Sisters’ unique paths in ACES stem from shared adventures on the farm
Since we were young, my sister and I have embraced our differences, but found joy and passion in similar things.
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From Tanzania to South Korea: ANSC student Avery Bennett's study abroad journey
Preparing for a study abroad trip involves making many decisions throughout the process. Sorting everything out will take considerable time, thought, and effort, and it might push you out of your comfort zone.
Animal Science student Avery Bennett, who has completed three study abroad programs on three continents, is no stranger to this process. Studying in Tanzania, New Zealand, and South Korea, Avery gained experiences and opportunities invaluable to her study-abroad goals, career aspirations, and personal development.
ASABE Midwest Rally cultivates connections in agricultural and biological engineering
The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign hosted over 50 students from six Big Ten universities for the 2024 American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers (ASABE) Midwest Regional Rally from March 21 - 23.
Five Illinois students earn top honors at national conference
Last week, hundreds of high school and university students from around the country convened in Chicago for the 38th annual Minorities in Agriculture, Natural Resources, and Related Sciences (MANRRS) Training C
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"Earth Day is my favorite day of the year"
To celebrate Earth Week, meet Emily Rohrbach, a junior studying Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences (NRES) with a concentration in Fish and Wildlife Conservation Biology in the College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences. This past winter break, Emily had the opportunity to partake
Register now: July STEM Career Exploration and Symposium at Illinois
Undergraduate research will take center stage on July 26, 2024, during the STEM Career Exploration and Symposium at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
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From Japan House to Dublin, ABE student embraces the present moment
“I am a big believer that you are always where you are meant to be.” As an Agricultural and Biological Engineering (ABE) sophomore at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Celebrate National Nutrition Month at annual fair on March 6
March is National Nutrition Month™, an educational and informational campaign sponsored by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. This year’s theme is “Beyond the Table,” encouraging people to think about nutrition from farm to fork, including food production and distribution to grocery stores and farmers markets.
Support program recruits incoming neurodivergent students at U. of I.
Urbana, Ill. — A fledgling four-year program at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is recruiting incoming freshmen who are neurodivergent to help them succeed academically, socially, and professionally.
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Carrying Forward: Emma Hawkinson's Illinois Family Legacy
Illinois spirit flows deeply in the Hawkinson family! Meet Emma Hawkinson, a proud fourth-generation Illinois student, who carries this legacy with passion. For Emma and her family, the connection to Illinois is not a coincidence, but rather an intentional choice by each individual.