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October 21, 2023

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Havana benefits from Illinois Rural Tourism research

September 15, 2023

Many small rural towns in Illinois are experiencing an economic downturn due to reasons beyond their control. One town,...

New webinar series connects stakeholders to educators

June 7, 2023

In the past year, three new educators have joined the University of Illinois Extension, Fulton-Mason-Peoria-Tazewell Unit team. This new team of six...

2023 ISPP Scholar MC Anderson stands by IBHE sign

In her own words: Maria Cynthia (MC) Anderson

December 9, 2022

As an ISPP Scholar, Maria Cynthia (MC) Anderson is appointed with the Illinois Board of Higher Education. Her work is...

In her own words: Alicia L. Ross

December 7, 2022

As an ISPP Scholar, Alicia V. Ross is appointed with the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic...

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News Releases

September 6, 2023

Illinois Extension selected to establish environmental assistance center to help Illinois communities
URBANA, Ill. — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, in collaboration with the U.S. Department of Energy, is funding the creation of Thriving Communities Technical Assistance Centers to help rural and underserved communities access state and federal funding for environmental...

Fellows and scholars with respective leaders

August 1, 2023

Policy fellows and scholars participate in inaugural summit
University of Illinois graduate students and recent graduates involved in the Center for Social and Behavioral Science Policy and Research Legislative Fellows (PRLF) Program and...

July 14, 2023

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...

June 23, 2023

New webinar series connects stakeholders to educators
PEKIN, Ill. - In the past year, three new educators have joined the University of Illinois Extension, Fulton-Mason-Peoria-Tazewell Unit team. This new team of six worked together recently to showcase the expanded programs and knowledge base they offer locally to help make people and communities...

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