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Iowa CARET representatives visit Capitol Hill on behalf of land-grant university system

Iowa representatives of the Council for Agricultural Research, Extension and Teaching joined like-minded citizens from across the country in Washington, D.C.,  recently to advocate for Iowa State University and the land-grant university system. 

Schmitz transitions to interim director of Iowa Crop Improvement Association

Leadership of the Iowa Crop Improvement Association will change on March 16, when Doan Schmitz becomes the organization’s interim director during a search for a new director.

Iowa State pursues partnership to establish academic programs in Greece

Harris reappointed as chair of Department of Plant Pathology, Entomology and Microbiology

After an impactful first five years at Iowa State University, Steven Harris has been reappointed for another five-year term with the Department of Plant Pathology, Entomology and Microbiology, effective April 1.

Iowa Valley Community College and Iowa State University announce nursing articulation agreement

Iowa Valley Community College District and Iowa State University have established a new articulation agreement that aligns the nursing curriculum at IVCCD’s Marshalltown Community College and Ellsworth Community College with Iowa State’s RN-to-BSN program.

Iowa State University and Freshpet collaborate on at-home study of dogs and their bonds with owners

In-depth new synthesis confirms prairie strips’ value for pollinators

Pollinator declines are a global concern, and agriculture sits at the center of the challenge. As farms grow more efficient and landscapes become increasingly simplified, bees, butterflies and other pollinators are losing the varied habitats they depend on. One widely promoted solution is planting native vegetation, but an important question remains: Does pollinator habitat embedded within conventional farming systems provide overall benefits if pesticides remain in the surrounding landscape?

Inaugural Wentz-Griswold Scholars cohort announced

Twelve students will enhance their research skills this semester thanks to a newly funded scholarship, the Wentz-Griswold Agricultural Undergraduate Research Scholars Award.

Iowa State expands nursing education with two new programs

The Iowa Board of Regents has approved the addition of two new nursing programs at Iowa State University. The online Master of Science in nursing will launch in fall 2026, and the Accelerated Bachelor of Science in nursing will launch in summer 2027.

Long-time horticulture educator, advisor Barb Clawson named Golden Owl awardee

Coincidentally wearing a gray FFA quarter-zip, Barb Clawson was dressed appropriately for a surprise announcement that she is one of this year’s Golden Owl awardees.