Creation of Iowa State University Alumni Association

As Homecoming is traditionally for the alumni, the Iowa State University Alumni Association is an integral part of Cyclone Homecomings each and every year.

The ISU Alumni Association aims to create a lifetime connection of alumni, students, and friends of Iowa State with one another as the central organization serving all members of the Iowa State family. 

Created in 1932, the association was originally named the Iowa State College Alumni Association. The corporation was created for charitable and educational purposes. The ISU Alumni Association promotes the interest and welfare of ISU in many different ways.

As stated by the associations articles of incorporation, annual membership can be achieved by any graduate, former student, current student or friend of Iowa State upon payment and annual dues. “Honorary” Life Membership can be achieved by anyone other than alumni who has shown distinguished service and dedication to Iowa State and is selected by the Board of Directors.

An important part of Homecoming, and any football game, is the events at the ISU Alumni Center. The center opened in 2008 and has since served as a “home away from home” for ISU alumni and other members of the Iowa State family.