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An aerial view of the three U. of I. round barns, looking from the northeast, with Leah Wightman's high school photo inset. Barn photo by Justin Penrod

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1977 U. of I. Graduate Leaves Her Legacy to Preserve Historic Round Barns
August 25, 2025 / General News

By all accounts, Leah Jane Wightman was a loyal friend and daughter, a dedicated professional, and a very private person. When she passed away on November 18, 2024, at the age of 84, she demonstrated…
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How Risky Is the Bird Flu in Cats?

April 07, 2025 / News

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has confirmed 130 cases of H5N1 avian influenza, commonly known as bird flu, in domestic cats. The cases are spread across 23 states, including Illinois. Dr. Leyi Wang, a virologist…
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Congratulations to Helena

July 16, 2020 / News

Congratulations to Helena on the acceptance of her paper in Molecular Reproduction and Development