blog posts Seven Illinois professors elected AAAS Fellows Apr 18, 2024 9:00 am Seven U of I professors have been elected 2023 Fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, the world’s largest general scientific society, for their scientifically and socially distinguished achievements. 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. 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.' Choose Illinois: Accept your offer by May 1 Apr 24, 2023 8:15 am Choose Illinois: Accept your offer by May 1 Schroeder's walk-off blast caps dramatic sweep of Minnesota Apr 24, 2023 8:15 am Fighting Illini baseball (18-18, 7-8) completed a series sweep of Minnesota (10-27, 4-8) with a dramatic 6-5 walk-off victory at Illinois Field on Sunday. Illini Softball welcomes DePaul for tonight's game Apr 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. Carbon capture tech draws the attention of state lawmakers, environmentalists Apr 26, 2023 1:30 pm Capitol News Illinois (April 25) The state is planning several carbon sequestration projects. 'We have some of, if not the most favorable geology for this particular activity in the country,' says U of I researcher Sallie Greenberg. Researchers advance super-resolution ultrasound imaging with deep learning Apr 26, 2024 11:15 am Researchers at U of I's Beckman Institute developed a new technique to make ultrasound localization microscopy, a new diagnostic tool used for high-resolution microvascular imaging, more practical for clinical settings. Professor Cynthia Oliver: The dance is enough Apr 26, 2024 8:45 am 'We danced in the woods, on the beach, in the mountains,' Oliver recalls of her childhood. 'We danced everywhere.' Oliver answers the Proust Questionnaire for Storied. School of Music celebrates 125th anniversary with weekend of special concerts Apr 27, 2022 10:00 am The Illinois School of Music will celebrate its 125th anniversary from April 29 to May 1, 2022, with a weekend of special concerts that demonstrate the talent and range of its students, faculty, alumni, and community performers. Illini Women’s Tennis opens Big Ten Tournament Friday night Apr 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. New metric allows researchers to better understand soft material behavior Apr 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. Two elected to American Academy of Arts and Sciences Apr 29, 2022 8:45 am Materials science and engineering professor Nancy Sottos and history professor Maria Todorova have been elected to the AAAS in recognition of their accomplishments and leadership in academia, the arts, industry, public policy and research. Tibetan plateau had broader social dimensions than previously thought Apr 29, 2024 11:30 am Using excavated artifacts, Profewssor Stanley Ambrose and his team discovered that there was a long-distance cultural exchange between the Tibetan plateau and northern China. Illini Finish Second at Big Ten Championship Apr 29, 2024 8:15 am The Illini men's golf team finished second at the 2024 Big Ten Championship on Sunday at Scioto Country Club, snapping the program's Big Ten-record streak of eight consecutive league titles. Illini\ Men's Golf wins eighth straight B1G championship May 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, How does bird flu infect so many species? May 1, 2024 10:30 am Reports of the first documented case of the H5N1 virus passing from birds to cows — and then from a cow to a person — have generated a lot of press. However, 'To date, human mortality as a result of bird flu infection is extremely low.' Illini golfers earn B1G postseason honors, Herendeen named Freshman of the Year May 1, 2024 9:30 am Max Herendeen was the unanimous choice as the Big Ten Freshman of the Year and joined junior Jackson Buchanan to give Illinois two unanimous selections to the All-Big Ten first team. Marching Illini Director Barry Houser: The Attitude of Gratitude May 2, 2022 9:00 am Barry L. Houser, director of the Marching Illini, answers the Proust Questionnaire. How are states altering higher education by redefining academic freedom? May 2, 2024 8:00 am State laws that tether faculty tenure and promotions to state politics undermine the academic freedom that is the founding principle of postsecondary education and research in the US, according to Professor Carol Symes. Corn genetic heritage the strongest driver of chemical defenses against munching bugs May 3, 2022 1:30 pm University of Illinois researchers compared how different corn varieties responded to chewing insects in the presence of a soil bacterium. First major breakthrough for U of I's Molecule Maker Lab May 3, 2022 2:00 pm It would have been a tedious process using conventional methods. The Molecule Maker Lab made it easier because it’s designed to facilitate molecular discovery research that requires testing of large numbers of molecules. Will Russian invasion of Ukraine spark a global food crisis? May 3, 2022 8:00 am Professor Scott Irwin: 'On the international front, the invasion of Ukraine is having a major impact on worldwide grain, livestock and food markets because of the role of the Black Sea region as a major supplier of the world’s grain needs.' 'Blind Field Shuttle' brings a new perspective to campus walk May 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. Illini earn third seed in 2022 Big Ten softball tournament May 9, 2022 8:45 am Illinois earned a first-round bye as the third seed, and will begin action in the quarterfinals on Thursday (May 12) at 12:30 p.m. CT, facing the winner of No. 6 Ohio State and No. 11 Purdue. Lough named School of Social Work dean May 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. Illini Baseball set for final Big Ten series at Rutgers May 12, 2023 10:45 am Fighting Illini baseball hits the road for their final Big Ten series of the season against Rutgers in Piscataway, N.J. Friday's and Saturday's games are both scheduled for a 5:00 p.m. CT first pitch, and both will be streamed on B1G+. Can the state of Illinois require gas stations to advertise on its behalf? May 13, 2022 2:15 pm Verdict (May 13) U of I College of Law Dean Vikram Amar writes about state legislation requiring retailers to publicly display notices to customers of a scheduled gasoline tax increase’s deferral. Can local colleges please just work together? May 16, 2023 10:45 am The Philadelphia Citizen (May 16) Should universities, local colleges cooperate on recruitment and advising? The U of I understood that real stature was achieved by creative, effective service to students - especially first generation students. Study tests rotary blade designs in quest for quieter copters, drones May 18, 2022 11:15 am Researchers at Illinois are testing the limits of rotary blade design to find an efficient, but quieter option for helicopters and drones. Noise is one of the key bottlenecks for the urban air mobility market. Sports medicine is beginning to prioritize gender equality May 19, 2023 11:45 am STAT News (May 19) 'There’s long been a misconception that (menstrual) cycles don’t matter, and it’s important that we’re starting to understand that they do,' says U. of I. anthropology professor Kathryn Clancy. Gilmore Business and Social Innovation Fund will support experiential learning May 20, 2024 11:30 am This fund, established by Deryk and Camille Gilmore, aims to foster equitable opportunities for students interested in experiential learning and commemorates the legacy of Dr. Paul Magelli who impacted the lives of thousands of students. Illini sweep Purdue, secure outright Big Ten Championship May 20, 2024 9:15 am The Illini's win completed the series sweep of Purdue and put an exclamation point on the program's outright Big Ten championship, clinched by Nebraska's loss to Michigan State earlier in the day. U of I partnership with JJK Foundation will create $32 million in labor income by 2026 May 22, 2024 2:15 pm A 24,000 square-foot innovation center plus indoor and outdoor urban agriculture demonstration facilities are being built to expand programming and food production capacity for the Jackie Joyner-Kersee Food, Agriculture, Nutrition program. Study: Social networks can influence perception of climate-change risk May 22, 2024 9:45 am A U of I study found that social networks can play a significant role in influencing the financial behaviors and perception of catastrophic risks brought about by climate change. U of I is a top producer of Fulbright U.S. scholars May 23, 2022 2:30 pm Twelve scholars from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign were awarded Fulbright awards for 2021-2022 — making the university the top doctoral degree-granting institution in terms of numbers of scholars offered grants. Making the transition from high school to college May 24, 2023 11:15 am Illinois students have access to many different support resources, all of which are here to help you live your best college life. NCSA names May grad winner of 2022 Fiddler Innovation Fellowship May 25, 2022 12:00 pm Gabe Tavas is the latest recipient of the $10,000 Fiddler Innovation Fellowship for developing a sustainable wood alternative to combat deforestation. Tavas graduated this spring with a degree in Sustainable Design. From indifference to acceptance: The evolution of the NCAA’s views toward Title IX May 27, 2022 11:00 am During its vigorous, sometimes contentious battle with the Department of Health, Education and Welfare, the NCAA dramatically shift in its stance toward the 1972 Title IX legislation between its annual conventions of 1979 and 1981. Educating Navajo youth about their community and history May 29, 2024 12:15 pm Oliver Tapaha is working on a project to help students become researchers, historians, and archivists of the same community that he grew up in: Round Rock, Arizona, on the Navajo reservation. Why do Dyeing poison frogs tap dance? May 29, 2024 12:30 pm The toe tapping behavior of various amphibians has long attracted attention from researchers and pet owners, but it's been poorly understood. Labs across the globe networked by AI discover state-of-the-art emitters for lasers May 29, 2024 4:15 pm Chemistry World (May 28) '...modularization on the molecular scale is going to give us all the same advantages that drove the industrial revolution on the macroscale,” says U of I professor Martin Burke. Illini Mens Golf season ends in NCAA quarterfinal match May 29, 2024 8:15 am Despite the loss, the quarterfinal berth secures a fifth-place tie for the Illini in the final NCAA Championship standings, the program's ninth top-five national finish under head coach Mike Small since the current format was adopted in 2009. How much can a water filter do? May 30, 2023 12:45 pm The New York Times (May 30) Public water supplies in the U.S. are generally safe, but 'the number of exceptions may increase with time if we don’t' update the infrastructure, says U of I professor Thanh Nguyen. Illinois students receive Critical Language Scholarships May 30, 2023 3:45 pm The scholarship program is part of an initiative to expand the number of Americans studying and mastering critical foreign language and cultural skills to enable them to contribute to U.S. economic competitiveness and national security. Fulmer selected dean of Labor & Employment Relations Jun 1, 2022 9:00 am Ingrid S. Fulmer will be the next dean of the School of Labor and Employment Relations at the U of I, pending approval by the University of Illinois Board of Trustees. The appointment takes effect July 1. 'Here to Stay.' Hawkins returning to Illinois for senior season Jun 1, 2023 8:00 am Hawkins will provide great continuity for the 2023-24 Illini lineup after starting all 33 games last season and leading the team in minutes played (32.5 mpg). Awards recognize excellence in public engagement Jun 1, 2023 9:30 am These awards honor faculty and staff members, students, and community members who engage the public to address critical societal issues. Interested in Illinois? Visit campus this summer Jun 3, 2022 1:30 pm The best way to know if a school is for you is simply by being there. Visit and find out for yourself what it’s like to be an Illini. Following in the footsteps of early 20th century naturalist Elizabeth Kerr Jun 5, 2023 9:15 am Today marks the beginning of our expedition to the Central Andes of Colombia. All eight of us are women. We are all Colombian ornithologists working together to survey the birds here. Interestingly, we are not the first women to do this.