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Ring of Life Fountain, formerly known as the Marriage Ring, lies in front of MacKay Hall. Taken from the south.

Nursing program set to begin in August

Tara Larson
April 27, 2018
Darrick Barrage and Somerle Rhiner, both seniors at North High School, are members of the first cohort of the ISU4U Promise program. 

ISU 4U brings high schoolers from Des Moines to Ames

Tara Larson
March 25, 2018
From left to right, Ryan True, Ashley Jones and Katrina Pedrick stand with their certificates.

Swoon Event Studio wins CHS Pitch Off competition

Tara Larson
March 5, 2018
Jake Ament received a scholarship from the Allstate Foundation

Iowa State alumnus selected for Allstate Nonprofit Program

Tara Larson
January 9, 2018
At the Pakistans Role in the War Against Terror lecture on Nov. 7th, speaker Faisal Naiz Tirmizi explains to the audience how Pakistan is effected by the many attacks that occur in Pakistan. In this section of his presentation, he shows the audience some of the outcomes after the attacks happen.

“Pakistan’s Role in the War Against Terror” lecture comes to Ames

Tara Larson
November 8, 2017
233 Sheldon Ave is a 26-unit house where occupants rent by the room.

Conversion homes come with benefits, negatives when renting

Tara Larson
November 6, 2017

Jane Rongerude

Tara Larson
October 24, 2017

chopped houses

Tara Larson
October 20, 2017
From left to right: Brianna Namuth, Lindsay Miller and Matt Ocheltree are all seniors hosting fine dining dinners this fall. 

Fine dining comes to Ames community through Iowa State class

Tara Larson
October 19, 2017

NOT FINISHED: Conversion homes come with benefits, negatives when renting

Tara Larson
October 12, 2017
The Student Leadership team planned College of Human Sciences Week this year.

Human Sciences Week ran by new Student Leadership Team

Tara Larson
September 28, 2017
DC Lee (center) and Angelique Brellenthin (second right) are presented their award by Elseviers Heather Luciano (second left). Dean Laura Jolly (left) and kinesiology chair Phil Martin (right) also joined the presentation.

Iowa State kinesiology team wins international research award

Tara Larson
September 4, 2017
Howe Hall Stock Photo

Aerospace professor named lead on $1 million grant

Tara Larson
August 29, 2017

Iowa State named partner in bioenergy research center funded by U.S. Department of Energy

Tara Larson
July 25, 2017

First Young Women in Business Leadership Camp runs this week at the College of Business

Tara Larson
July 10, 2017

Iowa State corn-breeding scholarship named in honor of alum

Tara Larson
June 23, 2017
Dr. Haldre Rogers (L), assistant professor in the ISU Department of Ecology, and Evan Fricke (R), a postdoctoral researcher.

One-on-one with ISU researchers abroad

Tara Larson
June 16, 2017

ISU Dairy Farm hosts ninth annual open house

Tara Larson
June 9, 2017
Kirsten Caudle leads off the base in anticipation of a hit on April 3, 2016 during the Baylor and Cyclone softball game.

Cyclone softball preps for Western Illinois

Tara Larson
April 28, 2017
Iowa State freshman Sami Williams is met at home plate by her team after hitting a home run in her first at bat against Oklahoma State on Saturday, April 15. 

Freshman Sami Williams continues to make waves on softball team

Tara Larson
April 25, 2017
Iowa State senior Rachel Hartman connect for a hit early in the game against Oklahoma State.

Cyclone softball heads to Texas after defeat against Iowa

Tara Larson
April 20, 2017
Iowa State outfielder Cathlin Bingham bats against Omaha on April 14, 2016. Iowa State lost the game 6-4. 

Softball travels to Iowa City for Cy-Hawk series

Tara Larson
April 17, 2017
SeniorvCathlin Bingham bats against Utah State on Feb. 6, 2015 in Bergstrom Indoor Football Complex. Iowa State defeated Utah State 3-0 in the opener of the Cyclone Invitational.

Softball grabs first conference victory against Oklahoma State

Tara Larson
April 15, 2017
Iowa State junior Brianna Weilbacher pitches in the fourth inning. 

Cyclones beat Oklahoma State 10-9 in final game of series

Tara Larson
April 15, 2017
Second basemen Nychole Antillon gets ready for a hit in her area.

Cyclone softball 0-2 in first day of Oklahoma State series

Tara Larson
April 14, 2017
Emma Hylen pitches during game between ISU and Iowa, as a part of the Big Four Classic (a tournament between Iowa State, Iowa, Northern Iowa, and Drake) on Oct. 4, 2015. 

Cyclones softball team returns home to face Oklahoma State

Tara Larson
April 13, 2017
The Iowa State softball team cheers as two runs are scored in the fourth inning on Sept. 16, 2016.

Softball set to play Drake in first in-state opponent of season

Tara Larson
April 10, 2017
Iowa State senior Kelsey McFarland gets ready to bunt in the second inning against Iowa Central Sept. 27, 2016.

Softball returns to Big 12 play against Baylor

Tara Larson
April 6, 2017
Iowa State freshman Jaiden Johnson bats during the first inning against DMACC Sept. 21, 2016.

Softball to travel to Nebraska for non-conference game

Tara Larson
April 4, 2017
Iowa State freshman Talyn Lewis looks to catch a pop fly in the first inning against Iowa Central.

Softball team takes on in-state rival Northern Iowa

Tara Larson
March 28, 2017
Iowa State pitcher Savannah Sanders winds up in the first inning during the teams season opener against Iowa Western on Sept. 16, 2016.

Cyclone softball drops all three first home and conference games of season

Tara Larson
March 26, 2017
Outfielder Kelsey McFarland at the plate for her first at-bat in a 17-0 Cyclone loss to Baylor.

Cyclone softball opens Big 12 season at home

Tara Larson
March 23, 2017
Sara Harper, an intern with the football team as a dietitian, looks over a players meal choice to asses if it suits what the play should be eating. Dietitian students at Iowa State are given the opportunity to work closely with the football program and their players in hopes to help them maintain a healthy lifestyle. 

Gainers, maintainers and losers: a look at Iowa State’s athletic nutrition

Tara Larson
March 20, 2017
Kaila Konz runs towards third base in a game between ISU and Drake, as a part of the Big Four Classic (a tournament between Iowa State, Iowa, Northern Iowa, and Drake) on Oct. 2, 2015.

Softball team wins final game of tournament, ends weekend 4-1 overall

Tara Larson
March 18, 2017
Iowa State sophomore Savannah Sanders pitches during the second inning against Iowa Central on September 27, 2016.

Softball team succeeds in second day of Battle at the Beach tournament

Tara Larson
March 17, 2017
Outfielder Kelsey McFarland waits in the batters box in a 17-0 Cyclone loss to the Baylor Lady Bears on April 3, 2016.

Softball splits first day of Battle at the Beach tournament

Tara Larson
March 16, 2017
Outfielder Cathlin Bingham slaps the ball and lets go of her bat as she runs to first base on May 3, 2015.

Softball drops final two games of Aggie Invitational

Tara Larson
March 12, 2017
Kirsten Caudle swings at a pitch in a game between ISU and Drake.

Softball team splits games of second day in California

Tara Larson
March 11, 2017
Pitcher Brianna Weilbacher delivers the first pitch in the second game of a doubleheader against Texas Tech on May 2, 2015.

Weilbacher breaks school record, Cyclone softball takes first game of Aggie Invitational

Tara Larson
March 10, 2017
Pitcher Brianna Weilbacher on Feb. 12, 2016. 

Iowa State softball falls in final game of Red Desert Classic

Tara Larson
March 5, 2017
Kirsten Caudle swings at a pitch in a game between ISU and Drake.

Softball team splits second day of tournament

Tara Larson
March 4, 2017
Senior outfielder Cathlin Bingham bats in a 17-0 Cyclone loss to the Baylor Lady Bears.

Softball struggles, drops four games in weekend’s tournament

Tara Larson
February 28, 2017
Brianna Weilbacher pitches in a game between ISU and Iowa on Oct. 4, 2015.

Softball attempts to build off last weekend’s success

Tara Larson
February 23, 2017
Emma Hylen throws a pitch in a 17-0 Cyclone loss to the Baylor Lady Bears on April 3, 2016.

Cyclone softball receives two Big 12 weekly awards

Tara Larson
February 21, 2017
Iowa State freshman Sami Williams looks to her first base coach for instructions while on second base.

Iowa State softball gets three wins, breaks school record in Tennessee State Tournament

Tara Larson
February 18, 2017
Iowa State freshman Talyn Lewis fouls a ball while batting against Iowa Central.

Softball team begins Tennessee Tournament 2-0

Tara Larson
February 17, 2017
Iowa State outfielder Cathlin Bingham bats against Omaha on April 14, 2016. Iowa State lost the game 6-4. 

Softball season kicks off with first tournament

Tara Larson
February 9, 2017
Iowa State head coach Jamie Trachsel is in her first season coaching the softball team. She helped guide North Dakota State through a transition from Division II to Division I. 

Jamie Trachsel finds potential in Iowa State softball team

Tara Larson
February 7, 2017
Crisis Text Line is a way for students having issues such as depression, suicidal thoughts or anxiety to receive support as simply as texting ISU to 741741. 

Crisis texting line implemented for Iowa State students

Tara Larson
January 17, 2017
dog flu

ISU vet believes Iowa could be next victim of recent dog flu outbreak

Tara Larson
April 8, 2016
Erica Voris vaccinates cattle in Nicaragua.

Vet Med researchers find new discoveries in cattle foot disease

Tara Larson
April 4, 2016
Erica Voris vaccinates cattle in Nicaragua.

Veterinary Medicine researchers learn about mysterious cattle disease

Tara Larson
April 3, 2016

Graduate College programs listed on national ranking system

Tara Larson
March 30, 2016
dog rehab

Canine Rehabilitation Center serves post-op pups

Tara Larson
March 3, 2016
Finishing pigs being raised on the 450 Farm. McDonalds is phasing out its purchases from hog suppliers that utilize gestation crates on sows.

ISU veterinarian updating study on pig disease

Tara Larson
February 28, 2016
A baby with microcephaly, effect of the Zika virus, compared to a baby with a typical head size.

Ames pharmaceutical company plans to develop Zika vaccine

Tara Larson
February 15, 2016
The Iowa State Bacon Expo had live pigs for visitors to see as they learned about the pork industry. The event was held from 1-5 p.m. on Nov. 8 at the Hansen Agricultural Student Learning Center.

Vet med researchers discover virus causing piglet tremors

Tara Larson
February 7, 2016

Graduate college’s new learning center making an impression on students

Tara Larson
February 5, 2016

Iowa State’s printer supplier merges with marketing firm

Tara Larson
January 27, 2016
The Iowa State Dance Marathon encourages teams to add excitement toward the event. Team T-Rex members include Kelsey Burggraff, Katelyn Probst, Alex Berg, Tressa Frankel, Alex Gradisher, Meg Wolstenholm, Lauren Johnson, Charlotte Porter, Sydney Borys, Tanner Messerli, Sierra Leeds, McKenzie Fairfield, Kayla Mikuls and Grace Fidler.

Dance Marathon 2016 raises more than $362,000

Tara Larson
January 24, 2016
Student dancers circled around during Iowa States Dance Marathon on Jan. 24. Students danced for 12 hours in support for children who cannot. Students raised $444,253.18 for the Childrens Miracle Network Hospitals.

For the kids: Dance Marathon 2016

Tara Larson
January 21, 2016
The Iowa State Dance team preformed the dance to Justin Biebers song Sorry. The video was featured on Ellentube. 

Iowa State’s dance team gets unexpected recognition from ‘Sorry’ remake

Tara Larson
January 15, 2016
ISU veterinarian gives cat new legs

ISU veterinarian gives cat new legs

Tara Larson
December 10, 2015
Michael Christopher Low.

Professor examines Saudi Arabia’s oil history

Tara Larson
December 7, 2015
Officer Dilok Phanchantraurai became the first Ames international police officer. Phanchantraurai was an international student advisor at Iowa State from 2007-2014.

Former international student becomes first international Ames police officer

Tara Larson
December 1, 2015

Vet med’s newest cardiologist performs first heart surgery in more than five years

Tara Larson
December 1, 2015
Ghina Alameen, lecturer in world languages and cultures, began having work permit issues in September.

Professor receives long awaited work permit

Tara Larson
November 2, 2015
Ghina Alameen, lecturer in world languages and cultures, began having work permit issues in September.

Students push for former Arabic professor’s return to Iowa State

Tara Larson
October 19, 2015
Stacey Weber-Fève, associate French professor, poses for a portrait inside her office at Pearson Hall last Thursday.

Innovative teaching nets ISU professor a national award

Tara Larson
October 12, 2015

ISU alumnus inks name for printer contract

Tara Larson
October 5, 2015
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