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  • Two Iowa State students are wearing new Cyclone apparel they designed.
    LAS student collaborates with College of Design student to create award-winning Cyclone apparel

    Sarah Bernick, a spring 2026 public relations graduate with minors in fashion design and merchandising and communication studies, worked with graphic design student Tiara Young to take second place in the university’s Cyclones Take New York design competition. All the winning designs are now available at select retailers.

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    Preparing future math teachers to teach data science

    Future math teachers may be the key to bringing data science into high‑school classrooms, and curriculum designed by mathematics researchers from Iowa State University and the University of Northern Iowa is helping pre-service teachers build their data‑science skills by tapping into the math they already know.

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    LAS launches new interdisciplinary initiative on trustworthy AI

    College of Liberal Arts and Sciences researchers and scholars are studying the ethical implications and trustworthiness of AI, which has inspired a new initiative called Trusted Innovation in AI.

  • Aerial view of Iowa State University's central campus during fall, with colorful autumn trees, the iconic Campanile clock tower, and campus buildings in the background. A red banner at the bottom reads 'LAS NEWS' in bold white letters.
    LAS students, alumni earn national scholarships

    Several LAS students and alumni earned national recognition through prestigious awards, including the Goldwater Scholarship, Fulbright Program, and NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program for the 2025-26 academic year.

  • Shae Bernhardt standing on the Iowa State football field.
    Finding her place

    Shae Bernhardt ('26 public relations, event management) has been named the Spring 2026 LAS Student Marshal—an honor that means far more to her than academic recognition alone. For Bernhardt, it marks a meaningful milestone that brings together the experiences, growth, and hard work that have defined her college journey.

  • Naveen Prabakar standing outside the student innovation center.
    From chessboards to computer science 

    Naveen Prabakar (‘26 computer science) is wrapping up more than just a degree. He’s closing out a college experience defined by growth, persistence, and hands-on learning.

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    LAS faculty and staff to be honored at the 2026 Fall Convocation and Awards Ceremony

    The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences is proud to recognize the exceptional achievements of its faculty and staff. More than 25 individuals have been selected as recipients of the 2026 LAS faculty and staff awards, in recognition of their dedication and impact. Awardees will be celebrated at the LAS…

  • Congratulations!
    2026 LAS Faculty Excellence Awards

    The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences is pleased to celebrate its exemplary faculty by announcing the 2025 Liberal Arts and Sciences Faculty Excellence Awards winners.  The recipients were recognized at the LAS 2026 Faculty Excellence Awards Ceremony in April.  Click here to see the full gallery…