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U.S. Election Analysis: State and Local Considerations

December 5, 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...

ISPP Scholar Kenny Adesina and USDA, NRCS Chief Cosby

Communication of Policy – How do we get families to understand what the government is doing?

January 29, 2024

This blog was guest written by Kehinde Adesina, ISPP Scholar with the Illinois Department of Agriculture, Division of Natural Resources...

Skye Lewis ISP Scholar and Tiffany HighTower Executive Director ILBC

In her own words: 2022 ISP Scholar - Skye Lewis

February 15, 2022

As an ISP Scholar, Skye Lewis is appointed with the Illinois Legislative Black Caucus/Black Caucus Foundation...

ISP Scholar Susan Ogwal in front of tractor at farm progress show

In her own words: 2022 ISP Scholar - Susan Ogwal

February 8, 2022

As an ISP Scholar, Susan Ogwal is appointed with the...

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Illini Science Policy Program scholars at Policy Summit

September 5, 2024

Illini Science Policy Program scholars participate in policy summit
URBANA, Ill. — Just a month into their placements, scholars from across Illinois in the University of Illinois Extension Illini Science Policy Program attended the second annual joint Policy Summit hosted collaboratively by...

The rotunda at the Illinois state capitol

June 17, 2024

Illinois Extension announces 2025 cohort in program promoting public service careers
URBANA, Ill. — The Illini Science Policy Program, administered by University of Illinois Extension, is excited to name seven University of Illinois graduates to its fifth class of ISPP Scholars. By...

Illinois Extension, ACES, and 4-H Leaders

March 19, 2024

2024 Illinois Agriculture Legislative Day garners bipartisan support for Illinois agriculture
URBANA, Ill. — A contingent from University of Illinois Extension and the College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences traveled to Springfield recently for the 2024 Illinois Agriculture...

group of people at a conference backs towards the camera, sitting around a table...not an engaging photo

February 21, 2024

Extension helps train community development professionals through national organization
HAVANA, Ill. - 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 community. Richard Proffer, University of Illinois Extension community & economic development educator in the Fulton-Mason-Peoria-...

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