News and Events
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Student Government to host second multicultural town hall
Thursday, November 11, 2021Iowa State University Student Government is hosting their second multicultural town hall to grant students an opportunity to share their experiences at Iowa State with their student senators.
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Iowa State mental health campaign directs students to campus resources
Thursday, November 11, 2021A new Iowa State mental health campaign intends to aid students during their transition back to a "normal" college experience.
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Using video game-based tools to teach STEM
Wednesday, November 10, 2021A mechanical engineering (ME) alum hopes to engage the next generation of scientists and engineers by using a video game interface to teach them STEM concepts and methods.
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Food supply chain and staffing shortages limit ISU Dining offerings
Tuesday, November 9, 2021With a substantial decrease in student employment and limited food supplies hindering their progress, ISU Dining struggles to satisfy all parties involved with their services.
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Sitting more linked to increased feelings of depression, anxiety
Monday, November 8, 2021The study found people who continued to spend a higher amount of time sitting between April and June 2020 were likely to have higher symptoms of depression.
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Soil study shows why nitrous oxide emissions should factor into climate change mitigation
Monday, November 8, 2021Steven Hall and his fellow researchers developed a new means of measuring nitrous oxide emissions from corn and soybean fields to help gather data for the study.
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Iowa State’s annual Gold Star Ceremony honors three former students
Sunday, November 7, 2021Three former Iowa State University students were honored during Iowa State's Gold Star Hall Ceremony for their services in World War II.
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University assists with temporary care for rescue dogs
Thursday, November 4, 2021Iowa State Veterinary Medicine and animal science students are volunteering their time to help dogs that were part of a rescue effort that began Oct. 14 in southern Iowa.
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The library's quest to fill gaps and perspectives in Iowa State's history
Thursday, November 4, 2021Through initiatives such as Tracing Race at Iowa State and collection expansion efforts, the library seeks to uncover a nuanced account of the university's history -- one that includes the experiences and voices of Cyclones of color.
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International Student Council to host International Week
Thursday, November 4, 2021To celebrate diversity at Iowa State, the International Student Council (ISC) is hosted a range of activities for students to learn about cultures around the world in an engaging way during International Week.
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Iowa State and Alliant Energy collaborate on solar farm
Thursday, November 4, 2021The Iowa Board of Regents has approved a request from Iowa State to proceed with the development of the solar farm and to enter into a lease agreement with Alliant Energy. Alliant Energy will design, construct, own, operate and maintain the solar farm.
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Young Entrepreneur Convention inspires young business owners
Sunday, October 31, 2021Young people and students from around Iowa gathered at the Student Innovation Center for the Young Entrepreneurs Convention.
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Shredding for bedding effort turns to textile scraps
Thursday, October 28, 2021Students spearhead gathering textile waste on campus to sort out and shred natural fabrics to be used either directly in the university's composting facility or first as animal bedding in ISU cattle stalls and then as compost fodder.
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Cheese with school spirit
Thursday, October 28, 2021The Iowa State University Creamery announced its second foray into cheese production, a limited-edition, cyclone-shaped and cardinal-waxed, aged cheddar cheese.
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Proposed solar energy partnership goes to regents
Thursday, October 28, 2021Faculty professional development requests for the 2022-23 academic year and a 20-year lease with Alliant Energy for a proposed solar farm on university land near teaching farms south of Ames are on the agenda when the state Board of Regents.