The undergraduate program in the Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering (ABE) at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is now ranked no. 2 in the nation by U.S. News & World Report, placing it among the very best programs in the country.
Nothing makes a dorm room or apartment feel more like home than a trailing philodendron or a unique succulent on the windowsill. Not only do houseplants bring a bit of the outdoors in, but caring for your plant collection can offer a mindful moment in a hectic week. But not everyone is born with a green thumb. Read on to learn how to avoid common mistakes and keep your indoor jungle thriving!
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Three students from the College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences were selected for the 2025 Homecoming Court at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.
Cherisse Smith (she/her), the new coordinator of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) education for the College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences,, is at the forefront of inclusive intelligence at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.
The College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign has the largest freshman class on record, with enrollment data going back to 1963. This marks the second consecutive year of record-setting growth in the college’s undergraduate community.
The Sustainable Student Farm (SSF) is a cornerstone of the College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences community. This Friday, September 5th, from 3 to 6 p.m., the farm is opening its gates and welcoming visitors for its annual open house.There will be food offerings and tours of the farm, as well as talks from faculty and SSF partners.
Most birdwatchers are drawn to the dynamism of birds — snippets of a call as flyers twist and dive overhead, or a flash of wings in the bushes, gone before you can snap a picture. But a group of students at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign goes out looking for a bleaker target: birds killed in collisions with buildings.
At the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign’s College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences, education goes beyond books, lectures, and labs. Experiential learning, global engagement, leadership, and inclusive intelligence — the four pillars of holistic student development at ACES — mean getting your hands dirty, taking risks, and communicating with all kinds of people.
A few months ago, Greta Hall traveled from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign to South Dakota State University and found herself listening to a lecture about SDSU’s invention of cookies and cream ice cream.
As I stepped into a lush rolling pasture at the base of a mountain, I was greeted by a herd of dairy cattle gently approaching me, as if to say hello. The curious beasts slowly surrounded me, along with my fellow agricultural communications students. There, we stood discussing the realities of Ireland’s dairy production with Irish dairy farmers. That moment, when learning and experience came together, is one I will carry with me forever.
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