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[Study: 'Sustainable intensification' on the farm reduces nitrate losses, maintains yields](https://news.illinois.edu/study-sustainable-intensification-on-the-farm-reduces-soil-nitrate-losses-maintains-crop-yields/?utm_source=ilhomepage&utm_medium=web)

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### Study: 'Sustainable intensification' on the farm reduces nitrate losses, maintains yields

U. of I. researcher Lowell Gentry and his colleagues found that an intensive three-year crop-rotation system reduced nitrate pollution runoff by 50% without compromising crop yields. 

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[Book recounts history of critical race theory](https://news.illinois.edu/book-recounts-history-of-critical-race-theory/?utm_source=ilhomepage&utm_medium=web)

Cultural Exploration

### Book recounts history of critical race theory

Critical race theory is often misunderstood. In her new book, 'The Origins of Critical Race Theory: The People and Ideas that Created a Movement,' professor Aja Martinez explains what it is and how it was founded.

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[Design students win award for innovative lunch box design, Pail](https://art.illinois.edu/about-us/news/design-students-win-award-pail/?utm_source=ilhomepage&utm_medium=web)

Student Experiences

### Design students win award for innovative lunch box design, Pail

U. of I. industrial design students won the IHS Global Innovation Award for Excellence in Student Design, awarded by The International Housewares Association for their innovative lunch box design, Pail. 

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[ICE touts immigration arrests; opponents warn of pending $10B 'blank check' for enforcement](https://abc7chicago.com/post/ice-touts-immigration-arrests-advocates-warn-congress-approving-10b-blank-check-future-enforcement/16014216/?utm_source=ilhomepage&utm_medium=web)

Illinois in the News

### ICE touts immigration arrests; opponents warn of pending $10B 'blank check' for enforcement

WLS-TV (March 12) 'You’re seeing (Trump administration) messaging that is very strong and harsh, but you’re not seeing the follow-through on the numbers that match the rhetoric,' says U. of I. Professor Michael LeRoy.

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[Carle Illinois College of Medicine receives LCME accreditation](https://news.illinois.edu/carle-illinois-college-of-medicine-receives-lcme-accreditation/?utm_source=ilhomepage&utm_medium=web)

Excellence

### Carle Illinois College of Medicine receives LCME accreditation

LCME accreditation indicates that a medical school meets the highest standards in educational quality and  is essential for medical schools to grant degrees recognized by medical licensing boards. 

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[New book explores the U of I scholars, ideas that made history in education](https://news.illinois.edu/new-book-explores-the-u-of-i-scholars-ideas-that-made-history-in-education/?utm_source=ilhomepage&utm_medium=web)

Legacy

### New book explores the U of I scholars, ideas that made history in education

'Arguments for Learning: An Intellectual History of the College of Education at the University of Illinois,' is a history of the work of the college and its contribution to national and international educational reform. 

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[Alum named to Forbes 30 under 30 after class project becomes startup success](https://cee.illinois.edu/news/CEE-alum-named-to-Forbes-list?utm_source=ilhomepage&utm_medium=web)

Innovation

### Alum named to Forbes 30 under 30 after class project becomes startup success

'With the DeepWalk app, a single intern will be able to perform over 200 (sidewalk) inspections a day. This allows municipalities to take a strong first step in avoiding or meeting the requirements of these (ADA) lawsuits.” 

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[Illini face Maryland today in Big Ten tournament quarterfinals](https://fightingillini.com/news/2025/3/14/mens-basketball-no-24-illini-face-no-11-terps-friday-in-big-ten-tournament-quarterfinals.aspx?utm_source=ilhomepage&utm_medium=web)

Athletics

### Illini face Maryland today in Big Ten tournament quarterfinals

Following a 106-94 victory over 15th-seeded Iowa in Round 2, No. 7 seed Illinois advances to face No. 2 seed Maryland in the Big Ten Tournament (BTT) Quarterfinal on Friday (5:30 p.m. CT, BTN).

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[Southwest moves are a reaction to changing landscape in airline industry](https://giesbusiness.illinois.edu/news/2025/03/11/southwest-moves-a-reaction-to-changing-landscape-in-airline-industry?utm_source=ilhomepage&utm_medium=web)

Expert Viewpoints

### Southwest moves are a reaction to changing landscape in airline industry

Southwest Airlines is reversing several policies - first come, first serve seating and 'Bags Fly Free' - in an effort to better compete with other airlines with razor thin profit margins. Professor Ed Rogowski explains why it was necessary now.  

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