News and Events
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Entrepreneurship Showcase Awards Students' Innovation
Friday, May 2, 2014The event gives students a platform for displaying their business proposals, pitching ideas, and consulting project recommendations. -
"Trashion Show" Features One-of-a-Kind Garments Made from Garbage
Thursday, May 1, 2014In observance of Earth Month, one Iowa State class creates ensembles out of materials ranging from bubble wrap to candy wrappers. -
University Book Store to Launch E-Textbook Pilot This Fall
Thursday, May 1, 2014UBS offers faculty the option to use interactive, feature-laden e-books for their fall semester classes. -
Apparel Production Management Students Design Pediatric Hospital Gowns
Monday, April 28, 2014Students partner with Iowa Prison Industries, which plan to produce the garments, in the design and production processes. -
Therapy Dogs Available During Dead Week
Monday, April 28, 2014Bookends Reading Room in Parks Library hosts therapy dogs to reduce finals-related stress and anxiety. -
Engineers for a Sustainable World Develop Campus Rain Gardens
Monday, April 28, 2014The rain gardens, located between Carver and Music Halls, incorporate native plants to naturally filter rainwater into the ground. -
Mechanical Engineering Students Display Semester Projects at Design Expo
Monday, April 28, 2014This year's designs aimed to support economic activity in developing regions. -
Volunteer Center of Story County Honors Youth Volunteers
Monday, April 28, 2014ISU students recognized for outstanding volunteering, from mentoring programs to high school exchange programs. -
2014 Nearly Naked Mile Event Collects Clothing Donations
Friday, April 25, 2014Clothing donations were collected and sent to a local charity that benefits the Ames area. -
Three ISU Graduate Students Named Winners of EPA's National Sustainable Design Expo
Friday, April 25, 2014The team's winning vest design was created from non-woven fabric by growing bacteria cellulose fiber mats in a mix of ingredients. -
Team PrISUm Readies for Summer Races
Friday, April 25, 2014The team preps their solar-powered Phaeton car for the eight-day American Solar Challenge race. -
Iowa State Welcomes Its First Wellness Coordinator
Thursday, April 24, 2014Stephanie Downs will work to coordinate and implement health and wellness programs at the university and in the community. -
Agronomists Lead Effort to Prepare New Generation of Plant Breeders in Africa
Thursday, April 24, 2014Plant breeders will learn valuable knowledge via e-modules to face the challenge of feeding a growing population. -
Rescue Dogs Bring Stress Relief to Campus
Thursday, April 24, 2014"Pet Therapy," hosted by the IRHA, brings opportunity for fun before stressful Dead Week. -
Symposium Celebrates Alumnus George Washington Carver
Thursday, April 24, 2014Speakers, including Tom Vilsack, show support for new farming research and discuss the need for diversity in the agricultural sciences.