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2023 ISPP Scholar MC Anderson stands by IBHE sign
Read article: In her own words: Maria Cynthia (MC) Anderson
In her own words: Maria Cynthia (MC) Anderson
As an ISPP Scholar, Maria Cynthia (MC) Anderson is appointed with the Illinois Board of Higher Education. Her work is...
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 Olwakemi Adeyemi sits at his desk
Read article: In his own words: Oluwakemi Adeyemi
In his own words: Oluwakemi Adeyemi
As an ISPP Scholar, Oluwakemi Adeyemi is appointed with the Illinois Legislative Black Caucus/ Black Caucus...
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...
Profile picture of Richard Proffer, new Extension community and economic development educator
Read article: Richard Proffer hired as new Extension community and economic development educator
Richard Proffer hired as new Extension community and economic development educator
University of Illinois Extension, Fulton-Mason-Peoria-Tazewell Unit is pleased to announce...
thriving downtown buildings
Read article: Bring life to empty downtown buildings
Bring life to empty downtown buildings
I’ve noticed that many of our rural Illinois communities have a vacant or derelict building in the heart of their downtown or on main street. While...
ISP Scholar Yasamin Khoshpour
Read article: In her own words: 2022 ISP Scholar - Yasamin Khoshpour
In her own words: 2022 ISP Scholar - Yasamin Khoshpour
As an ISP Scholar, Yasamin Khoshpour is appointed with the Illinois Board of Higher...
Skye Lewis ISP Scholar and Tiffany HighTower Executive Director ILBC
Read article: In her own words: 2022 ISP Scholar - Skye Lewis
In her own words: 2022 ISP Scholar - Skye Lewis
As an ISP Scholar, Skye Lewis is appointed with the Illinois Legislative Black Caucus/Black Caucus Foundation....

News Releases

Bring life to empty downtown buildings
URBANA, Ill. – Many rural Illinois communities have a vacant or derelict building in the heart of their downtown or on main street. While the missed opportunities of a property sitting vacant seem basic, the concept is complicated. Intent, code, statute, and insurance classification may...
U of I students share ideas to improve Peoria’s southside neighborhood
PEORIA, Ill. – Every minute of every day, our health is affected by the physical design of our homes, schools, workplaces, and indoor/outdoor community spaces. During the spring semester, University of Illinois Extension facilitated a sustained engagement between residents and community leaders...
Pursuing excellence: Staff named Extension’s best
URBANA, Ill. – University of Illinois Extension serves as a statewide network with a presence in every Illinois county, linking communities, businesses, and the public to the intensive research and resources of the university and its partners. Extension’s 650 staff members live in the...

Staff

Laura Payne

Laura Payne

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