Iowa State notched 100 years of continuous accreditation with its recent reaccreditation by the Higher Learning Commission. The HLC continued the university accreditation with no further comments, suggestions or conditions.
Second-year architecture students recently collaborated on a installation made of two-by-two pieces of lumber and deck screws. The structure, called "TwoXTwo," will be on display in the College of Design atrium through March 11.
The publishers of the university's student newspaper have added a creative services unit to provide project help in photography, videography, graphic design and copy writing.
Martino Harmon has been tapped to become ISU's next senior vice president for student affairs, subject to approval by the state Board of Regents. He will transition from his current post -- associate vice president for student affairs -- to senior VP over the next month.
Ames resident David Skaar (right) regularly comes to campus for a chess game -- outside when the weather allows, at the student union during the winter months.
University Museums' 40,000-piece collection is available for viewing with the click of a button, thanks to a new online database called the Electronic Museum, or eMuseum.
President Steven Leath has asked for faculty input on managing increased enrollment in the absence of "significant new resources." A task force will gather ideas and offer possible solutions for a final report due by June.
The apparel, events and hospitality management program will be selling a limited number of its signature cherry pies on Monday, Feb. 15. The sale will be held from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. in 23 MacKay Hall, or while supplies last.
