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ISPP Director Evangeline Pianfetti with Scroll
Read article: A Servant's Heart: The task is arduous, the road is long
A Servant's Heart: The task is arduous, the road is long
It’s hard to believe that this summer the Illini Science Policy Program ushered in its fourth cohort of Scholars. In many ways this program, which at...
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Read article: Helping kids make career connections
Helping kids make career connections
Have you ever been to a preschool graduation? They’re adorable! Especially ones where the tiny graduates are asked what they want to be when they...
raised beds overflowing with vegetables
Read article: Small urban farm sticks to social mission and achieves high yields
Small urban farm sticks to social mission and achieves high yields
 “One of the first things we learned during the Master Urban...
Read article: Remote work offers potential benefits for Illinois’ rural communities
Remote work offers potential benefits for Illinois’ rural communities
Many rural areas in the U.S. Midwest have been experiencing net population losses for years, raising concerns about the survival of these communities...

News Releases

Students speak with a recruiter from SIU during career field day
Students learn about agriculture career paths during field day
EWING, Ill. – While the industry may be saturated with job opportunities, many teens and young adults simply don’t know which path to take. Illinois Extension connects students directly with higher education and career opportunities each year through the Agricultural Careers and Technology...
Working under her father Dominic’s watchful eye, Evie Ribbing cross cuts a sheet of veneer core bamboo using a saw.
4-H woodworker shines with Sawdust & Sparkles business
From her perch on a stool and behind the glint of safety glasses, 12-year-old Evie Ribbing has a good view of her dad's woodshop. But the buzzing table saw she's operating has her full attention, as it should.  “Measure twice, cut once,” is a rule this...
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Youth are inspired at 4G STEM Camp
PEORIA. Ill. - Have you wondered what it would be like to work in the STEM (Science Technology Engineering and Math) field in the Greater Peoria area? Women leaders in Central Illinois' manufacturing, technology, and education sectors are working together to coordinate the annual 4G (G + Games...

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