blog posts primary for post 465469830 No. 9 Illini host Northwestern tonight in return to B1G action by Division of Intercollegiate AthleticsJan 2, 2024 8:45 am Illinois opens 2024 at the State Farm Center in a return to Big Ten play after dominating their final non-conference game against Fairleigh Dickinson on Friday. Tonight's game against Northwestern is scheduled for an 8 pm tip. Share this Story Share No. 9 Illini host Northwestern tonight in return to B1G action on Facebook Share No. 9 Illini host Northwestern tonight in return to B1G action on X primary for post 1026144761 Illinois closes non-conference slate with decisive win over FDU by Division of Intercollegiate AthleticsDec 30, 2023 10:00 am Hitting triple figures for the first time this season, the Orange and Blue finished 9-2 against out-of-conference opponents ahead of the return of Big Ten play on Tuesday night. Share this Story Share Illinois closes non-conference slate with decisive win over FDU on Facebook Share Illinois closes non-conference slate with decisive win over FDU on X primary for post 1111650174 Illini back in action tonight vs. Fairleigh Dickinson by Division of Intercollegiate AthleticsDec 29, 2023 11:00 am The sold out game at State Farm Center is scheduled for an 8 pm start. The Illini won the two teams' single previous meeting. Share this Story Share Illini back in action tonight vs. Fairleigh Dickinson on Facebook Share Illini back in action tonight vs. Fairleigh Dickinson on X primary for post 597012247 Illini earn Braggin' Rights with 97-73 romp over Missouri by Division of Intercollegiate AthleticsDec 23, 2023 10:00 am The Fighting Illini (9-2) had four players score in double figures, led by Terrence Shannon Jr., who secured a double-double with 30 points and 11 rebounds. Quincy Guerrier tacked on 28 points and eight rebounds. Share this Story Share Illini earn Braggin' Rights with 97-73 romp over Missouri on Facebook Share Illini earn Braggin' Rights with 97-73 romp over Missouri on X primary for post 853274155 ‘It’s part of the war now’: Unions increasingly use social media to boost labor actions by Gateway Journalism ReviewDec 21, 2023 4:30 pm Gateway Journalism Review (Dec. 21) 'It's fairly unsophisticated in how they use it,' says U of I labor expert Robert Bruno. 'It’s mainly to promote value and less about strategy.' Share this Story Share ‘It’s part of the war now’: Unions increasingly use social media to boost labor actions on Facebook Share ‘It’s part of the war now’: Unions increasingly use social media to boost labor actions on X primary for post 1587360344 Four Illini in double figures lead Illinois over UTEP, 81-71 by Division of Intercollegiate AthleticsDec 20, 2023 9:45 am The Illinois women's basketball team had four players score in double figures on the way to an 81-71 win over the Miners at Thursday to close out play in the West Palm Beach Classic. Share this Story Share Four Illini in double figures lead Illinois over UTEP, 81-71 on Facebook Share Four Illini in double figures lead Illinois over UTEP, 81-71 on X primary for post 713501376 AI finds potential biomarker for ADHD from brain scans by Psychology TodayDec 20, 2023 3:15 pm Psychology Today (Dec. 17) 'There is definitely an unmet need for more objective metrics for diagnosis (of ADHD). That's the gap we're trying to fill,' says Carle Illinois College of Medicine student Justin Huynh . Share this Story Share AI finds potential biomarker for ADHD from brain scans on Facebook Share AI finds potential biomarker for ADHD from brain scans on X primary for post 953854579 Illinois Football signs 19 on National Signing Day by Division of Intercollegiate AthleticsDec 20, 2023 11:30 am Coach Bret Bielema continued Illinois' rise in recruiting by signing his third-straight top-50 recruiting class, a feat achieved at Illinois for the first time since the beginning of recruiting rankings, according to 247Sports. Share this Story Share Illinois Football signs 19 on National Signing Day on Facebook Share Illinois Football signs 19 on National Signing Day on X primary for post 1725178695 Illini Women's Basketball set for Wednesday, Thursday games at West Palm Beach Classic by Division of Intercollegiate AthleticsDec 19, 2023 11:00 am Wednesday's 10am game marks the third all-time meeting against Arkansas; Illinois won on both teams' home courts in 1996 and 1997. Thursday's tilt against UTEP (12:15pm) will be the first meeting between the sides. Share this Story Share Illini Women's Basketball set for Wednesday, Thursday games at West Palm Beach Classic on Facebook Share Illini Women's Basketball set for Wednesday, Thursday games at West Palm Beach Classic on X primary for post 645407622 Postdoc Dylan Burton puts exams for interpreters to the test by Eric WilsonDec 19, 2023 11:45 am This Beckman Institute postdoctoral researcher evaluates the language proficiency exams used to qualify interpreters who mediate conversations between school districts and multilingual parents of children with disabilities. Share this Story Share Postdoc Dylan Burton puts exams for interpreters to the test on Facebook Share Postdoc Dylan Burton puts exams for interpreters to the test on X primary for post 460236419 Agave is an increasingly popular substitute for honey and sugar. But is it healthy? by USA TodayDec 19, 2023 8:45 am USA Today (Dec. 15) A report from the U of I College of ACES notes that agave is 1.5 times sweeter than even table sugar, so it takes less of it to achieve the same level of sweetness as other sweeteners. Share this Story Share Agave is an increasingly popular substitute for honey and sugar. But is it healthy? on Facebook Share Agave is an increasingly popular substitute for honey and sugar. But is it healthy? on X primary for post 62530628 20 somethings who speak their minds at work are changing the office forever by Business InsiderDec 18, 2023 10:15 am 'I think you still want work to matter in your life, but you’re thinking about how it fits into your identity, into your consciousness in a more critical way than I think the previous generations likely did,' says U of I labor expert Robert Bruno Share this Story Share 20 somethings who speak their minds at work are changing the office forever on Facebook Share 20 somethings who speak their minds at work are changing the office forever on X primary for post 1471393794 Design students’ use of AI to conceptualize 'solarpunk sustainable suburb' by Jodi HeckelDec 15, 2023 11:45 am Graphic design professor Jena Marble says AI is not a replacement for students' creativity or critical thinking. 'It’s a helpful tool to streamline the creative processes,” she said. 'You should know how to use it...' Share this Story Share Design students’ use of AI to conceptualize 'solarpunk sustainable suburb' on Facebook Share Design students’ use of AI to conceptualize 'solarpunk sustainable suburb' on X primary for post 1960343226 CS head Nancy Amato wins inaugural Robotics Medal from MassRobotics by Caitlin RenwaldDec 13, 2023 10:45 am The Robotics Medal is the world’s first major prize to acknowledge the impactful contributions of female researchers to the field of robotics. Amato has also recently been voted president-elect of the IEEE Robotics and Automation Society. Share this Story Share CS head Nancy Amato wins inaugural Robotics Medal from MassRobotics on Facebook Share CS head Nancy Amato wins inaugural Robotics Medal from MassRobotics on X primary for post 1560701196 What are the legal, practical bounds of free speech on college campuses? by Phil CicioraDec 18, 2023 9:00 am One of the problems with university 'speech codes' is that they’re selectively enforced, says Lena Shapiro, the inaugural director of the First Amendment Clinic at the U of I College of Law. Share this Story Share What are the legal, practical bounds of free speech on college campuses? on Facebook Share What are the legal, practical bounds of free speech on college campuses? on X primary for post 1982068706 Hot start lifts #16 Illini to 74-57 win over Colgate by Division of Intercollegiate AthleticsDec 18, 2023 8:00 am Illinois (8-2) led off with a 14-0 run and never looked back. Terrence Shannon Jr. started the scoring with a triple on the Illini's first possession, setting the tone in a 14-point, 5-block performance. Share this Story Share Hot start lifts #16 Illini to 74-57 win over Colgate on Facebook Share Hot start lifts #16 Illini to 74-57 win over Colgate on X primary for post 5902983 Parentification: The impact of children taking on parental roles in their family by Marianne SteinDec 13, 2023 12:00 pm We expect parents to always take care of their children’s physical and emotional needs. But sometimes the roles are reversed, and the child assumes responsibilities beyond what is appropriate for their age. 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Share this Story Share Illinois Public Media launching new radio station: Illinois Soul debuts February 1 on Facebook Share Illinois Public Media launching new radio station: Illinois Soul debuts February 1 on X primary for post 586074885 Book examines role of famous forgeries in Czech cultural revival by Jodi HeckelDec 12, 2023 9:15 am Two manuscripts that played a crucial role in the Czech cultural revival turned out to be forgeries. But their contributions to Czech literature and national culture were real, says Slavic literature professor David Cooper. Share this Story Share Book examines role of famous forgeries in Czech cultural revival on Facebook Share Book examines role of famous forgeries in Czech cultural revival on X primary for post 822874613 Earliest form of Mickey Mouse becomes public domain in 2024 - with caveats by Associated PressDec 15, 2023 10:30 am Associated Press (Dec. 14) 'There’s actually more pushback now than there was 20-some years ago when the Mickey Mouse Act was passed,' says Paul Heald, a professor of law at the U. of I. Share this Story Share Earliest form of Mickey Mouse becomes public domain in 2024 - with caveats on Facebook Share Earliest form of Mickey Mouse becomes public domain in 2024 - with caveats on X primary for post 241577130 Understanding the brightest phenomena in the universe: The short gamma ray burst by Megan Meave JohnsonDec 13, 2023 11:00 am Using NCSA’s Delta supercomputer, researchers are creating simulations to help prove their theories and dispel some of the mystery around why these bursts occur. Share this Story Share Understanding the brightest phenomena in the universe: The short gamma ray burst on Facebook Share Understanding the brightest phenomena in the universe: The short gamma ray burst on X primary for post 1401074113 Why don’t ducks get the flu? by Cindy KuzmaDec 7, 2023 10:15 am Ducks carry flu viruses, but rarely get sick. Could waterfowl hold clues to preventing future pandemics? 'Maybe we can get inspiration from these animals and make much better antibodies or drugs,' says biochemistry professor Nicholas Wu. Share this Story Share Why don’t ducks get the flu? on Facebook Share Why don’t ducks get the flu? on X primary for post 1480677099 Why are global carbon emissions starting to increase again? by Lois YoksoulianDec 5, 2023 9:45 am After a brief pause during COVID-19, global carbon emissions from fossil fuel and industry – the main contributors to climate change – are set to increase significantly, says atmospheric sciences professor Atul Jain. Share this Story Share Why are global carbon emissions starting to increase again? on Facebook Share Why are global carbon emissions starting to increase again? on X primary for post 1934520877 When libraries like Gaza’s are destroyed, what’s lost is far more than books by Los Angeles TimesDec 13, 2023 10:45 am Los Angeles Times (Dec. 12) U of I professor Laila Hussein Moustafa writes about what is lost when libraries are destroyed during times of war, especially as it pertains to the libraries in the Gaza Strip in the ongoing conflict. Share this Story Share When libraries like Gaza’s are destroyed, what’s lost is far more than books on Facebook Share When libraries like Gaza’s are destroyed, what’s lost is far more than books on X primary for post 3202615 She's loyal to you, Illinois. Jada Peebles' fifth year as an Illini by Jackson JanesDec 13, 2023 10:15 am Jada Peebles received her first college offer from North Carolina State as a seventh-grader. By her senior year in high school, she had decided to attend the U of I, where she started the first 11 games as a freshman. Share this Story Share She's loyal to you, Illinois. Jada Peebles' fifth year as an Illini on Facebook Share She's loyal to you, Illinois. Jada Peebles' fifth year as an Illini on X primary for post 1957678977 Turning down the toxicity of nature’s most powerful antifungal by Fierce PharmaDec 12, 2023 12:30 pm Fierce Pharma (Audio, Dec. 8) Illinois chemistry professor Martin Burke talks about a new drug without the toxicity of a known anti-fungal, its path to the clinic and how it could influence the next generation of antimicrobials. 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It includes incidents in which police used a firearm - including those with nonfatal outcomes - and other uses of force that result in a death. Share this Story Share Database expands to document police uses of lethal force across US on Facebook Share Database expands to document police uses of lethal force across US on X primary for post 1867650214 The short story behind a novel career by Ella DameDec 11, 2023 1:15 pm 'I learned a lot with (my professors), particularly how to write weekly even when I didn’t have anything immediately that I wanted to say...' Phillip Williams said. 'But because they saw something in my work, I only grew from there.' Share this Story Share The short story behind a novel career on Facebook Share The short story behind a novel career on X primary for post 1893100599 Recycled phosphorus fertilizer reduces nutrient leaching, maintains yield by Lauren QuinnDec 4, 2023 11:45 am The fertilizer, struvite, offers a triple win: it recycles nutrients from wastewater streams, reduces leaching of phosphorus and nitrogen, and maintains or improves soybean yield. Share this Story Share Recycled phosphorus fertilizer reduces nutrient leaching, maintains yield on Facebook Share Recycled phosphorus fertilizer reduces nutrient leaching, maintains yield on X primary for post 1612921543 Illini face ranked road test at Tennessee by Division of Intercollegiate AthleticsDec 8, 2023 12:15 pm No. 20 Illinois wraps up a stretch of three straight games away from home over a one-week span, traveling to Knoxville, Tenn. for a Saturday showdown with No. 17 Tennessee (11 a.m. CT, CBS). Share this Story Share Illini face ranked road test at Tennessee on Facebook Share Illini face ranked road test at Tennessee on X primary for post 1731428563 Fish brains may provide insight into the molecular basis of decision-making by Kevin NeumannNov 29, 2023 11:30 am How do animals make decisions when faced with competing demands, and how have decision making processes evolved over time? This research points to neurological explanations. Share this Story Share Fish brains may provide insight into the molecular basis of decision-making on Facebook Share Fish brains may provide insight into the molecular basis of decision-making on X primary for post 1240140692 All-America honors start rolling in for Newton by Division of Intercollegiate AthleticsDec 7, 2023 9:45 am U of I defensive tackle Jer'Zhan Newton was named to five All-America lists on Wednesday. He's also been named named Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year and a Nagurski Trophy finalist, as one of the nation's top five defensive players. Share this Story Share All-America honors start rolling in for Newton on Facebook Share All-America honors start rolling in for Newton on X primary for post 1557983938 Unprecedented compound takes a step toward breast cancer clinical trials by Jonathan KingNov 27, 2023 10:30 am TEQ103 targets estrogen receptor alpha (ERα) positive breast cancer cells and kills only the cells with an activated stress response, the so-called a-UPR. Share this Story Share Unprecedented compound takes a step toward breast cancer clinical trials on Facebook Share Unprecedented compound takes a step toward breast cancer clinical trials on X primary for post 2012489963 America's greatest AI visionary is... an English professor at Illinois by Business InsiderDec 6, 2023 3:45 pm Business Insider (Dec. 6) In a world filled with artificial intelligence skeptics and chatbot alarmists, Illinois English professor Ted Underwood is making one of the strongest, most compelling cases for the value of artificial intelligence. Share this Story Share America's greatest AI visionary is... an English professor at Illinois on Facebook Share America's greatest AI visionary is... an English professor at Illinois on X primary for post 2109749344 Career nights for Domask, Shannon Jr. lift Illini past Florida Atlantic by Division of Intercollegiate AthleticsDec 6, 2023 8:15 am Marcus Domask and Terrence Shannon Jr. put on a show in the Big Apple, combining for 66 points in No. 20 Illinois' 98-89 win over No. 11 Florida Atlantic on Tuesday night. Share this Story Share Career nights for Domask, Shannon Jr. lift Illini past Florida Atlantic on Facebook Share Career nights for Domask, Shannon Jr. lift Illini past Florida Atlantic on X primary for post 1542286824 State of the University, 2023 by Chancellor Robert JonesDec 5, 2023 1:15 pm 'There is no other institution in this state that has the capacity, the vision to translate our missions of teaching and learning, discovery and public engagement into real, measurable and positive impact for the citizens of our state and beyond.' Share this Story Share State of the University, 2023 on Facebook Share State of the University, 2023 on X primary for post 634107248 Next-gen diamond semiconductors show highest breakdown voltage by Amber RoseDec 1, 2023 8:15 am U of I researchers have developed a semiconductor device made using diamond that has the highest breakdown voltage and lowest leakage current compared to previously reported diamond devices. Share this Story Share Next-gen diamond semiconductors show highest breakdown voltage on Facebook Share Next-gen diamond semiconductors show highest breakdown voltage on X primary for post 1498920539 America's insurance crisis: Ballooning premiums for home, car insurance by Daily MailDec 5, 2023 12:45 pm Daily Mail (Dec. 3) 'There’s been an increase in fatalities and accidents, and data showing that people are driving more recklessly,' says U of I professor of finance Lynne McChristian. Share this Story Share America's insurance crisis: Ballooning premiums for home, car insurance on Facebook Share America's insurance crisis: Ballooning premiums for home, car insurance on X primary for post 1589791359 Top 20 matchup tonight: Illini vs Florida Atlantic in Jimmy V Classic by Division of Intercollegiate AthleticsDec 5, 2023 9:45 am No. 20 Illinois, fresh off its Big Ten-opening win Saturday at Rutgers, heads to New York City to take on No. 11 Florida Atlantic in the Jimmy V Classic Tuesday at Madison Square Garden (5:30 p.m. CT, ESPN). Share this Story Share Top 20 matchup tonight: Illini vs Florida Atlantic in Jimmy V Classic on Facebook Share Top 20 matchup tonight: Illini vs Florida Atlantic in Jimmy V Classic on X primary for post 600054514 Stephen Long describes three photosynthetic changes that boost crop yields by Diana YatesNov 29, 2023 11:45 am In a TED Talk, Professor Stephen Long describes his and his colleagues’ work to improve photosynthetic efficiency in crops. Multiple published studies demonstrate their innovations dramatically increase crop yields. Share this Story Share Stephen Long describes three photosynthetic changes that boost crop yields on Facebook Share Stephen Long describes three photosynthetic changes that boost crop yields on X primary for post 1858518269 New material can perform different tasks depending on temperature by Lois YoksoulianNov 28, 2023 1:45 pm U of I-led research produced the new temperature dependent 3D-printed polymer composite. These materials are poised to be part of the next generation of autonomous robotics that will interact with the environment. Share this Story Share New material can perform different tasks depending on temperature on Facebook Share New material can perform different tasks depending on temperature on X primary for post 204651801 Illinois opens Big Ten play with dominant road win over Rutgers by Division of Intercollegiate AthleticsDec 4, 2023 8:15 am The Fighting Illini grabbed 55 rebounds, their fourth straight game with at least 50 boards. They got 19 offensive rebounds and registered 14 second-chance points, and they finished with a +28 rebounding margin on the glass. Share this Story Share Illinois opens Big Ten play with dominant road win over Rutgers on Facebook Share Illinois opens Big Ten play with dominant road win over Rutgers on X primary for post 641346949 Midwest weather experts say climate change reporting brings burnout, threats by National Public RadioDec 1, 2023 8:45 am NPR (Nov. 29) 'The message is the same if I’m talking to an environmental nonprofit or a farm bureau in a conservative county, but the way the message is delivered may differ,' says Illinois climatologist Trent Ford. Share this Story Share Midwest weather experts say climate change reporting brings burnout, threats on Facebook Share Midwest weather experts say climate change reporting brings burnout, threats on X primary for post 75213372 Late 'Laugh-In' brothers Arte, Coslough Johnson share comedy history with U of I Library by Holly RushakoffNov 29, 2023 11:45 am The brothers each have donated artifacts to the University Library from Emmy Award-winning work on Rowan and Martin’s Laugh-In, which aired 1968-73 on NBC, and for which Arte was an actor and Coslough was a writer. Share this Story Share Late 'Laugh-In' brothers Arte, Coslough Johnson share comedy history with U of I Library on Facebook Share Late 'Laugh-In' brothers Arte, Coslough Johnson share comedy history with U of I Library on X primary for post 1969302780 Illini Men's Basketball opens Big Ten play Saturday at Rutgers by Division of Intercollegiate AthleticsDec 1, 2023 8:15 am No. 24 Illinois begins its 119th season of league play Saturday afternoon at Rutgers (3 p.m. CT, BTN). Illinois is opening B1G play on the road for the sixth time in the last eight seasons. Share this Story Share Illini Men's Basketball opens Big Ten play Saturday at Rutgers on Facebook Share Illini Men's Basketball opens Big Ten play Saturday at Rutgers on X primary for post 243245332 Would court ruling mean college athletes are employees? by Phil CicioraNov 28, 2023 9:45 am A ruling in favor of college athletes in Johnson v. NCAA could potentially herald the most consequential change in college athletics since the NCAA was formed in 1906, says U of I labor expert Michael LeRoy, Share this Story Share Would court ruling mean college athletes are employees? on Facebook Share Would court ruling mean college athletes are employees? on X primary for post 75040275 Team discovers how to fight tough-to-treat bacterial infection by Diana YatesNov 27, 2023 8:30 am A U of I research team has discovered the physical and chemical rules for overcoming the defenses of Pseudomonas aeruginosa, a bacterium responsible for tens of thousands of hospital infections every year in the U.S. Share this Story Share Team discovers how to fight tough-to-treat bacterial infection on Facebook Share Team discovers how to fight tough-to-treat bacterial infection on X primary for post 416346017 Illinois book ban reform: U of I's Emily Knox explains key changes by Chicago DefenderNov 29, 2023 9:00 am Chicago Defender (Nov. 27) 'It basically says that in order to remove books from Illinois state libraries, you have to go through a certain process. You can’t just walk up and say "I don’t like this book" so someone can remove it.' Share this Story Share Illinois book ban reform: U of I's Emily Knox explains key changes on Facebook Share Illinois book ban reform: U of I's Emily Knox explains key changes on X