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August 25, 2025

Webinar series equips caregivers to manage diabetes in adults with disabilities
URBANA, Ill. — Adults with disabilities face significantly higher rates of diabetes, with prevalence climbing from 5.8% among those without disabilities to 18.3% among those with moderate to severe disabilities, according to the...

College of ACES and Extension staff chat with visitors to the 2023 Farm Progress Show.

August 25, 2025

lllinois experts offer panels, interactive exhibits, meet-and-greets at Farm Progress Show
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign will showcase groundbreaking research, hands-on demonstrations, and expert-led discussions at the 2025 Farm Progress Show in Decatur. Visitors to the...

A group of youth analyzing and identifying questions about a field plant as part of a contest.

August 21, 2025

Illinois Extension youth crop scouting competition grows interest in agricultural careers
URBANA, Ill. — “You can be a doctor in agriculture or an engineer; there are so many things you can do in agriculture,” says Doug Gucker, local food systems and small farms educator with ...

August 19, 2025

Don’t be in the dark when it comes to power grid resiliency in Illinois
URBANA, Ill. — Power is readily available at the flick of a switch, but what does it take to make that happen now and in the future for everyone? This September, representatives from the Union of Concerned Scientists will join University of Illinois Extension...

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August 18, 2025

University of Illinois Extension announces NC State agricultural leader as its new director
URBANA, Ill. — Matthew Vann has been named the new associate dean and director of University of Illinois Extension, the flagship public engagement organization housed in...

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