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Reiman offers relaxing study spot for students during prep week
"Finals in Full Bloom" gives students a colorful and relaxing option during prep week at Reiman Gardens. The gardens partnered with Morning Bell Coffee to provide free coffee for students as they prepare for final exams and the end of the spring semester.
May 05, 2026
Legislative session wraps after marathon weekend
May 06, 2026
Congratulations, university award recipients
May 01, 2026
UHR manager development program launches this fall
May 05, 2026
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Lake Laverne improvements begin this month
The end of the semester in mid-May will trigger the start of a much-anticipated project to restore and upgrade Lake LaVerne. Draining, dredging and excavating the lake bottom will occur this summer; implementing the design plan for Lake LaVerne will continue into November.
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Glad you asked: A Q&A about restoring Lake LaVerne
There hasn't been a project like this at the lake since 1959 -- the last time the lake was drained, then dredged, to restore water depths. Campus planners answer some of our "just curious" questions.
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Main Streets program visits Iowa State, Ames
The Iowa State campus and several iconic landmarks were featured in the episode. It is available on YouTube.
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Cook announces budget model review
An external consultant will be hired to assess how Iowa State's current budget model aligns with the strategic plan, academic priorities, peer best practices and long-term financial sustainability. The goal is a budget framework that promotes transparency, supports growth and enables the university to respond effectively to evolving needs and opportunities.
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New undergraduate course syllabus templates unveiled
The Regents template is required to be posted online for all undergraduate courses. The Iowa State template, a more detailed document, must be present in Canvas for all undergraduate courses.
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Planning begins for internal communications
A team of campus marketing and communications leaders will develop strategies for universitywide internal communications, following a recommendation from a working group last year to optimize organizational structure for a coordinated approach to marketing and communications.