A small brown cow is pictured, along with a headshot of lead researcher Matt Wheeler.
Lauren Quinn | March 13, 2024

Milk to the rescue for diabetics? Illinois project creates first insulin-producing cow

A view of the ceremony looking towards the stage flanked by balloons and prints of the arena’s bronze plaques, showing ground-level seats and stadium seating filled with attendees; the large orange “Dr. Doug Parrett Memorial Arena” banner overhead was unfurled during the ceremony.
Claire Benjamin | March 12, 2024

Hundreds gather to dedicate Dr. Doug Parrett Memorial Arena at Illinois

Toddler eating yogurt from container
Marianne Stein | March 12, 2024

Study: How home food availability affects young children’s nutrient intake

Andrew and Karlie Bowman receives Glen Brandt Prize for Ag Entrepreneurism
ACES News | March 7, 2024

Bowman Family wins 2024 Glen Brandt Prize for Ag Entrepreneurism

Several ancient-looking jars containing soil sit at ground level in the Morrow Plots, established in 1876. Among the jars is an 1860’s era photograph of Dr. Cyril Hopkins and an assistant, dressed in full suits and hats, sampling the Morrow Plots in 1904.
Lauren Quinn | March 6, 2024

Researcher calls on Illinois landowners to participate in historic soil analysis

students meeting with Barrett
Leslie Myrick | March 5, 2024

Renowned international economist Chris Barrett visits Illinois for lecture and discussions

Beyond the table graphic
ACES News | March 4, 2024

Celebrate National Nutrition Month at annual fair on March 6

Beth Conerty, Carly McCrory-McKay, and Nicole Bateman (L-R) helped form the iFAB Tech Hub to spur economic growth and job creation in Central Illinois through biomanufacturing and precision fermentation. Photo credit: Anna Longworth Photography
Claire Benjamin | March 4, 2024

iFAB partners commit $680 million, seek EDA funding for Central Illinois biomanufacturing hub

Juli Jespersen holds a cardboard box filled with yellow chicks. In the background, white plastic chicken pens are visible.
Lauren Quinn | March 4, 2024

Illinois study: Supporting disease-challenged broiler chickens through nutrition

stylized image of DNA helix
ACES News | February 29, 2024

Addressing societal concerns of genetic determinism of human behavior

leafy greens
Marianne Stein | February 29, 2024

Refrigerate lettuce to reduce risk of E. coli contamination, researchers say

A large group of INI students pose for a picture.
Jennifer Abbott | February 27, 2024

Support program recruits incoming neurodivergent students at U. of I.