ACES Annual Report
Explore the FY24-25 College of ACES Annual Report, a reflection of our land-grant mission in action.
Study explores what families fight about: Communication, moods, and chores
Conflict in families can negatively affect individuals’ wellbeing and relationships. But what exactly do families today fight about, and is conflict in the home generally more severe between couples or between parents and children? A new study from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign explores these topics, shedding light on important but often overlooked aspects of family dynamics.
ACES prioritizes diversity, equity, and inclusion with dedicated office
For Elizabeth Olson, ACES associate dean for diversity, equity, and inclusion, DEI is much more than a trend or a catchphrase; it means sustained, intentional, data-driven work that appreciably benefits all ACES students, faculty, staff, alumni, and community partners.
“ACES is a great college to be a part of,” she said. “We just need to ensure that is true for everyone, regardless of identity, background, and experiences.”
Climate-smart grazing: U. of I. study shows how weather mitigates nitrogen runoff
Livestock production is an important component of U.S. agriculture, with global demand for meat and dairy expected to double in the coming decades. This increase will lead to intensified grazing on U.S. grasslands, potentially exacerbating water quality degradation from livestock waste runoff into waterways.
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A Homecoming tradition: Bringing together the past, present, and future of AGCM
For the past two years (and many years before) Agricultural Communications (AGCM) alumni and current students have gotten together to celebrate homecoming and the industry. It’s called the AGCM Homecoming Huddle, originally starting in the 1970s under Dr. Jim Evans.
This year’s celebration included a panel, dinner, and remarks from students, faculty, and guests. We were also able to showcase this year’s visiting Global Agricultural Journalist, Kallee Buchanan, from Australia.
Illinois receives gift to establish the Levenick Center for a Climate-Smart Circular Bioeconomy
The new gift will support interdisciplinary collaboration across campus to create sustainable solutions to address the challenge of climate change.
Nitrogen fertilizer for soybeans offers limited yield benefits, study says
In a recent study from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, researchers tested whether modern high-yielding soybeans benefit from nitrogen fertilizer, with results suggesting additions are largely unnecessary.
Building four pillars to support student success, cultivate industry leaders
With the highest enrollment in 50 years, demand continues to grow for academic programs throughout the College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.
Community invited to U of I’s Harvest Open House to explore today’s agriculture
Looking for a family-friendly event this weekend? Check out the third annual Crop Sciences Harvest Open House from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sept. 28 at the Agronomy Seed House south of campus.
D.K. Lee honored as Cavanah Professor in Plant Breeding and Genetics
The Department of Crop Sciences honored D.K. Lee as the Jack A. and Marjorie S. Cavanah Professor in Plant Breeding and Genetics during an investiture ceremony hosted by the College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign on Sept. 16.