The 1887 law that powers modern agricultural science

Agricultural innovation requires more than ideas — it demands acres of land, barns full of livestock, fleets of equipment, and teams of specialists who keep it all running. Few research enterprises are as complex, costly, or foundational as agriculture.

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Before you hit submit: 5 things I wish I knew before applying to ACES

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It is that time of year when the deadline is approaching to submit your college application, and you feel as though you are missing something. Maybe you are unsure of whether your personal essay will effectively make that impact on whoever reads it, or you don’t know if you want to be tied down for four years to your first-choice major. The good news is that I’m here — as a first-year student who just went through this!

From ACES classrooms to city leadership, Diane Marlin grows the Urbana community

When former Urbana mayor Diane Marlin first set foot on the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign campus as a high school freshman competing in the state science fair, she had no idea the community would one day become her lifelong home. 

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Where family, farming, and education meet: Dittmar Farms and Orchard

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For as long as she can remember, fall has meant more than cold air and colorful leaves for Cora Dittmar. It has meant weekends on the family farm, helping customers find the perfect pumpkin, frying apple cider donuts, and hearing her grandpa tell stories about the land that’s been in their family since 1854. 

Interpreting nature: NRES students practice environmental communication in a new class

Students in the College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences know communication is key. From public speaking requirements to advanced composition classes, ACES students are trained to share their knowledge with the world.

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Representing Her Roots on Illinois Homecoming Court

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After a busy Homecoming weekend at the University of Illinois, senior Yanaba Schroeder is reflecting on what it meant to represent both her university and her Navajo roots on the 2025 Homecoming Court.

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