News Archive

Employees seeking professional development in leadership skills have a lot of options on their computer. Learn more about the many options available from LinkedIn Learning -- and a few other campus opportunities.

"Prep Sports Central" is an area prep sports highlight and recap show produced entirely by students. It gives students in sports broadcast production experience in every aspect of a live show, and gives local and surrounding community members -- including faculty and staff at Iowa State -- another option for prep sports coverage.

Alumnus Kevin Saunders has been named executive director of Institutional Research, effective Nov. 18. Saunders has served for more than 15 years as director of institutional research and assessment at Drake University and co-coordinator of accreditation.

The Center for Cyclone Civics is offering grants to co-sponsor lectures, workshops and high-impact student experiences. In addition, it is hosting a yearlong series of lectures commemorating the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence and offering an experimental course on American civics spring semester.

Yell Like Hell, an ISU Homecoming tradition and competition, held first-cut performances Monday evening on a breezy central campus, interrupted by a one-hour rain delay.

Tony Dirth talks about ISU's recreation facilities, the importance of staying ahead and what's in store for the future.

Faculty Senate president Meghan Gillette also updated senators on the work of the Iowa State Presidential Search Committee and changes to the Faculty Handbook were discussed.

Hilary Seo, dean and interim dean of the University Library since 2019, announced this week she will retire from Iowa State on July 31, 2026, closing out a 23-year career at the university.

Iowa State employees have through Oct. 21 to complete a survey about their preferences and satisfaction with the plans and programs available to them. All benefits-eligible employees received an Oct. 7 email containing a survey link.

The free employee flu shot clinic in 1218 State Gymnasium runs through Friday, Oct. 17. No appointment or registration is needed.

A new Maker's Market, featuring handmade products from Iowa State alumni, current students and small businesses, is part of the fun at the Alumni Center this Sunday, the opening day of Homecoming 2025.

Combining the people and programs of the Iowa State University Foundation and Iowa State University Alumni Association has been completed. A key step remains: Alumni association members will vote on amending the association's governance structure.

October is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month and three keys to stay safe online are to use strong passwords, recognize and report phishing, and update technology software when it becomes available.

Work on a new LeBaron Hall for the College of Health and Human Sciences is on schedule for a fall 2026 completion.

The discussion centered on employee posts to personal social media accounts. Speaking as a private citizen on a public matter provides First Amendment protections unless the speech is seen as creating workplace disharmony, impedes performance or impairs working relationships,

At the conclusion of an Oct. 6 closed-session meeting to evaluate applications, the Iowa State Presidential Search Committee announced it will interview eight semifinalists in the search for the university's next leader. The position attracted 78 applicants.

New hires who complete their photo submission at least two business days before their onboarding appointment will be able to pick up their ISUCard at the Employment and Benefits Center after completing their Form I-9 process. Having a photo taken on campus remains an option.

Pianists of any caliber are welcome to play the instrument, and passersby are invited to take a few moments to enjoy those efforts.

Drawing on Iowa State survey data from more than 1,200 students and 270 faculty members, a new report reveals broad support among both students and faculty for greater integration of sustainability themes across the university's curriculum.

The campus phone service migration from Cisco Webex to Microsoft Teams Voice is about 45% complete, with a target of transitioning all employees by the end of April 2026. So far, about 10% of migrated employees opted into using a desk phone rather than the computer software, known as a softphone.