The Global Academy, a unique international training program based in College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences (ACES) has kicked off its sixteenth year.

With the goal of increasing the international impact of the participants’ professional work, the selected faculty and staff will spend the remainder of the academic year exploring the topic of sustainable development for economic and social well-being in a global context culminating in an immersion trip to Sri Lanka. 

The members of the 2024-2025 ACES Global Academy include: 

• Kacie Athey - Crop Sciences 
• Chloe Wardropper - Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences 
• Mike Miller - Food Science and Human Nutrition
• Matthew Wheeler - Animal Sciences 
• Mohammed Kamruzzaman - Agricultural and Biological Engineering
• Darci Webber - Extension
• Gemini Bhalsod - Extension
• Sammer Jones - Illinois International Programs
• George Czapar - Dean Emeritus, Extension
• Ramona Oswald - Human Development and Family Studies

The program is organized and led by the ACES Office of International Programs. 

Last year’s Global Academy made connections for future collaborations in France and found inspiration for lifetime engagement in the global arena.

The ACES Global Academy is made possible through a generous gift from Arlys Conrad. Learn more about the ACES Global Academy.