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An introductory Q&A with the Cooks
Three days before he officially was on the job, President David Cook and his spouse, Katie Cook, took time for a short Q&A with Inside about the start of his presidency and how they hope to meet lots of Iowa Staters.
March 03, 2026
Do and teach: Instructors bring careers to the classroom
March 04, 2026
America at 250 spring events
March 10, 2026
Fall tuition rates expected next month
March 03, 2026
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Welcome
Krysta Steckelberg is serving as executive assistant to President David Cook. She joined the staff in the president's office on Feb. 25.
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Iowa State's impact on the state economy grows to $6 billion
Iowa State's $6 billion economic impact supports one of 36 jobs in Iowa, according to an analysis conducted for the Iowa Board of Regents. It includes $2.1 billion in economic development and added income from ISU startups and Iowa-based businesses assisted by CIRAS and the Small Business Development Center.
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Former faculty member will guide process to enhance online programs
The provost's office has tapped Jennifer Blackhurst, former professor of supply chain management, to develop a framework for online programming and build on the momentum Iowa State Online has generated since its inception in 2023.
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What our undergraduates are studying
Finance and aerospace engineering leap-frogged to the No. 2 and No. 3 spots in this spring's peek at the most in-demand majors among Iowa State undergraduates. Mechanical engineering maintained the top spot among all undergraduates as well as male students -- as it has for at least a decade.
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Pitch-off winners share a focus on personal safety
Twenty-seven students or student teams pitched in this year's finale, in either the new business or existing business category. The winners designed a welding cap for people with long hair and a device to help firefighters more easily move in buildings.