Editorial: Good to see ISU being a leader in alternative energy field

The Pantagraph (Bloomington, IL)
By the Pantagraph Editorial Board

The need for developing alternative energy sources is as obvious as the latest news story about the war in Iraq.

The potential for developing those alternatives is as apparent as the wind turbines spinning above McLean County and the crops growing around them.

The interest in being part of the process is borne out by the students majoring in renewable energy at Illinois State University.

While universities as a whole sometimes cling to outdated programs out of a sense of tradition, they really shine when they become innovators who embrace change and fulfill emerging needs.

All universities should examine whether long-established programs remain relevant and continue to serve a purpose. All universities also should stay on top of emerging fields where college-educated people are needed.

Alternative energy production is one of those fields.

Central Illinois has all the makings to be a leader in the alternative energy field.

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