College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

Survey highlights pandemic’s effects on mental and physical health in rural Iowa
David Peters, a professor of sociology, led the survey which reached nearly 14,000 households in 73 Iowa communities. Read More

October 12, 2021
Undergraduate computer science program in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences ranked among the best by U.S. News and World Report
Innovative computer science program earns 60th spot in highly watched national rankings. Read More

September 14, 2021
LAS scientist awarded $460,000 NSF grant for photochemistry research
Arthur Winter receives a three-year grant for research that could someday lead to light-activated cancer treatments. Read More

August 30, 2021
Alumni and friends make long-lasting impact through Forever True, For Iowa State campaign
Madisyn Rostro ('22 history) is one of many students who benefited from the generosity of donors whose giving exceeded the campaign's $1.5 billion fundraising goal. Read More

August 26, 2021
Innovation + Entrepreneurship Academy offers students guidance in putting innovation to work
Two-year academy empowers students to develop and bring to life their ideas for businesses, companies and entrepreneurial programs. Read More

August 26, 2021
New study details enzyme that allows coronavirus to resist antiviral medications
Yang Yang, assistant professor in the Department of Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology, publishes study in the journal Science. Read More

August 3, 2021
Arnold Woods named director of multicultural student success in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Student-focused role advances the college’s commitment to fostering diversity, equity and inclusion. Read More

July 26, 2021
Matthew Sivils publishes article in Studies in American Fiction
Matthew Sivils, professor in the Department of English, has published “The African American Ecogothic of E. Levi Brown’s ‘At the Hermitage.’” The article was… Read More

June 23, 2021