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ISU sociologists find treatment works, but only for urban parolees

AMES, Iowa – There are several risk factors that influence whether an offender walks out of prison for good or one day returns to the correctional system. States make a significant investment in treatment programs with the goal of reducing the rate of recidivism, and researchers at Iowa State University say that investment is paying … Continue reading ISU sociologists find treatment works, but only for urban parolees
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ISU’s Cantamus choir chosen to perform at national conference

AMES, Iowa – The Cantamus Women’s Choir from Iowa State University will be singing its way to Dallas for a special performance. The choir was selected to perform at the 2013 National Conference of the American Choral Directors Association (ACDA) March 13-16 at Dallas’ renowned Meyerson Symphony Hall and Winspear Opera House. A national committee … Continue reading ISU’s Cantamus choir chosen to perform at national conference
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Seven Iowa State MFA students, faculty earn recent literary awards

If Iowa State University’s English department has a trophy case, it may need to add more shelves. Seven students and faculty have recently received awards for a variety of writing accomplishments, from poems to novels. The awards are a well-deserved nod to the department’s hard-working writers, and also to the department itself. The MFA Program … Continue reading Seven Iowa State MFA students, faculty earn recent literary awards
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Annual ISU Student Profile report is available online

The 2012-13 edition of the Iowa State University Student Profile (PDF), published by the Office of Institutional Research, is available online. Prior editions of the Student Profile are available online in PDF format. This report is no longer printed.

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ISU students all shook up and come together to learn about music, culture in History of Rock ‘n’ Roll course

AMES, Iowa – The classic rock ‘n’ roll tunes of Elvis Presley blare over the intercom as students file into the Music Hall auditorium. Fingers snap, feet tap and voices sing along to “Hound Dog” as students find their seats. This is how music professor David Stuart greets his students in Music 304, “History of … Continue reading ISU students all shook up and come together to learn about music, culture in History of Rock ‘n’ Roll course
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Nine LAS students will help bring awareness and education about race and ethnicity to ISU at ISCORE

This Friday (March 1), 21 pre-selected Iowa State students – including nine from the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences – will participate in the 14th annual Iowa State Conference on Race and Ethnicity (ISCORE), a comprehensive forum held in the Memorial Union. Katrina Granberry, Guillermo Elizade, Keenan Nelson, Nyajuok Deng, Hassan Elahi, Mellanie Perez, … Continue reading Nine LAS students will help bring awareness and education about race and ethnicity to ISU at ISCORE

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Political experts to present lessons learned from 2012 election on March 5

AMES, Iowa – Many people are still digesting what happened during the 2012 presidential election. Two political experts from Iowa State University, Dianne Bystrom and Steffen Schmidt, continue to analyze the ever-changing process of politics and watch the transformation of elections take its course each term. On Tuesday, March 5, they will present "The Good, … Continue reading Political experts to present lessons learned from 2012 election on March 5

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‘The Big Thirst’ author kicks off MFA program’s Wildness Symposium Feb. 25

AMES, Iowa – The ninth annual Symposium on Wildness, Wilderness and the Environmental Imagination returns to Iowa State University beginning Monday, Feb. 25. This year’s theme, The Future of Water, includes a series of lectures, creative readings, panel discussions, book signings, receptions and a documentary. ISU’s Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing and Environment … Continue reading ‘The Big Thirst’ author kicks off MFA program’s Wildness Symposium Feb. 25