Honors and awards
April 2025
University receives Tree Campus USA award
Iowa State University received the 2024 Tree Campus USA award, presented by the Arbor Day Foundation and the Iowa Department of Natural Resources. The award reflects campus planning and campus services' commitment to educating and engaging students and the community about the benefits of trees and demonstrating excellence in tree management. Iowa State is one of just 10 Tree Campus USA award winners in Iowa. To qualify, a campus must, at a minimum, have a tree advisory committee, tree care plan, tree program with dedicated annual expenditures, annual Arbor Day observance and a service learning project to engage its student body.
Lauren Schalinske is student employee supervisor of the year
Gansemer-Topf honored for work in higher education
Ann Gansemer-Topf, School of Education director and Frances S. and Arthur L. Wallace Professor, received a prestigious Pillars of the Profession award by the Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education Foundation. The award recognizes individuals who have served as leaders, mentors, and scholars in student affairs and higher education.
