2026-10-01
- What can a railroad reveal about the making of modern Brazil? Caribbean Amazônia examines the Madeira-Mamoré Railway, a U.S.-funded project built on Indigenous Amazonian land by racialized workers from Brazil and the Caribbean between 1870 and 1943. Drawing on the work of Lélia Gonzalez...
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2026-10-01 - Director of the Portuguese Language Program Raquel Goebel has been elected Chair of the Portuguese Special Interest Group of the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL). ACTFL is the largest and most...
2026-10-01 - Brazil is rapidly aging, with limited welfare infrastructure to support healthy aging. Professor of Social Work Flavia Andrade and her colleagues published a study in Social Science & Medicine using data from the...
2026-09-17 - Research examines soil erosion under natural rainfall in Brazil, bringing together evidence across studies to better understand erosion patterns and inform soil conservation and sustainable agricultural practices. Agricultural and Consumer Economics Professor...
2026-09-17 - Artificial intelligence is increasingly viewed as a powerful tool for predicting and preventing public health problems. But it is not just about using the most sophisticated algorithm, says Health and Kinesiology Associate Professor...
2026-09-17 - A line-item veto allows presidents to remove specific provisions from a bill while allowing the rest to become law. Research co-authored by Political Science Professor Gisela Sin, Line-Item Vetoes as a Coordination Mechanism...
2026-09-03 - After Palmares: Diaspora, Inheritance, and the Afterlives of Zumbi examines explores the history and enduring legacies of Palmares and Zumbi, connecting themes of slavery, race, resistance, and freedom to their lasting influence on Brazilian society and identity. The book was authored by...
2026-09-03 - The effects of plastic contamination on reproductive health Dr. Jodi Flaws (University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign) and Dr. Wellerson Scarano (São Paulo State University in Brazil) developed a research collaboration that is designed to examine the effects of perinatal exposure to plastic...
2026-08-19 - The Econ Data LabThe Economics Data Lab for Business and Research Applications – Econ Data Lab - enriches students’ education by fostering the application of cutting-edge econometric models and solid economic theory to real-world problems through hands-on experience. Currently, the Lab has...
2026-08-19 - A new book examines what motivates citizens to keep fighting for the social welfare benefits they deserve. In Persistent Citizens: Pursuing Social Welfare Benefits in Brazil and Argentina (Cambridge University Press), Political Science Professor...
2026-08-19 - Physical activity (PA) provides multiple health benefits across the life course, including during childhood, with benefits including reduced risk of chronic diseases and all-cause mortality, as well as improved mental health.1,2 However, gender disparities in PA are evident early in life, with...
2026-08-19 - Brasillinois is an initiative launched by the University of Illinois System to foster dynamic collaboration and knowledge exchange with Brazil. With a focus on student mobility and research clusters, Brasillinois aims to pioneer a model of collaboration between U.S. higher education and the Global...
2026-08-18 - We are proud to share the publication of "Arab Brazil: Fictions of Ternary Orientalism," authored by Professor Waïl S. Hassan, a distinguished member of the Department of Comparative & World Literature and an affiliate of the Lemann Institute for Brazilian...
2024-06-30 - This comprehensive bilingual manual provides essential information and guidance to help Brazilian newcomers navigate life in Urbana-Champaign. In both Portuguese and English, the manual covers key topics such as housing, healthcare, education, and community services....
2024-04-24 - 4/28 | 3pm | Krannert Center for the Performing Arts Please join us for an amazing performance by the Brazilian Jazz Ensemble in the Krannert Center! We are excited for their presentation and we hope to see you there!