Tuckness named chair of the Department of Political Science

Alex Tuckness, professor, director of graduate education and Whitaker-Lindgren Faculty Fellow in Political Science, begins his five-year term on July 1. Read More

June 30, 2022

Bouffard reappointed chair of the Department of Sociology and Criminal Justice

Leana Bouffard begins her second five-year term as chair of the department on July 1. Read More

June 20, 2022

Believing in the power of community

Kaleb Nichols ('24 sociology) will use his future sociology degree to create strong communities for Black youth. Read More

May 24, 2022

Political scientist sheds light on Russia’s war with Ukraine

A 2021 study by Scott Feinstein, assistant professor of political science, seemingly predicted Russia's unprovoked attack on Ukraine in February, and offers insight into Vladimir Putin's political strategy. Read More

May 9, 2022

LAS alumni recognized for outstanding early achievements

Five LAS alumni have been recognized by the ISU Alumni Association for outstanding work in their personal and professional lives. Read More

March 22, 2022

Timothy McNicholl recognized for teaching, research and service excellence

Timothy McNicholl, professor of mathematics, received the Scott Hanna Professorship in Mathematics for his outstanding contributions to university teaching, research and service. Read More

January 31, 2022

Xuan Hien Nguyen recognized for excellence in mathematics teaching

Xuan Hien Nguyen, associate professor of mathematics, has been named the Dio Lewis Holl Chair in Applied Mathematics for her excellent teaching practices. Read More

January 10, 2022

Study reveals bullying extends from adolescence into young adulthood

An Iowa State research team discovered that childhood bullying and victimization may not end when students go to college. Read More

January 5, 2022