blog posts Cave excavation pushes back the clock on human migration to Laos Jun 21, 2023 11:30 am Fifteen years of archaeological work in the Tam Pa Ling cave in northeastern Laos has yielded a reliable chronology of early human occupation of the site, revealing that humans lived in the area for at least 70,000 years – and likely even longer. Celebrate Black History Month at Illinois Feb 1, 2023 10:15 am Black History Month gives everyone the opportunity to share, celebrate and understand the impact of Black heritage and culture. Uase this site to find events and stories of impact from Black students, alumni, faculty and staff at U of I. Celebrate U of I's global reach Oct 17, 2022 10:30 am International Education Week celebrates the broad impact of global learning, cultural exchange, and scholarship uniquely experienced at the U of I. Check out our educational, cultural, and recreational events that celebrate our reach. Center based at U of I will develop distributed computing tech for 2030 and beyond Jan 5, 2023 3:00 pm Illinois will lead the ACE Center for Evolvable Computing, which will advance distributed computing technology, from cloud-based datacenters to edge nodes, so it operates with orders of magnitude more energy efficiency than today. Centering healing for Black youth and young adults Dec 16, 2022 2:00 pm Education professor Jarrett Lewis is developing ongoing mental health services to help Black youths process violent and racial trauma—and flourish despite that trauma. Central Illinois named US Tech Hub for biomanufacturing by Biden-Harris administration Oct 24, 2023 2:00 pm President Joe Biden announced Monday that the Illinois Fermentation and Agriculture Biomanufacturing Hub is among 31 designated Regional Innovation and Technology Hubs by the U.S. Economic Development Administration. Champaign County African American Heritage Trail sites unveiled on U of I campus Apr 23, 2024 12:45 pm WCIA-TV (April 22) Morgan White, director of facilities and services at the U. of I., said the campus is excited 'to be part of something that can enrich the experience of students, employees and community members for years to come.' Champaign-raised, U of I grad actor gets Broadway shot in 'Hamilton' Feb 1, 2023 11:15 am News Gazette (Feb. 1) Jonathan Butler-Duplessis, a Champaign schools and U of I grad, will make his Broadway debut Thursday, playing the iconic Aaron Burr from hit rap-musical 'Hamilton.' Chancellor Jones is on a mission to help everyone achieve their academic dreams Sep 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. Chancellor Jones joins World Food Prize Foundation Council of Advisors Jun 24, 2022 9:15 am 'The chance to be part of one of our world’s most visible and most important organizations devoted to food security and agricultural innovation is exciting and humbling. I am grateful...for this singular opportunity,' Dr. Jones said. Changing police culture with stories of wrongful convictions Jun 8, 2023 9:15 am The Wrongful Conviction Awareness and Avoidance course first introduced as an elective class at the Police Training Institute at U of I has been mandated for all Illinois police recruits as part of their standard training. Chase Brown: Chasing History Oct 20, 2022 9:15 am The nation's leading rusher is Illini Chase Brown. He's the first Illini to rush for 100+ yards in the first seven games of a season, leads the nation in all-purpose yards, yards gained after contact, and rushes of 10+ yards. This website is all about him. Chatbots can support behavior change (for those ready to act) May 16, 2024 10:45 am Large language model-based chatbots can’t effectively recognize users’ motivation when they'[re hesitant about making healthy behavior changes, but they can support those who are committed to take action, say U of I researchers. ChatGPT becomes ChatRepair to automate bug fixing for less 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.' Chemistry professor named 2023 Sloan Research Fellow Feb 15, 2023 9:15 am Mei Shen adds a Sloan Fellowship to a list of honors that include the American Chemical Society Arthur Findeis Award, an National Science Foundation CAREER award, and a campus award for Excellence in Guiding Undergraduate Research. Chemistry professor Nancy Makri elected to National Academy of Sciences May 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. Chicago ARC: Partnership seeks to create model for innovation, equitable healthcare Dec 8, 2022 8:45 am Chancellor Jones: 'Working together with the Chicago ARC and fellow partners we can advance health equity and economic development in Illinois while building the next generation of innovators, entrepreneurs, and healthcare professionals.' Chicago mayor-elect Brandon Johnson joins picket line at Chicago State University Apr 11, 2023 12:15 pm Crain’s Chicago Business (April 10) 'It would certainly be consistent with Johnson’s values to be out there, and this is probably a departure from what we’ve seen, quite frankly, from other mayors,' says U of I labor expert Robert Bruno.. Chicago Mayor Johnson to split police union contract into two votes Oct 26, 2023 10:00 am Chicago Tribune (Oct. 24) Johnson’s move to split the bulk of the contract, including salaries and consent decree provisions, from controversial disciplinary measures is 'fascinating and unusual,' says U of I labor expert Bob Bruno. Chicago soil can contain high levels of lead and other heavy metals May 25, 2022 10:15 am WBEZ-FM (Chicago, May 24) U of I Crop sciences professor Andrew Margenot's study found that 20% of the city exceeds the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency’s safe limit of 400 ppm for growing crops and backyard gardens. Chicago to fund a passenger rail line extension to the Far South Side Dec 19, 2022 11:45 am WTTW-TV (Dec. 16) 'The red line extension…would actually generate new business development, commercial development, which would begin to circulate those dollars within the community,' says urban planning professor Lou Turner. Child of War, Man of Peace: Shozo Sato, founder of Japan House, always paints with a purpose Oct 5, 2023 4:15 pm Like a tide at the mercy of the moon, a sense of urgency weighs on Sato to share the horrors of World War II. 'Not too many people remember anymore, or they aren’t alive. I should leave this memory for the next generation.' Chip bans on countries like China will hurt the U.S. more than they’ll help Sep 29, 2022 1:15 pm Fortune (Sept. 28) U of I professor Rakesh Kumar: 'The U.S. believes its economy and national security is threatened if advanced chips end up with the Chinese... But the belief in export controls rests on two assumptions, both of which' may be false. Choose Illinois: Accept your offer by May 1 Apr 20, 2022 11:15 am Ten reasons why you should choose Illinois Choose Illinois: Accept your offer by May 1 Apr 24, 2023 8:15 am Choose Illinois: Accept your offer by May 1 Cicadas and tinnitus: Here's what you need to know May 20, 2024 1:15 pm Professor Fatima Husain explains why individuals with tinnitus may find peace among the audial onslaught and offers suggestions for how people can safely shield their ears from the impending 'wall of sound.' Cicadas nothing to fear: They don’t bite, sting or harm gardens May 6, 2024 2:45 pm Naperville Magazine (May 1) 'When they’re nymphs hanging out in the soil, they drink sap from tree roots,' says U of I Professor Kacie Athey. 'But with [mature] cicadas, they’re not going to be a big problem for crops.' CI MED student elected national delegate to prestigious medical education group Jan 23, 2024 12:00 pm Alexa Lauinger has been elected to represent medical students nationwide on policies affecting diversity and mentorship within medical education through the American Association of Medical Colleges. CI MED students' anti-fatigue vest helps surgeons operate at their best Feb 23, 2023 10:45 am Studies indicate that between 50 and 85% of surgeons regularly experience discomfort in the back, neck, and shoulders. The students' solution combines both monitoring functions and supportive features in one product. CI MED students establish new free eye care clinic Mar 20, 2024 10:15 am 'We have a lot of patients who are excited to see us because they often do not have vision insurance... Many patients have waited over three or four years to be seen because they simply cannot afford new glasses or an eye exam.' CI MED students partner with Champaign Unit 4 schools to host "Doctor for a Day" May 22, 2023 3:30 pm Students from the Carle Illinois College of Medicine are creating new opportunities to expose high school students to careers in health care. CI MED Welcomes Class of 2027 Jun 30, 2023 1:45 pm Carle Illinois College of Medicine – the world’s first engineering-based medical school – welcomed the Class of 2027, its largest class to date. Cleaning water naturally the ancient Maya way Jan 29, 2024 9:15 am Scientific American (Jan. 26) U of I anthropology professor Lisa Lucero discusses the way ancient Mayans cleaned their water naturally, and the lessons we can learn from them. Click beetle-inspired robots jump using elastic energy Jan 23, 2023 3:30 pm U of I professor Sameh Tawfick led a new study introducing click beetle-sized robots small enough to fit into tight spaces, powerful enough to maneuver over obstacles and fast enough to match an insect’s rapid escape time. Climate change could unearth Cold War-era nuclear waste buried by the US Mar 1, 2024 9:45 am ABC News (Feb. 29) '[We are] probably going to have greater issues from climate change than the mobilization of radionuclides from the Cold War,' says U of I radiological engineering expert William Roy. Climate change creating more destructive hurricanes - and it will only get worse Jun 2, 2022 12:45 pm Time (New York City, June 2) In Florida that means rising insurance costs. 'There is a price to be paid for living in what is arguably the most vulnerable natural disaster location in the U.S.,' says Lynne McChristian, a U of I risk management expert. Climate-smart cows could deliver 10-20x more milk in Global South Oct 31, 2023 11:00 am U of I animal scientists are set to deliver a potential game changer for subsistence farmers in Tanzania: cows that produce up to 20 times the milk of indigenous breeds. Coach Bielema press conference quotes ahead of contest at Wisconsin Sep 27, 2022 9:15 am 'I like where we're at from a health standpoint... Actually, we're going to see Jamal Woods back, he's been out the last two weeks...it's going to be a huge advantage in a tough game, obviously.' Coca-Cola and McDonald's left Russia. Their brands stayed behind Aug 17, 2022 10:30 am Reuters (Aug. 17) – Western brands that exit Russia face years of battling knockoffs. Coke, which left in August, is fighting a rip-off of its Fanta brand. 'This should, in normal times, be an easy win for Coca-Cola,' says U of I's Peter Maggs. Cockburn, Howell Named Dike Eddleman Athletes of the Year Jun 29, 2022 8:00 am Ffirst-team basketball All-American Kofi Cockburn and track All-American Olivia Howell are winners of the 2021-22 Dike Eddleman Award, presented annually to the top Fighting Illini male and female athlete. 'Cold War: Illinois Stories' wins Mid-America Regional Emmy Award Nov 3, 2022 4:45 pm “Cold War: Illinois Stories” won the Mid-America Regional Emmy Award for best magazine program. It was the seventh Emmy for producer Tim Hartin, and the cap to his thirty year career at Illinois. Coleman Hawkins: Family Man Mar 6, 2023 11:45 am For Coleman Hawkins, Fighting Illini power forward, family is at the heart of everything. To really know him, you have to know his family. Coleman named vice chancellor for academic affairs and provost Apr 19, 2023 10:45 am John Coleman will be the next vice chancellor for academic affairs and provost at Illinois, pending approval by the University of Illinois Board of Trustees. Colleges should reexamine career services for students with disabilities Apr 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. Coming soon: new hotline, website, and maps on private wells Nov 28, 2023 2:15 pm EPA funding aims to support private well owners who are responsible for ensuring their own water is safe. Throughout most of the U.S., there are no government standards for water quality and safety for private wells. Commencement! May 10, 2023 4:45 pm The university-wide Commencement ceremony will be held on Saturday, May 13, 2023 at 9:30 a.m. in Memorial Stadium. It will be livestreamed at https://go.illinois.edu/live. 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. Commencement speaker, architect Jeanne Gang, designs buildings that connect people, nature and communities May 8, 2024 3:00 pm Internationally renowned architect Jeanne Gang believes architecture can connect people to each other, their environment and their communities. She is the U. of I. Commencement speaker and an Illinois alumna. 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 Speaker Jill Ellis: U of I coach to two-time World Cup champion Apr 29, 2022 1:00 pm 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 Illinois University-wide Commencement speaker Saturday, May 14, at 9:30 a.m. in Memorial Stadium.