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Discover our extraordinary community of changemakers through the voices that shape it — our "Voices of ACES" blog amplifies the narratives of current students, passionate alumni, and other inspiring individuals. Share your story at marcom@aces.illinois.edu.

 

Growing roots at ACES: Get connected with registered student organizations this Quad Day

August 22, 2025
Rami Jameel
Communities Students Events
Students and staff at Quad Day

At the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign’s College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences, education

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Telling Agriculture’s Story: Learning from the Land of a Thousand Welcomes

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Ali Freter | June 2, 2025

Study abroad made easy - An FAQ with the College of ACES Director of Study Abroad

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Wrapping up AANHPI Heritage Month

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Shaymae Senhaji | May 8, 2025

Field perspectives on pests and pollination from the world’s oldest city

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Fatima Aljneibi | May 7, 2025

Exploring agricultural policy in the heart of D.C.: A reflection on my ACE 291 experience

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Lia Di Cola | May 7, 2025

One week in Washington: Witnessing Ag policy in action

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Roxanne Patino | May 1, 2025

A Journey of Diversity, Leadership, and Growth: 39th Annual MANRRS Training Conference & Career Expo

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