Central Illinois named US Tech Hub for biomanufacturing by Biden-Harris administration
President Joe Biden announced Monday that the Illinois Fermentation and Agriculture Biomanufacturing Hub (iFAB) is among 31 designated Regional Innovation and Technology Hubs (Tech Hubs) by the U.S.
Paulson honored as Gardner Hinderliter Endowed Professor in Farm Management
URBANA, Ill. – The Department of Agricultural and Consumer Economics (ACE) honored Nicholas Paulson as the Hobart R. and Marian Gardner Hinderliter Endowed Professor in Farm Management during an investiture ceremony in the College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, on Oct. 13.
Khanna appointed Alvin H. Baum Family Fund Chair
Urbana, Ill. — Institute for Sustainability, Energy, and Environment (iSEE) Director Madhu Khanna was officially appointed the Alvin H. Baum Family Fund Chair on Oct. 12 at an investiture ceremony at the Funk ACES Library on the University of Illinois campus.
Whitlock and Riggs receive ABE Alumni Awards for impact and innovation
The Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering (ABE), part of the College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences (ACES) and The Grainger College of Engineering at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, will honor the exceptional success of two distinguished graduates at the 2023 Alumni Awards ceremony on Oct. 6.
Locally grown ABE alum Matt Riggs transforms experience into farm family enterprise
Matt Riggs is a 2023 recipient of the Young Alumni Achievement Award from the Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering, part of the College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences and The Grainger College of Engineering.
ABE alum Kay Whitlock makes waves in ag engineering and society
Kay Whitlock is a 2023 recipient of the Distinguished Alumni Award from the Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering, part of the College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences and The Grainger College of Engineering.
Coppess honored as Gardner Endowed Professor in Agricultural Policy
URBANA, Ill. — The Department of Agricultural and Consumer Economics (ACE) honored Jonathan Coppess as the Leonard and Lila Gardner Illinois Farm Bureau Family of Companies Endowed Associate Professor in Agricultural Policy during an investiture ceremony at the College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, on Sept. 14.
ACES celebrates investitures of Coppess, Khanna, and Paulson
The College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences (ACES) has recognized the accomplishments of three esteemed faculty — professors Jonathan Coppess, Madhu Khanna, and Nicholas Paulson — all in the Department of Agricultural and Consumer Sciences (ACE) with named professorships, which is one of the highest honors in the academic world.
ACES honored to announce 2023 student award winners
URBANA, Ill. — Every year, the College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences (ACES) at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign honors three high-achieving juniors or seniors who exemplify leadership, academic excellence, and a commitment to the ACES mission. In 2023, the Hugh P. Morrison Award, Robert M. Harrison Leadership Award, and Warren K. Wessels Award went to Ainsley Peterson, Brodee McCormick, and Lauren McMillan, respectively.
ACES recognizes 2023 Funk Awards recipients
The College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences (ACES) honored exceptional faculty, staff, and graduate students at the 2023 Paul A. Funk Recognition Awards banquet on Sept. 18 at Pear Tree Estate. Below is a list of award recipients who were recognized by ACES dean Germán Bollero during the ceremony.