June 21 is the anniversary of a Senate Resolution “commending the efforts of the women of the American Red Cross Clubmobiles for exemplary service during the Second World War” — an effort brought about by former "Clubmobile Gal" Jill Pitts Knappenberger, a graduate of the College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences (ACES).
As a sophomore major in Food Science and Human Nutrition (FSHN) with a concentration in Dietetics at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (UIUC), I have the opportunity to participate in a variety of classes, workshops and internships that allow me to explore my passion for nutrition. I have found FSHN to be a welcoming community that provides a wealth of resources to help students succeed. In the classroom, many guest speakers introduce us to practical nutrition knowledge. Outside of class, weekly seminars help us explore deeper topics.
URBANA, Ill. — Agriculture is a stressful occupation, and farmers face substantial mental health challenges. Research indicates they often experience higher levels of anxiety and depression compared to the general population, but less is known about the effects on their families. A new study from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign explores how economic stressors affect the mental health of U.S. farmers and their adolescent children.
The following is an essay by Nathan Alexander, a doctoral student in the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences, in recognition of Pride month.
Five University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign professors have been named University Scholars in recognition of their excellence in teaching, scholarship, and service. Among this year's cohort are Kaiyu Guan and Brian Ogolosky, both professors in the College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences.
Known for its beautiful coastlines, mountains, castles, forests, and more, Croatia is a rapidly rising top tourism destination that selected Illinois students analyzed firsthand as part of an experiential learning program focused on recreation and tourism economics of the Mediterranean.
URBANA, Ill. — Bring your favorite kiddos (ages 8-13) to the campus of the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign for ACES Family Academies, a two-day interactive and educational event held July 12-14, 2023, that gives families a glimpse into being part of the College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences (ACES).
URBANA, Ill. — The American Dairy Science Association (ADSA) has announced new board members to advance its mission to sustain and grow the global dairy industry.
URBANA, Ill. — Corn growers seeking to increase the amount of nitrogen taken up by their crop can adjust many aspects of fertilizer application, but recent studies from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign show those tweaks don’t do much to improve uptake efficiency from fertilizer. That’s because, the studies show, corn takes up the majority of its nitrogen – about 67% on average – from sources occurring naturally in soil, not from fertilizer.
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