blog posts primary for post 587187440 Weekend series against Minnesota closes baseball homestand by Division of Intercollegiate AthleticsApr 21, 2023 8:45 am Fighting Illini baseball (15-18, 4-8) closes out their season-long seven-game homestand with a Big Ten weekend series against Minnesota (10-24, 4-5) at Illinois Field. Share this Story Share Weekend series against Minnesota closes baseball homestand on Facebook Share Weekend series against Minnesota closes baseball homestand on X primary for post 1330575378 New Latin American Ensemble diversifies musical offerings at Illinois by Jodi HeckelApr 19, 2023 11:15 am Ensemble director Guido Sánchez-Portuguez says he started the ensemble because he wanted a group that was devoted to playing underrepresented types of Latin American music - beyond the salsa or merengue that are most familiar. 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Its overwhelming approval marked one of the first times a university’s student body financially committed to funding renewable energy sources. Share this Story Share Two decades of student investment in campus sustainability on Facebook Share Two decades of student investment in campus sustainability on X primary for post 266002738 Inaugural showcase to celebrate student media production projects by Holly RushakoffApr 14, 2023 1:00 pm The Department of Media & Cinema Studies presents the inaugural student showcase, featuring faculty-curated work created by students throughout the academic year. Share this Story Share Inaugural showcase to celebrate student media production projects on Facebook Share Inaugural showcase to celebrate student media production projects on X primary for post 1919876903 New campus building named in honor of alumnus Steven Wymer by Gies College of BusinessApr 14, 2023 12:45 pm Set to open in 2025, this state-of-the-art building will help prepare Illinois students for futures of purpose and impact. Share this Story Share New campus building named in honor of alumnus Steven Wymer on Facebook Share New campus building named in honor of alumnus Steven Wymer on X primary for post 1061748207 Three Illinois students honored with Goldwater scholarships by News BureauApr 18, 2023 2:15 pm U of I students Daniel Cudzich, Max Fan and Aidan Lindsay are among 413 scholars selected for Goldwater scholarships from the 1,267 mathematics, science and engineering students nominated by colleges and universities nationwide. 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Share this Story Share Fighting Illini spring sports fest features 13 events across four days on Facebook Share Fighting Illini spring sports fest features 13 events across four days on X primary for post 9651803 Two Illinois researchers receive Council of Learned Societies fellowships by Jodi HeckelApr 6, 2023 2:45 pm The ACLS Fellowship Program supports exceptional scholarship in the humanities and interpretive social sciences that has the potential to make significant contributions within and beyond the recipients’ fields. Share this Story Share Two Illinois researchers receive Council of Learned Societies fellowships on Facebook Share Two Illinois researchers receive Council of Learned Societies fellowships on X primary for post 1905501462 Curiosities found in the U of I Map Library by Kim SchmidtApr 13, 2023 2:15 pm From illustrating fictional lands to helping you find your way home, these colorful way finders tell us as much about where we are as who we are. 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And that’s why this discovery is so exciting,' says grad student Yu-Ching Chen Share this Story Share U of I astronomers just spotted two supermassive black holes nearing a collision on Facebook Share U of I astronomers just spotted two supermassive black holes nearing a collision on X primary for post 639352716 Skirkey, Anaya earn national titles at NCAA Championships by Division of Intercollegiate AthleticsApr 17, 2023 8:00 am Ian Skirkey (pommel horse) and Ashton Anaya (still rings) both were named national champions at the NCAA Championships Saturday night in State College, Pa. This is the first time Illinois has two national champions since 2012. Share this Story Share Skirkey, Anaya earn national titles at NCAA Championships on Facebook Share Skirkey, Anaya earn national titles at NCAA Championships on X primary for post 2035047295 U of I scientist to serve on White House task force on carbon capture, storage by Lisa SheppardApr 6, 2023 8:15 am Task force members will provide recommendations on federal permits of carbon dioxide pipelines. The capture of manmade CO2 can potentially reduce pollution and make further progress on the goal of a net-zero emissions economy by 2050. Share this Story Share U of I scientist to serve on White House task force on carbon capture, storage on Facebook Share U of I scientist to serve on White House task force on carbon capture, storage on X primary for post 1278066359 Illinois Softball hosts Ohio State in weekend series by Division of Intercollegiate AthleticsApr 13, 2023 1:00 pm Illinois softball battles Ohio State in a Big Ten series this weekend at Eichelberger Field. The Fighting Illini face the Buckeyes on Friday at 5 p.m. Saturday's game is set for 1 p.m. while Sunday's finale is slated for noon. Share this Story Share Illinois Softball hosts Ohio State in weekend series on Facebook Share Illinois Softball hosts Ohio State in weekend series on X primary for post 1173919110 The surprising science of how pregnancy begins by National Public RadioApr 12, 2023 2:00 pm NPR (April 12) The more scientists learn, the more they realize that the start of pregnancy isn’t a moment but a process that often ends before it really begins. U of I professor David Miller and other experts weigh in on how a pregnancy begins. Share this Story Share The surprising science of how pregnancy begins on Facebook Share The surprising science of how pregnancy begins on X primary for post 1443230760 Faculty, advisers honored with Excellence in Instruction awards by Stephanie HenryApr 12, 2023 9:45 am Awardees are recognized for sustained excellence and innovation in undergraduate and graduate teaching, undergraduate and graduate advising and mentoring, online teaching and research guidance. Share this Story Share Faculty, advisers honored with Excellence in Instruction awards on Facebook Share Faculty, advisers honored with Excellence in Instruction awards on X primary for post 1516617298 Illini score 16 runs in dominant win over Illinois State by Division of Intercollegiate AthleticsApr 12, 2023 8:00 am Fighting Illini baseball (14-15) got back into the win column in a big way on Tuesday night, scoring 16 runs on 17 hits in a 16-5 victory over Illinois State (10-17) at Duffy Bass Field. 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Share this Story Share Chicago mayor-elect Brandon Johnson joins picket line at Chicago State University on Facebook Share Chicago mayor-elect Brandon Johnson joins picket line at Chicago State University on X primary for post 174688989 Report shows U of I grads' success in job placement, starting salaries by Katie WatsonMar 28, 2023 10:45 am “No matter where they are from or where they land, a degree from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is one of the best decisions and best investments a student can make for their education, career and life,” Chancellor Robert J. Jones said. “We are thrilled to see our graduates succeeding at such high rates.” Share this Story Share Report shows U of I grads' success in job placement, starting salaries on Facebook Share Report shows U of I grads' success in job placement, starting salaries on X primary for post 773579770 Buchanan, Illini post record rounds on day 1 of Tiger Collegiate by Division of Intercollegiate AthleticsApr 11, 2023 8:30 am The Illini men's golf team closed out Day 1 of the Tiger Collegiate Invitational with a commanding performance that left the Illini alone atop the team standings with a 15-stroke lead heading into today's final round. Share this Story Share Buchanan, Illini post record rounds on day 1 of Tiger Collegiate on Facebook Share Buchanan, Illini post record rounds on day 1 of Tiger Collegiate on X primary for post 1212408435 Should educators worry about ChatGPT? by Jodi HeckelApr 4, 2023 10:15 am Educators need to help students understand and use artificial intelligence language tools in appropriate ways to prepare them for a future in which their use is commonplace, says information sciences professor Ted Underwood. Share this Story Share Should educators worry about ChatGPT? on Facebook Share Should educators worry about ChatGPT? on X primary for post 13386198 New book chronicles personal, professional journey studying futures markets by Phil CicioraApr 11, 2023 8:15 am Stunts with motorcycles, snowmobiles, race cars, farm equipment and run-ins with renegade cows... 'I thought that I had enough crazy personal stories about risk and risk management that these could serve as scaffolding for a larger story.' Share this Story Share New book chronicles personal, professional journey studying futures markets on Facebook Share New book chronicles personal, professional journey studying futures markets on X primary for post 1514673971 No, being bullied or ignored doesn’t make kids stronger by Education WeekApr 10, 2023 12:15 pm Education Week (April 7) Teens who haven’t felt accepted by their peers tend to interpret new rejections “in terms of ‘there’s something wrong with me. This has happened before,’” says Karen Rudolph, a U of I professor of psychology. Share this Story Share No, being bullied or ignored doesn’t make kids stronger on Facebook Share No, being bullied or ignored doesn’t make kids stronger on X primary for post 1992745038 Women's Tennis 4-3 comeback win at Maryland by Division of Intercollegiate AthleticsApr 10, 2023 8:15 am Down 3-1 at Maryland, Illinois Women's Tennis battled all the way back to secure a 4-3 victory on Sunday from the Junior Tennis Champions Center in College Park, Maryland. Share this Story Share Women's Tennis 4-3 comeback win at Maryland on Facebook Share Women's Tennis 4-3 comeback win at Maryland on X primary for post 1513423546 Illini Baseball travels to Northwestern for weekend series by Division of Intercollegiate AthleticsApr 7, 2023 8:45 am Illinois looks to rebound following a midweek defeat to Illinois State at Illinois Field. In the 12-9 defeat, Branden Comia hit the first Illini grand slam since 2018 and Jacob Schroeder added a three-run homer, his seventh in 15 games. Share this Story Share Illini Baseball travels to Northwestern for weekend series on Facebook Share Illini Baseball travels to Northwestern for weekend series on X primary for post 588259247 Bollero named College of ACES dean by News BureauApr 6, 2023 4:00 pm Germán Bollero will be the next dean of the College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences, pending approval by the Board of Trustees. Bollero has served as the interim dean of ACES since September 2021. Share this Story Share Bollero named College of ACES dean on Facebook Share Bollero named College of ACES dean on X primary for post 161829201 Illinois and U of I System commit $50 million to support NCSA services for campus researchers by Andrew HelregelApr 5, 2023 11:45 am The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and the University of Illinois System have announced significant new investments in world-class computing and data resources for campus researchers and students. Share this Story Share Illinois and U of I System commit $50 million to support NCSA services for campus researchers on Facebook Share Illinois and U of I System commit $50 million to support NCSA services for campus researchers on X primary for post 729266602 Department of Speech and Hearing Science celebrates 50 years by BRUCE ADAMSApr 5, 2023 2:45 pm The Department of Speech and Hearing Science celebrates 50 years of empowering lives through enhanced communication. Share this Story Share Department of Speech and Hearing Science celebrates 50 years on Facebook Share Department of Speech and Hearing Science celebrates 50 years on X primary for post 592026289 Book describes how Hong Kong media waged Asia's cultural cold war by Jodi HeckelApr 6, 2023 2:30 pm Illinois history professor Po-Shek Fu wrote about how Hong Kong media was used in a cultural cold war in Asia and the effects it had on the political and cultural environments in Hong Kong. Share this Story Share Book describes how Hong Kong media waged Asia's cultural cold war on Facebook Share Book describes how Hong Kong media waged Asia's cultural cold war on X primary for post 93248964 Dumont de Chassart named B1G Golfer of the Week by Division of Intercollegiate AthleticsApr 6, 2023 2:30 pm Fighting Illini fifth-year senior Adrien Dumont de Chassart has been named Big Ten Golfer of the Week after leading Illinois to a second-place finish last weekend at the Augusta Haskins Award Invitational in Augusta, Ga. Share this Story Share Dumont de Chassart named B1G Golfer of the Week on Facebook Share Dumont de Chassart named B1G Golfer of the Week on X primary for post 723318484 ChatGPT becomes ChatRepair to automate bug fixing for less by The Register (London)Apr 6, 2023 11:15 am The Register (April 5) – U. of I. researchers have enlisted ChatGPT to repair software bugs without breaking the bank. The title of their recent preprint paper: 'Fixing 162 out of 337 bugs for $0.42 each using ChatGPT.' Share this Story Share ChatGPT becomes ChatRepair to automate bug fixing for less on Facebook Share ChatGPT becomes ChatRepair to automate bug fixing for less on X primary for post 1980872158 Bursting bubbles: Tiny yet hazardous by Amber RoseMar 31, 2023 9:15 am Aerosols produced by bubble bursting can impact air pollution, global climate and even the transmission of infectious diseases, and smaller aerosol drops are more easily lifted by winds and can travel much further. Share this Story Share Bursting bubbles: Tiny yet hazardous on Facebook Share Bursting bubbles: Tiny yet hazardous on X primary for post 481180410 Hubble unexpectedly finds double quasar in distant universe by Lois YoksoulianApr 5, 2023 7:45 pm These two gravitationally bound quasars existed when the universe was just 3 billion years old. 'We don't see a lot of double quasars at this early time... and that's why this discovery is so exciting,' said grad student Yu-Ching Chen, lead author of the study. Share this Story Share Hubble unexpectedly finds double quasar in distant universe on Facebook Share Hubble unexpectedly finds double quasar in distant universe on X primary for post 891382605 Witherspoon shows first-round talent at Pro Day by Division of Intercollegiate AthleticsApr 5, 2023 7:30 pm Illinois Football All-American Devon Witherspoon shined at his personal Pro Day on Wednesday at the Irwin Indoor Practice Facility. Witherspoon performed in front of 31 scouts representing 23 NFL teams. Share this Story Share Witherspoon shows first-round talent at Pro Day on Facebook Share Witherspoon shows first-round talent at Pro Day on X primary for post 327260427 New AI tool predicts enzyme function better than leading tools by Liz Ahlberg TouchstoneMar 31, 2023 8:30 am Better understanding of enzymes and their functions would be a boon for research in genomics, chemistry, industrial materials, medicine, pharmaceuticals and more. The tool is being made available online for the use of researchers everywhere. Share this Story Share New AI tool predicts enzyme function better than leading tools on Facebook Share New AI tool predicts enzyme function better than leading tools on X primary for post 66501092 Illini Baseball wraps up homestand with tonight's matchup vs. Illinois State by Division of Intercollegiate AthleticsApr 4, 2023 9:45 am Fighting Illini baseball wraps up this four-game homestand hosting Illinois State, scheduled for tonight at 6:00 p.m. This is the first of two meetings in eight days between the two programs, as Illinois heads to Normal on April 11. Share this Story Share Illini Baseball wraps up homestand with tonight's matchup vs. Illinois State on Facebook Share Illini Baseball wraps up homestand with tonight's matchup vs. Illinois State on X primary for post 1799232984 Shifting interpretations of the U.S. Constitution; stalling of the ERA by WGN-AMApr 3, 2023 10:00 am WGN-AM (April 2) How much can the Constitution really be amended? Illinois law dean Vikram Amar talks about Article 5 and analyzes our government’s long history of making amendments to the constitution. Share this Story Share Shifting interpretations of the U.S. Constitution; stalling of the ERA on Facebook Share Shifting interpretations of the U.S. Constitution; stalling of the ERA on X primary for post 233443355 Hartleb: Winningest coach in Illini Baseball history with victory over Michigan by Division of Intercollegiate AthleticsApr 3, 2023 8:45 am Dan Hartleb is now Illinois baseball's winningest coach in program history. With Sunday's victory over Michigan, Hartleb overtook Lee Eilbracht, who finished his Illini career with 518 wins. Share this Story Share Hartleb: Winningest coach in Illini Baseball history with victory over Michigan on Facebook Share Hartleb: Winningest coach in Illini Baseball history with victory over Michigan on X primary for post 682016535 Grad student's nonprofit brings educational tools to young women in India by Gina ManolaMar 29, 2023 12:15 pm Bringing education to historically marginalized girls between the ages of 10 and 18, SwaTaleem co-founder Ananya Tiwari is dedicated to helping women across India connect to technology, overcome language barriers, and achieve financial freedom. Share this Story Share Grad student's nonprofit brings educational tools to young women in India on Facebook Share Grad student's nonprofit brings educational tools to young women in India on X primary for post 1052399478 Hope for salamanders? Illinois study recalibrates climate change effects by Lauren QuinnMar 31, 2023 1:30 pm 'Older estimates were predicting almost 100% of the suitable habitat being wiped out for some of these species. But once we incorporated microclimate data at fine spatial scales for our study area, we found it might not be nearly that severe.' Share this Story Share Hope for salamanders? Illinois study recalibrates climate change effects on Facebook Share Hope for salamanders? Illinois study recalibrates climate change effects on X primary for post 1809158411 Full list of Ebertfest 2023 films, guests announced by Holly RushakoffMar 29, 2023 11:00 am As this year marks the 10th anniversary of Roger Ebert’s death, the program reflects his guiding principle of empathy, said Chaz Ebert. The program includes 11 films, two shorts, 20+ guests, and two musical performances: Share this Story Share Full list of Ebertfest 2023 films, guests announced on Facebook Share Full list of Ebertfest 2023 films, guests announced on X primary for post 1856836659 Green: WBCA Coach of the Year Finalist; Cook: Honorable Mention All-America by Division of Intercollegiate AthleticsMar 31, 2023 8:45 am The WBCA announced that Shauna Green – the architect of one of the biggest one-year turnarounds this season – was a finalist for the National Coach of the Year honor while Makira Cook collected All-America honorable mention status. Share this Story Share Green: WBCA Coach of the Year Finalist; Cook: Honorable Mention All-America on Facebook Share Green: WBCA Coach of the Year Finalist; Cook: Honorable Mention All-America on X primary for post 1158747386 Mimicking biological enzymes may be key to hydrogen fuel production by Lois YoksoulianMar 29, 2023 1:00 pm Researchers say nickel-iron hydrogenase may be key to producing hydrogen for a renewable energy economy. U of I chemists have designed a synthetic molecule that mimics the hydrogen gas-producing chemical reaction performed by the enzyme. Share this Story Share Mimicking biological enzymes may be key to hydrogen fuel production on Facebook Share Mimicking biological enzymes may be key to hydrogen fuel production on X primary for post 724907260 U of I Engineering dean discusses new Chicago-based masters in computer science by WLS-AMMar 30, 2023 10:00 am The new computer science program aims to keep the next generation of tech talent in the state. Dean Rashid Bashir says with better access to opportunities, Illinois can compete with other tech hubs for fresh talent that can transform the industry. Share this Story Share U of I Engineering dean discusses new Chicago-based masters in computer science on Facebook Share U of I Engineering dean discusses new Chicago-based masters in computer science on X primary for post 1585422607 Illini return to Illinois Field for weekend series vs. Michigan by Division of Intercollegiate AthleticsMar 30, 2023 10:45 am Fighting Illini baseball returns to Illinois Field on Friday to host Michigan for a three-game set in Champaign. Friday's contest is scheduled for a 6:00 p.m. first pitch, with 1:00 p.m. and 1:30 p.m. first pitches to follow on Saturday and Sunday. Share this Story Share Illini return to Illinois Field for weekend series vs. Michigan on Facebook Share Illini return to Illinois Field for weekend series vs. Michigan on X primary for post 1487948510 U of I's ballbot wheelchair may be the future of mobility assistance by Madison YangMar 22, 2023 9:45 am The ballbot wheelchair may be the future of mobility assistance. Researchers from across the U of I have created a robotic wheelchair that uses a single, rolling ball to provide a handsfree, intuitive, and flexible device for users. Share this Story Share U of I's ballbot wheelchair may be the future of mobility assistance on Facebook Share U of I's ballbot wheelchair may be the future of mobility assistance on X primary for post 1903869750 Launch of new Amazon-Illinois Center on AI for Interactive Conversational Experiences by Aaron SeidlitzMar 27, 2023 11:15 am 'To begin AICE will focus on a multimodal form of knowledge acquisition. Some tools intake only textual data, but a multimodal interface can continually learn and update knowledge from users through voice, text, image and video interactions...' Share this Story Share Launch of new Amazon-Illinois Center on AI for Interactive Conversational Experiences on Facebook Share Launch of new Amazon-Illinois Center on AI for Interactive Conversational Experiences on X