blog posts Technology to absorb CO₂ at power plants is promising Apr 25, 2022 11:45 am Testing has proved the biphasic solvent-based process can achieve greater than 90% capture efficiency and greater than 95% CO₂ purity and has the potential to significantly increase energy efficiency and reduce CO₂ capture cost. Parents' reactions while helping with math shape young children's achievement Apr 25, 2022 11:30 am When math homework with their parents is fraught with negativity such as parental feelings of frustration or ineptitude, children are less likely to enjoy math and tackle challenging math problems. 2022 Undergraduate Research Week Apr 25, 2022 10:15 am A celebration of student innovation and excellence at Illinois, April 24 - 30 Men's Tennis snags senior day win over Purdue Apr 25, 2022 9:00 am 'It felt good to go out there and get the win on senior day,' said head coach Brad Dancer. 'We've won four in-a-row now and have some good momentum heading into the tournament later this week.' Commencement speaker Jill Ellis: Illinois coach to two-time World Cup champion Apr 25, 2022 8:00 am Jill Ellis, who won back-to-back FIFA Women’s World Cups as coach of the U.S. Women’s National Team, will serve as the University-wide Commencement speaker Saturday, May 14, at 9:30 a.m. in Memorial Stadium. Commencement 2022: Explore Memorial Stadium through the years Apr 25, 2022 8:00 am This year, we are thankful to be able to celebrate the 2022 University-wide Commencement Ceremony at Memorial Stadium. Explore the stadium through the years. 2022 University-wide Commencement Guide Apr 25, 2022 8:00 am This year, Illinois graduates will gather in Memorial Stadium for the greatest celebration of the year—the University-wide Commencement ceremony. Here is a guide for everything you need to know to prepare. Explore the 22nd annual Ebertfest Apr 22, 2022 10:45 am Roger Ebert’s Film Festival is held every April and is organized in conjunction with the College of Media. No. 25 Illini women’s golf set for 2022 Big Ten Championships Apr 22, 2022 10:45 am The No. 25 Illinois women's golf team will be on the hunt for a Big Ten title this weekend as the Illini travel to Pittsburgh, Pa., for the 2022 Big Ten Women's Golf Championships. Explore the flowers at Allerton Park Apr 21, 2022 1:30 pm From the formal gardens to the wooded trails — discover when your favorite flower will be in bloom at Allerton Park & Retreat Center. NSF director announces $40M in awards for U of I projects Apr 21, 2022 1:15 pm Federally funded research at the nation’s universities creates new companies, industries, opportunities, and jobs—and the tech-savvy, educated workforce needed to fill them. In the state of Illinois, the impact is significant. Masks coming off after judge strikes down federal mandate for public transit Apr 20, 2022 1:15 pm New York Times (April 19) U of I epidemiologist Rebecca Lee Smith worries about the ruling's impact on people at higher risk who have to take public transit. 'We need to protect the people who...may not have other protections.' Illinois State Legislature honors Dean James D. Anderson Apr 20, 2022 11:45 am Legislators recognized a giant within the field of education last week ahead of his approaching retirement. College of Education Dean James D. Anderson was presented with a proclamation honoring his invaluable contributions to the state. Choose Illinois: Accept your offer by May 1 Apr 20, 2022 11:15 am Ten reasons why you should choose Illinois Heck earns second B1G Athlete of the Week honor Apr 20, 2022 8:45 am Hunter Heck extended his singles win streak to eight and moved to 14-4 on the season including 5-0 in Big Ten Play on Saturday. How effective have economic sanctions been against Russia? Apr 20, 2022 8:30 am Sanctions imposed against Russia and Belarus as punishment for invading Ukraine have had an effect but may only have meaningful consequences in the longer term, says a U of I expert in securities law and cross-border capital markets. Portable, point-of-care COVID-19 test discerns alpha variant from earlier strains Apr 19, 2022 11:30 am A point-of-care COVID-19 test developed by researchers at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign can now detect and differentiate the alpha variant of the SARS-CoV-2 virus from earlier strains in saliva samples. Pell Grant funding will soon be widely available for prison-based college classes Apr 19, 2022 10:45 am Truthout (April 18) U of I Education Justice Project director Rebecca Ginsberg is worried that programs motivated by profit and unprepared to deal with carceral settings could reinforce the dehumanizing aspects of prison. Professor's novel: A mysterious disappearance, whales trying to save the planet Apr 19, 2022 9:45 am The themes of Jewish identity and loss in the debut novel of Professor Brett Ashley Kaplan echo her academic research interests. 'Rare Stuff' also is a work of eco-fiction and magical realism. Sickels named Big Ten Pitcher of the Week Apr 19, 2022 8:00 am After a dominant week that included two complete-game shutouts, senior right handed pitcher Sydney Sickels was named Big Ten Pitcher of the Week. Another Illini, Tori McQueen, won the honor last week. Miss the Conversation with Senior Leadership? Watch it now Apr 18, 2022 2:30 pm Hear from the panelists: Chancellor Robert Jones, Provost Andreas Cangellaris, and the Vice Chancellors for Student Affairs; Advancement; Administration and Operations, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion; and Research and Innovation. Illini Softball completes sweep of Rutgers Apr 18, 2022 8:45 am In the Easter Sunday series finale, the Fighting Illini softball team secured their second-straight series sweep and tenth-straight victory, defeating Rutgers 9-1 at Rutgers Softball Complex. Illinois program turns cowgirl dreams into livestock research reality Apr 15, 2022 12:15 pm The moment 4-year-old Sarah Graham sat in a saddle for the first time, she announced she wanted to be a cowgirl. For the suburban Chicago preschooler, it was an unlikely dream. But it stuck. Ouimet breaks decathlon program record as Illini open weekend action Apr 15, 2022 10:45 am The Illinois women's and men's track and field teams saw historic performances at both the Mt. SAC Relays and the Bryan Clay Invitational on Thursday, highlighted by a new school record in the decathlon from junior Aiden Ouimet. The global food crisis will be one of affordability rather than supply Apr 15, 2022 10:30 am Time (April 14) Ukraine is one of the most important breadbaskets of the world. Professor Scott Irwin writes that formidable challenges face farmers in Ukraine, from shortages of fuel, labor and fertilizer, to landmines left in the fields. Research could enable assembly line synthesis of prevalent amine-containing drugs Apr 15, 2022 9:30 am An Illinois research team has discovered a way to produce a special class of molecule that could open the door for new drugs to treat currently untreatable diseases. Truman Scholarship awarded to political science major Apr 15, 2022 8:45 am Beyond the $30,000 scholarship toward graduate study, junior Mariama Mwilambwe will also participate in professional development programming to help prepare her for a career in public service leadership.