Temporary rule changes to the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness program effective through next fall potentially could wipe out more than $4 billion in student loan debt held by government and nonprofit workers. Here's what is different and how ISU faculty and staff can see if they might benefit.
During winter break, an expanding custodial staff will clean spaces that, by necessity, had lower priority during fall semester, including offices and administrative areas.
More than 1,900 students are scheduled to complete their Iowa State degrees this week. They'll be celebrated during Friday evening and Saturday afternoon ceremonies at Hilton Coliseum.
A broad audience will be able to review a draft report on the request to rename Catt Hall. The committee will invite feedback from the requesters, university units and other stakeholders and set a public period for written comment.
A series of skills-based leadership workshops for faculty will begin during spring semester. The 90-minute online sessions, announced at the Dec. 15 Faculty Senate meeting, will focus on creating and leading inclusive meetings.
Winter break begins this weekend and lasts about a month. Many facilities, offices and services close or reduce hours during break, though student services remain available during the online-only winter session. Here's a rundown.
She will leave her post as vice provost for equity, access and opportunity and Title IX coordinator at Tiffin University, Ohio, to start Jan. 18 at Iowa State.
ISCORE champions offer a path for colleges to share innovative projects, achievements and best practices -- and integrate their efforts, where appropriate. Here's a look at the 2021 champions.
ISU Extension and Outreach constantly looks for ways to serve all Iowans. A practical one focuses on translating programs and publications into languages other than English. All four educational areas have offerings and continue to develop more.
Increases to the minimum pay in a handful of entry-level pay grades provided about 200 employees with a raise this month, lifting rates to at least $15 per hour. Updated benchmarking also will bring adjustments to P&S pay ranges next year.
Nearly 1,900 undergraduates are enrolled in one of the 54 online courses being offered, and approximately 80% of them are upperclassmen. Classes begin Dec. 20.
Seven study rooms on Parks Library's main floor got a colorful new look this fall, a collaborative project by university marketing, the library and several library donors, nearly all of whom were Iowa State students.
Improvements at the Haber Road-University Boulevard interchange -- the site of narrow railroad underpass -- modernized the intersection and improved the safety of pedestrians and cyclists using it.
Scheduled Dec. 3-8, each candidate's interview schedule includes a campus forum in the Memorial Union. In-person and virtual participation options will be available for the university community.
After the pandemic caused Parks Library to adjust its offerings during prep and finals weeks for more than a year, things are returning to normal. It will be open 24/7 during finals week and Barks@Parks returns during prep week.
