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Sweet success seen in ISU Creamery

The Iowa State University Creamery holds a long tradition of success that dates to the late 1880s. This year marks the fifth anniversary of the Creamery's re-establishment after a 50-year hiatus.

Undergraduate researcher gets hands-on look at ‘limitless possibilities’ of genetics

Laboratory work in many undergraduate classes is focused on achieving a certain outcome. For Wren Murzyn, a senior in genetics at Iowa State University, uncertainty in the lab has been more valuable.

Heuchelin selected as next director of Iowa State’s Seed Science Center

Scott Heuchelin has spent a career working with seeds and crops, including the last several years specifically ensuring that seeds moved throughout the world are free of disease. Now, he’s returning to his alma mater to serve as the next director of Iowa State University’s Seed Science Center.

CALS student club spotlight: Agricultural Business Club

Learn about the Agricultural Business Club and see if it's a good fit for you!

Fostering connections among young ag professionals

Founded in 2012, Young Professionals in Agriculture seeks to connect young agricultural professionals in central Iowa. Members gather monthly to participate in industry tours, fun social events or community service opportunities.

Iowa State ecologist studying water treatment wetlands to optimize benefits

Do wetlands engineered for water quality treatment function in ways that provide benefits for biodiversity, similar to Iowa’s natural wetlands?

Change in leadership of Iowa State's Department of Economics

After 10 years of leading the Department of Economics at Iowa State University, Joshua Rosenbloom will conclude his service as chair on June 30 and remain a faculty member in the department. Peter Orazem, University Professor of Economics, will serve as interim department chair starting July 1.

Posthumous degree to be awarded at CALS Convocation

Seventy-three years after he completed his last class at Iowa State University, Raymond “Ray” Peter Carroll will posthumously be awarded his bachelor’s degree in agricultural business and rural administration during CALS Convocation May 16 in Hilton Coliseum.

Five seniors to be honored during spring convocation

Each semester, seniors who have gone above and beyond while attending Iowa State University can be nominated to receive one of the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Student Council senior awards. This semester, five seniors will be honored at the May 16 CALS Convocation.

Q&A with Harshita Sharma, spring 2025 student speaker

Harshita Sharma, a graduating senior in microbiology, will serve as the CALS Convocation speaker for the spring 2025 semester.

Q&A with Jennifer Holliday, spring 2025 student marshal

Jennifer Holliday, a graduating senior in agricultural studies, journalism and mass communication and international agriculture, will represent CALS as the student marshal at the university's spring 2025 Commencement ceremony.

CALS student club spotlight: Horticulture Club

Learn about the Horticulture Club and how you can become involved (no matter what your major is)!

Iowa State study shows packaging impact on bacon color, consumer appeal

A recent study at Iowa State University showed how packaging can affect consumer choices for bacon, America’s favorite pork product. Stephanie Major, a senior in animal science and meat science, helped lead the research, working with Terry Houser, associate professor of animal science and extension meat specialist.