blog posts Illinois remains a leading destination among public institutions for international students Nov 15, 2023 4:30 pm The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is once again a top destination for international students, according to data from this year’s Open Doors report. The report, released on November 13 by the Institute of International Education (IIE), ranks the University of Illinois second in the nation among public universities for the most international students. What is the metaverse - and what's its business potential? Nov 16, 2022 10:30 am The metaverse’s potential for transformation means it should be on everyone’s radar, says Robert Brunner, the associate dean for innovation and chief disruption officer at the Gies College of Business at Illinois. 5 ways the Writers Guild, SAG-AFTRA strikes might change Hollywood Nov 20, 2023 11:45 am Washington Post (Nov. 15) Professor Michael LeRoy: Given the rising costs, there could be fewer projects. 'It will mean fewer employment opportunities for actors,' but 'when those opportunities come along, they'll pay much better.' Bison’s relocation to Native lands revives a spiritual bond Nov 22, 2022 2:15 pm AP (Nov. 22) 'Depending on what Indigenous group you’re talking to, the bison originated in the supernatural realm and ended up on Earth for humans to use,” says Prof. Rosalyn LaPier, who grew up on the Blackfeet Nation reservation in Montana. How can academia help implement lessons from the 2022 climate summit? Nov 28, 2022 2:15 pm Atmospheric sciences professor Ashish Sharma is cautiously optimistic that academia can partner with industry and government on climate and sustainability goals that will benefit their financial statements, their employees and their communities. Illinois book ban reform: U of I's Emily Knox explains key changes Nov 29, 2023 9:00 am Chicago Defender (Nov. 27) 'It basically says that in order to remove books from Illinois state libraries, you have to go through a certain process. You can’t just walk up and say "I don’t like this book" so someone can remove it.' Experts boost activity of potential therapeutic target in triple-negative breast cancer Nov 30, 2022 11:00 am Illinois researchers have found that stimulating estrogen receptor beta in triple-negative breast cancers alters the activity of cancer-related genes and reduces the growth and metastasis of these breast cancers. Cultural tourism that began in Depression-era created image of Old South Nov 30, 2022 9:00 am During the Great Depression, women in Natchez, MS, developed one of the first cultural tourism sites in the U.S., centered around the city’s antebellum architecture. In doing so, they created an image of the Old South as grand mansions and gracious living. How a simple ‘thank you’ from your partner can reduce holiday stress Dec 1, 2022 10:00 am Healthline (Nov. 30) 'We wanted to understand what makes couples resilient,' says U of I professor Allen Barton. 'All couples face challenges, but some relationships remain strong even in the midst of difficulty.' Illinois opens Big Ten play with dominant road win over Rutgers Dec 4, 2023 8:15 am The Fighting Illini grabbed 55 rebounds, their fourth straight game with at least 50 boards. They got 19 offensive rebounds and registered 14 second-chance points, and they finished with a +28 rebounding margin on the glass. Why are global carbon emissions starting to increase again? Dec 5, 2023 9:45 am After a brief pause during COVID-19, global carbon emissions from fossil fuel and industry – the main contributors to climate change – are set to increase significantly, says atmospheric sciences professor Atul Jain. Five ways to use technology to decrease your stress Dec 6, 2022 3:00 pm It’s a stressful time of year with holidays and the end of the semester. Technology can add to that stress, or it can be used to minimize the stress. Passes on sale now for 25th Roger Ebert’s Film Festival Dec 6, 2023 4:30 pm 'Ebertfest was created for people who love movies as much as Roger loved movies,' Chaz Ebert said. 'We want audience members and special guests to feel like they are a part of a family as we reach this important milestone...' Fall Academic All-Big Ten released Dec 9, 2022 4:15 pm The Big Ten Conference recognized fall sports student-athletes who have been named to the Academic All-Big Ten team. Eighty-five Illinois student-athletes were honored across the Illini's five fall sports programs. Supreme Court appears divided on the independent state legislature theory Dec 12, 2022 10:45 am Christian Science Monitor (Dec. 8) The original meaning of 'legislature' in the elections clause 'was clear,' writes U of I Law Dean Vikram Amar. State legislatures are 'constrained by the state constitution,' and not 'independent' in any context. Book examines role of famous forgeries in Czech cultural revival Dec 12, 2023 9:15 am Two manuscripts that played a crucial role in the Czech cultural revival turned out to be forgeries. But their contributions to Czech literature and national culture were real, says Slavic literature professor David Cooper. Hot start lifts #16 Illini to 74-57 win over Colgate Dec 18, 2023 8:00 am Illinois (8-2) led off with a 14-0 run and never looked back. Terrence Shannon Jr. started the scoring with a triple on the Illini's first possession, setting the tone in a 14-point, 5-block performance. How can we tame the gun violence epidemic? Dec 21, 2022 8:45 am Community health professor Thomas O’Rourke talks about how previous efforts to institute public health measures succeeded and how the same approaches can be employed to reduce the scourge of gun violence in the U.S. Intelligence predictions improve with whole-brain connectivity profiles Dec 22, 2022 11:00 am Genetic Engineering & Biotechnology News (Dec. 21) 'Intelligence appears to emerge from the global architecture of the brain and to reflect the efficiency and flexibility of systemwide network function,' said U of I researcher Aron Barbey. Bryant’s triple-double powers Fighting Illini past Florida Atlantic Dec 22, 2022 9:15 am Illinois women's basketball closed out its non-conference slate with an undefeated 7-0 mark at home as the Fighting Illini triumphed over Florida Atlantic, 81-46, on Wednesday afternoon. McKenzie scores career-high 26 points in emphatic road win over Wisconsin Dec 30, 2022 12:45 pm The Illini sit above .500 in conference action for the first time since 2017, and they extend their winning streak to five games with their final game of 2022. Illinois now sits at 12-2 overall and 2-1 in Big Ten play heading into 2023. Fighting Illini trounce Wildcats in return to conference play Jan 3, 2024 8:30 am No. 9 Illinois rang in the new year with an emphatic victory over in-state foe Northwestern, taking down the Wildcats, 96-66, at State Farm Center on Tuesday night. Why was the Jan. 6 assault on the US Capitol considered an 'auto-coup d’état'? Jan 4, 2023 8:45 am An auto-coup occurs when 'the incumbent chief executive uses illegal or extra-legal means to assume extraordinary powers, seize the power of other branches of government, or render powerless other components of the government...' Illini resume Big Ten play Wednesday at Northwestern Jan 4, 2023 9:15 am Illinois has won eight straight Men's Basketball contests against Northwestern in a series that has featured many close games as of late, with nine of the last 10 decided by single digits, including six by five points or less. Illini Women's Basketball hosts Northwestern tonight Jan 5, 2023 8:30 am Off to their best 5-game start in program history(13-2 overall, 3-1 in Big Ten play), the Illini women host their in-state rival, Northwestern, which is looking for its first Big Ten win. Skin-deep resilience: Hidden physical health costs for minority youth overcoming adversity Jan 5, 2024 10:45 am 'Early adolescents with high executive function who were residing in disadvantaged neighborhoods seemed to be doing really well with indices of behavioral adjustment over time, but their planful, regulated efforts may be taking a toll on their body.' Federal bill aims to help Midwest produce more biofuels and bio-based products Jan 5, 2024 11:15 am High Plains Public Radio (Jan. 3) Many traditional manufacturing processes have moved off-shored, says U of I's Beth Conerty. 'But using biology as a manufacturing tool - I wouldn’t say that anybody has won that yet. It's an opportunity for the U.S.' Balanced scoring helps Illini beat Wildcats, first time since 2014 Jan 6, 2023 9:30 am The Illini's winning streak extends to seven games - its program-best start to the season, now sitting at 14-2 overall and 4-1 in conference play. New book explores complicated relationship between workers and their work Jan 8, 2024 9:15 am A new book by U. of I. labor expert Robert Bruno explores how workers characterize their relationship to their jobs using personal six-word mini-narratives, serving as a broader exploration of how middle-class workers view work in the U.S. Website compiles ocean data from landmark 19th-century scientific voyage Jan 10, 2023 12:45 pm English professor Gillen D’Arcy Wood’s Oceans 1876 project makes a treasure trove of 19th-century marine data accessible to help scientists better understand how our oceans have changed and how to protect them. Illini face Nebraska in Lincoln tonight Jan 10, 2023 8:45 am Illinois travels to Lincoln, Nebraska in search of its first road win and seeking consecutive victories for the first time since Nov. 25-29, facing the Cornhuskers (9-7, 2-3) at 8 p.m. (BTN). Website tracks COVID levels in wastewater to help people ‘make informed decisions’ Jan 11, 2023 1:15 pm Chicago Sun-Times (Jan. 10) 'This helps you decide what you as an individual want to do based on the trends in your local area,' says Bill Jackson, executive director of the Discovery Partners Institute in Chicago. Does a 'fake news' label help audiences identify false information? Jan 11, 2023 9:45 am News organizations’ labeling false or misleading information as 'fake news' may be backfiring – undermining public trust while doing little to improve audiences’ ability to recognize genuine stories. Research team produces roadmap for scaling up urban agriculture Jan 11, 2024 1:30 pm Urban agriculture has the potential to decentralize food supplies, provide environmental benefits, and mitigate environmental footprints, but increasing urban food production will require deliberate education and market-transformation efforts. Tylenol may not be as ‘safe’ a pain reliever during pregnancy as some think Jan 12, 2024 10:45 am Parents (Jan. 9) 'Taking more acetaminophen during pregnancy, especially during the third trimester, was associated with children having smaller vocabularies and speaking in shorter sentences at age 2,' says U of I's Megan Woodbury. U of I honors nine faculty members with endowed chairs, professorships Jan 12, 2024 11:00 am Nine University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign faculty members have been named as university endowed chairs or professors for their excellence and prominence in research, teaching and service. Five Illini finish in double figures as Illinois fights off Michigan State Jan 12, 2024 8:45 am The 71-68 victory moved the Fighting Illini to 3-1 in Big Ten play as the Illini remained unbeaten in Big Ten home games this season. Hergenrother named a 2023 National Cancer Institute Outstanding Investigator Jan 16, 2024 2:30 pm Paul Hergenrother’s lab has discovered multiple new anticancer compounds, including PAC-1, which recently completed a Phase 1 clinical trial in late-stage cancer patients. Illini host Rutgers for 'We Back Pat' night Jan 16, 2024 2:45 pm The 'We Back Pat' promotion honors legendary women's basketball coach and player Pat Summitt, who passed away in 2016 after a lengthy battle with early onset dementia and Alzheimer's. Four Illini score double digits in Illinois' 93-52 victory at Northwestern Jan 16, 2024 9:15 am In Illinois' first Big Ten victory of the season, Kendall Bostic collected a double-double with 11 points and 13 rebounds for the 23rd double-double of her career, which moved her into a tie for ninth on the Illinois all-time list. What's the significance of the Respect for Marriage Act? Jan 17, 2023 11:00 am 'Civil rights aren’t like colliding trains, where one civil right has to take precedence over another. Protecting civil rights is not a zero-sum game with winners and losers. Civil rights can be like puzzle pieces that can be made to fit together.' U of I researchers working to convert biowaste into pavement Jan 17, 2023 12:00 pm '(Our process) mimics petroleum formation in nature, where biowaste buried deep underground gradually turns into crude oil over millions of years. In the HTL reactor, the process takes less than an hour,' says principal investigator Yuanhui Zhang. New app, Deepcover, to help older adults spot online scams Jan 17, 2024 1:00 pm 'Our goal was to create a game that was fun and would teach older adults the basics of what can be very confusing lingo around digital threats,' said information sciences professor Anita Nikolich. Illinois anthropology professor awarded NEH Fellowship Jan 18, 2023 10:00 am Riggs is a contemporary and historical archaeologist with interests in welfare state initiatives, materiality, national belonging and displacement in the recent past. All five starters score in double figures, Illini cruise to victory over Rutgers Jan 18, 2024 10:45 am The Fighting Illini recorded at least 90 points for the second straight game, their first time hitting that scoring mark in back-to-back Big Ten games since the 1998-99 season. ‘Zombie’ retracted papers continue to infect future research, scholars warn Jan 18, 2024 12:15 pm The College Fix (Jan. 17) U of I information sciences professor Jodi Schneider calls these papers 'zombie studies' because though they appeared dead, they continue to live on, infecting research in the future. Aftermath of a distressing event is more memorable than the lead-up, study suggests Jan 19, 2024 12:15 pm Clarifying the relationship between trauma and memory can improve how we evaluate eyewitness testimonies, inform therapies to treat PTSD, and help clinicians combat memory decline in brain disorders like Alzheimer’s disease. Extended reality applications for primary care: The future of medical care Jan 19, 2024 12:30 pm 'Unfortunately...it is often difficult to discern which XR clinical applications have scientifically tested benefits. Our systematic review examined which applications of (extended reality) technology have been shown to be clinically beneficial.' Illinois takes down Michigan behind balanced scoring, strong defense Jan 19, 2024 8:45 am No. 14 Illinois used four scorers in double figures and a strong defensive performance to take down Michigan, 88-73, at Crisler Center on Thursday night. Illini Men's Tennis on the road to face No. 4 Kentucky, No. 2 Ohio State this weekend Jan 20, 2023 4:45 pm The Illinois men's tennis team is set to compete in back-to-back dual meets against Kentucky on Saturday at noon and Ohio State on Sunday at 1:30 p.m.