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Joseph P. Janzen has been named The Clearing Corporation Foundation Endowed Associate Professor in Derivatives Trading at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign's College of Agricultural, Consumer & Environmental Sciences. His appointment underscores ongoing support for agricultural market scholarship funded by The Clearing Corporation Charitable Foundation.
Read more →ACES Agronomy Days series returns to University of Illinois
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University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign has announced that its annual Agronomy Days series returns this summer with educational field days across several locations starting June. The program features expert-led sessions on crop science advancements aimed at supporting local growers.
Read more →Researchers release PigLife dataset to support technology in livestock industry
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University researchers have released PigLife—a major dataset aimed at advancing livestock technology as pig populations grow but farmer numbers fall. Experts say this tool will help develop better monitoring methods without replacing essential human roles.
Read more →Three ACES staff members receive the Chancellor’s Staff Excellence Award
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Three College of ACES employees have been recognized with this year’s Chancellor’s Staff Excellence Award at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. The award celebrates their outstanding service supporting students across academic departments including Natural Resources & Environmental Sciences as well as Extension programming like Illinois 4-H.
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University of Illinois researchers have launched a new project using advanced imaging technology to objectively assess cattle movement traits like stride length and limb angles. Led by Josh McCann from the Department of Animal Sciences, the effort aims both at improving animal health management practices and educating future professionals about emerging technologies.
Read more →Illinois alum Domingo Lastra leads ADM Latin America after global career
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Domingo Lastra credits his international leadership success at Archer Daniels Midland Latin America to experiences gained during graduate studies at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign's College of ACES. He encourages current students to develop people skills while making use of educational opportunities.
Read more →Symposium unifies ACES towards global food security
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The University of Illinois College of Agricultural, Consumer & Environmental Sciences held its annual Food Security Symposium focusing on interdisciplinary collaboration across departments. Students presented diverse research projects while faculty discussed strategies for greater impact on global food challenges.
Read more →ACES Family Academies offer kids a taste of the college experience
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The University of Illinois College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences has opened registration for its summer ACES Family Academies event for children ages 8-13. The program offers hands-on workshops introducing young participants to different fields within agricultural sciences while providing a glimpse into campus life.
Read more →Meat scientist and cystic fibrosis advocate finds a home at University of Illinois ACES
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Elli Burris overcame significant health challenges due to cystic fibrosis while pursuing her passion for animal science at the University of Illinois ACES college. Now an instructor advocating both for students' growth in meat science education as well as cystic fibrosis awareness, she credits supportive mentors alongside new medical treatments.
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