blog posts primary for post 1660536505 Illinois Volleyball welcomes Northwestern for midweek clash at Huff Hall by Division of Intercollegiate AthleticsNov 1, 2023 11:15 am Illinois volleyball goes for its sixth straight victory when the team hosts Northwestern at Huff Hall on Wednesday night. First serve on Big Ten Network is slated for 8 p.m. CT. Share this Story Share Illinois Volleyball welcomes Northwestern for midweek clash at Huff Hall on Facebook Share Illinois Volleyball welcomes Northwestern for midweek clash at Huff Hall on X primary for post 272750535 Association of American Universities elects Chancellor Jones as chair by Association of American UniversitiesOct 30, 2023 10:30 am AAU (Oct. 24) 'I'm excited to take on this role as the nation and the world are looking to the leading-edge education, research, and innovation of AAU and our member institutions to shape a better future for our global society,' said Chancellor Jones. 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Share this Story Share Illinois Football travels to Minnesota on Saturday on Facebook Share Illinois Football travels to Minnesota on Saturday on X primary for post 1831471487 How can Illinois better preserve its cultural identities? by Diana YatesOct 18, 2023 10:30 am Professor Helaine Silverman, whose work focuses on the ways that communities deploy cultural heritage as a means of building identity and attracting tourism, talks about the importance of Illinois' new 'State Designated Cultural District' initiative. Share this Story Share How can Illinois better preserve its cultural identities? on Facebook Share How can Illinois better preserve its cultural identities? on X primary for post 2017943488 The forecast for battery life: Clear with a 45% chance of degradation by Debra Levy LarsonOct 27, 2023 1:15 pm Rechargeable batteries have a lifespan of utility—losing their ability to hold a charge over time. As battery-powered aircraft are being developed for commuter flights in urban environments, the rate of degradation will be an important consideration. Share this Story Share The forecast for battery life: Clear with a 45% chance of degradation on Facebook Share The forecast for battery life: Clear with a 45% chance of degradation on X primary for post 1788876213 U of I police see many benefits of having therapy dogs by WBBM-AMOct 30, 2023 1:30 pm WBBM-AM (Oct. 25) On the scene of traumatic incidents, a therapy dog can help de escalate situations and assist everyone involved, says officer Tara Hurless. 'It’s scientifically proven that petting a dog...helps your mental health.' Share this Story Share U of I police see many benefits of having therapy dogs on Facebook Share U of I police see many benefits of having therapy dogs on X primary for post 861980970 New sleep enhancement device earns students National Academy of Medicine award by Beth HartOct 17, 2023 11:15 am Carle Illinois College of Medicine student team was recognized by the US National Academy of Medicine for developing a device that could improve the duration and quality of sleep, especially for people with conditions like dementia. Share this Story Share New sleep enhancement device earns students National Academy of Medicine award on Facebook Share New sleep enhancement device earns students National Academy of Medicine award on X primary for post 1883107627 Microdroplets, macro results: Beckman researchers pursue Energy Earthshots by Jenna KurtzweilOct 30, 2023 10:15 am 'If we do this right, we will lay out a foundation for our clean energy future,' said project lead Joaquín Rodríguez-López. 'And the foundation for that clean energy future is electrochemistry.' Share this Story Share Microdroplets, macro results: Beckman researchers pursue Energy Earthshots on Facebook Share Microdroplets, macro results: Beckman researchers pursue Energy Earthshots on X primary for post 421581087 #23 Illini hosting Truman State for exhibition game tonight by Division of Intercollegiate AthleticsOct 30, 2023 9:00 am The Orange and Blue will host 16 total games across the season, beginning with tonight's exhibition against Truman State. All kids 12 and under dressed in a Halloween costume will get in free. Share this Story Share #23 Illini hosting Truman State for exhibition game tonight on Facebook Share #23 Illini hosting Truman State for exhibition game tonight on X primary for post 786942129 Illini close preseason slate with win over #1 Kansas in Maui Strong Relief Matchup by Division of Intercollegiate AthleticsOct 30, 2023 9:45 am No. 25 Illinois never trailed in the second half en route to an 82-75 victory over No. 1 Kansas at State Farm Center on Sunday night. Terrence Shannon led the Illini with a game-high 28 points, a team-high five 3-pointers and two steals in the victory. Share this Story Share Illini close preseason slate with win over #1 Kansas in Maui Strong Relief Matchup on Facebook Share Illini close preseason slate with win over #1 Kansas in Maui Strong Relief Matchup on X primary for post 1596910857 Fighting Illini Volleyball powers past Indiana in five-set thriller by Division of Intercollegiate AthleticsOct 27, 2023 11:45 am With the victory, the Fighting Illini own a 11-10 on the year with a 6-5 mark in Big Ten play. The Orange and Blue tallied 55 kills and 66 digs in the match. The team added 49 assists and 10 strikes from the service line. 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Share this Story Share Central Illinois named US Tech Hub for biomanufacturing by Biden-Harris administration on Facebook Share Central Illinois named US Tech Hub for biomanufacturing by Biden-Harris administration on X primary for post 740284556 Donor collectives in college sports by New York TimesOct 23, 2023 11:15 am New York Times (Oct. 21) Michael LeRoy has studied collectives and found that one school paid 89% of its money to football and men’s basketball players. “Just inside the door, Title IX applies. But outside the door, it doesn’t apply.” Share this Story Share Donor collectives in college sports on Facebook Share Donor collectives in college sports on X primary for post 1233789330 Newton picking up national awards by U. of I. AthleticsOct 23, 2023 11:00 am Jer'Zhan Newton has been named the Senior Bowl Defensive Player of the Week and the East-West Shrine Bowl Breakout Defensive Player of the Week. Share this Story Share Newton picking up national awards on Facebook Share Newton picking up national awards on X primary for post 1435809367 Do we need a new approach to prevent bird window strikes? by Diana YatesOct 23, 2023 11:15 am Illinois Natural History Survey wildlife ecologist Thomas J. Benson describes the factors that lead birds to collide with windows and actions that can reduce bird window-strike fatalities. Share this Story Share Do we need a new approach to prevent bird window strikes? on Facebook Share Do we need a new approach to prevent bird window strikes? on X primary for post 196578807 International Education Week to highlight cultural exchange and scholarship at Illinois by Analicia HayesOct 23, 2023 8:30 am International Education Week (IEW) at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign returns Nov. 5 with several events honoring the positive impact of international education in the community. Share this Story Share International Education Week to highlight cultural exchange and scholarship at Illinois on Facebook Share International Education Week to highlight cultural exchange and scholarship at Illinois on X primary for post 966808338 Carbon removal looks more promising by the day. Is methane next? by E&E NewsOct 20, 2023 11:15 am E&E News (Oct. 19) Chlorine-based methods could decrease certain types of climate-warming gases in including methane. 'There’s a lot of competing pluses and minuses when you talk about these methods,' said U of I's Hannah Horowitz. Share this Story Share Carbon removal looks more promising by the day. Is methane next? on Facebook Share Carbon removal looks more promising by the day. Is methane next? on X primary for post 402003647 Higher pay consistently trumps meaningful work as strongly valued job attribute by Phil CicioraOct 12, 2023 12:30 pm Although meaningful work is a strongly valued attribute when seeking a job, it may be less influential than salary when prospective employees evaluate career opportunities, according to new U of I research. Share this Story Share Higher pay consistently trumps meaningful work as strongly valued job attribute on Facebook Share Higher pay consistently trumps meaningful work as strongly valued job attribute on X primary for post 1133473637 Michigan lawmakers target AI-generated deepfake political ads by Bloomberg LawOct 19, 2023 11:45 am Bloomberg Law (Oct. 18) Experts can examine footage at 'the pixel level' to verify authenticity, but 'it’s really difficult' for ordinary people to distinguish between a real human talking and a digital counterfeit, says U of I professor Gang Wang. Share this Story Share Michigan lawmakers target AI-generated deepfake political ads on Facebook Share Michigan lawmakers target AI-generated deepfake political ads on X primary for post 1728778400 Management zone maps of little use to corn growers, study finds by Diana YatesOct 16, 2023 10:30 am Contrary to common assumptions, crop-plot responses to the same inputs vary significantly from year to year. The most unpredictable factor – the weather – seemed to have the biggest impact on how the crops responded to these inputs. Share this Story Share Management zone maps of little use to corn growers, study finds on Facebook Share Management zone maps of little use to corn growers, study finds on X primary for post 1737663154 Bats are essential to the ecosystem. How do we help them? by Lauren QuinnOct 19, 2023 10:15 am The week leading up to Halloween (October 24 - 31) is Bat Week -- a great time to look at what's causing significant losses of migratory bats and what can be done, even by a single homeowner, to help them thrive. Share this Story Share Bats are essential to the ecosystem. How do we help them? on Facebook Share Bats are essential to the ecosystem. How do we help them? on X primary for post 1942451839 Major U.S. science group charts a smoother path to clean energy transition by National Public RadioOct 18, 2023 10:45 am NPR (Oct. 17) U of I's Chris Tessum: 'In the past [the technological transitions] haven't happened equitably. There are clear winners and losers. For this one to succeed, because we need buy-in from everyone, we really need it to be equitable.' 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Share this Story Share Paper: Ancient Maya reservoirs offer lessons for today’s water crises on Facebook Share Paper: Ancient Maya reservoirs offer lessons for today’s water crises on X primary for post 335315600 Illini Women's Basketball ranked 23rd in AP preseason poll by Division of Intercollegiate AthleticsOct 18, 2023 10:15 am For the first time since the 1999-2000 campaign, Illinois women's basketball will be ranked in the Associated Press Preseason Poll, coming in at No. 23 to begin head coach Shauna Green's second season at the helm. Share this Story Share Illini Women's Basketball ranked 23rd in AP preseason poll on Facebook Share Illini Women's Basketball ranked 23rd in AP preseason poll on X primary for post 1850511150 Homecoming football Saturday against Wisconsin by Division of Intercollegiate AthleticsOct 17, 2023 10:30 am Illinois returns to Memorial Stadium to take on Wisconsin on Saturday in its 113th Homecoming game. The Badgers are coming off a 15-6 home loss against Iowa, with a current record of 4-2 overall, 2-1 in Big Ten play. Share this Story Share Homecoming football Saturday against Wisconsin on Facebook Share Homecoming football Saturday against Wisconsin on X primary for post 1608333681 Why saying ‘thank you’ in a relationship is more important than you might think by StyliestOct 16, 2023 10:00 am Stylist (Oct. 13) 'Gratitude almost seems to be a secret sauce to relationships, says U of I researcher Allen Barton. '...it’s not just about being appreciative for your partner but also about feeling appreciated by your partner.' Share this Story Share Why saying ‘thank you’ in a relationship is more important than you might think on Facebook Share Why saying ‘thank you’ in a relationship is more important than you might think on X primary for post 1649412206 Alumna named Brave Heart Fellow for revealing Indigenous culture, influence on campus by Ella DameOct 11, 2023 11:30 am Cydnee Weber designed an eco-cultural tour to help students appreciate nature and the influence of Indigenous communities. She also saw few opportunities for students to cultivate plants, so she offers ideas on raising greenery on campus. 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Share this Story Share Griffin drills walk-off field goal to give Illinois road win over Maryland on Facebook Share Griffin drills walk-off field goal to give Illinois road win over Maryland on X primary for post 598260334 Illini slay Scarlet Knights in four-set home win by Division of Intercollegiate AthleticsOct 16, 2023 10:00 am Illinois used a team-high 24 kills from Raina Terry to take down Rutgers, 3-1, at Huff Hall on Sunday afternoon. The Fighting Illini improved to 8-10 on the season and 3-5 in Big Ten play. Share this Story Share Illini slay Scarlet Knights in four-set home win on Facebook Share Illini slay Scarlet Knights in four-set home win on X primary for post 1786052572 Xinzhu Yu receives NIH Director's New Innovator award by Diana YatesOct 3, 2023 11:30 am The New Innovator Award from the National Institutes of Health, which provides $2.4 M in funding over five years, will allow her to continue her exploration of mechanisms driving astrocyte-neuron interactions in the brain. Share this Story Share Xinzhu Yu receives NIH Director's New Innovator award on Facebook Share Xinzhu Yu receives NIH Director's New Innovator award on X primary for post 2004302166 English professor writes children’s biography of pioneering Black botanist by Jodi HeckelOct 12, 2023 3:30 pm Professor Janice Harrington wrote a children’s biography about a pioneering Black botanist who traveled all over the country collecting plants, 'Rooting for Plants: The Unstoppable Charles S. Parker, Black Botanist and Collector.' Share this Story Share English professor writes children’s biography of pioneering Black botanist on Facebook Share English professor writes children’s biography of pioneering Black botanist on X primary for post 2030621902 Matches against Ohio State, Rutgers up next for Illini Volleyball by Division of Intercollegiate AthleticsOct 12, 2023 1:00 pm Illinois volleyball has a pair of Big Ten matches this weekend. They travel to Ohio State for a match against the Buckeyes on Friday night at 6 p.m., then hosts Rutgers at Huff Hall on Sunday at 1 p.m. CT. Both matches will be streamed on B1G+. Share this Story Share Matches against Ohio State, Rutgers up next for Illini Volleyball on Facebook Share Matches against Ohio State, Rutgers up next for Illini Volleyball on X primary for post 1670107446 Rashid Bashir elected to National Academy of Medicine by Liz Ahlberg TouchstoneOct 9, 2023 9:30 am Bashir was elected for seminal contributions in micro and nanoscale biosensors and diagnostics, bioengineering early detection of infection and sepsis, and his work to establish the the world's first engineering-based medical school at U of I. 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Share this Story Share Migration trends show stability in Illinois population, growth in its tax base on Facebook Share Migration trends show stability in Illinois population, growth in its tax base on X primary for post 399357927 3D printing for medicine being developed by CI MED students by Beth HartOct 11, 2023 11:45 am '3D printing can be utilized to facilitate medical education by providing alternative ways of learning, and it helps with disease visualization, modeling, and understanding,' says CIM3D co-founder Rand Kittani. 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Share this Story Share State population trends higher-paid, more foreign-born, but losing older, Black, rural residents on Facebook Share State population trends higher-paid, more foreign-born, but losing older, Black, rural residents on X primary for post 2021636410 Illinois, Maryland meet Saturday on NBC by Division of Intercollegiate AthleticsOct 10, 2023 1:00 pm The Fighting Illini and Terrapins play on Saturday at 2:30 p.m. CT at SECU Stadium in a game broadcast on NBC. Illinois (2-4, 0-3 Big Ten) is looking for its first Big Ten win after dropping a 20-7 decision to Nebraska last Friday. Share this Story Share Illinois, Maryland meet Saturday on NBC on Facebook Share Illinois, Maryland meet Saturday on NBC on X primary for post 367617334 Why create 'An African American Reflection on the Potawatomi Trail of Death'? by Eric WilsonOct 9, 2023 12:45 pm Christian Science Monitor (Oct. 6) 'We read land acknowledgments. ...They sort of say we’re sorry, but they don’t say what happened,' says U of I Professor Latrelle Bright, co-creator of the interactive experience. Share this Story Share Why create 'An African American Reflection on the Potawatomi Trail of Death'? on Facebook Share Why create 'An African American Reflection on the Potawatomi Trail of Death'? on X primary for post 2085581334 Illinois' Homecoming game time announced by Division of Intercollegiate AthleticsOct 9, 2023 9:45 am Illinois' Homecoming game against Wisconsin on Saturday, Oct. 21 will kick off at 2:30 p.m. CT, the conference office announced on Monday. Television coverage for the game will be announced following games played on Oct. 14. Share this Story Share Illinois' Homecoming game time announced on Facebook Share Illinois' Homecoming game time announced on X primary for post 1977285526 Graduate Student Appreciation Week by Graduate CollegeOct 9, 2023 9:45 am This Graduate Student Appreciation Week is an opportunity to celebrate graduate students at Illinois and throughout our campus community, and there a host of activities planned to help you do that. Share this Story Share Graduate Student Appreciation Week on Facebook Share Graduate Student Appreciation Week on X primary for post 1477157827 U of I student named Young Innovator of the Year for gynecological cancer innovation by Libby KnightOct 4, 2023 10:45 am A Carle Illinois College of Medicine student was named Young Innovator of the Year for her presentation on a new way to detect human papillomavirus (HPV) and cervical cancer with a simple test that provides results within 15 minutes. 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