2026-10-17
- What happens when women insist on a place in a nation’s democratic future? In Brazil’s 1987–1988 Constituent Assembly, 26 women deputies answered that question through the “Lipstick Lobby” (Lobby do Batom), a cross-party alliance that helped shape the country’s new constitution. Drawing on the...
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2026-10-17 - As Mercosul countries navigate changes in global politics and the economy, stronger financial connections can expand cross-border payments and trade, reduce reliance on external financial infrastructure, and create new opportunities for regional cooperation. Marcela Marquez de Amorim...
2026-10-17 - Health in Brazil: Diversity, Inequalities, and Public PoliciesHealth in Brazil invites scholars to examine this important question through the study of Brazil’s health system, population, and public policies.Brazil is a country of continental proportions, extraordinary ethnic and...
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...
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...