Students

Turtles immune to old age? Maybe not, according to new ISU research

Nearly 30 years of data collected on painted turtles in the Mississippi River near Clinton, Iowa, show that females suffer a steep dip in fertility before the end of their lives, a finding that flies in the face of what scientists have believed about turtles and aging. Read More

May 13, 2016

An adventure in acting, writing and science

Taylor Sklenar knew he would find a major at Iowa State University that would help him achieve his broad career goal: make a positive impact on people’s lives. Read More

May 12, 2016

Outreach programs inspire young students to think creatively and enjoy math

Through its extensive outreach programs, the Department of Mathematics at Iowa State University makes it easy for elementary, middle, and high school students to think creatively about math problems while having fun. Read More

May 6, 2016

Cyclone marching band represents US in D-Day commemoration

The Cyclone Marching Band received a personal invitation by the United States government to perform at the 72nd commemoration of World War II's D-Day invasion of Normandy, France, in June. Read More

May 5, 2016

Board of Regents approves new B.A. in Criminal Justice

This spring, the Board of Regents approved to establish a new Bachelor of Arts Program in Criminal Justice in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. The program will transition from an interdisciplinary studies major to a standalone program that will enhance the visibility of the program. Read More

May 4, 2016

Moto Run takes NROTC, Army ROTC through, around campus

Midshipmen and members of the Army ROTC ran west on Osborn Drive and continued around campus, notably passing in front of the Memorial Union and the Campanile on Central Campus. Read More

April 27, 2016

Departments of Anthropology, WLC merge

The merger, effective July 1, will create a unit that will truly educate global citizens. Read More

April 27, 2016

LAS paleontologists find North America’s oldest monkey fossil along Panama Canal

“It’s a good day if you find a complete fossil tooth – even if you already have 100 of them from the same species back at the museum,” Aaron Wood said. “It’s an amazing day, though, when you find an entirely new species.” Read More

April 21, 2016