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Illinois Extension welcomes experienced 4-H educator to Springfield office
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — University of Illinois Extension introduced Michelle Norberto-Whipple as the 4-H educator serving the Springfield metro area earlier this year.
“We are very excited to welcome Norberto-Whipple to Extension. She brings with her over 20 years of classroom experience…
Illinois youth attend first 4-H post-high school success conference
URBANA, Ill. — Over 140 eighth through 12th graders from across Illinois headed to the Illini Union on the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign campus for a 4-H College and Career Road Trip. This dynamic conference was aimed at preparing Illinois youth for the journey into higher education…
Spice-Healthcare: Dietary assessments for culturally diverse older adults
URBANA, Ill. — A cross-campus team of researchers at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, led by Kinesiology and Community Health Assistant Professor Mina Raj, has received two grants to test an online platform designed to help dietitians, clinicians and food service personnel make…