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  • Portrait of Rahul Sudev.
    Learning every day

    Graduating senior Rahul Sudev ('26 computer science) is driven by his love for learning and problem-solving.

    April 2, 2026

  • Sarah Bernick sits in podcast studio
    Turning passion into ‘The Daily Happy’ 

    Sarah Bernick (‘26, public relations) didn’t plan to study PR, but now she can’t imagine doing anything else. After switching from interior design, she found a love for writing, storytelling, and connecting with people. That passion led her to create The Daily Happy, a podcast that shares small ways to find joy and reminds listeners they’re not alone. Through programs like Start Something LAS Academy and internships at NASA and Anthropologie, Bernick gained experience in communication, events, and leadership. Looking ahead, she hopes to grow her podcast and work in fashion PR, making a positive impact along the way.

    April 2, 2026

  • Matt DeLisi
    Science association honors Matt DeLisi for studies of criminal behavior

    The American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) is honoring College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Dean's Professor and Distinguished Professor Matt DeLisi for his contributions to criminal justice.

    March 26, 2026

  • Professor Bill Gallus sits in front of meteorology screens and equipment.
    Dean’s Distinguished Lecture to examine forecasting failures behind 2020 derecho

    Bill Gallus, Distinguished Professor in the Department of the Earth, Atmosphere and Climate, will present the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Dean’s Distinguished Lecture at 6 p.m. Tuesday, March 24.

    March 19, 2026

  • An illustration of a person in a lab coat holding a plate of vegetables.
    LAS faculty are part of teams awarded PIRS funding for innovative research

    The Iowa State University Office of the Vice President for Research (OVPR) has awarded $150,000 in 2026 Presidential Interdisciplinary Research Seed Grant (PIRS) funding to support three faculty-led teams pursuing innovative projects addressing human health, computing technologies, and next‑generation vaccines.

    March 11, 2026

  • A man is sitting at a table in the dark with a light shining over him.
    New psychology research links tired minds to unreliable evidence

    While research shows sleep-related fatigue affects how we think and feel, the impact of sleep loss on the reliability of statements and confessions in the legal system has received far less attention. A new research synthesis from Iowa State researchers examines this issue, including the need for evidence‑based standards to help judges and investigators recognize and account for sleep disruption in the legal process.

    March 4, 2026

  • A woman is typing on a laptop.
    New online psychology program offers flexibility for transfer students and degree completion

    Lydia Harders (’26 psychology) is currently enrolled in an online psychology course while completing her bachelor’s degree in psychology at Iowa State University. (Submitted photo) Transfer students and working adults who started an undergraduate degree but never finished now have a flexible path to completion. Iowa State University will launch…

    February 26, 2026

  • A quill dipped into a red splatter. Tex says "The Revolutionists" and "Who are the real heroes?"
    Four fierce women bring 1793 Paris to life in ISU Theatre’s comedy, “The Revolutionists”

    The witty comedy opens Thursday, March 5, in Fisher Theater and runs through the weekend.

    February 25, 2026