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Illinois Extension announces 2024 scholars in program promoting public service careers
URBANA, Ill. — The Illini Science Policy Program, administered by University of Illinois Extension, is excited to name nine University of Illinois graduates to its fourth class of ISPP Scholars. By matching advanced-degree graduates from University...

New cohort of Illini Science Policy Scholars prepares to serve Illinois’ diverse communities
URBANA, Ill. – A career in the public sector is about meeting the dynamic needs of Illinois’ diverse populations. University of Illinois Extension's Illini Science Policy Program (ISPP) matches advanced-degree graduates from...

Illinois alumna Ogwal named new policy director for Illinois Office of Lieutenant Governor
URBANA, Ill – Public policy informs planning, funding, and implementation of solutions to address real-world challenges for Illinois communities and requires motivated leaders whose work amplifies the voices of those most challenged. Susan Ogwal has been named new policy director for...

Illini Science Policy program seeks hosts, advanced-degree grads for 2023 collaboration
URBANA, Ill. – Improving public policy to meet the needs of underserved communities requires developing a deep understanding of the specific economic, environmental, and social challenges those communities face. The Illini Science Policy Program,...

Six Illini Science Policy Scholars announced, will tackle critical issues in Illinois
URBANA, Ill. – Six graduates from University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign are preparing to embark on a year of public service as part of the new class of Illini Science Policy Scholars. The...

New program addresses issues of health access, understanding for Illinois residents
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. – As families around the world lived through the rise and spread of COVID-19, countless Illinois communities faced a frightening reality: they were not equipped to mount the complex public health response the situation required. Many community leaders, medical centers, and...

Grant recipients announced, support issues vital to Illinois
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Illinois public agencies, legislative offices invited to apply for Illini Science Policy Scholar
URBANA, Ill. – University of Illinois Extension is now accepting host office applications for the 2021 Illini Science Policy Program, a unique partnership to support the next generation of public service leaders in Illinois. The program...

Fellows join hosts, begin public policy and service projects
URBANA, Ill. – In June, University of Illinois Extension’s Public Engagement Connection Center (EPECC) announced the inaugural class of Illini Science Policy Program participants, or Fellows, as part of a new outreach program...

New report shows UI Extension generates value 10 times its budget
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Extension announces inaugural class of Illini Science Policy Fellows
URBANA, Ill. – Five graduates from University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign are embarking on a year of public service as the inaugural class of the Illini Science Policy Fellowship program. Offered by University of Illinois Extension, the fellowship...

2020 Extension Collaboration Grants announced
Urbana, Ill. – University of Illinois Extension has announced the 2020 Extension Collaboration grant program. Offered through the Extension and Public Engagement Connection Center (EPECC), the program supports interdisciplinary collaborations...

U of I launches fellowship to connect graduates with public service careers
Urbana, Ill. – University of Illinois Extension has announced an open application period for government offices to apply to for the newly created Illini Science Policy Fellowship. The program matches University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign graduate students completing their degrees with Illinois...