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Gillen D'Arcy Wood, who has researched Antarctica for a book about the exploration of the remote continent. (Photo courtesy of Gillen D'Arcy Wood.)

Discovering a wonderland

Jan 3, 2019 4:30 pm

English professor explores the history of expeditions to Antarctica

Blanca telescope and star trails. Photo by Reidar Hahn for Fermilab

Dark Energy Survey data processed by NCSA now available to all scientists

Jan 10, 2018 2:15 pm

DES announced first major release of data: Information on more than 400 million astronomical objects, from distant galaxies to stars in the Milky Way

Program for parents aims to help youths with autism successfully transition to adulthood

Jan 16, 2020 1:30 pm

A new U of I program trains parents of young adults with autism on community services and empowers them to advocate for their child to help them successfully transition to adulthood.

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Free, online, discipline-spanning conference. 2/28 – 3/2

Jan 19, 2018 9:45 am

Join this cutting-edge, 100% online discussion of new advancements, practices and challenges inherent to eHealth and communication

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Jan 22, 2017 8:45 am

Want to receive personalized communications from us and manage your admissions process in one place? We have one word for you: myIllini.

Performance artist Autumn Knight experiments with elements in the gallery installation for her solo exhibition “In Rehearsal” at Krannert Art Museum. Photo by L. B. Stauffer

Krannert Art Museum to host artist Autumn Knight for performances, art exhibition

Jan 23, 2017 12:00 pm

Performance artist Autumn Knight experiments with elements in the gallery installation for her solo exhibition “In Rehearsal” at Krannert Art Museum. Knight will perform Jan. 26 at the opening night for the museum’s spring season

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Register now: Online conference March 1-3

Jan 24, 2017 11:15 am

Health Communication Barriers, Breakthroughs, and Best Practices conference will showcase research on the relationships between technology, electronic communication and healthcare.

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February Dance to reflect recent crisis responses

Jan 26, 2018 9:45 am

February Dance will include performances that explore responses to crisis, look at protest in an airport setting and celebrate the music of Tom Petty

Blair Ebony Smith, the curator of “Homemade, With Love” and a postdoctoral fellow in art education at the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign.

A space of their own at KAM: ‘Homemade, with Love’ exhibition

Feb 3, 2021 10:30 am

This exhibition at Krannert Art Museum examines what it means to create space for Black girls and women to celebrate their creative lives, while transforming a gallery into a cozy furnished 'homemade' room.

a black and white photograph by christopher capozziello

Immersive photojournalist shares stories, work with campus

Feb 4, 2019 9:00 am

Journalism invited Chris Capozziello to teach a class this spring, 'Photojournalism and Society'. Several public events in February will give everyone a chance to see his work, hear his stories

Precision Conservation Management program receives multi-million dollar investment

Feb 15, 2016 10:45 am

When making decisions about conservation practices, farmers must weigh financial risks, consider labor availability and cost, and more. The Precision Conservation Management program will help farmers make those decisions.

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A new, more effective way to assess teachers’ competency

Feb 15, 2023 2:45 pm

Nancy Latham, director of the Council on Teacher Education at Illinois, coauthored a book that makes the credentialing system for teachers simpler and more trustworthy for those hiring them. As a bonus, it can be used in other industries, too.

10 ways the U of I is helping kids and families across the state

Feb 19, 2020 12:00 pm

From providing free trainings for teachers, to assisting military familes with children to regulating neglect and abuse cases, Illinois ensures the safety and wellbeing of kids across the state.

Ag technology educator Dennis Bowman (right) flies a drone

Grounded in experience, Bowman leads Extension's ag technology education

Feb 24, 2022 10:45 am

Ag has always been a complicated business, a mix of biology, geology, weather, economics, and politics. 'Ag has always looked forward to the next technology... We want to ensure it serves the people who rely on it daily,' says U of I's Dennis Bowman.

information sciences professor J. Stephen Downie, preservation librarian Kyle Rimkus, and alternate format production specialist Angella Anderson with Disability Resources and Educational Services. Photo by Fred Zwicly

Illinois library, disability services part of project to improve availability of accessible materials

Feb 28, 2019 1:45 pm

'Providing materials for education and research is the core mission of an academic library, and that mission isn’t limited to those who can read without assistance.'

Cover image of "The Discovery of Cosmic Voids". (Cambridge University Press)

The lessons of deep space discovery

Mar 1, 2021 9:45 am

Emeritus professor Laird Thompson's new book reflects on cosmic voids and the journey to have his findings accepted

Jacob S. Sherkow, left, and Carl Gunter are interested in developing new ways to protect genomic privacy.

Protecting genomic privacy through phone apps

Mar 1, 2023 11:15 am

Police are increasingly using genomic databases in their investigations. U of I faculty offer possible technological solutions, such as phone applications, that will ensure Fourth Amendment protections of consumer’s genomic data.

Communication professor Ned O'Gorman. Photo by L. Brian Stauffer

Author makes case for politics to those who've lost faith

Mar 4, 2020 11:15 am

Communication professor Ned O’Gorman says politics is a necessity, not an option. But in a new book, he holds out hope that we know from everyday experience how to do politics that aren’t fundamentally 'us versus them.'

Graduate student Kyle M. Bennett, left, and social work professor Douglas C. Smith. Photo by L. Brian Stauffer

Mobile app helps young adults talk with friends about risky drug, alcohol use

Mar 4, 2021 8:45 am

Designed for people ages 18-29, the Harbor app teaches young adults how they can 'act as first responders for their close friends who demonstrate risky substance use behaviors,' according to the app’s lead developer, professor Douglas C. Smith.

Dr. Kari Foss and a veterinary student prepare a puppy for auditory tests. Photo by L.B.Stauffer

Veterinarians: Dogs, too, can experience hearing loss

Mar 5, 2020 9:00 am

Dog owners and K-9 handlers ought to keep this in mind when adopting or caring for dogs, and when bringing them into noisy environments.

U. of I. veterinary clinical medicine professors Ashley Mitek and Jim Lowe. Photo by Greg Boozell

Veterinary infectious disease expert weighs in on coronavirus threat

Mar 9, 2020 8:00 am

Influenza, SARS and COVID-19 are all readily transmitted from animals to humans. 'Most of what we think are the major human pathogens probably started in animals,' says a U of I expert in zoonotic diseases.

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Commemorating the 400th anniversary of the death of 'the bard'

Mar 15, 2016 1:45 pm

There are over 500 works in which Shakespeare appears as a character that have been curated them and chosen an eclectic group of works, in which Shakespeare appears in many guises.

Sallie Greenberg, a principal research scientist at the Prairie Research Institute (PRI), has been selected as a member of one of the two new White House Council on Environmental Quality task forces to guide the development of carbon capture, utilization, and sequestration (CCUS) technologies

U of I scientist to serve on White House task force on carbon capture, storage

Apr 6, 2023 8:15 am

Task force members will provide recommendations on federal permits of carbon dioxide pipelines. The capture of manmade CO₂ can potentially reduce pollution and make further progress on the goal of a net-zero emissions economy by 2050.

Scott Irwin, the Laurence J. Norton Chair of Agricultural Marketing in the department of agricultural and consumer economics at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, is the author of “Back to the Futures,” a book that’s part personal memoir and part explainer of the futures market. Photo by College of ACES

New book chronicles personal, professional journey studying futures markets

Apr 11, 2023 8:15 am

Stunts with motorcycles, snowmobiles, race cars, farm equipment and run-ins with renegade cows... 'I thought that I had enough crazy personal stories about risk and risk management that these could serve as scaffolding for a larger story.'

Photos by L. Brian Stauffer, Don Hamerman and Lisa J. Schlein

Science at Illinois feeds the world, furthers health, protects the planet

Apr 16, 2017 9:00 am

'As a nation and as global citizens, we cannot thrive without continuing support for the kind of science going on here at Illinois and at our university peers across the U.S.'

I-Rural: Helping communities meet increased demand for rural tourism

May 2, 2022 10:45 am

'Many people traveled to rural destinations with low population densities during the pandemic, allowing (Illinois) communities to reimagine their potential for tourism development,' says recreation, sport and tourism professor Sharon Zou.

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Green rooftops in Portland, Oregon. Photo by Noelwah Netusil

Green roofs are worth the cost for urban residents

May 5, 2022 1:00 pm

Countries around the world are investing resources to reduce the impact of stormwater runoff. 'Green roofs are part of the solution because they capture some of the rain that would otherwise end up in sewage systems,' says Prof. Amy Ando.

Herbicide considerations for replanted corn

May 16, 2017 2:00 pm

University of Illinois weed scientist Aaron Hager says farmers should keep weed control/herbicide issues in mind when replanting waterlogged corn

Professor Adrian Burgos, still image from the documentary

Miss the premiere? Watch it now

May 17, 2016 12:45 pm

A new documentary tells the story of Latinos in American baseball, much of it through the research of Illinois history professor Adrian Burgos.

man drives tractor across field, Text: PBS NewsHour “Tipping Point: Agriculture on the Brink”

U of I hosts PBS NewsHour, experts weigh in on feeding a heating planet

May 19, 2023 10:15 am

Livestreamed from the Quad: Emmy-award-winning science journalist Miles O’Brien will interview industry leaders alongside experts from the U of I’s College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences.

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.

Agronomy Days tailgate events could include visits to the Student Sustainable Farm (pictured) and other action centers on campus farms and beyond. Photo by L. Brian Stauffer

U of I's Agronomy Day growing to include pop-up events and more

May 25, 2022 11:45 am

In its 65th year, Illinois’ 'Agronomy Day' is a day no more. Instead, College of ACES will host a series of events all season long, including traditional field days as well as new pop-up tailgate events and shade tree talks.

Summer humanities program builds bridge between communities

Jun 8, 2022 11:00 am

The program invites humanities students to work collaboratively with organizations in the Champaign-Urbana area, using their humanities knowledge to make an impact in the community.

Do food pantry environments encourage healthy food choices? New tool can assess

Jun 23, 2018 1:30 pm

Could improving the consumer nutrition environment of food pantries—placement of items, food choices, freshness, availability of nutritional information, etc.— help people make healthier choices?

Here's what heat stroke can do to your dog

Jul 20, 2016 2:15 pm

“Heat stroke can cause severe damage to an animal’s organs, especially the bone marrow and liver,” says Dr. Maureen McMichael. “It can lead to death, even with treatment.”

How do dads fit into early intervention services for children?

Aug 1, 2017 4:30 pm

Professor Brent McBride hopes his study will inform service providers to better target or include fathers in intervention plans that positively affect children’s development

composite image of dog includes red shading and medical images. composed by Michael Vincent

Dog down: Effort helps emergency medical staff treat police K-9s

Aug 19, 2019 9:30 am

New protocols will help emergency medical personnel stabilize, treat and transport law enforcement K-9s injured on the job.

young girl looks around from her vantage point at the base of a pine tree

Free e-book highlights profound effects of nature on learning

Aug 27, 2019 12:00 pm

The many ways putting children back in contact with nature could make them more successful in school and in life.

Susan Schantz. Photo by L. Brian Stauffer

Future Environments: What contaminants are in your home?

Sep 1, 2018 1:30 pm

Professor Susan Schantz warns how common chemicals around the house can impact human development, and what you can do to protect yourself and your family

New community map locates food assistance sites

Sep 3, 2020 1:00 pm

To help Illinois families meet their basic food needs, U of I Extension is launching a new Illinois community food map that allows individuals to search by Illinois zip code for all food resources in that area.

view of the gallery featuring the new installation

KAM's new installation: Art Since 1948

Sep 4, 2019 9:45 am

Slideshow of some of the objects made since 1948 that are featured in Krannert Art Museum's latest installation.

Chancellor Jones to address the City Club of Chicago

Sep 7, 2021 10:45 am

The Chancellor talks about the university's COVID-19 response and some highlights for Fall, including the continuing development of the Carle Illinois College of Medicine, new Campus Instructional Facility, Siebel Center for Design.

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Ebert Symposium to focus on inclusion in movies and media

Sep 9, 2019 2:00 pm

The topic grew out of Roger Ebert’s vision of movies as a tool for generating empathy among those of different genders, races, ages, classes. etc. Fostering empathy 'is the most noble thing that good movies can do,' he said.

U of I awarded $4.5 million to develop commercial carbon credit tools

Sep 9, 2020 12:30 pm

The funding will be used to calculate farm-scale carbon credits, allowing individual farmers to understand the value of their land and practices towards carbon trading markets.

visitors to a previous Vet Med Open House rub the nose of a friendly horse

Vet Med Open House, Oct. 2: The Adventure Awaits!

Sep 23, 2022 2:15 pm

On Sunday, October 2, more than 300 veterinary students will host a behind-the-scenes look at the state’s only veterinary college. Aspiring veterinarians, animal lovers of any age, there’s something for you at Vet Med Open House.

Illinois 4-H celebrates alumni during National 4-H Week

Oct 5, 2016 10:30 am

In honor of National 4-H Week, U of I Extension invites 4-H alums on campus to share their story and receive a 4-H alumni t-shirt to celebrate your 4-H heritage.

the late Rober Ebert giving his signature 'thumbs-up'

Passes for 22nd 'Ebertfest' on sale Nov. 1

Oct 22, 2019 11:30 am

Festival passes cover all screenings during the festival (April 15-18 at the Virginia Theatre), with related talks and panel discussions at other local venues.