blog posts primary for post 660984292 What's behind the national surge in book bans? A low-tech website tied to Moms for Liberty by USA TodayOct 5, 2023 2:45 pm USA Today (Oct. 5) 'The real problem is that people try to say, "I know what's best for the school system, and for the library, and the library should reflect my own values – no matter what the values are of other people in the community."' Share this Story Share What's behind the national surge in book bans? A low-tech website tied to Moms for Liberty on Facebook Share What's behind the national surge in book bans? A low-tech website tied to Moms for Liberty on X primary for post 315882943 Researchers propose unified framework to measure ag greenhouse gas emissions by Lois YoksoulianSep 27, 2023 3:00 pm U of I researchers propose a supercomputing solution to help measure individual field-level greenhouse gas emissions that can also be scaled up to national, global levels and help the industry develop best practices for reducing emissions. Share this Story Share Researchers propose unified framework to measure ag greenhouse gas emissions on Facebook Share Researchers propose unified framework to measure ag greenhouse gas emissions on X primary for post 1116121739 Why green air travel will be a lifeline for US corn farmers by Bloomberg Business NewsOct 4, 2023 3:30 pm Bloomberg Business News (Sept. 26) If ethanol demand for aviation fuel takes off, the market may 'more than make up' for the decline in demand amid the transition to electric vehicles, says U of I ag economist Scott Irwin. 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The 3-year, $3.2-million project is part of the Greener Cattle Initiative, led by the Foundation for Food and Agriculture Research. Share this Story Share Illinois-led team puts cows and microbes to work to reduce greenhouse gases on Facebook Share Illinois-led team puts cows and microbes to work to reduce greenhouse gases on X primary for post 438429981 Friday night football: Illinois hosts Nebraska by Division of Intercollegiate AthleticsOct 3, 2023 4:00 pm Illinois and Nebraska meet on Friday night at Memorial Stadium with the Illini looking to extend their three-game winning streak in the series. Both teams enter the game at 2-3 overall, and both seek their first Big Ten wins of the season. Share this Story Share Friday night football: Illinois hosts Nebraska on Facebook Share Friday night football: Illinois hosts Nebraska on X primary for post 1955550414 State politics, major industry drive planetary health education for K-12 students by Sharita ForrestSep 27, 2023 3:15 pm What K-12 students learn about planetary health issues varies widely across the U.S. and reflect the states’ and territories’ dominant political ideology, major industries when they adopted their science standards, researchers found. 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Share this Story Share Study quantifies satellite brightness, challenges for ground-based astronomy on Facebook Share Study quantifies satellite brightness, challenges for ground-based astronomy on X primary for post 1150136607 U of I honored for support of first-generation students by Vice Chancellor for Student AffairsSep 28, 2023 11:30 am Illinois was one of 22 institutions named to the First Scholars 2023 cohort, the next level of recognition in the nation’s first program acknowledging higher education institutions for their commitment to first-generation student success. Share this Story Share U of I honored for support of first-generation students on Facebook Share U of I honored for support of first-generation students on X primary for post 61796292 Fighting Illini Volleyball sweeps Iowa by Division of Intercollegiate AthleticsOct 2, 2023 9:00 am Illinois volleyball broke out the brooms during the team's Big Ten match against Iowa on Saturday, topping the Hawkeyes in straight sets. The Illini moved to 7-7 on the year with the victory and own a 2-2 record against league opponents. Share this Story Share Fighting Illini Volleyball sweeps Iowa on Facebook Share Fighting Illini Volleyball sweeps Iowa on X primary for post 1780679599 FAA faculty to lead Chancellor's Arts Integration initiative by Mariana SedaSep 29, 2023 11:45 am In an effort to further integrate the arts into campus life, Chancellor Robert Jones has named Professor as Special Advisor to the Chancellor for Arts Integration. Dr. Amy L. Powell will serve as Curator of Campus Arts Research under Oliver’s direction. Share this Story Share FAA faculty to lead Chancellor's Arts Integration initiative on Facebook Share FAA faculty to lead Chancellor's Arts Integration initiative on X primary for post 1411188930 Illini Volleyball takes on Penn State, Iowa this weekend by Division of Intercollegiate AthleticsSep 29, 2023 11:30 am Illinois volleyball welcomes #15 Penn State and Iowa to Huff Hall. The Fighting Illini take on the ranked Nittany Lions tonight at 8 p.m., and the Iowa Hawkeyes on Saturday at 6 p.m. Share this Story Share Illini Volleyball takes on Penn State, Iowa this weekend on Facebook Share Illini Volleyball takes on Penn State, Iowa this weekend on X primary for post 1835093028 Specific interneurons are important in aging-associated cognitive decline, study finds by Ananya SenSep 28, 2023 10:00 am Normal aging is usually associated with a decline in memory, although it is unclear what factors play a role. In a new study, researchers studied specific interneurons in the regions of the brain that are important for learning and memory. Share this Story Share Specific interneurons are important in aging-associated cognitive decline, study finds on Facebook Share Specific interneurons are important in aging-associated cognitive decline, study finds on X primary for post 791351666 Science historian Naomi Oreskes: How free market ideology blocks climate action by Jodi HeckelSep 28, 2023 4:15 pm Naomi Oreskes, a leader in examining efforts to undermine the scientific truth on the causes of global warming, will give a Center for Advanced Study MillerComm lecture on how free market ideology is preventing action on climate change. Share this Story Share Science historian Naomi Oreskes: How free market ideology blocks climate action on Facebook Share Science historian Naomi Oreskes: How free market ideology blocks climate action on X primary for post 1284224853 Chancellor Jones is on a mission to help everyone achieve their academic dreams by WLS-AMSep 28, 2023 1:30 pm WLS-AM (audio; Sept. 27) U. of I. Chancellor Robert Jones discusses the future of higher education and scholarship programs at Illinois. Share this Story Share Chancellor Jones is on a mission to help everyone achieve their academic dreams on Facebook Share Chancellor Jones is on a mission to help everyone achieve their academic dreams on X primary for post 1719241733 Women seeking credibility in health care feel ‘on trial’ by Sharita ForrestSep 27, 2023 4:00 pm Women whose health problems have been dismissed in the past said they struggle when interacting with physicians who make them feel illegitimate as they pursue diagnoses and treatment. Share this Story Share Women seeking credibility in health care feel ‘on trial’ on Facebook Share Women seeking credibility in health care feel ‘on trial’ on X primary for post 77356292 Veteran TV journalist Brian Williams visits campus October 23 by Holly RushakoffSep 27, 2023 10:15 am Brian Williams, former anchor of MSNBC's The 11th Hour and NBC Nightly News, will be on the U of I campus to talk about the evolution of broadcast news in America on Monday, October 23, 7-8 p.m. A Zoom option is available. Share this Story Share Veteran TV journalist Brian Williams visits campus October 23 on Facebook Share Veteran TV journalist Brian Williams visits campus October 23 on X primary for post 1649274489 The multimedia 'CETACEAN (The Whale)' performance takes you to the sea by Jodi HeckelySep 21, 2023 10:30 am The 'CETACEAN' performances are Sept. 28 to Oct. 2 at 7:30 p.m. in the Stock Pavilion, 1402 W. Pennsylvania Ave., Urbana. Admission is free and seating is first come, first served. 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Knowing a patient’s vaccination status could put their bleeding incidence into context,' says U of I professor Kate Clancy. Share this Story Share COVID vaccines linked to unexpected vaginal bleeding on Facebook Share COVID vaccines linked to unexpected vaginal bleeding on X primary for post 319088227 Illinois travels to Purdue for first Big Ten road game by Division of Intercollegiate AthleticsSep 26, 2023 8:45 am Illinois will be on the road in Big Ten play for the first time this season when the Fighting Illini travel to West Lafayette to take on Purdue on Saturday. The game is scheduled to kick off at 2:30 p.m. CT on Peacock. 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Share this Story Share Volunteers maintain ‘first gallery’ of flowers outside Krannert Art Museum on Facebook Share Volunteers maintain ‘first gallery’ of flowers outside Krannert Art Museum on X primary for post 689996782 Big Ten's Men's basketball schedule released by AthleticsSep 20, 2023 9:45 am Illinois is the Big Ten's most winning team in conference play over the last four years, with Head Coach Brad Underwood directing the program to a 55-25 record. Share this Story Share Big Ten's Men's basketball schedule released on Facebook Share Big Ten's Men's basketball schedule released on X primary for post 1753345343 Two Illinois Students Awarded Obama-Chesky Scholarship for Public Service by Maeve ReillySep 19, 2023 11:15 am Christiana Lewis and Andres Vazquez, both juniors at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, have received the Obama-Chesky Scholarship for Public Service, also known as the Voyager Scholarship. 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Share this Story Share Metabolic signatures differ for breast cancer patients on Facebook Share Metabolic signatures differ for breast cancer patients on X primary for post 446936891 Air pollution via wildfire smoke increases suicide risk in rural counties by Phil CicioraSep 12, 2023 11:00 am A new paper co-written by Gies College of Business professor David Molitor found that air pollution via drifting wildfire smoke disproportionately elevates the risk of suicide among rural populations in the U.S. Share this Story Share Air pollution via wildfire smoke increases suicide risk in rural counties on Facebook Share Air pollution via wildfire smoke increases suicide risk in rural counties on X primary for post 394427528 Illinois takes on Penn State Sept. 16 by News BureauSep 11, 2023 1:45 pm Illinois welcomes #7 Penn State to Memorial Stadium on Sept. 16 Share this Story Share Illinois takes on Penn State Sept. 16 on Facebook Share Illinois takes on Penn State Sept. 16 on X primary for post 2122505694 Knox to testify before Senate judiciary committee by Jodi HeckelSep 11, 2023 11:45 am Emily Knox, a professor of library and information sciences, will testify before the U.S. Senate Committee on the Judiciary on Tuesday, Sept 12. 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