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The Nuclear Engineering Laboratory was constructed in 1934 and was located on Bissell Road before being demolished in 2017.

Nuclear energy education creates more favorable perception

Jay Waagmeester, Academics Editor
May 2, 2024
Wallace Hall on Oct. 1, 2022.

[Photo] Task force seeks increased food security on campus

May 2, 2024
Wilson Hall on Oct 1, 2022.

Jay Waagmeester, academics editor.

Waagmeester: You gotta give

Jay Waagmeester, Academics Editor
April 29, 2024
Beardshear Hall on Jan. 31, 2024.

[Photo] Four finalists for provost make their case to greater Iowa State community

April 29, 2024
LeBaron Hall is located on Central Campus and will be torn down and be replaced with a new building bearing the same name. Construction is expected to be completed in 2026.

LeBaron Hall is located on Central Campus and will be torn down and be replaced with a new building bearing the same name. Construction is expected to be completed in 2026.

Regents Nancy Dunkel, David Barker and Jim Lindenmayer participate in a Board of Regents meeting at the Alumni Center on April 24, 2024.

Board recommends no changes to admissions formula, vetos new admissions test

Jay Waagmeester, Academics Editor
April 25, 2024
Mark Braun, executive director of the Iowa Board of Regents and Regents Sherry Bates and Greta Rouse participate in a meeting at the Alumni Center on April 24, 2024.

Regents recommend new majors, Vet Med expansion

Jay Waagmeester, Academics Editor
April 24, 2024
The Faculty Senate conducting business Dec. 14, 2021, in the Sun Room at the Memorial Union.

Faculty Senate gearing up for the last meeting of the year

Jay Waagmeester, Academics Editor
April 23, 2024
The Alumni Center hosts meetings and is home to the ISU Alumni Association. It is located between Jack Trice Stadium and C.Y. Stephens Auditorium, April 21, 2024.

DEI directives, dual degrees on docket for regents meeting

Jay Waagmeester, Academics Editor
April 21, 2024
Mike Gillis, head writer for The Onion, speaks during a First Amendment Days event in the Memorial Union on April 17, 2024.

Practicing parody: The Onion head writer headlines First Amendment awareness effort

Jay Waagmeester, Academics Editor
April 17, 2024
Beardshear Hall.

Potential provost: Purdue pharmacy college dean second provost finalist named

Jay Waagmeester, Academics Editor
April 16, 2024
Iowa State students gather in the "free speech zone" outside of Parks Library. 

Turnout lower, results more optimistic in 2024 free speech survey

Jay Waagmeester, Academics Editor
April 16, 2024
Beardshear Hall.

Potential provost: Arizona State graduate college dean first finalist named

Jay Waagmeester, Academics Editor
April 14, 2024
CELT striving for cohesion in micro-credential offerings

CELT striving for cohesion in micro-credential offerings

Jay Waagmeester, Academics Editor
April 11, 2024
Provost Jonathan Wickert, delivers announcements at the end of the faculty senate meeting in the Memorial Union Sun Room on Tuesday, March 19, 2024.

Potential provosts to participate in campus forums

Jay Waagmeester, Academics Editor
April 8, 2024
Cy the cardinal, dressed in a graduation cap and gown, looks over the graduating seniors during fall 2018 graduation on Dec. 15.

Here’s the memo: Applying for graduation, commencement

Jay Waagmeester, Academics Editor
April 4, 2024
Redbud trees bloom in front of Marston Hall. 

CALS, engineering and design deans reappointed

Jay Waagmeester, Academics Editor
March 31, 2024
Enrollment Services Center on Apr. 5, 2019.

Here’s the memo: Course registration, drop deadlines approach

Jay Waagmeester, Academics Editor
March 26, 2024
Browned cornstalks blow in the wind on Sept. 15, 2023, south of Ames, Iowa.

What prevents Iowa from growing different crops?

Jay Waagmeester, Academics Editor
March 21, 2024
Soybeans near maturity in a soybean field south of the Cap Timm Field.

Iowa’s role in feeding the world

Jay Waagmeester, Academics Editor
March 20, 2024
Members of the Faculty Senate raise their hands for a vote during the meeting in the Memorial Union Sun Room on March 19, 2024.

U.S. Diversity requirement renamed to exclude ‘diversity,’ Faculty Senate continues with DEI directives

Jay Waagmeester, Academics Editor
March 19, 2024
Iowa state capitol, located at 1007 E Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50319 on May, 3, 2023.

Proposed education bill would codify DEI directives, alter regent makeup

Jay Waagmeester, Academics Editor
March 7, 2024
Courtesy of Iowa Board of Regents

Regents approve applied statistics, extreme weather simulator

Jay Waagmeester, Academics Editor
February 28, 2024
The exterior of Howe Hall at Iowa State on Wednesday, Oct. 4, 2023.

Regents to adjust handbook for DEI changes, vote on extreme weather simulator

Jay Waagmeester, Academics Editor
February 25, 2024
Opening fireworks being shot off during Iowa State's run out in the Iowa State vs. Texas football game on Nov. 18, 2023 in Jack Trice Stadium.

Athletic department budget: Team revenues, ticket sales and more

Jay Waagmeester, Academics Editor
February 20, 2024
CyTown construction site, Jack Trice Way, April 24.

Athletics update: CYTown building financing, how NIL collectives affect athletics’ giving

Jay Waagmeester, Academics Editor
February 18, 2024
Faculty Senate President, Sarah Bennett-George, listens to a question from a member of the Faculty Senate during the meeting on Oct. 10, 2023.

Faculty Senate debates encouragement of differentiated Election Day course delivery

Jay Waagmeester, Academics Editor
February 13, 2024
Beardshear Hall.

Graduate Council could move out of isolation, into Faculty Senate

Jay Waagmeester, Academics Editor
February 11, 2024
Dr. Jonathan Wickert, Senior Vice President and Provost at Iowa State University introduces himself and speaks on his impact on the community at the State of Ames Meeting on Jan. 26, 2024.

Nominations for the next provost open, no search in place for DEI VP

Jay Waagmeester, Academics Editor
February 8, 2024
Design student, Brandt Crocker, sits in front of Parks Library composing preacher Daniel Lee in his handmade viewfinder for a DSN131 drawing assignment. Central Campus, Oct. 2, 2023.

Sparking speech protections: Students and faculty surveyed on First Amendment

Jay Waagmeester, Academics Editor
January 30, 2024
Members of the Faculty Senate listen to the meeting agenda at the Memorial Union on Oct. 10, 2023.

New majors, minor, advance in approval process

Jay Waagmeester, Academics Editor
January 23, 2024
Pictured from L to R: Dennis Barber III, Eastern Carolina University, USASBE Awards Chair; Julienne Shields, President and CEO, USASBE; Judi Eyles, Director of the Iowa State University Pappajohn Center for Entrepreneurship; Thomas Pittz, University of Tampa, USASBE Chairperson of the Board. (Courtesy of Iowa State Pappajohn Center for Entrepreneurship)

Pappajohn Center program awarded for interdisciplinary nature, empowerment

Jay Waagmeester, Academics Editor
January 21, 2024
Senior Vice President and Provost Jonathan Wickert spoke at the faculty senate meeting Tuesday afternoon during the last meeting of the spring 2022 semester.

Iowa State’s longest-serving provost to step down

Jay Waagmeester, Academics Editor
January 18, 2024
Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds gives her opening remarks before the Iowa Faith and Freedom Coalition 23rd Annual Fall Banquet Presidential Town Hall on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023, at the Iowa Events Center in Des Moines, Iowa.

Governor recommends regent institutions receive 2.5% more than last year

Jay Waagmeester, Academics Editor
January 17, 2024
Courtesy of Iowa Board of Regents

Board of Regents President Richards resigns

Jay Waagmeester, Academics Editor
January 16, 2024
Photos of Nikki Haley and Ron DeSantis from the 2024 campaign trail taken by Tyler Coe and Daniel Jacobi II.

Partial GOP field debates policy, records in Iowa less than a week from caucuses

Jay Waagmeester, Academics Editor
January 11, 2024
Police are investigating a shooting that occurred during a Halloween party at the Elks Lodge in October 2021.

Two years after killing, $1,000 offered for information on shooter

Jay Waagmeester, Academics Editor
January 10, 2024
Courtesy of Iowa Board of Regents

Regents approve admin interims, no plan for permanence in place

Jay Waagmeester, Academics Editor
January 10, 2024
Ames City Council members sit in the council chambers at Ames City Hall during the Dec. 12 meeting.

Neighborhood Liquor denied again, budget issues discussed at City Council

Jay Waagmeester, Academics Editor
December 13, 2023
Beardshear Hall, Iowa State Campus, on Dec. 15, 2021

Senior vice president for operations and finance leaves university

Jay Waagmeester, Academics Editor
December 7, 2023
The majors in the yellow are ranked by most popular choice by visiting students, high schoolers or potential transfer students. (Data reported by the Office of Admissions) The red shows the 10 most studied majors amongst all Iowa State students. (Data reported by the Office of the Registrar) (Graphic by Caitlin Morey)

Most common majors of students and prospective students

Jay Waagmeester, Academics Editor
December 5, 2023
With finals fast approaching students spend dead week at Parks Library on Dec. 4. Parks Library will be open 24/7 until Dec. 14 to accommodate students as the semester comes to a close.

Perusing Parks: Students share finals praises and criticisms

Jay Waagmeester, Academics Editor
December 4, 2023
The Stark Performance Center officially opened Sept. 2021, making it the largest facility Iowa State Athletics has ever built. Photo courtesy of Rachel Voet.

How much money do Iowa State sports teams generate?

Jay Waagmeester, Academics Editor
November 29, 2023
Beardshear Hall.

Here’s the memo: Rules for prep week and finals week

Jay Waagmeester, Academics Editor
November 28, 2023
BREAKING: Ames PD looking for armed robbery suspect

BREAKING: Ames PD looking for armed robbery suspect

Jay Waagmeester, Academics Editor
November 17, 2023
Catt Hall, a collective for liberal art services on central campus was built in 1883. The building was renovated in 1995 after being placed under the National Register of Historic Places. 2224 Osborn Dr, Ames, Iowa, Aug. 31, 2023.

LAS names Colorado State dean to replace Beate Schmittmann

Jay Waagmeester, Academics Editor
November 17, 2023
Carl Markley faces 17 charges from a federal grand jury, the Sourthern District of Iowa U.S. Attorney's Office announced Friday.

Former Ames nurse faces 17 charges from federal grand jury

Jay Waagmeester, Academics Editor
November 17, 2023
Students protests at the University of Northern Iowa during the Wednesday, Nov. 15 Board of Regents meeting. (Jacob Kurt for the Northern Iowan)

Regents recommend changes for university DEI programs

Ella Slade and Jay Waagmeester
November 16, 2023
Protestors on the University of Northern Iowa campus during the Nov. 15 Board of Regents meeting. (Stephen Stark for the Northern Iowan)

CYTown additional $9.2 million up for approval

Jay Waagmeester, Academics Editor
November 15, 2023
CyTown construction site, Jack Trice Way, April 24.

University requesting changes to CYTown plans

Jay Waagmeester, Academics Editor
November 12, 2023
Catt Hall, a collective for liberal art services on central campus was built in 1883. The building was renovated in 1995 after being placed under the National Register of Historic Places. 2224 Osborn Dr, Ames, Iowa, Aug. 31, 2023.

Carrie on: Catt Hall will keep name, committee concludes

Jay Waagmeester, Academics Editor
November 9, 2023
Beardshear Hall, Nov. 7, 2023.

Board of Regents releases DEI recommendation report

Cleo Westin, Ella Slade, and Jay Waagmeester
November 7, 2023
Marcelo Mena-Carrasco during his Methane Reduction lecture, Memorial Union Sun Room, Nov. 6, 2023.

Ag production produces methane, researchers discuss increasing efficiency

Jay Waagmeester, Academics Editor
November 7, 2023
Micheal Richards is the president of the board of regents. 

Board of Regents state support for Israel

Jay Waagmeester, Academics Editor
November 1, 2023
Iowa State business student's canvas homepage.

Students weigh in on professors’ Canvas proficiency

Jay Waagmeester, Academics Editor
October 30, 2023
Catt Hall, a collective for liberal art services on central campus was built in 1883. The building was renovated in 1995 after being placed under the National Register of Historic Places. 2224 Osborn Dr, Ames, Iowa, Aug. 31, 2023.

Catt committee seeking comment before final vote

Jay Waagmeester, Academics Editor
October 26, 2023
The balcony of the Enrollment Services building offers a view of the changing autumn leaves.

Class registration and drop deadline approach

Jay Waagmeester, Academics Editor
October 18, 2023
Graphic by Caitlin Morey. Photos courtesy of Special Collections and University Archives.

Eras of enrollment trends over 100 years

Jay Waagmeester, Academics Editor
October 17, 2023
Beardshear Hall from Central Campus.

Majors fair focuses on finding a fit

Jay Waagmeester, Academics Editor
October 15, 2023
Catt Hall, a collective for liberal art services on central campus was built in 1883. The building was renovated in 1995 after being placed under the National Register of Historic Places. 2224 Osborn Dr, Ames, Iowa, Aug. 31, 2023.

Desiring deans pitch to LAS faculty as dean search continues

Jay Waagmeester, Academics Editor
October 11, 2023
George Trice, cousin of Jack Trice, gives his remarks for the Closing Ceremony of the Jack Trice 100-Year Commemoration on Sunday, Oct. 8, 2023.

One hundred years later, campus again gathers around Campanile to honor Jack Trice

Jay Waagmeester, Academics Editor
October 8, 2023
Design student, Brandt Crocker, sits in front of Parks Library composing preacher Daniel Lee in his handmade viewfinder for a DSN131 drawing assignment. Central Campus, Oct. 2, 2023.

Under half of incoming students completed summer free speech training

Jay Waagmeester, Academics Editor
October 2, 2023
Armaan Gupta, Hack Iowa State v2's coordinator and Iowa State senior, addresses some of the 128 event attendees on Saturday.

HackIowaState v2 shows students out-of-classroom experience

Jay Waagmeester, Academics Editor
October 1, 2023
The group stands outside Levitt Center for Advancement during the COGS protest on Sept. 27 2023. The group came with demands of making education accessible and wages competitive. The meeting adjourned once COGS protesters marched in chanting. Photo Courtesy of Isabella Tisdale/The Daily Iowan

Regents wrap up state appropriations requests, building project permissions

Jay Waagmeester, Academics Editor
September 28, 2023
Ring of Life Fountain, formerly known as the Marriage Ring, lies in front of MacKay Hall. Taken from the south.

Protestors arrive at regents meeting, board prepares for Thursday’s meeting

Jay Waagmeester, Academics Editor
September 27, 2023
Cameryn Reiman pitches Nutri-Cubes to a panel of judges at the fall pitch competition in the Student Innovation Center on Sept. 25.

Pappajohn peers pitch to panel

Jay Waagmeester, Academics Editor
September 25, 2023
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Guests enjoying the atmosphere at the opening of the Joan Bice Underwood Tearoom on Sept. 19, 2018.

Regents to consider LeBaron replacement, more this week

Jay Waagmeester, Academics Editor
September 24, 2023
The Iowa State Research Park gives the “tenants” a chance to explore resources.

Computer engineering alum named new Pappajohn entrepreneur-in-residence

Jay Waagmeester, Academics Editor
September 17, 2023
Iowa State’s Rocco Becht looks to pass the ball during the second half of the Iowa Corn Cy-Hawk Series football game against Iowa on Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023, at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames.

Gridiron Staff Picks: Ohio

Christian Royston, Logan Shanks, Pavle Markovic, and Jay Waagmeester
September 15, 2023
BREAKING: Fifteen felony charges issued after Iowa State Patrol and Story County Sheriff vehicles damaged

BREAKING: Fifteen felony charges issued after Iowa State Patrol and Story County Sheriff vehicles damaged

Jay Waagmeester, Academics Editor
September 15, 2023
This year’s tuition increase converted to beer

This year’s tuition increase converted to beer

Jay Waagmeester, Academics Editor
September 13, 2023
Artist and Iowa State Alum (Architectural Design) King Au posing in front of two of his pieces Game Day left and Beyond right Sept. 10, 2023

Three photo display commemorates Jack Trice

Jay Waagmeester, Academics Editor
September 10, 2023
Dr. Tyler Cowen speaks to students and faculty about "The Economics of Articifial Intelligence" on September 7, 2023, In the Great Hall of the Memorial Union as a part of the Iowa State Lecture Series

Economics professor: Higher education has adapted slowest to AI

Jay Waagmeester, Academics Editor
September 7, 2023
The 2050 room of Agronomy Hall filled to capacity for a lecture presenting the effect of phosphorus on water.

Two words from professors after two weeks of the fall semester

Jay Waagmeester, Academics Editor
September 5, 2023
Renovations and added services lead to increased mandatory student fees

Renovations and added services lead to increased mandatory student fees

Jay Waagmeester, Academics Editor
September 4, 2023
Newly installed President Wintersteen addresses the crowd at Stephens Auditorium on Sept. 21, 2018 during her presidential installation ceremony. “It’s so wonderful to see so many family members, friends and colleagues in the audience. Along with our students, our faculty and staff. I deeply appreciate your support, your prayers, and your good wishes,” Wintersteen said.

Pappajohn director says Wintersteen era at ISU sparked surge in entrepreneurship

Jay Waagmeester, Academics Editor
August 28, 2023
Furniture and knickknacks fill the Ames Intermodal Facility as part of Rummage RAMPage 2018.

ISU students save cash and the environment in record-breaking fashion

Jay Waagmeester, Academics Editor
August 27, 2023
Walter Suza in his Agronomy hall office, with his George Washington Carver poster hung next to him.

Familiar face named new George Washington Carver endowed chair

Jay Waagmeester, Academics Editor
August 24, 2023
Iowa State's power plant has been operating on campus since 1884.

Which campus facilities/services are closed after power plant fire?

Andrew Harrington and Jay Waagmeester
August 24, 2023
Dr. Ian Schneider discussing lung capacity with freshman Keira Feliciano inside Sweeney Hall on Aug. 23, 2023.

Biomedical engineering starts major operation

Jay Waagmeester, Academics Editor
August 23, 2023
Iowa State Ghost Trees located outside of Beardshear Hall Aug. 22, 2023.

Metal trees sprout on campus

Jay Waagmeester, Academics Editor
August 22, 2023
Sigma Kappa representatives run through a tunnel of Rho Gamma members during the Collegiate Panhellenic Council Bid Day on Thursday, Aug. 17, 2023, at Iowa State’s central campus in Ames.

Hundreds rush on bid day 2023

Jay Waagmeester, Academics Editor
August 21, 2023
Silent Disco located inside in the MU's Maintenance Shop on Aug. 18, 2023.

Transfer students find community during Destination Iowa State

Jay Waagmeester, Academics Editor
August 20, 2023
A new gender neutral bathroom has been added to Lied Rec. Dec. 4, 2022.

Lied Rec opens first all-gender restroom

Jay Waagmeester, Politics Reporter
December 5, 2022
A graphical breakdown how how much each Iowa State student has paid toward the listed student organizations over the 2022-2023 school year.

Where your student activity fee goes

Jay Waagmeester, Politics Reporter
November 27, 2022
Sports Weekly Episode 52: The final stretch with special guest Jay Waagmeester

Sports Weekly Episode 52: The final stretch with special guest Jay Waagmeester

Andrew Harrington, Hailey Dohnal, Christian Royston, and Jay Waagmeester
November 17, 2022
The Senate meets at 6 p.m. on Wednesdays in the Memorial Union.

[Photo] StuGov approves funding for Women’s Rugby

Hannah Molayal, Politics Reporter
November 16, 2022
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