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ACES 2023-24 Global Academy focuses on building partnerships in France

Nine faculty and staff from the College of Agricultural, Environmental and Consumer Sciences (ACES) have been selected for the 2023-2024 ACES Global Academy that will focus on building ties with French collaborators towards sustainable solutions for climate change, agriculture, household wellbeing, and global food system resiliency.

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Researchers propose a unified, scalable framework to measure agricultural greenhouse gas emissions

Illinois natural resources and environmental sciences professor Kaiyu Guan says that there are many farming practices that can go a long way to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, but the scientific community has struggled to find a consistent method for measuring how well these practices work. His new study presents a comprehensive approach to help the stakeholders within the agricultural industry “speak the same language” when discussing greenhouse gas emissions. 

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ACES International Seed Grant recipients report new funding, collaborations, and student experiences

International seed grant recipients from the College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences (ACES) use this longstanding funding program to procure additional funding sources, foster new international collaborations, and introduce their students to global work.

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Mindfulness programs help minoritized youth develop healthy coping skills, study shows

URBANA, Ill. – Educational programs that promote mental and physical health can help young people – particularly in environments of chronic stress and trauma exposure – learn healthy coping strategies, avoid risky behaviors, and succeed in school.

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Harvest Open House introduces families to today’s agriculture

URBANA, Ill. – Looking for a family-friendly event this weekend? Check out the second annual Crop Sciences Harvest Open House from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept.

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Brian Paoli and the Financial Planning Team advance to the National Conference

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Brian Paoli, a senior majoring in Agricultural and Consumer Economics with a concentration in Financial Planning, has acquired an abundance of valuable skills and promising career opportunities through his involvement in both the Financial Planning Team and the Financial Planning Club (FPC).

Farm Progress Show brings students, ACT to the forefront of innovation

URBANA, Ill. — Every year, farmers, researchers, and companies gather to visit a hub of innovation— the Farm Progress Show (FPS), the biggest show of its kind in the U.S. This year, the Illini Agricultural Communicators of Tomorrow (ACT) club was invited to join the media tent, sharpening their on-the-ground reporting skills through the opportunity to shadow professionals at an in-person agricultural event.

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Wildlife wonders: U of I students thrive in Brazil study abroad program

URBANA, Ill. — For University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign sophomore Joe Del Rio, getting up close and personal with South America’s wildlife this summer was a dream come true.

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