
Illinois launches global center of excellence in food and agricultural communications

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
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …