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What does the current fight over dispersal of food stamps tell us about food as a political weapon?
Millions of Americans may not receive federal food assistance this month. The Trump administration initially said it would not fund the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program during the government shutdown, which began in October. After two federal judges said the refusal to provide the benefits is unlawful, the administration said it will provide partial payments only, […]
What are the benefits of seeing drought through a social lens?
Much of the Midwest is experiencing drought due to very dry weather in the late summer and early fall. Half of the state of Illinois is in a severe drought, and portions of Central Illinois are in an extreme drought, affecting farmers’ yields, particularly for soybeans. University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign information sciences professor Dong Wang […]
Are Illinois social studies educators prepared to teach inclusive topics?
As of the 2022-23 academic year, Illinois schools were required to adopt new learning standards for social science education in kindergarten-12thgrades. Asif Wilson is a professor of curriculum and instruction at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and the director of the Social Studies Network. Wilson spoke with News Bureau research editor Sharita Forrest about the […]
Illinois chemist named 2025 Packard Fellow
Benjamin Snyder, a professor of chemistry at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, has been named a 2025 Packard Fellow by the David and Lucile Packard Foundation. Photo by Holly Birch Photography
Building a living laboratory on a lake
DECATUR, Ill. – After more than a year of planning, our team is finally ready to launch a new phase of research. We’ve designed and built two small “islands” of wetland plants that will float on Lake Decatur. These living laboratories will help us investigate how floating wetlands may affect nutrient levels and sediment dynamics […]
How do bacteria become resistant to antibiotics?
Pathogens like “nightmare bacteria” NDM-CRE become resistant to antibiotics by sharing resistance genes, and education about proper antibiotic stewardship is essential to slowing the spread of resistance, says microbiologist Brenda Wilson.
Monitoring stress from the surface of the body
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. – Today, my laboratory looks more like a scene from a sci-fi film than a psychology research space. Wires snake across tables, sensors lay carefully arranged on trays, and a bucket of ice water sits in the corner, quietly waiting its turn. This work is part of the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign’s department […]
Illinois alumnus Omar Yaghi wins Nobel Prize in chemistry
Illinois alumnus Omar Yaghi is one of three recipients of the 2025 Nobel Prize in Chemistry. Yaghi earned a Ph.D. in chemistry from Illinois in 1990.
What risks does sickness pose in pregnancy?
Infection while pregnant produces inflammatory factors and fever, which have adverse effects on fetal development, says prenatal neurodevelopment expert Adrienne Antonson
How will the government shutdown impact air travel?
Although Transportation Security Administration officers and air traffic controllers are considered essential workers, any reduction in staff could result in long security lines and flight delays or cancellations, says University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign aviation security expert Sheldon H. Jacobson.
Three Illinois students awarded Voyager Scholarships
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign students Clara Alvarez-Leyva, Carlos Hernandez and Danielle Mitchell are recipients of the Voyager Scholarship, the Obama-Chesky Scholarship for Public Service.
What is the status of higher education access at Illinois prisons?
Rebecca Ginsburg is the director of the Education Justice Project and a professor of education policy, organization and leadership at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Ginsburg spoke with News Bureau research editor Sharita Forrest about a recent report released by the Illinois Department of Corrections that examined access to higher education programs for people who […]