Two interns plant bell peppers between rows of solar panels

Sunny site

Interns planted part of the 2024 vegetable crop at the Alliant Energy Solar Farm at Iowa State University, south of Ames.

Four finalists named for operations and finance leadership post

Their two-day campus visits begin Thursday, July 11. Each candidate's name and vitae will be shared the day before they arrive.

Internships, online courses define summer session

Winter session opportunities also are impacting students' summer decisions.

Additional classrooms receive upgrades this summer

Working together allows for classroom and technology upgrades to happen in an efficient manner across campus. This summer an auditorium in Agronomy Hall and right-sizing classrooms are two bigger projects. 

Further investment in projects advances strategic plan goals

Twelve projects selected for funding a year ago are receiving Year 2 funds in FY25; another seven projects are complete or nearly complete.

Christine Prescott-Jacobsen named director of Reiman Gardens

The Iowa State alumna will begin in her new post on Aug. 1, arriving from Omaha's Lauritzen Gardens.

Five questions with a coach who helps build strong Cyclones

The Olympic sports strength and conditioning coach devises individual plans for the approximately 100 athletes he works with and is the main connection to their sport during the summer.

Two humanities faculty receive Fulbright awards

Professor of English John Levis and associate professor of world languages and cultures Elisa Rizo each will do research projects at European universities during spring semester 2025.