Alliance Updates

Listed by academic semester.

Summer 2019

August 7 – Catch ISU Innovators at State Fair

Spring 2019

May 6 – Legislative session adjourns
April 9 – Library Patrons Seek Scholarly Spaces
March 26 – Investment Protects Animal Health, State Economy
March 19 – Ensuring World-class Education is Accessible
March 5 – ISU Day at the Capitol
February 28 – Bioscience Innovation
February 13 – Iowa is a Cyclone State

Summer 2018

May 15 – Legislative session adjourns

Spring 2018

May 2 – Helping students overcome barriers to graduation
April 25 – Investment in agricultural research results in solutions for Iowa and the nation
April 18 – Celebrating Extension & Outreach Week with community service in all 99 counties
April 13 – State’s divestment necessitates tuition increases
April 4 – Students share impact of research with legislators
March 28 – ISU veterinarians assist with livestock rollover accidents
March 22 – Iowa State forced to return promised funds for second year in a row
March 21 – Celebrating small businesses in Iowa
March 7 – Student leaders advocate for students
March 1 – ISU Day at the Capitol showcases value to the state
February 21 – ISU Extension and Outreach is making a strong Iowa
February 15 – Statistics and the evaluation of forensic evidence for criminal investigations
February 9 – Legislature moves on budget cuts
February 7 – Closing the achievement gap
January 31 – Assisting businesses across the state
January 26 – Call to action: Senate proposes detrimental cuts to Iowa State
January 24 – Legislators acknowledge need for new VDL
January 17 – Statewide impact: building a strong Iowa
January 11 – Governor recommends midyear budget cuts

Fall 2017

August 23 – You Are Welcome Here
September 6 – Iowans taking action on noxious weed before it threatens crop production
September 13 – Enrollment, tuition, and a new initiative
September 20 – Interim President Allen Talks Successes and Challenges During Fall Address
September 27 – Celebrating 25 Years of Women and Politics
October 4 – Retaining Students in STEM and Preparing Them for the Future
October 11 – Iowa State Research Combats Substance Misuse
October 19 – Board of Regents delays decision on tuition rates, Approves naming of Ivy College of Business
October 25 – Wendy Wintersteen named next president of Iowa State University
November 1 – Iowa State Startup Factory Eyes Statewide Expansion
November 9 – Veterinary Diagnostic Lab receives full accreditation, but report raises serious concerns
November 16 – Campus climate highlighted in town hall
November 30 – ISU provides outreach to Iowans in the form of financial education
December 7 – Shrinking smart in small-town Iowa
December 13 – The first students to graduate from the Ivy College of Business

Summer 2017

May 10 – Dr. Ben Allen Begins as Interim President
May 15 – Governor Vetoes Language to Shut Down the Leopold Center
May 31 – Celebrating 70 Years of Scientific Breakthroughs at the Ames Lab
June 14 – Cuts in State Funding Trigger Tuition Increases
June 28 – State 4-H Conference Offers Teens a Complete Iowa State Experience
July 12 – Celebrating 85 years: First of its kind in the nation
July 19 – Governor Reynolds Talks Business with Young Women
June 26 – Assisting Transportation Workers Throughout Iowa
August 10 – President Allen Presents Proposal to Tuition Task Force

*Summer messages typically run biweekly

Spring 2017

January 11 – Iowa State Seeks Critical Support from the Iowa Legislature
January 11 – Special Update: One of Largest Gifts in History to Benefit Virtually Every Student
January 18 – Grand Opening of Residence Hall Honors Former President Geoffroy
January 25 – Preparing Women to Serve Iowa and the Nation
February 1 – Governor Signs Bill to Cut $8 million
February 8 – Serving Iowa’s School Districts
February 15 – Connecting to Iowa State Spreads Pride Across Iowa
February 22 – The Student Experience In Human Sciences
March 1 – There’s Cardinal and Gold Behind the Green Clover
March 8 – STEM Initiatives and the Wonderful World of Mathematics
March 15 – Meeting Iowa’s Needs in Water Quality
March 22 – ISU Technology and Cheerleaders are Boosting Businesses
March 29 – Help Reveal 100 Years of Iowa State History: Transcribe the Bomb
March 31 – Special Update: More Budget Cuts
April 5 – Two ISU Faculty to be Recognized for Academic Inventions
April 12 – Call to Action: Critical Funding for Iowa Agriculture
April 19 – A Community Where Research and Business Can Prosper
April 25 – Special Update: Legislative Session Adjourns
April 26 – Ag Startup Engine is Advancing Agriculture in Iowa
May 3 – It’s a Cyclone Nation

Fall 2016

August 24 – Points of Pride
August 31 – Entrepreneurship Programs Expand, Prepare Future Business Leaders
September 7 – Iowa Staters Continuing Their Adventure in Iowa (Joi Mahon)
September 8 – Special Update: Iowa State University Remains Top Choice for Iowans
September 15 – President Leath’s Plan for a Better, Stronger Iowa State
September 21 – Legislative Priorities: Seeking to Improve Quality
September 28 – Securing Employment for Individuals with Disabilities
October 5 – Forever True, For Iowa State
October 12 – Collaborations and Innovations
October 19 – Empowering Students of Color to Pursue STEM
October 26 – Leading Research in Global Food Security
November 2 – Iowa State Honors Veterans
November 9 – Brenton Center Provides Distance Education for Over 20 Years
November 16 – Longer, Healthier Lives for Iowans and the World
November 30 – Preparing Students to Become Global Citizens
December 7: Ranked 1st in the Country: Ag. and Biosystems Engineering
December 14: Lead. Serve. Inspire.

Summer 2016

May 11 – Iowa Staters Continuing Their Adventure in Iowa (Janessa Mechler)
May 18 – StartUp Factory Provides New Opportunities
May 25 – Improving the Human Condition
June 1 – Iowa Staters Continuing Their Adventure in Iowa (Dan Winters)
June 8 – ISU Ag. and Natural Resources Programs Reach Far and Wide
June 15 – New Facility Necessary to Keep Ahead of Emerging Diseases
June 22 – New Core Facility Provides Easy Access to ISU Economic Development Services
June 29 – Preparing Global Citizens to Serve Iowa and the World
July 6 – Iowa Staters Continuing Their Adventure in Iowa (Susie Kinzenbaw Veatch)
July 13 – Extension Network Designed for Finding Solutions
July 20 – Iowa State Celebrates 100th Anniversary of Army ROTC Nationwide
July 27 – Entrepreneurial Grads Offer Internships to Ag Entrepreneurship Students
August 3 – Iowa Staters Continuing Their Adventure in Iowa (A.J. and Kellie Blair)
August 10 – Experience a Beautiful Adventure at the Iowa State Fair
August 17 – Conference Opens Doors for Veterans in Ag. and Entrepreneurship

Spring 2016

January 13 – Iowa State’s Legislative Priorities
January 20 – ISU Research Keeps Iowa Roads Safe
January 27 – Students Provide Free Help to File Your Taxes
February 3 – Doing Good Things Every Day in Iowa’s 99 Counties
February 10 – Serving Every County, Every Day
February 17 – Creating Healthier Outcomes
February 24 – Preparing Students to be Global Leaders
March 2 – Iowa Staters Continuing Their Adventure in Iowa (Fred Greder)
March 9 – Moving Forward: Avian Influenza
March 16 – ISU Reaches Tipping Point in Enrollment
March 23 – Game Changer for Iowa Manufacturing
March 30 – Innovative Research Prepares Iowa Agriculture for Future
April 6 – Iowa Staters Continuing Their Adventure in Iowa (Collin Barnes)
April 13 – New Engineering Lab Dedicated to Understanding Human Performance
April 27 – Dogs Get Back On Feet with Assistance from College of Veterinary Medicine
May 4 – Legislative Update: Session Adjourns

Fall 2015

August 26 – Iowa Academic All-State Members Choose Iowa State University
September 2 – Iowa Staters Continuing Their Adventure in Iowa (Ben Bruns)
September 9 – Keeping Supply Lines Open for K-14 Life Science Educators
September 10 – Special Update: Demand-Driven Growth Sets New Records
September 16 – Protecting Iowa and the Nation from Cyber Threats
September 23 – Helping Iowa Students Graduate, One At a Time
September 30 – ISU Design Program Transforms Landscape and Lives
October 7 – Iowa Staters Continuing Their Adventure in Iowa (Lindsay Moser)
October 14 – Big Data Impacts Every Business
October 21 – ISU Professors Join Ranks of National Academies
October 28 – Boosting Iowa’s Economy
November 4 – Iowa Staters Continuing Their Adventure in Iowa (Daniel Buhr)
November 11 – Honoring Veterans at ISU
November 18 – Iowa Energy Center Promotes Initiatives and Opportunities for Iowans
November 25 – Students Earn While They Learn About Science – and About Life
December 2 – Iowa Staters Continuing Their Adventure in Iowa (Mike Roof)
December 9 – College of Engineering Experiences Record Success
December 16 – Animal Simulators Provide Experience for Vet Med Students

Summer 2015

May 11 – Call to Action – Contact Your Legislator!
May 13 – A Message from ISU President Steven Leath
May 14 – Des Moines Register Editorial on Performance-Based Funding
May 27 – Iowa Staters Continuing Their Adventure in Iowa (Charles Stewart)
June 3 – ISU Competes in Clean Energy Challenge for First Time
June 10 – School’s “In” for the Summer for Iowa Life Science Teachers
June 12 – Legislative Update
June 17 – Carver Summer Research Program Inspires Interns
June 24 – Iowa Staters Continuing Their Adventure in Iowa (Ned Skoglund)
July 1 – Extension and Outreach Responds to Needs of Farm Women
July 8 – Supporting Students During Unpaid Internships
July 15 – Responding to Avian Influenza Disaster in Iowa
July 29 – New Graduate Gears Up To Join Iowa’s Industries
August 12 – Statewide Presence Showcased at State Fair

*Summer messages typically run biweekly

Spring 2015

January 14 – Call to Action: Critical Funding for ISU
January 21 – Leading the Bioeconomy Initiative
January 28 – Learning Through Making
February 4 – Iowans Look to ISU for Answers
February 11 – Advancing the Science of Air Quality and Animal Care for Livestock Producers
February 18 – Iowa State University – Serving Every County, Every Day
February 25 – Iowa Staters Continuing Their Adventure in Iowa (Michael Wagler)
March 4 – Driving Economic Growth
March 11 – Mobile Technology for K-12 Design, STEM Outreach
March 25 – Iowa Staters Continuing Their Adventure in Iowa (Laura Jackson)
April 1 – Paying It Forward
April 8 – National Report: Human Sciences Majors Among the Most Meaningful
April 13 – Special Update: ISU Re-accreditation Input
April 15 – Taking Grain Processing Industries to the Next Level
April 22 – ISU Increases Computer Literacy of K-12 Students
April 29 – Iowa Staters Continuing Their Adventure in Iowa (Gayle Roberts)
May 6 – ISU Makes Up Largest Body of Alumni in Iowa

Fall 2014

August 28 – Student Success Initiatives
September 3 – A Jewel of the Student Experience Dedicated
September 10 – Groundbreaking for New Economic Development Core Facility at ISU Research Park
September 11 – Special Update: Enrollment at Iowa State Largest in School History
September 17 – Next Generation of Veterinarians
September 24 – A Vision for Serving Agriculture, Industry, and Society
October 1 – Iowa Staters Continuing Their Adventure in Iowa (Aiddy Phomvisay)
October 8 – 4-H Pride Is Worth Celebrating
October 15 – Enhancing the Role of the Arts and Design in the Research University
October 22 – Iowa Communities and ISU Students Reap Benefits of Land Grant System
October 29 – College of Business Honors Major Milestones in 2014
November 5 – Iowa Staters Continuing Their Adventure in Iowa (David Kingland)
November 12 – ISU Honors Veterans
November 19 – ISU Joins Alliance to Help More Students Graduate
December 3 – Engineering is an adventure – and it begins at Iowa State
December 10 – Innovative Space for Innovative Minds
December 17 – So Many Continents, So Little Time…

Summer 2014

May 14 – Iowa Academic All-State Members Choose Iowa State University
May 21 – Science that Feeds the World
June 4 – Governor Branstad Supports Iowa State University
June 18 – Iowa Staters Continuing Their Adventure in Iowa (Molly Lynch Murphy)
July 2 – Iowa Staters Continuing Their Adventure in Iowa (Elyssa McFarland)
July 16 – Iowa State University Hosts National Conferences
July 30 – Iowa Staters Continuing Their Adventure in Iowa (Daryl Olsen)
August 6 – ISU Names New Statewide Director for Small Business Development Center
August 13 – Alumni in Iowa are the Focus of the State Fair Exhibit
August 20 – Expanding Educational Opportunities

*Summer messages typically run biweekly

Spring 2014

January 15 – Creating Jobs and Opportunities for Iowans
January 17 – Central Iowa to Receive National Spotlight
January 22 – Educating Students for Global Success
January 29 – ISU Fueling Our Future Through the Biosciences
February 5 – CyBIZ Lab Gives ISU Students Hands-On Business Experience
February 12 – Science that Serves Iowa Agriculture
February 19 – Building a Pipeline of Talent
February 26 – ISU Boosts Economic Development in Iowa
March 5 – Protecting Iowa’s Animal Agriculture Industry from Devastating Diseases
March 12 – Securing Energy for the Future
March 19 – Giving Back in the Name of Iowa State
March 26 – Making a Difference for Iowans
April 2 – Creating STEM Opportunities for Iowa Students and Educators
April 16 – Confronting the Greatest Challenge: World Hunger
April 23 – Addressing Challenges and Identifying Opportunities for Iowans
April 30 – Young Women In Business Highlights Opportunities, Outreach
May 7 – Legislative Update: Session Adjourns

Fall 2013

August 28 – Welcome to the Alliance for Iowa State – Make Your Voice Heard!
August 28 – Continued Support and Continued Success
September 4 – Iowa State University Helps First-year Students Prepare for Success
September 11 – Creating Tomorrow’s Scientists and Technology
September 13 – Special Update: Efforts to Keep College Affordable
September 18 – Iowa State University Continues to Enroll Record Number of Students
September 25 – Statewide Leader in Education
October 2 – Learning Communities Rated Among the Top in the Nation
October 9 – Educating Future Engineering Leaders
October 16 – ISU Agriculture Students in High Demand by Employers
October 23 – Statewide Impact
October 30 – Design Students Help Communities Work Toward Long-Term Success
November 6 – The Tradition Continues
November 13 – ISU Supports Veterans, ROTC
November 20 – New College of Business Dean Launches Key Initiatives
November 27 – Holiday Break
December 4 – Keeping Costs Low for Students
December 11 – Serving Iowa’s Animal Agriculture Industry
December 18 – Strong Fall Recruiting Season at ISU

Summer 2013

May 22 – Governor Branstad Recognizes Iowa Veterinarians
May 28 – Legislative update: Thank you for your support
June 5 – Iowa State University serves K-12 students
June 19 – Iowa’s Dairy Farmers Depend on Iowa State University
July 3 – Counties Sign Partnership Agreement with Iowa State University
July 17 – Growing the Economy with a Human Touch
July 31 – Internships Minimize “Brain Drain”
August 14 – Iowa State University at the State Fair

*Summer messages typically run biweekly

Spring 2013

January 16 – Introduction to the Alliance for Iowa State
January 23 – The College of Engineering
January 30 – The College of Human Sciences
February 6 – Supporting Our Students
February 13 – The College of Design
February 20 – Economic Development Programs
February 25 – Special Update: Statewide Impact
February 27 – Preparing Students
March 6 – The College of Agriculture and Life Sciences
March 13 – The College of Business
March 20 – Iowa State University engages all 99 counties (Video Clip)
March 27 – Extension & Outreach
April 3 – The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
April 10 – Land-Grant Mission
April 17 – The College of Veterinary Medicine
April 24 – Celebrating Tradition
May 1 – The Graduate College
May 8 – Iowa State University Emerging as National Leader