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July 11, 2024

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Extension helps train community development professionals through national organization

February 14, 2024

The hallmark of any Extension program is the information shared be research-based and communicated in a manner that helps to drive change in a...

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/...

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...

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News Releases

A tree buried by grade change during construction causing a hole around it.

August 5, 2024

Protect trees and their roots during construction projects
URBANA, Ill. — While essential for development, construction projects often damage trees and their intricate root systems. Even the beautiful trees that are sitting on a site and desired to be kept following construction can become damaged and later experience decline....

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...

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...

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