blog posts primary for post 864635089 Preserving the sound of the Altgeld Chimes by Jodi HeckelMay 12, 2023 10:45 am With the imminent closure of the bell tower at Altgeld Hall for major renovation work, chimes players are hoping a recording of their music will carry on the Illini tradition of the chimes until the building restoration is finished. (Includes video!) Share this Story Share Preserving the sound of the Altgeld Chimes on Facebook Share Preserving the sound of the Altgeld Chimes on X primary for post 216224127 Lough named School of Social Work dean by Maeve ReillyMay 11, 2023 11:00 am Benjamin J. Lough will be the next dean of the School of Social Work at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, pending approval by the University of Illinois Board of Trustees. Share this Story Share Lough named School of Social Work dean on Facebook Share Lough named School of Social Work dean on X primary for post 1811289544 MSG is finally getting its revenge. It could be the secret to eating less salt by The AtlanticMay 11, 2023 10:45 am The Atlantic (May 11) – MSG may amplify saltiness by increasing salivation, letting sodium molecules wash over the tongue more freely, says Aubrey Dunteman, a graduate student in food scientist at the U. of I. Share this Story Share MSG is finally getting its revenge. It could be the secret to eating less salt on Facebook Share MSG is finally getting its revenge. It could be the secret to eating less salt on X primary for post 149475208 Davis grand slam powers Illini to upset over Wisconsin at B1G tournament by Division of Intercollegiate AthleticsMay 11, 2023 9:30 am With the win, [12] Illinois Softball advances to the quarterfinals of the Big Ten Tournament, with the Illini set to take on [4] Nebraska at Eichelberger Field on Thursday night at 7 p.m. Share this Story Share Davis grand slam powers Illini to upset over Wisconsin at B1G tournament on Facebook Share Davis grand slam powers Illini to upset over Wisconsin at B1G tournament on X primary for post 1344683590 U of I's talking robot heads like gossip and could help us understand hearing better by ZME ScienceMay 10, 2023 4:15 pm ZME Science (May 10) Researchers at U of I's Augmented Listening Laboratory unveiled a collection of bizarre 3D-printed talking robots, which are used to study how our ears receive sound when multiple conversations happen simultaneously. Share this Story Share U of I's talking robot heads like gossip and could help us understand hearing better on Facebook Share U of I's talking robot heads like gossip and could help us understand hearing better on X primary for post 1535573321 Chemistry professor Nancy Makri elected to National Academy of Sciences by Lois YoksoulianMay 8, 2023 4:15 pm Election to the National Academy of Sciences is one of the highest professional honors a scientist can receive. It recognizes distinguished and continuing achievements in original research. Share this Story Share Chemistry professor Nancy Makri elected to National Academy of Sciences on Facebook Share Chemistry professor Nancy Makri elected to National Academy of Sciences on X primary for post 52989995 Softball: Four earn Big Ten All-Conference honors by Division of Intercollegiate AthleticsMay 10, 2023 10:30 am Kailee Powell and Kelly Ryono were named to the Second Team All-Big Ten. Delaney Rummell earned an All-Defensive Team nod and Miranda Gallardo was the Fighting Illini's Sportsmanship Award honoree. 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Share this Story Share Westcott named Big Ten Player of the Week on Facebook Share Westcott named Big Ten Player of the Week on X primary for post 1898833931 Brain circuits for locomotion evolved long before appendages, skeletons by Diana YatesApr 26, 2023 3:30 pm A new study finds parallels between the brain architecture that drives locomotion in sea slugs and that of more complex segmented creatures with jointed skeletons and appendages. Share this Story Share Brain circuits for locomotion evolved long before appendages, skeletons on Facebook Share Brain circuits for locomotion evolved long before appendages, skeletons on X primary for post 101152709 How diet quality affects the gut microbiota to promote health by Marianne SteinMay 8, 2023 11:45 am 'Currently, there is no definition of a "healthy" microbiome. Understanding how diet may influence the structure of the gut microbiota is important so we can make recommendations on dietary approaches,' says doctoral student Alexis Baldeon. Share this Story Share How diet quality affects the gut microbiota to promote health on Facebook Share How diet quality affects the gut microbiota to promote health on X primary for post 98195143 How AI can be used to aid learning and teaching by Tom HanlonMay 3, 2023 10:15 am AI is rapidly advancing, with no signs of slowing down. It is impacting our lives in every facet—including education, where the field has evolved from the raw mining of mountains of data to pinpointing what is relevant and useful in that data. Share this Story Share How AI can be used to aid learning and teaching on Facebook Share How AI can be used to aid learning and teaching on X primary for post 2118027299 Illini crush six home runs to complete sweep of Michigan State by Division of Intercollegiate AthleticsMay 8, 2023 8:30 am Fighting Illini Baseball will be back in action on Friday when they begin their final Big Ten series of the season at Rutgers. First pitch for the series opener is scheduled for 5:00 p.m. CT. 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Share this Story Share Smart surgical implant coatings provide early failure warning, prevent infection on Facebook Share Smart surgical implant coatings provide early failure warning, prevent infection on X primary for post 45471291 Four honored with 2023 Campus Award for Excellence in Faculty Leadership by Stephanie HenryMay 5, 2023 12:15 pm These awards are presented in three categories – faculty mentoring, distinguished executive officer and outstanding faculty leadership – to distinguished faculty who enrich the intellectual vitality of campus and the broader community. Share this Story Share Four honored with 2023 Campus Award for Excellence in Faculty Leadership on Facebook Share Four honored with 2023 Campus Award for Excellence in Faculty Leadership on X primary for post 1129695275 Royal Fever: Will the brand play on for King Charles? by Garrett PauleyMay 3, 2023 10:00 am Professor Cele Otnes says the British Royal Family brand consists of at least five types of brands - all likely to be on display during coronation weekend: Family, Global, Heritage, Human, and Luxury. Each aspect offers challenges to the new King. Share this Story Share Royal Fever: Will the brand play on for King Charles? on Facebook Share Royal Fever: Will the brand play on for King Charles? on X primary for post 1511045024 How does climate change affect global bird reproduction? by Diana YatesMay 1, 2023 2:45 pm A new study assessed changes in the reproductive output of 104 bird species between 1970 and 2019. U of I avian ecologist Jeff Hoover, a co-author of the paper, talks about how climate change is altering bird ecology and health. Share this Story Share How does climate change affect global bird reproduction? on Facebook Share How does climate change affect global bird reproduction? on X primary for post 1006780661 Makira Cook to participate at 2023 USA Women’s AmeriCup Team Trials by Division of Intercollegiate AthleticsMay 5, 2023 9:30 am On the line will be a spot on Team USA as the team travels to Leon, Mexico, for the 2023 FIBA Women's AmeriCup, from July 1-9. Share this Story Share Makira Cook to participate at 2023 USA Women’s AmeriCup Team Trials on Facebook Share Makira Cook to participate at 2023 USA Women’s AmeriCup Team Trials on X primary for post 560462052 Food, glorious food! Why is it so costly? by Chicago ReaderMay 4, 2023 2:30 pm Chicago Reader (May 3) 'There are millions of Americans who are working jobs but not making enough money to afford food,' says U of I professor Jonathan Coppess. 'This raises a huge question about the state of our economy...' Share this Story Share Food, glorious food! Why is it so costly? on Facebook Share Food, glorious food! Why is it so costly? on X primary for post 1314416964 Illini Men’s Golf selected top seed at NCAA Bath Regional by Division of Intercollegiate AthleticsMay 4, 2023 9:30 am The men's golf program, coming off its conference-record eighth consecutive Big Ten Championship, is set to travel to the NCAA Regional in Bath, Mich. The Orange and Blue have now qualified for each of the last 15 NCAA Regionals. Share this Story Share Illini Men’s Golf selected top seed at NCAA Bath Regional on Facebook Share Illini Men’s Golf selected top seed at NCAA Bath Regional on X primary for post 1323358952 'Blind Field Shuttle' brings a new perspective to campus walk by Annie AdamsMay 3, 2023 10:00 am Vancouver-based social practice artist Carmen Papalia's 'Blind Field Shuttle' focuses is on unlearning visual primacy and reconsidering our preconceptions and biases. Share this Story Share 'Blind Field Shuttle' brings a new perspective to campus walk on Facebook Share 'Blind Field Shuttle' brings a new perspective to campus walk on X primary for post 1396592148 Illinois sportsbooks could add in-state college sports betting under proposed bill by Chicago TribuneMay 3, 2023 10:45 am Chicago Tribune (May 2) 'By implementing more broad-based and state collegiate sports gambling, the people who are placed at risk are our student-athletes, our university students, and the integrity of our contests,' says U. of I. A-D Josh Whitman. Share this Story Share Illinois sportsbooks could add in-state college sports betting under proposed bill on Facebook Share Illinois sportsbooks could add in-state college sports betting under proposed bill on X primary for post 300482134 Preserving Illinois forests, one landowner at a time by Christopher W. EvansApr 28, 2023 10:15 am Illinois Extension forestry and research specialist Christopher Evans describes leading the first field day of a Beginning Forest Landowner Program to give landowners the experience, skills and connections needed to better manage their forests. Share this Story Share Preserving Illinois forests, one landowner at a time on Facebook Share Preserving Illinois forests, one landowner at a time on X primary for post 1832046488 Duong and Heuser selected for NCAA doubles championship by Division of Intercollegiate AthleticsMay 3, 2023 8:45 am Fighting Illini women's tennis saw its duo of Megan Heuser and Kate Duong selected to the NCAA Doubles Championship. They will compete in the 2023 NCAA Division I Women's Tennis Championships. Share this Story Share Duong and Heuser selected for NCAA doubles championship on Facebook Share Duong and Heuser selected for NCAA doubles championship on X primary for post 698012443 How do you handle free speech issues in higher education, popular discourse? by Phil CicioraApr 27, 2023 10:15 am The current state of the First Amendment is an ongoing battle between those who say they want to advance freedom of speech for everyone versus those who want to drown out voices that they don’t agree with, says Professor Lena Shapiro. Share this Story Share How do you handle free speech issues in higher education, popular discourse? on Facebook Share How do you handle free speech issues in higher education, popular discourse? on X primary for post 1230100856 Parents nervous about math can still help their kids learn it by Education WeekMay 1, 2023 10:30 am Education Week (May 1) U of I researchers asked parents to log their time spent helping with math homework and with low-stakes math-related activities, like measuring ingredients for a recipe or playing a card game that involves addition. Share this Story Share Parents nervous about math can still help their kids learn it on Facebook Share Parents nervous about math can still help their kids learn it on X primary for post 1357311011 Illini\ Men's Golf wins eighth straight B1G championship by Division of Intercollegiate AthleticsMay 1, 2023 8:45 am The No. 3-ranked Fighting Illini men's golf team claimed the 2023 Big Ten Championship on Sunday, cruising to the title by a 17-stroke margin, Share this Story Share Illini\ Men's Golf wins eighth straight B1G championship on Facebook Share Illini\ Men's Golf wins eighth straight B1G championship on X primary for post 772454376 Colleges should reexamine career services for students with disabilities by Sharita ForrestApr 28, 2023 3:30 pm 'Too often these college students’ career aspirations are negatively shaped by the limiting attitudes of family, campus policies and society to lock in an identified career,' said Professor Chang-kyu Kwon. 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Share this Story Share Returning to Illinois theatre to direct, mentor students on Facebook Share Returning to Illinois theatre to direct, mentor students on X primary for post 1139297845 New metric allows researchers to better understand soft material behavior by Lois YoksoulianApr 27, 2023 10:45 am U of I researchers have developed a new metric for understanding how soft materials yield to stress – an advancement that will help solve various materials engineering challenges, such as how to formulate better 3D printing inks. Share this Story Share New metric allows researchers to better understand soft material behavior on Facebook Share New metric allows researchers to better understand soft material behavior on X primary for post 637046319 Witherspoon fifth overall pick by Seattle, becomes highest drafted DB in Illini history by Division of Intercollegiate AthleticsApr 28, 2023 9:30 am Witherspoon joins an elite group of Illini to be drafted in the top 5. Only Jeff George (No. 1, 1990), Kevin Hardy (No. 2, 1996), Simeon Rice (No. 3, 1996), Dick Butkus (No. 3, 1965), and Joe Rutgens (No. 3, 1961) were selected higher. Share this Story Share Witherspoon fifth overall pick by Seattle, becomes highest drafted DB in Illini history on Facebook Share Witherspoon fifth overall pick by Seattle, becomes highest drafted DB in Illini history on X primary for post 2143585730 The government is rescuing rural colleges that would otherwise close by Washington PostApr 27, 2023 11:15 am The Washington Post (April 27) Having a university nearby not only raises household income, U of I research has found; it increases high school graduation rates and boosts employment and other things that contribute to local economies. Share this Story Share The government is rescuing rural colleges that would otherwise close on Facebook Share The government is rescuing rural colleges that would otherwise close on X primary for post 196945912 Four U of I students awarded Boren funding for overseas language study by News BureauApr 26, 2023 3:30 pm Graduate student Maxine Katz and undergraduates Neel Khattri, Kellie Sucha and Tina Wayne have received prestigious Boren Awards for study abroad during the 2023-24 academic year. Share this Story Share Four U of I students awarded Boren funding for overseas language study on Facebook Share Four U of I students awarded Boren funding for overseas language study on X primary for post 1637251871 Illini Women’s Tennis opens Big Ten Tournament Friday night by Division of Intercollegiate AthleticsApr 27, 2023 10:45 am Illinois finished the regular season with a 8-3 record in Big Ten play to tie for third place. Thanks to a top-25 upset of No. 21 Wisconsin earlier in the season, the Illini grabbed the No. 3 seed in the tournament. Share this Story Share Illini Women’s Tennis opens Big Ten Tournament Friday night on Facebook Share Illini Women’s Tennis opens Big Ten Tournament Friday night on X primary for post 1404569590 Are direct college admissions the future of higher education? by Sharita ForrestApr 25, 2023 12:15 pm Direct college admissions can benefit both students and institutions, promoting access for first-generation and underrepresented students and boosting enrollment, according to Professor Jennifer Delaney. Share this Story Share Are direct college admissions the future of higher education? on Facebook Share Are direct college admissions the future of higher education? on X primary for post 1813540021 Understanding the long-term impact of climate change on Indian crops by Ananya SenApr 24, 2023 10:15 am 'In the past we did a similar study in the US and now we're doing it for India. ...the results of this study are telling us that in both countries, although there is a negative impact of climate, crops are adapting,' Professor Madhu Khanna said. 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'We have some of, if not the most favorable geology for this particular activity in the country,' says U of I researcher Sallie Greenberg. Share this Story Share Carbon capture tech draws the attention of state lawmakers, environmentalists on Facebook Share Carbon capture tech draws the attention of state lawmakers, environmentalists on X primary for post 196059847 Wang named Big Ten Golfer of the Year by Division of Intercollegiate AthleticsApr 26, 2023 12:30 pm Crystal Wang has been named Golfer of the year and All-Big Ten First Team. Wang shot a record-low final round 62 to earn medalist honors at the B1G Championships, winning the individual title by 12 strokes - the only player to finish under par. Share this Story Share Wang named Big Ten Golfer of the Year on Facebook Share Wang named Big Ten Golfer of the Year on X primary for post 365394996 Oldest US agricultural plots go digital: 130+ years of Morrow Plots data now online by Lauren QuinnApr 21, 2023 9:00 am 'I’ve gotten requests from government and university researchers, both in the U.S. and abroad. They’re mainly modelers trying to link weather patterns with yield and soil data; a lot of modelers salivate at the Morrow Plots data.' 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Share this Story Share FarmDocs program gives med students dose of agricultural life on Facebook Share FarmDocs program gives med students dose of agricultural life on X primary for post 957223630 Alumni create MoonArk, a tiny museum bound for the moon by Tracy CraneApr 20, 2023 1:15 pm At only eight inches high and two inches in diameter, the metal MoonArk sculpture has four stacked chambers packed with hundreds of images, poems, music, mechanisms, earthly samples, and nano-objects. Share this Story Share Alumni create MoonArk, a tiny museum bound for the moon on Facebook Share Alumni create MoonArk, a tiny museum bound for the moon on X primary for post 2025500388 Illini Softball welcomes DePaul for tonight's game by Division of Intercollegiate AthleticsApr 25, 2023 8:45 am Illinois softball welcomes DePaul for a contest at Eichelberger Field tonight, with the first pitch slated for 5 p.m. on B1G+. Illinois is coming off its first series sweep this season after taking down Michigan State last weekend. Share this Story Share Illini Softball welcomes DePaul for tonight's game on Facebook Share Illini Softball welcomes DePaul for tonight's game on X primary for post 1452915998 Three Illinois scientists elected to American Academy of Arts and Sciences by Sharita ForrestApr 24, 2023 10:30 am Electrical and computer engineering professor emeritus Tamer Başar, materials science and engineering professor David Cahill and physics professor Vidya Madhavan – have been elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. 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Share this Story Share Simple addition to corn bran could boost grain's nutritional value 15-35% on Facebook Share Simple addition to corn bran could boost grain's nutritional value 15-35% on X primary for post 475690736 New stellar danger to planets identified by NASA'S Chandra program by Lois YoksoulianApr 21, 2023 9:30 am An exploded star can pose more risks to nearby planets than previously thought, initiating intense X-rays that can damage the atmospheres of planets up to 160 light-years away according to a study led by U of I scientists and colleagues. 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Share this Story Share PFAS lurking in US water supply as U of Illinois researchers develop filter technology on Facebook Share PFAS lurking in US water supply as U of Illinois researchers develop filter technology on X primary for post 1782949210 What can the Supreme Court do to restore public trust? by Phil CicioraApr 18, 2023 10:45 am The most likely outcome of the Clarence Thomas revelations is that the Supreme Court will announce new or clarified ethical standards for justices on the high court, says U of I law professor Jason Mazzone. Share this Story Share What can the Supreme Court do to restore public trust? on Facebook Share What can the Supreme Court do to restore public trust? on X