Notable

LAS announces leadership changes
LAS Dean Benjamin C. Withers announces leadership changes, which will contribute to the emergence from Reimagining LAS. Most changes are effective July 1, 2025.

July 1, 2025
Change in leadership of Iowa State’s Department of Economics
After 10 years of leading the Department of Economics at Iowa State University, Joshua Rosenbloom will conclude his service as chair on June 30 and remain a faculty member in the department. Peter Orazem, University Professor of Economics, will serve as interim department chair starting July 1.

May 19, 2025
Chemistry student wins NSF research fellowship
Brayden Weaver ('25 chemistry) has been awarded the National Science Foundation (NSF) Graduate Research Fellowship. He is one of three Iowa State students to receive the scholarship.

April 28, 2025
Iowa State launches new master of financial technology degree
The Debbie and Jerry Ivy College of Business, in collaboration with the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, will offer a master of financial technology program, approved by the Iowa Board of Regents at their April meeting. Delivered on campus, the new program is designed to meet the needs of…

April 25, 2025
Two LAS students named Goldwater Scholars

April 8, 2025
Several LAS faculty named 2024 AAAS fellows
Recognition by the American Association for the Advancement of Science is considered “a distinguished lifetime honor within the scientific community,” according to the association.

March 27, 2025
Claus Kadelka presents Spring ’25 Dean’s Distinguished Lecture
Claus Kadelka, Associate Professor in the Department of Mathematics, was selected by Dean Benjamin Withers to deliver the Spring 2025 LAS Dean’s Distinguished Lecture on Tuesday, April 1, at 6 p.m.

March 6, 2025
Four LAS students nominated for Goldwater Scholarship
Four students from the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) have been nominated for the prestigious 2025 Goldwater Scholarship.

March 5, 2025