High-achieving students with an interest in food animal veterinary sciences will now have an expedited pathway for admission at the College of Veterinary Medicine (Vet Med) at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champ

Albert “Bert” Kemp’s legacy is one of service, hard work, and lasting generosity.

The Division of Nutritional Sciences (DNS), housed within the College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences

The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign has been at the forefront of nutritional science research and education for over 100 years.

Elephant conservation is a major priority in southern Africa, but habitat loss and urbanization mean the far-ranging pachyderms are increasingly restricted to protected areas like game reserves. The risk? Contained populations could become genetically isolated over time, making elephants more vulnerable to disease and environmental change. 

A bad case of the flu during pregnancy can increase the risk for fetal neurodevelopmental disorders such as schizophrenia and autism spectrum disorder. But it’s not the virus itself doing the damage; it’s the mother’s immune response. 

Domesticated animals play a prominent role in our society, with two-thirds of American families enjoying the companionship of pets and many others relying on animal products for their nutritional needs. But the process of domestication remains a bit of a mystery. Convincing wild animals they are safe enough to coexist and mate in enclosures and in close proximity to humans and other animals is no small feat.

The College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign welcomed 6th- to 12th-grade student

Professor Dan Shike has been appointed interim head for the Department of Animal Sciences (ANSC), p

Students in the Department of Animal Sciences at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign are often drawn to careers e