News Archive

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

The federal government shut down on Oct. 1. While it's difficult to project the impact on Iowa State's research programs, resources are available to remain informed during the process.

Instructors use Canvas to deliver information to their students in a variety of ways. Inside looked at learning tools instructors use most frequently and others that are new or could benefit instructors across campus.

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.

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.

Pumpkin harvest is in full swing at the Horticulture Research Station, where over 1,400 of the orange gourds will be plucked from the patch by the end of next week.

In this feature, university general counsel Mike Norton answers a few questions regarding the Iowa Board of Regents' social media policy and employee First Amendment rights.

For 2025, Iowa transitioned to a flat personal income tax and the legislation replaced the previous graduated tax bracket system. If needed, employees may update their Iowa W-4 in Workday.

By mid-November, when the Iowa Board of Regents expects to hire Iowa State's next president, the board will develop a plan for improvements to the Knoll. The next-step comes in response to an architect's analysis of the building completed at the board's request.

Nearly $500,000 in university funds has been awarded since June through a temporary stop-gap funding program coordinated through the office of the vice president for research. Sixteen awards are supporting 12 graduate students and eight post docs or staff members on research teams whose external funding was at least partially interrupted.