Topic: Illinois State University

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Restoring US native prairies, acre by acre, yard by yard

Across the US Midwest, homeowners are restoring their yards and former farmland to the native prairie that existed in pre-settlement days. The benefits can be substantial — the need for less water and no fertilizer, and an ecosystem that supports wildlife.

College students: high in self-confidence but low in basic work skills

For today's college students – facing a tough economy and diminishing prospects – the goal of education is earning power, according to a new national study. But employers say some college graduates are not well prepared for the world of work.

Drought slashes corn forecast. So prices fall?

Corn prices fall despite USDA forecast of worst corn yield in more than 15 years. Commodity traders had expected the poor forecast. 

File sharing fight returns to US campuses

File sharing on campus networks will carry risks of losing federal funding, starting this month.

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Seven job openings you might never expect

Rice-powered stove ignites new hope for poor farmers

Once thought to be waste, rice husks now can be used as clean, cheap fuel for developing countries.

Higher education bill draws a bead on tuition costs

Legislation aims to point out colleges where costs are rising most, pushing states to pony up.

States balk at higher-ed mandate

The House has cleared a bill that forces states to stabilize taxpayer funding for public colleges.