IPM Student Newsroom
New virtual reality training aims to help doctors be more aware of their biases
Implicit bias in health care settings can contribute to inequitable treatment — and worsen health disparities. A newly developed virtual reality training series aims to help obstetricians better recognize, understand and address implicit bias toward Black mothers.
U of I project aims to make voice technology more accessible for people with speech impairments
Automatic speech recognition technologies have improved greatly over the last decade. But these advancements often leave people with speech impairments behind.
How is AI transforming education? An upcoming U of I forum will explore the issue
Artificial Intelligence is making an impact on every aspect of life – including education.
Improvising through art: U of I students fuse music and visuals at Krannert Art Museum
Student musicians at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign took their musical improvisations to Krannert Art Museum in a performance about how art can inspire sound.
Danos re-elected as Champaign County auditor, voters reject referendum to eliminate auditor’s office
Democrat incumbent George Danos has won reelection in the Champaign County auditor’s race, defeating Republican challenger Alan Anderson, 54-to-46 with 100% of precincts counted. This year’s ballot also included a referendum to eliminate the elected Champaign County auditor’s office. Voters rejected that proposal 60-to-40.
Voters with Braver Angels promote a message of unity on Election Day in Champaign County
Carol Bosely and Steve Briggs, with Braver Angels East Central Illinois, held a sign that read: “We’re red and blue voters committed to holding America together.”
Students at the University of Illinois reflect on their voting experiences in Champaign-Urbana
The Illinois Student Newsroom at IPM checked in with voters at polling locations on campus at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
Some worry ‘Middle Eastern North African’ census designation will be misused if Trump wins
The category of Middle Eastern North African, or MENA, was added to the U.S. Census earlier this year. It’s a change the MENA community had been trying to achieve since 1997. But with a potential Trump presidency on the horizon, some are concerned that the census might become a tool to fuel xenophobia and target the MENA community.
The U of I Counseling Center has this advice for handling stress leading up to Election Day
When it comes to advice for managing stress during election season, validate your feelings by allowing yourself to feel what you feel and find safety and support within your community. Also, recognize what’s within and beyond your control — and set boundaries.
Paws for a cause: Champaign County Humane Society hosts annual Fur Ball to support local animals
The Fur Ball, a fundraiser held by the Champaign County Humane Society, will take place Friday night at the I-Hotel and Illinois Conference Center in Champaign. The funds from the event will go directly toward the care of about 200 pets. These funds will help support adoption services and urgent medical needs.
Cicadas impacted some apple harvests in Central Illinois, but Curtis Orchard was spared
This summer, three broods of cicadas emerged at the same time in parts of Illinois. Cicadas lay their eggs in the bark of small trees, which can damage or stunt their growth. The volume of cicadas varied from town to town.
New gender-affirming closet opens on the University of Illinois campus
A new gender-affirming closet on the University of Illinois campus opened Monday at the Gender and Sexuality Resource Center. The Q-Closet will be filled with