a boy on that bench by the (Eternal Flame),"' recalls Pam. 'Because if you do and if you kiss him, you’re gonna get married.' Share this Story Share Illini Valentines Kevin and Pam: Eternal Flames on Facebook Share Illini Valentines Kevin and Pam: Eternal Flames on X primary for post 821275298 Zeynep Madak Erdogan receives American Association for Cancer Research award by Jonathan KingFeb 7, 2024 11:45 am 'At the time of our paper’s publishing, our system was a novel concept and more disputed, but as the paper was shared, cited, and tested, our system is now more mainstream in the lab and the field,' said Madak Erdogan. Share this Story Share Zeynep Madak Erdogan receives American Association for Cancer Research award on Facebook Share Zeynep Madak Erdogan receives American Association for Cancer Research award on X primary for post 1690401746 Illini take care of business in dominant home win over Michigan by Division of Intercollegiate AthleticsFeb 14, 2024 8:00 am No. 14 Illinois trailed for only 10 seconds and completed the regular-season sweep over Michigan with a resounding 97-68 home win over the Wolverines at State Farm Center on Tuesday night. Share this Story Share Illini take care of business in dominant home win over Michigan on Facebook Share Illini take care of business in dominant home win over Michigan on X primary for post 451914854 New Illinois initiative to embed arts into all aspects of university by Jodi HeckelFeb 8, 2024 4:30 pm 'Arts are not decoration. They are deeply investigative, sophisticated practices. I want that to be recognized, acknowledged and engaged with,' says Cynthia Oliver, who was named the special advisor to the chancellor for arts integration. Share this Story Share New Illinois initiative to embed arts into all aspects of university on Facebook Share New Illinois initiative to embed arts into all aspects of university on X primary for post 1900514928 Illinois among top producers of Fulbright US Student awards by Maeve ReillyFeb 13, 2024 9:30 am The U of I is one of the top university and college producers of Fulbright student grant recipients in the U.S . 'It is a great point of pride for us to be continually recognized as one of the nation’s top producers of Fulbright students,' said Chancellor Robert Jones. Share this Story Share Illinois among top producers of Fulbright US Student awards on Facebook Share Illinois among top producers of Fulbright US Student awards on X primary for post 287015664 Join us! Check the calendar of Homecoming Week events by University of Illinois Alumni AssociationOct 13, 2023 11:15 am With a Homecoming week theme of 'Sweet Home Illini,' the U of I welcomes alumni and friends to campus for a full week's worth of events, from the 5k on Sunday, Oct. 15, through a fall football weekend that culminates with a Foreigner concert. Share this Story Share Join us! Check the calendar of Homecoming Week events on Facebook Share Join us! Check the calendar of Homecoming Week events on X primary for post 1965830198 Navajo scholar’s Indigenous leadership research aids educators of Native students by Tom HanlonFeb 8, 2024 10:30 am Sometimes researchers discover something they weren’t looking for—something as valuable, perhaps even more so, than the original treasure they sought. Such is the case with Oliver Tapaha. Share this Story Share Navajo scholar’s Indigenous leadership research aids educators of Native students on Facebook Share Navajo scholar’s Indigenous leadership research aids educators of Native students on X primary for post 1361278902 Illini face Michigan tonight at sold-out State Farm Center by Division of Intercollegiate AthleticsFeb 13, 2024 9:15 am The Big Ten rematch with Michigan tips off at 6 p.m. CT (Peacock). Illinois enters this week in sole possession of second in the Big Ten standings at 8-4, behind No. 2 Purdue (11-2). Share this Story Share Illini face Michigan tonight at sold-out State Farm Center on Facebook Share Illini face Michigan tonight at sold-out State Farm Center on X primary for post 1705057642 How Earth's new Rubin Observatory will usher in the next era of asteroid space missions by Space.comFeb 12, 2024 1:00 pm Space.com (Feb. 9) The new Rubin Observatory may kick-start a new era of space exploration. 'Nothing will come close to the depth of Rubin’s survey and the level of characterization we will get for solar system objects,' says U of I Professor Siegfried Eggl. Share this Story Share How Earth's new Rubin Observatory will usher in the next era of asteroid space missions on Facebook Share How Earth's new Rubin Observatory will usher in the next era of asteroid space missions on X primary for post 1512276578 Allegretti wins Illini-record third Super Bowl by Division of Intercollegiate AthleticsFeb 12, 2024 8:45 am Allegretti's three Super Bowl wins is the most ever by a former Illini. He passed Jim Grabowski, Ray Nitschke, Preston Pearson, Howard Griffith, Eugene Wilson, Dave Diehl, and Ted Karras, who all have two Super Bowl rings. Share this Story Share Allegretti wins Illini-record third Super Bowl on Facebook Share Allegretti wins Illini-record third Super Bowl on X primary for post 1646098524 Illini complete season sweep over Northwestern in 82-71 home win by Division of Intercollegiate AthleticsFeb 9, 2024 11:45 am Adalia McKenzie and Makira Cook both scored in double figures, and Kendall Bostic grabbed 13 rebounds with a steal and a block to boot. It was Bostic's fourth game in the last five that she has reached double-digit boards. Share this Story Share Illini complete season sweep over Northwestern in 82-71 home win on Facebook Share Illini complete season sweep over Northwestern in 82-71 home win on X primary for post 1851626181 NCSA joins NSF's new AI infrastructure initiative by Megan Meave JohnsonFeb 5, 2024 1:45 pm 'The advent of the NAIRR pilot will lead us toward a planned substantial investment in AI by the U.S. federal government when we reach the full NAIRR program in a couple of years,' said NCSA deputy director John Towns. Share this Story Share NCSA joins NSF's new AI infrastructure initiative on Facebook Share NCSA joins NSF's new AI infrastructure initiative on X primary for post 1135407214 Two U of I faculty members elected to National Academy of Engineering by Lois YoksoulianFeb 8, 2024 10:00 am Electrical and computer engineering professor Kiruba Haran and mechanical science and engineering professor Taher Saif are newly elected members of the National Academy of Engineering. Share this Story Share Two U of I faculty members elected to National Academy of Engineering on Facebook Share Two U of I faculty members elected to National Academy of Engineering on X primary for post 1885344694 Microbial division of labor produces higher biofuel yields by Diana YatesFeb 5, 2024 2:15 pm Researchers from the Departments of Food Science and Human Nutrition and Bioengineering found a way to increase ethanol production from a mixture of sugars using a microbial division-of-labor approach and mathematical modeling. Share this Story Share Microbial division of labor produces higher biofuel yields on Facebook Share Microbial division of labor produces higher biofuel yields on X primary for post 1998119906 Study tracks emerging contaminants from landfill to treatment plant to application by Lisa SheppardFeb 8, 2024 10:45 am 'Once in landfills, the stuff moves into the leachate... We’re just moving them from one environmental compartment to the next without addressing the problem. We never get rid of them; we’re just shifting them back and forth.' Share this Story Share Study tracks emerging contaminants from landfill to treatment plant to application on Facebook Share Study tracks emerging contaminants from landfill to treatment plant to application on X primary for post 1405461705 Labor leader’s legacy extends beyond the movement to here on campus by Kim SchmidtFeb 2, 2024 1:45 pm Over the course of Reuben Soderstrom's life, 1888-1970, the United States saw the most dramatic changes to how we work in our history—and he had a front-row seat. Share this Story Share Labor leader’s legacy extends beyond the movement to here on campus on Facebook Share Labor leader’s legacy extends beyond the movement to here on campus on X primary for post 301122122 Why yoga may be even healthier than you thought by WebMDFeb 8, 2024 9:45 am WebMD (Feb. 6) 'Yoga serves as a sort of brain fertilizer,' says U of I professor Sean Mullen. Yoga 'leads to the release of brain-derived neurotrophic factor, a chemical that supports brain growth and learning and memory.' Share this Story Share Why yoga may be even healthier than you thought on Facebook Share Why yoga may be even healthier than you thought on X primary for post 1872106657 Fighting Illini host Northwestern for Pride Game tonight by Division of Intercollegiate AthleticsFeb 8, 2024 8:45 am The Illini Women's Basketball team partners with local organizations for Pride Night, a celebration of the LGBTQ+ community. Tipoff is at 6 pm against Northwestern, which is 8-14 overall on the season, 3-8 in the Big Ten. Share this Story Share Fighting Illini host Northwestern for Pride Game tonight on Facebook Share Fighting Illini host Northwestern for Pride Game tonight on X primary for post 930828359 Freedom Corridor aims to create narrative of region's Black history by Journal CourierFeb 7, 2024 1:15 pm Journal Courier (Feb. 5) "So our story — small 'o' — is now Our story — capital 'O'," says U of I professor Gerald McWorter, the great-great-grandson of he first African Americans to found a town in the U.S. Share this Story Share Freedom Corridor aims to create narrative of region's Black history on Facebook Share Freedom Corridor aims to create narrative of region's Black history on X primary for post 1983179544 Prairie Research Institute helps Illinois build roads while preserving natural resources by Rosalind EssigJan 31, 2024 10:00 am With the help of U of I scientists, transportation agencies are building Illinois roads in compliance with state and federal regulations, while preserving Illinois’ physical, biological, natural, and cultural resources. Share this Story Share Prairie Research Institute helps Illinois build roads while preserving natural resources on Facebook Share Prairie Research Institute helps Illinois build roads while preserving natural resources on X primary for post 748319411 World renowned architect, Illinois alumna Jeanne Gang named 2024 commencement speaker by Katie WatsonFeb 1, 2024 2:00 pm Internationally recognized architect and Illinois alumna Jeanne Gang will serve as the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign’s commencement speaker on Saturday, May 11, at 9:30 a.m. in Memorial Stadium. Share this Story Share World renowned architect, Illinois alumna Jeanne Gang named 2024 commencement speaker on Facebook Share World renowned architect, Illinois alumna Jeanne Gang named 2024 commencement speaker on X primary for post 1042630308 Illinois Volleyball unveils spring schedule by Division of Intercollegiate AthleticsFeb 7, 2024 8:00 am The Illini open the spring schedule with a match against DePaul on March 8. First serve from Huff Hall is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. CT. Admission is free. Share this Story Share Illinois Volleyball unveils spring schedule on Facebook Share Illinois Volleyball unveils spring schedule on X primary for post 1774285712 Play provides a good brain carwash by NOLA.comFeb 6, 2024 9:00 am NOLA.com (New Orleans, Feb. 4) Illinois recreation, sport and tourism professor Lynn Barnett co-wrote a study that concluded that playful adults report lower levels of perceived stress than their less playful counterparts. Share this Story Share Play provides a good brain carwash on Facebook Share Play provides a good brain carwash on X primary for post 162730647 Fourth-quarter comeback not enough in Illinois' overtime road loss to Purdue by Division of Intercollegiate AthleticsFeb 6, 2024 9:45 am Illinois overcame a 13-point deficit in the fourth quarter to force overtime, though the Fighting Illini's valiant effort did not prove to be enough in a 77-72 road loss to Purdue on Monday night. 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Share this Story Share Whether a racial minority or majority at work, white teachers struggle with race relations on Facebook Share Whether a racial minority or majority at work, white teachers struggle with race relations on X primary for post 1295501025 Krannert Art Museum hosts first solo exhibition of artist Jen Everett by Jodi HeckelJan 30, 2024 1:30 pm Krannert Art Museum hosts the first solo exhibition for artist Jen Everett, whose work explores themes of Black life, family, responses to turmoil and Everett’s identity as a queer Black woman. 'Could you dim the lights?' opens Feb. 1. 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Share this Story Share Black history that isn't taught: Historians share lesser known moments in racial history on Facebook Share Black history that isn't taught: Historians share lesser known moments in racial history on X primary for post 84696976 Multistate foodborne illness outbreaks impact restaurant stock price, public perception by Phil CicioraFeb 2, 2024 8:30 am Foodborne illness outbreaks spanning multiple states bring swift financial losses, increased media attention and a public-relations hit, says Maria Kalaitzandonakes, a professor of agricultural and consumer economics. Share this Story Share Multistate foodborne illness outbreaks impact restaurant stock price, public perception on Facebook Share Multistate foodborne illness outbreaks impact restaurant stock price, public perception on X primary for post 1080792946 Fighting Illini down Nebraska in overtime by Division of Intercollegiate AthleticsFeb 5, 2024 8:30 am Four Illini reached double figures as No. 14 Illinois came out on the winning end of a back in a back-and-forth battle in front of a sold-out State Farm Center on Sunday evening, taking down Nebraska in overtime, 87-84. Share this Story Share Fighting Illini down Nebraska in overtime on Facebook Share Fighting Illini down Nebraska in overtime on X primary for post 451957584 Back from the dead: Tropical tree fern repurposes its dead leaves by Diana YatesJan 29, 2024 9:15 am Plant biology professor James Dalling and his colleagues discovered that some tree ferns recycle their dead fronds into roots. The researchers call these repurposed fronds 'zombie leaves.' Share this Story Share Back from the dead: Tropical tree fern repurposes its dead leaves on Facebook Share Back from the dead: Tropical tree fern repurposes its dead leaves on X primary for post 184462029 Illinois secures a road win over Michigan by Illini AthleticsFeb 1, 2024 8:15 pm Four Illini scorers finished in double figures to give Illinois a 77-64 road win over Michigan. Share this Story Share Illinois secures a road win over Michigan on Facebook Share Illinois secures a road win over Michigan on X primary for post 1774739549 Black History Month events at Illinois by Eric WilsonJan 31, 2024 6:15 pm During the month of February, discover a range of events that celebrate Black History Month and give everyone in our community a chance to participate. Share this Story Share Black History Month events at Illinois on Facebook Share Black History Month events at Illinois on X primary for post 2119046981 Researchers explore how tomatoes talk to each other by Ananya SenJan 29, 2024 3:00 pm 'People tend to think that plants are not intelligent, but our studies have shown that they are actively responding to the environment around them using chemistry,' said graduate student researcher Erinn Dady. Share this Story Share Researchers explore how tomatoes talk to each other on Facebook Share Researchers explore how tomatoes talk to each other on X primary for post 1387948825 Toward more efficient LEDs: Mind the (green) gap by Amber RoseJan 24, 2024 11:15 am 'The ultimate goal is to triple the efficiency of today’s white light emitting diodes. And to do that, we need to fill the green gap in the spectrum, which is no easy task,' says electrical and computer engineering professor Can Bayram. Share this Story Share Toward more efficient LEDs: Mind the (green) gap on Facebook Share Toward more efficient LEDs: Mind the (green) gap on X primary for post 1587356749 No. 14 Fighting Illini pull away for win at Ohio State by Division of Intercollegiate AthleticsJan 31, 2024 8:15 am Illinois pulled away in the second half to pick up a valuable road victory and take down Ohio State, 87-75, at Value City Arena on Tuesday night. The Illini return to action on Sunday evening, taking on Nebraska for the first time this season. Share this Story Share No. 14 Fighting Illini pull away for win at Ohio State on Facebook Share No. 14 Fighting Illini pull away for win at Ohio State on X primary for post 1132721872 What should US policy be toward Venezuela? by Phil CicioraJan 25, 2024 10:00 am Professor Damarys Canache talks about the Biden administration’s decision to ease sanctions on Venezuela, the migration crisis and the upcoming 2024 Venezuelan presidential election. Share this Story Share What should US policy be toward Venezuela? on Facebook Share What should US policy be toward Venezuela? on X primary for post 746692326 Cleaning water naturally the ancient Maya way by Scientific AmericanJan 29, 2024 9:15 am Scientific American (Jan. 26) U of I anthropology professor Lisa Lucero discusses the way ancient Mayans cleaned their water naturally, and the lessons we can learn from them. Share this Story Share Cleaning water naturally the ancient Maya way on Facebook Share Cleaning water naturally the ancient Maya way on X primary for post 1376680774 Will 2024 be the year of the cicada in Illinois? by Diana YatesJan 24, 2024 10:15 am Cicada expert Catherine Dana describes the variety and abundance of cicada species that will make 2024 a very special year. The overlap of Brood XIII and Brood XIX this year only occurs once every 221 years. Share this Story Share Will 2024 be the year of the cicada in Illinois? on Facebook Share Will 2024 be the year of the cicada in Illinois? on X primary for post 1534697663 Gies ranked top 10 public business school by Poets&Quants by Gies College of BusinessJan 24, 2024 10:00 am Gies College of Business is once again ranked as a Top 10 public undergrad business program in the nation, according to the latest rankings from Poets&Quants. Notably, Gies ranked #9 overall in academic experience. Share this Story Share Gies ranked top 10 public business school by Poets&Quants on Facebook Share Gies ranked top 10 public business school by Poets&Quants on X primary for post 657677659 Illinois overcomes double-digit halftime deficit to take down Minnesota by Division of Intercollegiate AthleticsJan 29, 2024 8:00 am Illini Women's Basketball fought back from an 11-point halftime deficit to secure a comeback victory over Minnesota, 73-68, at State Farm Center on Sunday afternoon. Share this Story Share Illinois overcomes double-digit halftime deficit to take down Minnesota on Facebook Share Illinois overcomes double-digit halftime deficit to take down Minnesota on X primary for post 553563325 Welcome to our newly admitted Class of 2028! by Office of Enrollment ManagementJan 27, 2024 11:15 am Backed by a rich legacy of innovation and impact, it's time to unleash your power at ILLINOIS.. Share this Story Share Welcome to our newly admitted Class of 2028! on Facebook Share Welcome to our newly admitted Class of 2028! on X primary for post 883076774 USDA grant supports U of I professor's popcorn-based curriculum for high schools by Laboratory EquipmentJan 25, 2024 11:45 am Laboratory Equipment (Jan. 22) 'Using popcorn to scaffold more complex science concepts keeps students more engaged because it’s already something they’re familiar with,' says crop sciences professor Tony Studer. 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