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As of earlier this week, 1,189 students -- approximately 5% of fall undergraduates -- have enrolled across nearly 50 courses in the university's sixth winter session.

Students use the southeast foyer in the new Therkildsen Industrial Engineering Building to prepare for final exams this week.

The university community will celebrate them during two commencement ceremonies in Hilton Coliseum: 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 19, for the Graduate College and 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 20, for all undergraduate students.

The National Academy of Inventors elected agronomy professor Patrick Schnable to its 2025 fellows class, recognizing the 17 U.S. utility patents and two plant variety protections he holds.

A seven-month exploration of measuring how specific academic programs align with state workforce needs, especially high-demand jobs, has created a data-dense public dashboard that contains all the programs at the state's three public universities.

Kevin Saunders has returned to Iowa State to serve as executive director of institutional research, joining the team on Nov. 18. He previously spent 15 years in several roles in the provost's office at Drake University.

In preparation for a March site visit as part of Iowa State's reaccreditation from the Higher Learning Commission, a mock site visit is scheduled for Monday, Dec. 1. Faculty and staff are invited to participate in three open sessions that day.

Iowa State is ranked No. 9 in The Princeton Review's 20th annual ranking of undergraduate schools for entrepreneurship studies, climbing five spots from last year.

NCFDD, for which Iowa State has a membership, supports higher education professionals through successful transitions during all stages of their careers. Programming is available to faculty, staff, post docs and graduate students.

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.

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.

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.

Horticulture professor Bill Graves, who has served on the Graduate College's leadership team since 2010, has stepped down as its dean. Associate dean Heather Greenlee will serve as interim dean, effective Sept. 18.

Zack Bonner, an alumnus and former first-generation student, said his work is grounded in empathy, active listening and an understanding of the challenges that could leave first-generation students behind.

For the third consecutive year, enrollment at Iowa State is up, due in part to a record first-year retention rate of just over 89% and growth in first-year students. At 6,160 students, the first-year class is the largest since fall 2016.

Five faculty projects received funds in Iowa State's Miller Faculty Fellowship program for the 2025-26 academic year. These teaching-based research projects are supported with a total of $213,971 in grants.

University photographer Christopher Gannon captured scenes from campus on Monday, Aug. 25, the first day of fall semester.

More than 6,000 first-year students and more than 1,200 transfer students have completed in-person or online orientation this summer. More than 5,500 -- and counting -- new-to-ISU students are registered for Destination Iowa State Aug. 21-23.

Iowa State enrolled 7,128 students in summer session opportunities this year, nearly two-thirds (63%) of them at the undergraduate level. More than 3,000 students are taking part in an arranged experience, including internships, this summer.