May 05, 2026 | Ethan Simmons Virtual reality helps “bridge the gap” between lab environments and the real world At the Speech Accommodation to Acoustics Lab, researchers are trying to solve a common problem for teachers and vocal performers. How can they be heard and understood without straining their voices? Pasquale Bottalico, associate professor of […]
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The intern who turned an ejection into a career lesson
April 10, 2026 | Ethan Simmons One embarrassing moment produced viral fame and lifelong lessons for this Recreation, Sport and Tourism alum. At their best, college internships are valuable learning experiences. Derek Dye didn’t expect his to involve getting tossed out of a baseball game. That was the viral story for this University of Illinois […]
Illini Success Report: Most new AHS grads find employment or continue education
March 24, 2026 | Ethan Simmons The latest Illini Success Report surveyed University of Illinois graduates from Aug. 2024 to May 2025. Most found employment or enrolled in a new academic program. The majority of 2024-25 University of Illinois graduates have found a next destination post-grad, with most gaining employment or continuing their education. The […]
Two AHS faculty members recognized for excellence in instruction
March 18, 2026 | Ethan Simmons Recognized by the Office of the Provost: Speech and Hearing Science Associate Professor Mary Flaherty and Health and Kinesiology Instructor Christy Bazan Every year, the University of Illinois Office of the Provost recognizes faculty members for excellence in instruction, who are nominated by committees of faculty, staff and students […]
WCIA: The link between healthy eating and brain outcomes for toddlers
Feb. 10, 2026 | AHS Staff Health and Kinesiology professors talked about early childhood nutrition with local news It’s no secret that the food you eat every day can impact your body or impact how you feel. Now, researchers at the University of Illinois are learning the link between what toddlers are eating, and how […]
A message to Speech and Hearing Science, from Department Head Georgia Malandraki
Feb 02, 2026 | AHS Staff “I welcome perspectives from everyone (…) because the future we create together will be stronger for it.“ Dear Speech and Hearing Science community, It is with pride and a deep sense of responsibility that I begin my role as Head of the Department of Speech and Hearing Science. Returning […]
SHS researchers patent method to extract speech from noise using high frequencies
Dec. 18, 2025 | Ethan Simmons Extended high frequencies, above 8 kHz, can make speech more intelligible in noisy environments. When we speak, the air moving through our vocal cords generates soundwaves vibrating at different frequencies: the higher the frequency, the higher the pitch. Most of our modern audio technology, including hearing aids, headphones, and […]
Social identification with a team boosts fans’ social well-being
Nov. 6, 2025 | Tia King Sport teams and other organizations can boost their supporters’ social well-being through digital platforms and other initiatives that promote a strong group identity and feelings of trust that all members have their collective best interests at heart, according to a study led by recreation, sport and tourism professor Yuhei […]
Online Allies: How Black travelers view DMO social advocacy statements
Oct. 30, 2025 | Vince Lara-Cinisomo Did digital gestures from destination marketing organizations resonate with Black travelers? In the summer of 2020, when streets across the U.S. filled with protests for racial and social justice, something unusual happened in the world of tourism. Destination marketing organizations—better known as DMOs—suddenly became vocal online allies. Their Instagram […]
Tattoos as anchors of transformative travel
Oct. 27, 2025 | Vince Lara-Cinisomo A new RST study examines how tattoos from memorable trips continue to ‘speak’ over time At the intersection of body art and travel lies a fascinating phenomenon: tattoos serving as anchors of transformative experiences. A new study from Recreation, Sport and Tourism faculty members Toni Liechty and Joelle Soulard, […]