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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...

2023 ISPP Scholar Liz Gutierrez with Executive Director Alvarez and Lt. Gov Stratton and staff member

In her own words: Elizabeth Gutierrez

December 5, 2022

As an ISPP Scholar, Elizabeth Gutierrez is appointed with the Illinois Legislative Latino Caucus/Latino Caucus...

2023 DOIT Scholar Yu Tian standing at the Grand Canyon

In his own words: Yu Tian

December 7, 2022

As an ISPP Scholar, Yu Tian is appointed with the Illinois Department of Innovation...

2023 ISPP Scholar Charles Emejuo at the STEM Expo - State Fair

In his own words: Chukwuemezie (Charles) Emejuo

December 2, 2022

As an ISPP Scholar, Chukwuemezie (Charles) Emejuo is appointed with the...

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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...

June 23, 2023

Stakeholder feedback welcome as Illinois Extension embarks on strategic planning
URBANA, Ill. — University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign’s Extension programs were established in 1914 as part of the national Smith-Lever Act, which empowered the country’s land-grant universities in the creation of...

Purple coneflower, grass, and permeable pavement pavers.

March 29, 2023

Illinois Groundwork provides community resources and guidance for creating community green infrastructure
URBANA, Ill. – During large rainstorms, many Illinois residents brace themselves for flooding in their basements, streets, and neighborhoods. Illinois Groundwork, illinoisgroundwork.org, is a new free, online tool for communities and stormwater...

diverse group of people on the sandy shore of a lake

March 24, 2023

5 takeaways to advance diversity, equity, inclusion in watershed management
URBANA, Ill. – Achieving clean water goals requires the inclusion of diverse views and considering the equity of impacts and solutions; yet, underrepresented communities don’t always have a voice in watershed planning efforts. At a symposium as part of a 2022 Climate Intersections...

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