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2023 ISPP Scholar Alicia L. Ross Profile Image
Read article: In her own words: Alicia L. Ross
In her own words: Alicia L. Ross
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
Read article: In her own words: Elizabeth Gutierrez
In her own words: Elizabeth Gutierrez
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
Read article: In his own words: Yu Tian
In his own words: Yu Tian
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
Read article: In his own words:Chukwuemezie (Charles) Emejuo
In his own words:Chukwuemezie (Charles) Emejuo
As an ISPP Scholar, Chukwuemezie (Charles) Emejuo is appointed with the...
2022 ISP Scholar Shubhika Agarwal outside
Read article: In her own words: 2022 ISP Scholar - Shubhika Agarwal
In her own words: 2022 ISP Scholar - Shubhika Agarwal
As an ISP Scholar, Shubhika Agarwal is appointed with the ...
2022 ISP Scholar Adrienne Pickett at her desk
Read article: In her own words: 2022 ISP Scholar - Adrienne Pickett
In her own words: 2022 ISP Scholar - Adrienne Pickett
a view of El Paseo's urban farm
Read article: El Paseo Community Garden is not just growing food, it's growing leaders and community
El Paseo Community Garden is not just growing food, it's growing leaders and community
Paula Acevedo talks quickly and passionately pointing left and right as we walk through El Paseo Community Garden...

News Releases

diverse group of people on the sandy shore of a lake
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...
Funds available to districts to replace school buses
URBANA, Ill. – Federal funding is now available for replacing older dirty school buses with cleaner vehicles, including electric school buses. University of Illinois Extension and Prairie Rivers Network are collaborating on a free online webinar to help...

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Laura Payne

Laura Payne

Professor, Extension Specialist, Director of the Office of Recreation & Park Resources (ORPR)