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  • Four Iowa State band members in uniforms pose with their instruments
    Cyclone bands come together for ‘Bandshell Block Party’

    The Iowa State University Cyclone Football ‘Varsity’ Marching Band and ISU Wind Ensemble will share the stage in a one-of-a-kind event at Ames’ Bandshell Park from 5:00 – 9:00 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 11.

    September 3, 2026

  • A historical map of the state of Iowa.
    Students become judges for National History Day Iowa

    Earlier this spring, Iowa State history majors judged entries from middle and high school students at the National History Day in Iowa competition.

    August 25, 2026

  • Student in yellow safety vest collects data from a boat on a lake
    Summer internships bring new skills and surprises for LAS students

    LAS students share how their internships in data, health care, atmospheric research, and other areas helped them gain a deeper understanding of their fields and an appreciation for collaboration in the workplace.

    August 19, 2026

  • Architecture in Valencia, Spain
    Everyday experiences in Valencia

    Megan Johnson ('27 Spanish education) shares how her expectations for summer study abroad were “met in every possible way.”

    August 13, 2026

  • Kiernan McReynolds sits in an auditorium.
    Scholarship assistance makes an unpaid internship possible

    Support from a donor-funded scholarship helped make a dream internship with Shakespeare on the Lawn in Des Moines a dream come true for theatre major Kiernan McReynolds.

    August 13, 2026

  • Charlie Bennett sitting down.
    From runner to entrepreneur

    Charlie Bennett ('28 English) transformed his personal health journey into a software platform that helps people better understand their blood work through Iowa State University’s CYstarters summer accelerator program.

    August 3, 2026

  • Danny Smith standing outside of Physics Hall
    Cyclone Aide helps new students find their place at Iowa State 

    Wilson-Smith (‘28 physics) is one of 47 Iowa State Cyclone Aides who works with New Student Programs. His role goes beyond leading campus tours. He helps incoming students navigate orientation, answers their questions, and makes one of the biggest transitions of their lives feel a little less overwhelming.  

    July 28, 2026

  • Student conduct an experiment in a chemistry lab at Iowa State University.
    LAS undergraduate students propel research projects forward

    Twenty-five undergraduate students in Iowa State's College of Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) received the LAS Dean's High Impact Award for Undergraduate Research during the spring 2026 semester.

    July 20, 2026