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Finishing the job
In this common end-of-semester scene, students queue up to be admitted to the Carver Hall test center to take a final exam online.
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Keith
Jason Keith is Iowa State's next provost
Jason Keith, dean of the James Worth Bagley College of Engineering at Mississippi State University for the past 10 years, has been named Iowa State's next senior vice president and provost. He'll arrive Aug. 1.
Congratulations, university award recipients
These 80 Iowa State faculty and staff -- 63 individuals and two teams -- receiving a 2024 university award will be honored at a community celebration in September.
New graduation reveal rolls out this week
As part of a new commencement tradition, graduating members of the mascot squad are encouraged to wear Cy's feet as part of their commencement regalia. It's a special recognition since the students' names are kept secret for the duration of their time appearing as Cy.
David Spalding to retire in 2025
Spalding, vice president for economic development and industry relations and Iowa State's longest serving Business dean, will retire during the summer of 2025.
Four informational updates on employee benefits
Following an active semester for the Employee Benefits Advisory Committee members and university human resources team, they provide summaries of recent discussions and steps taken on future considerations for employee benefits.
Making the most of the employee pharmacy benefit
ISU's benefits team shares a few strategies for holding down prescription costs for both routine and specialty medications.
Senate supports name change for Human Sciences
The unanimous vote to support a name change, to the College of Health and Human Sciences, awaits approval from the provost and president before moving to the state Board of Regents for a final green light.