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players and coaches cheer from the sidelines during a previous Illini Women's Basketball game at State Farm Center

Big Ten home opener tonight for Illini Women's Basketball

Dec 7, 2022 2:15 pm

Shauna Green is the first coach in Women's Basketball program history to open her Illinois career with a 3-0 start, and pushed the new mark a 6-0 start. The Illini take on Rutgers tonight at 7pm (State Farm Center).

Former ambassador to Ukraine Maria Yovanovitch honored with Douglas Award

Dec 7, 2022 1:15 pm

The Paul H. Douglas Award for Ethics in Government, presented by U of I’s Institute of Government and Public Affairs, recognizes public officials who demonstrate the highest standards of public service.

Shuk Han Ng, a visiting research data manager; Giavanna McCall, a graduate student in educational psychology; Ilber Manavbasi, a research staff member; and Liz Stine-Morrow, a Professor Emerita in educational psychology on a visit to the Champaign Public Library

U of I research: Reading for pleasure can strengthen memory in older adults

Dec 7, 2022 12:00 pm

Reading is simultaneously engaging and relaxing, and it’s fun to do alone or with friends. Now researchers say reading may help preserve memory skills as people — and their brains — grow older.

Mexican baseball league president Jorge Pasquel, right, introduces catcher Mickey Owen, left, to Babe Ruth during Ruth’s visit to Mexico in May 1946.(Uncredited / Associated Press)

Before Jackie Robinson, Jorge Pasquel broke baseball’s color barrier — in Mexico

Dec 7, 2022 11:15 am

L.A. Times (Dec. 7) The Mexican League fully integrated pro baseball. It 'meant that you see each other as equals,' says U of I's Adrian Burgos. 'You share the locker room, the dugout space. It is a different dimension.'

five Illini players look weary as they walk up the floor during overtime at Madison Square Garden on Tuesday night

Illini take down No. 2 Texas in overtime

Dec 7, 2022 8:45 am

Illinois fought back from a double-digit second-half deficit to force overtime and take down No. 2 Texas, 85-78. Freshman guard Jayden Epps scored the Illini's final five points of the second half to send the game to overtime.

Illinois senior Grace Mitchell of Dixon, Illinois

Illinois senior named Schwarzman Scholar

Dec 7, 2022 8:45 am

Grace Mitchell was named a Schwarzman Scholar, one of 150 recipients selected from an international pool of 3,000 applicants to recognize students who seek a better understanding of China’s role in the world and have potential as future leaders.

Fighting Illini Football Defensive Coordinator Ryan Walters

Ryan Walters named 247Sports Defensive Coordinator of the Year

Dec 6, 2022 4:15 pm

Illinois Football ranked in the top 10 in the nation in 17 major defensive categories during the regular season, including leading the nation in interceptions (22), ranking second in scoring defense (12.3), and third in total defense (263.8).

stock image of man at work desk with head-in-hands

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.

Jim Kaler, one of the foremost experts on stars and stellar astrophysics, passed away Nov. 26, 2022.

RIP Jim Kaler: Beloved professor, world-renowned expert on stars

Dec 6, 2022 11:00 am

Astronomy Magazine (Dec. 5) Jim Kaler, astronomy professor and one of the world’s leading experts on stars, died at his home at age 83. Kaler taught an estimated 10,000 students during his nearly 40-year career at the U. of I.

sophomore guard RJ Melendez featured in graphic promoting the Illinois-Texas men's basketball game on Dec. 6, 2022

No. 17 Illini face No. 2 Texas in Jimmy V Classic tonight

Dec 6, 2022 10:45 am

No. 17 Illinois returns to the East Coast to face No. 2 Texas in the Jimmy V Classic at Madison Square Garden (6 p.m. CT, ESPN). Texas is Illinois' fourth ranked opponent in nine games to open the season.

illustration shows Kumar and his co-authors’ proposed approach for capturing moisture above ocean surfaces and transporting it to land for condensation. Graphic courtesy Praveen Kumar and Nature Scientific Reports

How to harvest an untapped source of fresh water

Dec 6, 2022 8:45 am

A new study from Illinois is the first to suggest an investment in new infrastructure capable of harvesting oceanic water vapor as a solution to limited supplies of fresh water

Dr. George R. Carruthers (right) and his colleague William Conway examine the Lunar Surface Ultraviolet Camera designed by Carruthers for the Apollo 16 lunar mission. Photo Credit: U.S. Naval Research Laboratory

NASA renames GLIDE mission after trailblazing U of I alumnus

Dec 5, 2022 12:45 pm

As one of the first African American men to earn a PhD in astrophysics, George Carruthers was a trailblazer. He invented the camera that took the first images of space, significantly improving our understanding of space and earth science.

With the U.S. Capitol in the background, a person waves a rainbow flag as they participant in a rally in support of the LGBTQIA+ community at Freedom Plaza June 12, 2021, in Washington, D.C. (AP/Jose Luis Magana, File)

Catholic bishops a religious outlier in opposing Respect for Marriage Act

Dec 5, 2022 11:30 am

National Catholic Reporter (Dec. 5) U of I law professor says the bill’s finding about 'decent and honorable' opposition seems to counter bishops' warning of a new 'compelling government interest' to force the religious to violate their consciences.

Illini Football accepts invitation to 2023 ReliaQuest Bowl

Dec 5, 2022 8:45 am

The Illinois football team has accepted an invitation to play in the 2023 ReliaQuest Bowl in Tampa, Florida. Illinois will play Mississippi State at Raymond James Stadium on Monday, Jan. 2 at 11 a.m. CT on ESPN2.

A worker rides a rail car at a BNSF rail crossing in Saginaw, Texas, Wednesday, Sept. 14, 2022. (AP Photo/LM Otero)

Congress quashed a rail strike by forcing a deal between workers and bosses

Dec 2, 2022 10:15 am

WBEZ-FM (Dec. 1) Robert Bruno, a professor and director of the Labor Education Program at the U. of I., discusses the implications for rail workers and other unionization efforts around the country.

fifth year forward Matthew Mayer featured on graphic promoting game against Maryland on Dec. 2, 2022

Illini Men's Basketball opens Big Ten play tonight at Maryland

Dec 2, 2022 9:30 am

Illinois' next two games are away - and against undefeated teams. Following tonight's Big Ten opener at 7-0 Maryland, the Illini head back to the East Coast to face 5-0 Texas on Tuesday in the Jimmy V Classic at Madison Square Garden.

a few sheep eat grass and lounge at the base of solar panels. Photo via Wikimedia

Solar panels and agriculture can coexist, but a few hurdles remain

Dec 1, 2022 11:15 am

It can be difficult to find crops that thrive under solar panels, but for grazing animals, particularly sheep, the combination works out well. 'Sheep don't really care about hanging wires or poles,' says undergrad researcher Tyler Swanson.

New research from Illinois suggests that people who feel appreciated by their partners are more resilient during stressful times and are less likely to engage in ineffective arguments. Maskot/Getty Images

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.'

Illini players are all smiles on the Pittsburgh Panthers' court after their victory Wednesday evening

Lights-out three-point shooting gives Women's Basketball a big road win over Pitt

Dec 1, 2022 9:45 am

Sophomore Adalia McKenzie scored a career-high 25 points, shooting 81.8 percent. The Illini improved to 7-1 on the season, tying their win total from one season ago. Theu open Big Ten on Sunday afternoon at No. 5 Indiana.

Dan Balz, Chief Correspondent at The Washington Post

Q&A with alum Dan Balz, chief correspondent of The Washington Post

Dec 1, 2022 9:15 am

Join us as alumnus Dan Balz of The Washington Post, discusses the U.S. Senate Georgia runoff election between Democratic incumbent Senator Raphael G. Warnock and Republican challenger Herschel Walker on Dec. 5.

John Katzenellenbogen and Benita Katzenellenbogen in a lab

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.

composite image with Musk, twitter icon, and the United States Capital building

Elon Musk may inadvertently spur Congress to action on social media regulations

Nov 30, 2022 10:45 am

Fast Company (Nov. 30) The attempt at self-regulation consists of Musk and his inner circle making ad hoc calls that aren't necessarily politically neutral. 'It seems to be leaning more toward the right rather than the left,' says U of I professor Dennis Baron.

Coleman Hawkins elevates for a three-point jump shot in the Illini victory over Syracuse on November 29, 2022

Hawkins' triple-double leads Fighting Illini past Syracuse

Nov 30, 2022 9:45 am

Coleman Hawkins registered the first Illinois triple-double in two seasons, recording 15 points, 10 rebounds, and 10 assists in the Fighting Illini's 73-44 win over Syracuse. Terrence Shannon Jr. led all scorers with 17 points.

1938 picture of huge brick house called Choctaw. Photo by Frances Benjamin Johnston. Courtesy Frances Benjamin Johnston Collection, Library of Congress, Washington, D.C.

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.

doctoral student Ryan Askren with collared Canada goose

Study: Canada geese beat humans in longstanding territory battle

Nov 29, 2022 12:00 pm

Cities spend a lot of time and money harassing geese to relocate, but new University of Illinois research shows standard goose harassment efforts aren’t effective, especially in winter when birds should be most susceptible to scare tactics.

social work professor Karen Tabb Dina. Photo by Brian Stauffer

Diagnoses of suicidal ideation surged among Black pregnant women in 10-year study

Nov 29, 2022 11:15 am

'These findings suggest that care for many Black women with antenatal depression – depression that occurs during pregnancy – may be delayed until the condition escalates into a life-threatening emergency,' says Professor Karen Tabb Dina.

Bo Zhang, a professor of labor and employment relations and of psychology at Illinois. Photo by Fred Zwicky

Paper: Neurotic personality trait a key risk factor for stress perception

Nov 29, 2022 11:15 am

While all of the 'Big Five' personality traits – agreeableness, conscientiousness, extraversion, neuroticism and openness – are related to experiencing stress, neuroticism showed the strongest link

rice on wooden spoons. stock photo via Pexels

Perennial rice could raise yields and cut costs

Nov 29, 2022 11:00 am

'Now we can consciously choose to make a better crop and a better, more sustainable agriculture. We can fix the errors of history,' says study co-author Erik Sacks, a plant geneticist at the U. of I.

atmospheric sciences professor Ashish Sharma

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.

Jiahui Li, left, Shan Zhou and professor Qian Chen show off an electron micrograph image of their new pinwheel lattice structure developed to help engineers build new materials with unique optical, magnetic, electronic and catalytic properties.

Organizing nanoparticles into pinwheel shapes offers new twist on engineered materials

Nov 28, 2022 11:00 am

These pinwheel-shaped structures self-assemble from nanoparticles and exhibit a characteristic called chirality – one of nature’s strategies to build complexity into structures at all scales, from molecules to galaxies.

Old engraved illustration of view of Indian village, South Dakota (Getty Images/mikroman6)

My Thanksgiving: How testifying for Native Americans made me a witness to history

Nov 28, 2022 10:45 am

Salon (Nov. 24) 'I’m a scholar of Native American history,' writes Frederick Hoxie, a professor emeritus of history, law and American Indian studies at Illinois. 'But my real education came from working with Native people in the present.'

Stripe State Farm Center Tuesday vs. Syracuse

Nov 28, 2022 8:45 am

Illini Athletics is asking all fans to help stripe the arena orange and blue. Tip-off is set for 6:30 p.m. CT and will be televised nationally by ESPN.

junior running back Chase Brown waves to crowd after scoring a touchdown

Illini dominate Northwestern, 41-3, in regular season finale

Nov 27, 2022 3:45 pm

The Illini defense forced six turnovers, including a scoop and score and pick six from Sydney Brown, while Devon Witherspoon recorded two interceptions. With an 8-4 overall record, they'll learn their bowl destination next week.

Sen. Mitt Romney (R-Utah) leaves the Senate floor after voting yes on a procedural vote on federal legislation protecting same-sex marriages on Wednesday. (Drew Angerer/Getty Images)

How the Latter-day Saints came to back Senate’s same-sex marriage bill

Nov 23, 2022 10:15 am

Washington Post (Nov. 22) Robin Fretwell Wilson, who helped craft a compromise on the bill, describes civil rights such as same-sex marriage and religious liberty as 'puzzle pieces' that can fit together if people of good faith work together.

A herd of bison grazes during midday at a Cherokee Nation ranch in northeastern Oklahoma on Sept. 27, 2022. Decades after the last bison vanished from their tribal lands, the Cherokee Nation is part of a nationwide resurgence of Indigenous people seeking to reconnect with the humpbacked, shaggy-haired animals that occupy a crucial place in centuries-old tradition and belief. (AP Photo/Audrey Jackson)

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.

Shannon Jr. claps his hands during a game as an Illini crowd looks on

Terrence Shannon Jr. earns Big Ten Player of the Week honor

Nov 22, 2022 9:15 am

Shannon earns the award after averaging 22.7 points, 7.3 rebounds and 4.3 assists while shooting 59.5% from the field, including 56.5% from 3-point range. He led the No. 16 Fighting Illini to a 2-1 record on the week, including a top-10 victory.

Sophomore forward Brynn Shoup-Hill shoots a short jump shot from near the basket as she's surrounded by Oakland defenders

Illini Women’s Basketball climbs to 5-0 start for first time since 2014

Nov 22, 2022 9:00 am

Fighting Illini women's basketball picked up an 84-55 victory over Oakland Monday night to secure a 5-0 start to the season for the first time since 2014. Illinois saw 11 different players score as all 13 Illini saw minutes in the win.

Redshirt senior, setter Diana Brown, reacts after winning a volley

Fighting Illini Volleyball earns senior day sweep against Iowa

Nov 21, 2022 12:45 pm

On a sentimental Senior Day at Huff Hall on Sunday, Illini Volleyball triumphed over Iowa in straight sets to record the Illini's eighth sweep this season. Their fourth-straight victory helped the team improve to 15-13 overall, 11-8 in Big Ten play.

Freshman guard Jayden Epps brings the ball up for the Illini

Illini Men's Basketball falls to Virginia in Main Event Title Game

Nov 21, 2022 8:00 am

No. 19 Illinois fell in the Continental Tire Main Event championship game to No. 16 Virginia, 70-61, on Sunday afternoon in Las Vegas. Jayden Epps led the Illini with 14 points off the bench. Coleman Hawkins had 10 points and three blocks.

graphic illustration shows silhouette of Ebert in a threatre seat

2022-23 Ebert Fellows will work with Chicago Tribune film critic

Nov 18, 2022 12:15 pm

Through the Roger Ebert Fellows program, three undergraduate students are selected each fall to gain in-depth learning experiences that focus on critical thinking, arts and entertainment criticism, and interpretative journalism.

Senator Mitt Romney, who supports the Respect for Marriage Act, speaks to reporters in a file photo

U.S. Senate signals support for amended Respect for Marriage Act

Nov 18, 2022 11:15 am

Deseret News (Nov. 16) Federal law defines marriage as between a man and a woman. 'Those laws still sit on the books. The Supreme Court says, "Thou shalt not enforce that law," but those laws should come off the books,' says Robin Fretwell Wilson.

on-court photo of Illini Volleyball players Raina Terry, Brooke Mosher, and Rylee Hinton

Volleyball closes home slate hosting Spartans and Hawkeyes this weekend

Nov 18, 2022 10:15 am

The Illini went 2-0 last week, sweeping Michigan State before topping Michigan 3-1 on the road. The straight-set victory at MSU marked the seventh sweep of the season and the third in league play.

sophomore forward Dane Dainja drives against a defender

Men's Basketball: Illini face UCLA Friday in Las Vegas

Nov 17, 2022 9:30 am

No. 19 Illinois faces No. 8 UCLA on Friday night, marking the 21st game against a top-10 team under head coach Brad Underwood. The Illini set a single-season school record in 2020-21 with six wins over top-10 opponents.

The study was conducted by Ian Ludden, graduate student; Janet A. Jokela, interim executive associate dean of the Carle Illinois College of Medicine; Sheldon H. Jacobson, professor of computer science. Photo by Michelle Hassel

Second year of pandemic deadlier for middle aged than the first, analysis finds

Nov 17, 2022 9:15 am

The first year of the COVID-19 pandemic was deadliest for those over 65, while the second year was deadlier for middle-aged adults, even with COVID-19 deaths removed, a new U of I analysis found.

Political science professor Brian Gaines. Photo by Brian Stauffer

What message did voters send this midterm election?

Nov 17, 2022 8:00 am

Professor Brian Gaines talks about the 2022 midterm elections, the message voters sent, what effect gerrymandering had, and what we can expect from a divided Congress, with a republican majority in the House, and a democratic majority in the Senate.

Family members embrace each other as they are reunited upon arrival on a flight from Amsterdam as the US reopens air and land borders to vaccinated travellers for the first time since the COVID-19 restrictions were imposed, at Dulles International Airport in Chantilly, Virginia on November 8, 2021. (Photo by OLIVIER DOULIERY/AFP via Getty Images)

How to avoid impending holiday travel disruptions

Nov 16, 2022 11:45 am

The Hill (Nov. 15) U of I's Sheldon Jacobson writes, 'With the busy holiday travel period just a week away, labor storms are brewing in two legacy airlines that could derail many people’s travel plans.' Here's how to minimize the risk of travel disruption.

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