Office of Diversity, Equity, and Access: Nominations sought for ‘Make a Difference’ awards

The Office of Diversity, Equity and Access is now accepting nominations for the annual Larine Y. Cowan “Make a Difference” Awards. The awards honor campus community members who have demonstrated exceptional dedication to promoting diversity and inclusion on campus in the following areas (nomination forms and criteria are online):

The deadline for nominations is Sept. 18. If you need more information, email diversity@illinois.edu.

By nominating someone, you help celebrate those in the U. of I. campus community who strive to create a more diverse and inclusive campus environment.

Biomarkers found linking ER-positive breast cancer with neighborhood deprivation

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Scientists have long known that Black women with estrogen-receptor positive breast cancer and those who live in disadvantaged neighborhoods often have more aggressive forms of the disease and poorer survival rates. However, the underlying factors that link these outcomes with women’s living environments have remained unclear. Scientists at the University of Illinois […]

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CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Sharing things with strangers can sometimes be easier than sharing with a friend. That thought comes alive for me the evening I attend the SPEAK Café, a space full of song, poetry, art and expression. Hosted by local artist Shaya Robinson, the open-mic event takes place in the Rest Lab 8: Greenspace […]

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