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  • 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

  • An Iowa State information technology employee tests equipment in a new broadcast studio in Hamilton Hall.
    New broadcast studio part of summer tech updates

    A new broadcast studio in the basement of Hamilton Hall for the Greenlee School of Journalism and Communication will equip students with the skills needed for media careers.

    July 9, 2026

  • Two people playing chess at a round table.
    National honors recognize culture of support for military-affiliated students

    Iowa State was named the No. 2 Military Friendly School and No. 8 Military Spouse Friendly School among Tier 1 research institutions by Military Friendly® Schools and will be recognized as a Top Yellow Ribbon School in the September issue of U.S. Veterans Magazine.

    July 9, 2026

  • From curiosity to connection 

    Carter Wolbers (‘26 history) discovered a passion for museum work through volunteering with the Ames History Museum, proving that one small opportunity can lead to unexpected career possibilities.

    June 30, 2026

  • 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.

    June 8, 2026

  • 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.

    May 21, 2026