Filtered sunlight above the campanile.

Seeing red

Lofted smoke and wind patterns out of Canada are producing a phenomenon of haze-filtered sunlight in the Midwest.

Iowa State Center gets new management contract

A new management company will oversee the Iowa State Center, which includes Stephens Auditorium, Fisher Theater and the Scheman Building. Ames-based VenuWorks will manage all events, conferences, catering and concessions beginning Aug. 1.

cropped image of low wall with "Iowa State University" engraved

Union Drive wall

Union Drive wall joins beautification projects

Wall bearing the Iowa State University nameplate will tie in with summer 2016 plans for the front lawn of the Memorial Union.

Million dollar loan pool funds green upgrades

A special ISU loan fund makes it easy and rewarding for colleges and departments to be green.

Summer enrollment sets a record

The largest increase is in the number of students enrolling only in distance education courses (generally off-campus or online).