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  • A mock-up of the Dog Park design

    Connecting With The Community

    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

    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

    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

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

  • Undergraduate Research Experience Valuable

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