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Illinois launches global center of excellence in food and agricultural communications

Jim Evans teaching FFA students.

Help us fulfill Dr. Evans’ vision for the future

We have a once-in-a-generation opportunity to shape the future of food and agricultural communications — and honor the lifelong legacy of Dr. James F. Evans.

To establish the Evans Center and fuel his bold vision, we’re working to raise $5 million by what will be a milestone moment — Jim’s 93rd birthday on 9/3.

Evans Center News

John and Maria stand together smiling and holding hands.

A gift grown from an unlikely love story

Long-time Farm Progress economics editor makes significant commitment to the James F. Evans Global Center for Food and Agriculture Communications …
Barb and Keith stand beside an Illini golf cart.

From students to stewards — two alums honor the impact of Dr. Evans

Barb and Keith Anderson, proud Illini and lifelong champions of agricultural communications, now call South Carolina home — where they …
Dr. Jim Evans (right) and Claire Benjamin

Carrying forward Jim Evans’ legacy

What it means to honor Dr. Evans as a former student and believer in the global power of agricultural communications …
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ACES, IFAJ commit to launching a certificate in global agricultural communications

ACES and IFAJ formalize plans to launch a Certificate in Global Agricultural Communications, a milestone initiative of the proposed Evans Center …
Sitting on the RFD-TV set: Pat Driscoll (left), Taylor Talbert (center), Jennie Abbott (right)

Lights, Camera, Agriculture: Inside the AgRally 2025 Broadcast 

Reporting live from Fort Worth, Texas, University of Illinois agricultural communications students Jennie Abbott and Taylor Talbert shared updates on …
Dr. Jim Evans and AGCM students stand with arms crossed

A Homecoming tradition: Bringing together the past, present, and future of AGCM

AGCM alumni, students, and global guests gathered for the 2024 Homecoming Huddle to celebrate connection, communication, and Jim Evans’ legacy …