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  • A mock-up of the Dog Park design

    Connecting With The Community

    Oct 24, 2018 10:45 am18 views

    In 2015 faculty and students partnered with the city of Jacksonville, IL to design a dog park that would make good use of seven acres of land along the Maunvaise Terre Lake.

  • Claire in south Africa

    Making a Difference in South Africa

    Oct 24, 2018 10:30 am68 views

    Claire Hafter was a freshman at the University of Vermont when she was diagnosed with a rare neuromuscular disorder that affects her lower legs. During her Recovery, she experienced a great deal of frustration with the healthcare system.

  • Map of study abroad

    Leveling the Field, Here and Abroad

    Oct 23, 2018 4:15 pm9 views

    The Division of Disability Resources and Educational Services (DRES) is making it possible for students with disabilities to fully participate in the Illinois experience, including studying abroad.

  • Meridith Bradford on alpine slide

    Gaining More than Academic Knowledge

    Nov 27, 2017 3:15 pm31 views

    Students learn about themselves and the world around them during course-related trip to popular tourism destinations.

  • Undergraduate Research Experience Valuable

    Nov 27, 2017 1:00 pm7 views

    Working in a research lab greatly enhances the undergraduate educational experience, as KCH student Garret Waterstradt reports.