Vanessa Herrera works at Conagra Brands as a principal development scientist in the meat snacks research and innovation team. She’s a student in the online Master of Science in Food Science program.
Andrew Beguhl came to graduate school at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign with a different background than most.
Having twelve years in the Air Force under his belt, Captain Beguhl was ready for his next challenge and came to the College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences (ACES) to pursue a master’s degree in agricultural and applied economics in the Department of Agricultural and Consumer Economics (ACE).
In late September, three students from the College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences (ACES) - David Sun, Noah Gay and Brian Paoli - represented the Financial Planning Team at the
Shannon Flavin, crop sciences student in the College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences (ACES) is the proud owner and entrepreneurial spirit behind Country Bumpkin Pumpkins, boasting 95 pumpkin, gourd, and squash varieties for all needs.
The purpose of roots is to act as a foundation: holding a plant straight and stable, and absorbing water from the ground to help it grow. The world's deepest root system reaches 400 feet under the ground. The deeper and larger the root system of a tree, the more strength the tree has to grow and spread its branches.
It’s Graduate Student Appreciation Week! These students impact our college in such a positive way by assisting with research, mentoring other students and bringing creative ideas to higher education. Meet Camila Bogarin, one of our graduate students in the College of ACES:
Four students from the College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences (ACES) were selected for the 2023 Homecoming Court at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.
My 4-H journey began when I was just 8 years old when I joined the Chester 4-H club. At that time, I was absolutely terrified of public speaking and even raising my hand during a club meeting. However, through talks and demonstrations within my club, conference-style judging at the county fair, the annual public speaking contest, and even speaking to legislators in DC, I gradually came out of my shell and grew into a confident leader within 4-H.
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).