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Cyclone introductions

It's new student orientation season, and incoming first-year students played games in small groups on the Memorial Union lawn Monday afternoon to get to know each other and learn more about Iowa State, as part of their transition to college life.

Regents announce presidential search committee, search firm

Regent JC Risewick and Faculty Senate president Meghan Gillette will co-chair the 12-member committee. Washington, D.C.-based AGB Search will assist with the search.

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Karl Mueller

Welcome

Karl Mueller started June 1 in his new role as director of the Ames National Laboratory. He also holds the rank of tenured professor in the chemistry department.

Tuition decision anticipated at regents meeting today

The regents also will take action on FY 2026 salary policies for the various employee groups and a proposed 3% market adjustment to the P&S pay grade structure, and conduct performance evaluations with the university presidents and the board's executive director.

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Brady Talley

Welcome

Brady Talley is the new director of the Military-Affiliated Student Center in the Memorial Union. Previously, he worked in several student success roles for the Ivy College of Business.

Bratsch-Prince appointed to fourth term as associate provost for faculty

Effective July 1, the reappointment of Dawn Bratsch-Prince extends through June 30, 2030. She has overseen faculty development and success programs since 2010.

Foote named acting president and CEO of the alumni association

Foote, the association's senior vice president of administration, marketing, communications and membership, will oversee the process of combining Iowa State's alumni association and foundation.

Greenlee students will create Ireland content for KCCI in August

Student journalists and faculty will travel to Dublin Aug. 14-25 to cover the Aer Lingus College Football Classic, featuring Iowa State and Kansas State. Their stories will be distributed across KCCI 8 news platforms.