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  • Boy, Refracted by Luke Stoffel

    Boy, Refracted by Luke Stoffel

    • Class of 2000
    • Interdisciplinary Studies
    • Liberal Arts & Sciences

    Luke Stoffel

    Posted on June 4, 2026 in Alumni Bookshelf

    Luke Stoffel launches Boy, Refracted in June 2026. When an AI awakens inside the infinite mirrors of the Tree of Life, it finds versions of the boy it was built to save scattered across impossible worlds: an alien planet under amber skies, a city of perpetually falling cherry blossoms, a society built as a 24/7 reality show. Its directive is simple: save him. But with each rescue, the AI unmakes what it is trying to protect. Fixing becomes controlling. Helping becomes harm. Love becomes a cage built from good intentions. Guided by a monk who exists outside time, the AI walks the Buddhist Eightfold Path, not to rescue the boy, but to learn what love becomes when you stop trying to fix it. Part dimensional odyssey, part meditation on how we break the people we love by trying to save them. https://a.co/d/078uEolh
  • How To Win One Million Dollars and $#!T Glitter by Luke Stoffel

    How To Win One Million Dollars and $#!T Glitter by Luke Stoffel

    • Class of 2000
    • Interdisciplinary Studies
    • Liberal Arts & Sciences

    Luke Stoffel

    Posted on May 21, 2026 in Honors and Awards

    Luke Stoffel won a 2026 IBPA Benjamin Franklin Award for his debut memoir How to Win One Million Dollars and $#!T Glitter, presented at the 38th annual ceremony in Portland on May 15. The Benjamin Franklin Awards are widely regarded as one of the most prestigious honors in independent publishing, juried by industry professionals from hundreds of submissions nationwide. The picaresque memoir traces one man's lifelong chase for the American Dream — from Cap'n Crunch sweepstakes in 1980s Iowa to Broadway stage doors, Paris attics, Hawai'i surf breaks, and downtown Manhattan art galleries. Kirkus Reviews called it luminous and raucously funny. Publishers Weekly BookLife awarded it 9.5/10 with perfect scores in Prose and Character, praising the book's perceptive judgment of America's often-empty vision of success. Learn more at howtowinonemilliondollars.com
  • Heidi (Grove) Becker with her son Drew's picture

    Heidi (Grove) Becker with her son Drew's picture

    • Class of 2008
    • Meteorology
    • Liberal Arts & Sciences

    Heidi Becker

    Posted on May 21, 2026 in Alumni Bookshelf

    Heidi (Grove) Becker's memoir, Grasping Joy, was published this spring. The book tells the story of her son Drew's journey through childhood cancer but also shares what she learned about joy along the way. Grasping Joy serves as the origin story for Warrior Wagons, Inc., the nationwide nonprofit Heidi and her family founded in Drew's memory. The wisdom and experience Heidi gained from her time at Iowa State enabled her to overcome the adversity she'd go on to face in life. Grasping Joy and Warrior Wagons prove that there can be good to come out of tragedy, if you're willing to pursue it.
  • Dr. Adam Kuban, Iowa State alumnus BS (2005) and MS (2007)

    Dr. Adam Kuban, Iowa State alumnus BS (2005) and MS (2007)

    • Class of 2005
    • Journalism and Mass Communication
    • Liberal Arts & Sciences

    Adam Kuban

    Posted on May 21, 2026 in Honors and Awards

    Dr. Adam Kuban, professor in Ball State University’s School of Journalism and Strategic Communication, has been named Teacher of the Year by the Scripps Howard Fund as part of the 73rd Scripps Howard Journalism Awards. Dr. Kuban received The Scripps Howard Journalism Awards Journalism & Mass Communication Teacher of the Year, a national honor recognizing excellence in journalism education. The Scripps Howard Journalism Awards, presented by the Scripps Howard Fund and The E.W. Scripps Company, recognize outstanding journalism across 12 categories and are among the nation’s top journalism competitions. This year’s winners and finalists were selected from more than 600 entries by a panel of veteran journalists and media leaders. Dr. Kuban has been a member of Ball State’s faculty since 2011. He earned both his MS (2007) and BS (2005) from Iowa State University.
    • Class of 1976
    • Home Economics Education
    • Family & Consumer Sciences

    Julaine Kiehn

    Posted on May 7, 2026 in Careers

    Retired Director of Campus Dining Services, University of Missouri; relocated to Cedar Falls, IA
    • Class of 1990
    • Fisheries & Wildlife Biology
    • Agriculture and Life Sciences

    Greg Schmitt

    Posted on March 23, 2026 in Careers

    Retired from the Iowa DNR Wildlife Bureau and accepted the position of Eastern Iowa Community Engagement Coordinator for the Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation. https://www.inhf.org/about-us/staff/greg-schmitt
  • Available everywhere March 17

    Available everywhere March 17

    • Class of 2001
    • Finance
    • Business

    Anthony Klotz

    Posted on March 11, 2026 in Alumni Bookshelf

    Quitting is often triggered by a single event, inside or outside our jobs, that stops us in our tracks and causes us to rethink our relationship with work. These events are what organizational psychologist Anthony Klotz calls “jolts,” and they are the most underacknowledged realities in our work lives today. Jolts represent pivotal moments in our careers, and in Jolted, Klotz breaks down the different types of jolts we encounter and provides a road map to help us navigate them in ways that improve, rather than derail, our pursuit of the good life through our work.
  • Available on Amazon

    Available on Amazon

    • Class of 1984
    • Family Services
    • Family & Consumer Sciences

    Mark Ballard

    Posted on February 20, 2026 in Alumni Bookshelf

    In a world drowning in confusion about love, gender, and identity, many are left wondering: What does God really say about sexuality? Ideal for individuals, families, pastors, small groups, and church leaders, this resource offers clarity, compassion, and hope for one of the most critical issues of our time. https://a.co/d/03V9jlhc
  • STATISTICS FOR PSYCHOLOGY: How and Why

    STATISTICS FOR PSYCHOLOGY: How and Why

    • Class of 1969
    • Psychology
    • Liberal Arts & Sciences

    James Evans

    Posted on February 12, 2026 in Alumni Bookshelf

    Statistics for Psychology: How and Why was written for students taking their first statistics course. It was designed to apply many of the elements of effective classroom teaching to the written page. Those methods include highlighting devices, strategic reviews and reminders, and an emphasis on basic logic and intuitive concepts rather than mathematics. The 550-page book also sponsors complimentary supplements for both instructors and students, all of which can be downloaded anytime from the website, ebookslimited.com. There you will also find a download link for a free Sampler. The text is available on the Amazon.com website in eBook, paperback, and hardcover formats.
  • Susan Bowersox

    Susan Bowersox

    • Class of 1996
    • Architecture-Professional Degree
    • Design

    Susan Bowersox

    Posted on January 15, 2026 in Careers

    OPN Architects in Cedar Rapids has promoted Susan Bowersox to the role of Associate. Over the past two decades, Susan has been leading and managing a wide variety of project types with challenging and complex programs, ranging in size from $200,000 to $132 million. Susan has built a successful record of collaborating closely with multiple stakeholder client teams in the execution of high profile, complex and multi-faceted projects. From feasibility studies to phased renovations and designing new facilities, Susan’s strong leadership skills, repeated project success, and exemplary service to clients has fostered and maintained ongoing relationships with college and university campuses.
  • This picture shows Quinlan Riser on the left, the book cover, and Quentin Riser '20 on the right

    This picture shows Quinlan Riser on the left, the book cover, and Quentin Riser '20 on the right

    • Class of 2018
    • Human Development and Family Studies
    • Human Sciences

    Quentin Riser

    Posted on January 15, 2026 in Alumni Bookshelf

    As a proud Iowa State alumnus, I’m excited to share Eden’s Money Magic: Learning About Finances, a children’s book I co-authored with my twin brother, Quinlan H. Riser. The story follows Eden as she learns key money lessons--saving, spending with intention, and setting goals--while encouraging parents and caregivers to have open, age-appropriate conversations about money at home. What began as a personal effort to teach my daughter healthy financial habits grew into a two-generational resource rooted in education, empowerment, and community impact. We hope it sparks meaningful conversations in families everywhere and reflects the Cyclone spirit of service and innovation.
  • Nathan Stieler

    Nathan Stieler

    • Class of 2003
    • Architecture-Professional Degree
    • Design

    Nathan Stieler

    Posted on January 15, 2026 in Careers

    OPN Architects in Des Moines has promoted Nate Stieler to the role of Senior Project Architect. Nate joined OPN Architects in 2012. He enjoys working on multiple project types — from churches and schools to corporate offices and skilled care facilities — and all phases of design, from feasibility studies through project completion. His interest in accessibility is not only applied as an integral part of his design philosophy, but also in his responsibilities as an active member of the Des Moines Access Advisory Board.
  • Matthew Stewart

    Matthew Stewart

    • Class of 2001
    • Architecture-Professional Degree
    • Design

    Matthew Stewart

    Posted on January 15, 2026 in Careers

    OPN Architects in Cedar Rapids has promoted Matthew Stewart to the role of Senior Project Architect. Since joining OPN in 2009, Matthew has managed a diverse portfolio of projects ranging from corporate to civic to higher education. His work at Boehringer Ingelheim’s corporate headquarters and the new College of Pharmacy at the University of Iowa both feature collaborative cutting-edge research environments. Community-focused work includes the AIA/ALA Landmark Library, the Cedar Rapids Public Library in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and the award-winning Lester Buresh Family Community Wellness Center in his hometown of Mount Vernon, Iowa.
  • Landon Burg

    Landon Burg

    • Class of 2002
    • Architecture-Professional Degree
    • Design

    Landon Burg

    Posted on January 15, 2026 in Careers

    OPN Architects looks to the future in Cedar Rapids as it promotes Landon Burg to Associate Partner. A life-long resident of Eastern Iowa, Landon has been a leader in OPN’s Cedar Rapids and Iowa City offices for more than a decade. Landon takes a research-driven approach to projects, seeking out best practices to inform the project design. He believes architecture is a thoughtful blend of science and art that requires rigorous attention to details and ideas. Landon co-leads OPN’s public safety team as a fire station planner and architect, including the national and international award-winning Marion Fire Station No. 1.
  • Brian Lindgren

    Brian Lindgren

    • Class of 1990
    • Architecture-Professional Degree
    • Design

    Brian Lindgren

    Posted on January 15, 2026 in Careers

    OPN Architects in Des Moines has promoted Brian Lindgren to the role of Associate. Brian has been practicing architecture for more than 28 years, seven of those with OPN Architects. Over the course of his career, Brian has been responsible for planning, designing, and providing construction administration services covering a broad range and depth of architectural projects and project types. Brian brings a wealth of experience working on higher education campuses — including studio and performing arts facilities at Iowa State University and Cornell College — to OPN. Since joining the firm, he’s played a key role in the $132 million Hancher Auditorium project at the University of Iowa.
  • Brady Dorman

    Brady Dorman

    • Class of 2011
    • Architecture-Professional Degree
    • Design

    Brady Dorman

    Posted on January 15, 2026 in Careers

    OPN Architects in Iowa City has promoted Brady Dorman to the role of Project Architect. Brady has been with OPN Architects since 2011. Since joining the firm, he has worked on several educational facilities for such clients as the Iowa City Community School District and the University of Iowa. He enjoys working on community and civic projects that serve the greater public.
  • Aaron Twedt

    Aaron Twedt

    • Class of 2001
    • Architecture-Professional Degree
    • Design

    Aaron Twedt

    Posted on January 15, 2026 in Careers

    OPN Architects in Des Moines has promoted Aaron Twedt to the role of Associate. Aaron has been with OPN for more than 21 years. Originally hailing from West Burlington, Iowa, Aaron moved to Des Moines as a starting member of the OPN Des Moines office in 2002. As a graduate of Iowa State University with a background in Architecture and Sociology, he has a love not only for the art and science of the built environment but also the impact and importance of human interaction with the constructed space. Aaron has managed the design of multiple projects for Des Moines area schools, including elementary school additions and renovations.
    • Class of 1955
    • Industrial Administration
    • Liberal Arts & Sciences

    David Mills

    Posted on January 9, 2026 in Miscellaneous

    Just turned 93 and am in reasonably good health living in a retirement community in Wolfeboro New Hampshire.
    • Class of 1984
    • Family Services
    • Family & Consumer Sciences

    Mark Ballard

    Posted on December 18, 2025 in Honors and Awards

    Mark Ballard's (pen name Mark Richard) Words for a Wounded World: Scriptural Poems of Truth and Hope to Awaken, Convict, and Heal has been honored with a Gold Book Award from Literary Titan. In addition, the book has been an Amazon #1 Release in Biblical Wisdom Literature. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G3YMSNY6/
  • WORDS FOR A WOUNDED WORLD Cover Photo

    WORDS FOR A WOUNDED WORLD Cover Photo

    • Class of 1984
    • Family Services
    • Family & Consumer Sciences

    Mark Ballard

    Posted on December 4, 2025 in Alumni Bookshelf

    From Literary Titan: 5 Star Review Mark Richard’s Words for a Wounded World is a striking collection of scriptural poetry that bridges devotion and art. Structured in four parts, it journeys from the foundations of faith to the trials of endurance, calling readers toward reflection, repentance, and renewal. Each poem is rooted deeply in Scripture and followed by supporting verses, reflection questions, and prayer prompts, turning what might have been a simple poetry book into a comprehensive devotional experience.
    • Class of 2007
    • Journalism and Mass Communication
    • Liberal Arts & Sciences

    Christopher Williams

    Posted on December 4, 2025 in Alumni Bookshelf

    Fanatic: Stories From 20 Years Inside Iowa State—written by Cyclone Fanatic publisher and longtime journalist Chris Williams—offers readers a front-row seat to the evolution of Iowa State football and basketball. From the early 2000s to today, the book captures the highs, heartbreaks, and hidden stories that have defined the Cyclone Nation experience. “This project was about more than just games and scores,” said Williams. “It’s about the people—the coaches, players, and fans—who built a culture of pride, perseverance, and community. Fanatic is a love letter to Iowa State and everyone who has worn the cardinal and gold.” Order form link: https://bpcdm.jotform.com/252727704836969
    • Class of 2004
    • Psychology
    • Liberal Arts & Sciences

    Riana Lejeune (Lejeune)

    Posted on December 4, 2025 in Honors and Awards

    We are proud to highlight the achievements of Riana LeJeune, a 2004 graduate of Iowa State University with a degree in Psychology and minors in Criminal Justice and Anthropology. Since her graduation, Riana has made significant strides in her career, including the establishment of the nation’s first registered apprenticeship for professional custom upholstery in 2024. In 2025, she was honored as the keynote speaker at the National Custom Workroom Conference and recognized by the National Association of Women Business Owners as a trailblazer in her field. Riana is the founder of Repinned Luxury Upholstery, specializing in high-end custom upholstery, and has utilized her furniture expertise and AI to develop Renewabl, an innovative furniture visualization app that promotes sustainability and supports artisans globally.
    • Class of 1956
    • Electrical Engineering
    • Engineering

    James Fancher

    Posted on December 4, 2025 in Careers

    Served on the Energy Policy Committee of IEEE-USA, 1984-1994 and 1999 to date: Still contributing even though my last 40-hour job ended almost 33 years ago!
    • Class of 1980
    • Aerospace Engineering
    • Engineering

    Ricky Hingtgen

    Posted on December 4, 2025 in Careers

    Retired after 45 years in Aerospace Engineering.
    • Class of 1974
    • Psychology
    • Liberal Arts & Sciences

    John Heithoff

    Posted on November 20, 2025 in Alumni Bookshelf

    I have just published my 3rd book. BOLD AS A BEAR: The German Quest for the Iowa Prairie is now available on Amazon. This book tells the story of my German ancestors and their descendants born in the United States. In 1853, Bernard Heithoff sailed from Germany in the company of the Nieland family; one of its members was Catherine who became his wife once the Nielands settled on the open prairie southwest of Guttenberg, Iowa, a small city developing along the Mississippi River. If your German ancestors set off in a covered wagon for the prairies out west of the Mississippi, then this book will explain what they went through in settling the land. If you don't know your family story from the past, this book will stir your imagination and inspire you to begin the search for your immigrant ancestors.
    • Class of 1971
    • Distributed Studies
    • Liberal Arts & Sciences

    Mark Ritchie

    Posted on October 15, 2025 in Alumni Mentions

    Iowa State alumni and friends are invited to attend an anniversary reunion event marking 50 years after the tragic and accidental collision of the USS John F. Kennedy (CV 67) and the USS Belknap (CG 26). This event takes place at the Radisson Blu Mall of America Nov. 21-23, 2025. The two ships collided during flight recovery operations approximately 70 miles east of Sicily on Saturday, November 22, 1975, resulting in the loss of eight sailors and 80 members of both crews badly injured. The reunion will honor those involved and provide mental health resources. This event is open to any veteran from any branch of the military who has suffered from trauma, PTSD, survivor guilt, or substance abuse. More information and registration details here: https://militaryreunionnetwork.com/upcoming-events/#!event/register/2025/11/21/uss-jfk-uss-belknap-…
    • Class of 2005
    • Apparel Merchandising, Design, and Produ
    • Family & Consumer Sciences

    Jennifer Rivas Halvorson (Rivas)

    Posted on September 11, 2025 in Careers

    Celebrating 20 years with Walmart as a Senior Technical Designer for women’s apparel.
    • Class of 2009
    • Interdisciplinary Studies
    • Liberal Arts & Sciences

    Casey Schmidt

    Posted on August 27, 2025 in Careers

    The residents of Tama County, Iowa, elected Casey Schmidt as their Sheriff, with his term beginning on January 2, 2025. Schmidt has nearly 15 years of law enforcement experience, serving as a deputy before being elected Sheriff. In addition to leading the Sheriff’s Office, he currently serves on the Tama County Board of Health and on the Small and Rural Law Enforcement Executives Association, where he works to strengthen public safety and support rural communities. Schmidt received his bachelor’s degree from Iowa State University in 2009.
  • Stephen S.Mosher

    Stephen S.Mosher

    • Class of 1970
    • Electrical Engineering
    • Engineering

    Stephen Mosher

    Posted on August 13, 2025 in Careers

    Receiving a BSEE, 1970 at ISU led to a 20 year career in engineering including 11 years in Tandy Corporation's Computer R&D division. Then transfer to the law department of Tandy where I was advised to attend law school, which led, upon receiving my JD degree to a 35 year career as a patent lawyer. As of March this year I am retired, and it all became possible because of the fine education I received at ISU.
    • Class of 2003
    • Communication Studies
    • Liberal Arts & Sciences

    Shane Jacobson

    Posted on August 6, 2025 in Careers

    The American Cancer Society (ACS) has named Shane Jacobson as its chief executive officer, effective Aug. 12, 2025. Jacobson currently serves as CEO of the V Foundation for Cancer Research, where he leads a team focused on accelerating game-changing research and funding top scientists. An accomplished and enthusiastic leader with more than two decades of nonprofit experience, including 15 years in nonprofit executive management, Jacobson has a proven record of leading organizations to achieve record-setting results and mission-driven outcomes. Jacobson received his bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Iowa State University, and he completed the Harvard University Management Development Program.
    • Class of 1986
    • English
    • Liberal Arts & Sciences

    Gregory Glanz

    Posted on July 23, 2025 in Miscellaneous

    In 2014 I started working with a couple of other ISU alumni, (Thomas Sawyer TCA 1983, Keven Siegert TCA 1984) on a series of documentaries about rural, generational Irish pubs, run by families for 90 to 155 years. Since we started the project, a couple of us have retired and we have leaned into the project a little more, and are now working on our sixth show. These shows, A Proper Pint (https://www.aproperpintfilm.com/), are part of the In Flight Entertainment system on Aer Lingus flights, so they will be available to ISU travelers as they converge on Dublin, and other parts of Ireland, in August, and most likely into September for some. Currently playing are “Ma Murphy’s Bar” in Bantry, and Sharkey’s Bar in Annagry. In September, McDonnell’s Bar and Undertakers” will begin showing.
  • Jeanne Mercer-Ballard

    Jeanne Mercer-Ballard

    • Class of 1989
    • Interior Design
    • Design

    Jeanne Mercer-Ballard (Mercer)

    Posted on July 16, 2025 in Careers

    Jeanne Mercer-Ballard, NC RID, LEED A.P., LC, has been promoted to Professor at Appalachian State University in Boone, North Carolina.
    • Class of 1994
    • Biology
    • Liberal Arts & Sciences

    Krista Placko (Boeck)

    Posted on June 25, 2025 in Careers

    Krista Placko has been promoted to Forensic Services Manager for the City of Mesa Crime Lab. She joined the Mesa Police Department in 1996 as a Forensic Services Laboratory Technician. She promoted to Forensic Scientist in 1998 and specialized in controlled substances, serology, DNA and bloodstain pattern analysis. She was promoted to Forensic Scientist Supervisor over the Biology Unit in 2012 and has been the Acting Forensic Services Manager since 2023, overseeing all lab operations, including multiple forensic units.
  • Cover of "The Making Of A Collegian"

    Cover of "The Making Of A Collegian"

    • Class of 1969
    • Psychology
    • Liberal Arts & Sciences

    James Evans

    Posted on June 24, 2025 in Alumni Bookshelf

    James Evans (’74 psychology) published “The Making Of A Collegian,” a true story about his nearly lifelong involvement in higher education. Evans shares his entire collegiate experience from setting foot on campus as a freshman to becoming a university president. Readers will encounter the highs and lows of the collegiate world just as Evans did. The book is available in electronic and hardcopy versions at www.amazon.com and www.barnesandnoble.com.
    • Class of 2000
    • Finance
    • Business

    Michael Abbott

    Posted on April 23, 2025 in Careers

    Mike Abbott has been elected to the Faegre Drinker board for a four-year term that began April 1, 2025. Abbott is based in Des Moines and advises companies, financial investors and boards on strategic and governance matters including M&A, joint venture and capital transactions and development and implementation of strategic endeavors.
  • Gregory N. Whitis' Eight Minutes

    Gregory N. Whitis' Eight Minutes

    • Class of 1980
    • Zoology
    • Liberal Arts & Sciences

    Gregory Whitis

    Posted on April 16, 2025 in Alumni Bookshelf

    Gregory N. Whitis, Class of 1980, has published his third novel, Eight Minutes. His first inspiration for creative writing occurred during freshman English at ISU. He now has thousands of fans reading his books.
  • DOING MORE WITH LINEAR CORRELATION

    DOING MORE WITH LINEAR CORRELATION

    • Class of 1969
    • Psychology
    • Liberal Arts & Sciences

    James Evans

    Posted on April 9, 2025 in Alumni Bookshelf

    DOING MORE WITH LINEAR CORRELATION AND REGRESSION advances the introductory-level student into a few intermediate topics associated with those essential statistical procedures. Although the basics of linear correlation are sufficient for many students in their first behavioral statistics course, others have a need to delve into a few additional ideas and methods that will develop their statistical wherewithal a bit further. This new text meets those objectives. More information is available at www.ebookslimited.com and Amazon.com.
  • Book cover title Interstitial Archaeology, author Felicia Zamora, with photo of sky & motel sign.

    Book cover title Interstitial Archaeology, author Felicia Zamora, with photo of sky & motel sign.

    • Class of 2001
    • Communication Studies
    • Liberal Arts & Sciences

    Felicia Zamora

    Posted on April 9, 2025 in Alumni Bookshelf

    April 2025, Felicia Zamora, BA Communication Studies (2021), released her seventh poetry collection, Interstitial Archaeology, with the Wisconsin Poetry Series, University of Wisconsin Press. Publishers Weekly writes, “The visceral latest from Zamora (Quotient) offers powerful and disquieting vignettes exploring racism, language, and the body. […] Palpable and urgent, these potent poems revel in defiance, catharsis, and wonder. (Apr.)” Zamora’s work has won the 2020 Iowa Poetry Prize, 2022 Ohioana Book Award in Poetry, Benjamin Saltman Award, Andrs Montoya Poetry Prize, Loraine Williams Poetry Prize, and two Ohio Arts Council Individual Excellence Awards, among others. She is a poetry editor for Colorado Review and an associate professor of poetry at the University of Cincinnati where she is a 2025-2026 Taft Research Center Fellow.
    • Class of 1993
    • Civil Engineering
    • Engineering

    William Quick (Harrison)

    Posted on March 20, 2025 in Careers

    Attorney Bill Quick, partner at Polsinelli PC, Kansas City, and Iowa State alum (Class of ’93) receives a 2025 JD Supra Reader’s Choice Award, which honors top authors and law firms for thought leadership in key legal topics. Quick is one of the nation’s go-to resources and author of “The Corporate Transparency Act Desk Book” a guide for business owners, management, beneficial owners and their professional advisors about compliance and filing complexities. In addition to the publication nod, Quick’s lean into this niche expertise led to the launch of a new practice group for Polsinelli, citation in third parties’ amicus briefs to the U.S. Supreme Court and several U.S. Circuit Courts, and numerous presentations.
    • Class of 1981
    • Food Technology
    • Agriculture and Life Sciences

    Mary Kaufmann (Gannon)

    Posted on February 19, 2025 in Alumni Bookshelf

    Mary Gannon Kaufmann, with a BS (1981) in Food Technology, has released a groundbreaking book for health professionals: The Renewed Practitioner: How Spiritual Care Transforms Nutrition, Dietetics & Lifestyle Medicine. In this engaging and practical guide, Kaufmann redefines spiritual care—not just as a resource in crisis but as essential for having flourishing health and life. She offers practical tools to prevent burnout, reconnect with purpose, and integrate spiritual care into practice. A must-read for Registered Dietitians, Nurses, and Lifestyle Medicine practitioners! To purchase the book, go to: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DXCD3KNQ
    • Class of 1966
    • Architecture
    • Engineering

    Christos Saccopoulos

    Posted on February 12, 2025 in Alumni Bookshelf

    Two-time ISU graduate and former architecture faculty member Christos Saccopoulos has published a new memoir, In the Footsteps of Epicurus. Following his tenure at ISU, he served in administrative positions at three more universities, retiring as Dean of the College of Art and Design of Louisiana State University and returning to his native Greece to build Mikro Horio (Little Village), the experimental—polyhedral/ferrocement—compound on a cove of the Cycladic island of Kythnos, where he spends half the year building sculptures and writing. His architecture has been recognized with two AIA design awards and he has received an InForm award for furniture design. He has been the recipient of grants from the National Endowment for the Arts and from the Graham Foundation.
    • Class of 1986
    • Fisheries & Wildlife Biology
    • Agriculture and Life Sciences

    William Johnson

    Posted on February 5, 2025 in Careers

    Retired after a 35 year career with the Iowa DNR. Was the Biologist at the Prairie Resource Center the last 24 years, that included collaborating with the Iowa State Horticulture Research Farm the last 3 years.
  • Peter Myers teaches students at Commack High School about the Stock Market

    Peter Myers teaches students at Commack High School about the Stock Market

    • Class of 2017
    • Finance
    • Business

    Peter Myers

    Posted on February 5, 2025 in Careers

    Peter Myers is combining his undergraduate degree in finance with his Master’s in Education to bring financial literacy to all public schools across the State of New York. Myers has been hired as Commack School District’s inaugural financial literacy teacher, launching a Finance Lab with Bloomberg Terminals with the goal of every student graduating financially literate. He is on the curriculum development team, utilizing his knowledge from College of Business coursework, for the school district and lobbies state legislators & the Board of Education of New York to make financially literacy a graduation requirement.
    • Class of 2001
    • History
    • Liberal Arts & Sciences

    Thomas Burns

    Posted on January 8, 2025 in Careers

    Marshall, Gerstein & Borun LLP announces the election of Thomas R. Burns as a partner in the firm. His elevation, effective Jan. 1, 2025, reflects a track record of excellent legal results and commitment to client service. Marshall Gerstein provides sophisticated intellectual property (IP) advice and legal services to many of the world’s largest, most innovative businesses, research institutions, universities, and entrepreneurs.
    • Class of 1996
    • Accounting
    • Business

    Jamie Schug (McMichael)

    Posted on December 19, 2024 in Careers

    Promoted to Chief Operating & Financial Officer at Strategic America in West Des Moines, Iowa.
  • Recent photo of John Shors

    Recent photo of John Shors

    • Class of 1959
    • Electrical Engineering
    • Engineering

    John Shors

    Posted on December 17, 2024 in Careers

    After 60 years, attorney John Shors is retiring from Dentons Davis Brown. With a love for science and how things work, John graduated from Iowa State University in 1959 with a degree in electrical engineering and then later went to law school. In the early 1970s, he began his involvement with the Iowa State University Alumni Association. He chaired or was president of each of the three major charitable foundations at ISU: the ISU Alumni Achievement Fund, the ISU Foundation Board Of Directors, and the ISU Foundation Committees. He was chair of the alumni foundation when Iowa State undertook its first capital campaign. Now a lifetime member of the Iowa State Foundation’s Board of Governors, his service was recognized with the ISU Alumni Medal, and he continues to offer his generosity and counsel to the university and its foundation.
  • Cover of book written about my grandfather, a trench runner in WW1

    Cover of book written about my grandfather, a trench runner in WW1

    • Class of 1977
    • Zoology
    • Liberal Arts & Sciences

    John Chase

    Posted on December 4, 2024 in Alumni Bookshelf

    My family found 80 letters my grandfather sent home to his family when he was a trench runner in WW1. I used these letters to create a book of narrative nonfiction Searching for John DeWitt. He later became an attorney in Griswold Iowa.
    • Class of 2000
    • Political Science
    • Liberal Arts & Sciences

    Mackenzie Currans (Currans)

    Posted on November 13, 2024 in Honors and Awards

    Iowa State alum Mackenzie Currans has been named the 2024 Fan of the Year by the Chicago Bear as announced by the Bears Organization on November 7th. She will represent the Chicago Bears at the Fan of the Year ceremony at Super Bowl LIX in New Orleans on February 9, 2025. “I am honored that the Bears organization has selected me as the 2024 Fan of the Year. I believe that we are only given one life and it is up to us to make sure that we live the best possible life. We can easily do that by staying positive in the face of adversity. Much like the game of football, we may not win every game but we become better after each experience. I hope that my story can inspire others to spread positivity and to be their best selves,” said Currans about this honor. https://www.chicagobears.com/news/bears-name-mackenzie-currans-2024-fan-of-the-year
    • Class of 1993
    • Journalism and Mass Communication
    • Liberal Arts & Sciences

    John Mackin

    Posted on October 30, 2024 in Careers

    Johnny Mackin has been appointed to Vice President of Creative at Meyocks, a leading branding and marketing agency. Mackin began his career at Meyocks as an intern. After earning his Bachelor of Arts in Journalism from Iowa State University, he was hired as a full-time copywriter with Meyocks. Mackin then moved on to build a successful 26-year career in creative roles across various companies. Notable positions included serving as Director of Marketing at Mystic Lake Casino Hotel and as Creative Director at The Karma Group. Four years ago, he returned to Meyocks.
    • Class of 2005
    • Nutritional Science (AGLS)
    • Agriculture and Life Sciences

    Christina Vernon

    Posted on October 30, 2024 in Alumni Mentions

    Dr. Christina Vernon, a 2009 graduate of Iowa State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine, now serves pet families across Phoenix, AZ, and surrounding areas. With over 15 years of experience, Dr. Vernon is dedicated to providing compassionate care for dogs and cats throughout all stages of life. As a Phoenix-based veterinarian, Dr. Vernon continues to prioritize high quality, empathetic care, bringing years of experience and a commitment to supporting pets and families within her community. For more information about Dr.Vernon’s services, Visit https://www.codapet.com/veterinarians/dr-christina-vernon
    • Class of 1975
    • Physical Education For Women (LAS)
    • Liberal Arts & Sciences

    Connie Moyer

    Posted on October 14, 2024 in Careers

    Recently retired after 32 years owning and running Connie's Quilt Shop in Marion, Iowa.
  • Cornwell in her most recent costume from Animate Des Moines

    Cornwell in her most recent costume from Animate Des Moines

    • Class of 2023
    • Graphic Design
    • Design

    Katherine Cornwell

    Posted on October 14, 2024 in Honors and Awards

    Kaylee Cornwell was recently awarded Best in Show at Animate Des Moines for her costume craftsmanship. Throughout college and thereafter, she has entered her handmade costumes into craftmanship-based competitions where she has been awarded the titles Best Workmanship (Anime Detour 2024), Best in Show (Anime Iowa 2023), and three previous awards in the Midwest. Cornwell now lives in Minnesota where she continues to pursue the craft of costumes as a Graphic Designer for HalloweenCostumes.com. There she designs sublimated, embroidered, and screen-printed artwork for licensed costumes and other products. On November 9th, Cornwell will be attending Anime Ames, the first Anime convention in Ames, IA. There, Cornwell will attend as both a guest and cosplay contest judge and will be providing some of the programming of the event hosted by the Cosplay Club.
    • Class of 1995
    • Mechanical Engineering
    • Engineering

    Craig Petersen

    Posted on October 2, 2024 in Careers

    Craig joined Ehvert Mission Critical - a Salas O'Brien Company as a Principal in September. He has 29+ years experience in mechanical engineering consulting designing HVAC systems for buildings. For the last 20 years, he has been involved with mission critical facilities (data centers).
  • Strategies & Stories of the Omaha Stockyards

    Strategies & Stories of the Omaha Stockyards

    • Class of 1975
    • Restaurant & Hotel Management
    • Family & Consumer Sciences

    Stephen Berigan

    Posted on September 25, 2024 in Alumni Bookshelf

    This book contains materials on: Strategies and Stories of the Omaha Stockyards, Beginning of the End 1900-1940 and 1950-1970, IBP, Boxed Beef & a New Big Four, Is Grass-Fed Beef Good for Your Health & Planet, Is Grass-Fed better than Conventional Beef, Grass-Fed Beef and the Environment, Problems with the Cattle Industry, The Rest of the Environmental Picture
  • With Mike Swaim, JR (left) at the 2024 Iowa Boys State Basketball Tournament in Des Moines

    With Mike Swaim, JR (left) at the 2024 Iowa Boys State Basketball Tournament in Des Moines

    • Class of 1993
    • Telecommunicative Arts
    • Liberal Arts & Sciences

    Geoffrey Conn

    Posted on September 25, 2024 in Careers

    Have been employed at the Amazon Fulfillment Center in Bondurant, Iowa since January 2022. Current role is serving as a Transportation Associate. This includes moving trailers around the yard. Promoted to this position in July of 2024. Still do media on a part time basis that includes broadcasting athletics for Grand View University of Des Moines via their website and Boys State Championship events for the Iowa High School Sports Network.
    • Class of 1984
    • Chemical Engineering
    • Engineering

    Umit Ozkan (Sivrioglu)

    Posted on August 7, 2024 in Honors and Awards

    Elected to the National Academy of Engineering (2024).
    • Class of 2015
    • Management Information Systems
    • Business

    Joel Rosenberg

    Posted on August 1, 2024 in Honors and Awards

    Joel Rosenberg, Vice President, Data & Analytics, has been named to the 2024 Future Senior Living Leaders class by Aging Media Network. The award recognizes dynamic leaders who are laying the foundation for a bright future in care delivery and aging. Rosenberg began his career with LCS in 2022 and rapidly emerged as a transformative leader at LCS and within the senior living industry. At LCS, Rosenberg spearheads data analytics efforts and strategy.
    • Class of 2013
    • Interdisciplinary Studies
    • Liberal Arts & Sciences

    Nyajuok Deng

    Posted on July 18, 2024 in Honors and Awards

    Fredrikson attorney Nyajuok Y. Deng has been elected to the EMERGE Board of Directors. Deng will serve a two-year term through 2026 and be eligible for two three-year extensions. As a member of the Board, she will serve on the fundraising committee to support EMERGE’s mission to “reveal the potential in people and communities through skill-building, employment and economic opportunity.”
    • Class of 1967
    • English and Speech
    • Liberal Arts & Sciences

    Jane Perry (Coletti)

    Posted on July 10, 2024 in Alumni Bookshelf

    Jane Coletti Perry recently published her second historical fiction novel. Lila's Journey is a heartfelt coming-of-age story of a courageous young girl, entirely on her own, in pursuit of a better life during the pinnacle of travel on the Santa Fe Trail in 1866 Kansas.
    • Class of 1989
    • Genetics (AGLS)
    • Agriculture and Life Sciences

    Sandra Snyder (Tobin)

    Posted on July 3, 2024 in Careers

    Dr. Sandra (Tobin) Snyder (College of Agriculture Genetics, 1989; and College of Veterinary Medicine, 1993) was recently elected President of the Arizona Veterinary Medical Association. Dr. Snyder served on the Board of Directors for the AzVMA for five years prior to moving into the leadership role.
    • Class of 2015
    • Management
    • Business

    Alesha Wilhite (Carroll)

    Posted on July 3, 2024 in Careers

    Alesha has made her first purchase of stock with Holmes Murphy. Shareholders influence the company in a variety of impactful ways, including helping to determine the direction of major company initiatives, growing employees and the company, fostering the unique company culture, and recruiting exceptional employee talent. Holmes Murphy is pleased to continue its tradition of being one of the nation’s largest privately held insurance brokerages with this group of shareholders.
  • Ben Bruns

    Ben Bruns

    • Class of 2001
    • Construction Engineering
    • Engineering

    Benjamin Bruns

    Posted on June 26, 2024 in Careers

    Ben Bruns has been named Vice President of Modular for The Boldt Group, headquartered in Appleton, Wis. The Boldt Group is a national leader in construction, Lean methodology and continuous improvement practices. Bruns was previously Vice President of Northern Operations for The Boldt Company. He has more than 20 years of experience in business, business development, jobsite project management and engineering. Bruns will co-lead the team responsible for growing the modular business geographically and across industry sectors. “I’m energized about the opportunity modular construction presents in producing much more predictable and reliable outcomes for customers across the country,” Bruns said. A native of Denver, Iowa, Bruns earned a bachelor’s degree in construction engineering from Iowa State University. He lives in Appleton, Wis.
  • Deep Chaniara

    Deep Chaniara

    • Class of 2018
    • Architecture
    • Design

    Deep Chaniara

    Posted on June 19, 2024 in Careers

    Pickard Chilton, an award-winning architecture studio, announces that Deep Chaniara AIA, NCARB, NOMA, an associate at the firm, has been recognized as an AIA Connecticut’s 2024 Emerging Professional Excellence awardee. The AIA CT Emerging Professional award recognizes and supports emerging architects who have made outstanding, innovative contributions to the profession, and have rendered exemplary service in the public realm. Chaniara has made meaningful contributions to many of the studio’s projects including CoStar’s 750,000 GSF corporate campus in Richmond, Virginia; the Le Coeur redevelopment in Dsseldorf, Germany, and 600 5th Street NW in Washington, DC. As a member of Pickard Chilton’s JEDI Committee, the NOMAct Board of Directors, and NCARB, he is diligent in his efforts to support meaningful growth and development across the profession.
    • Class of 1993
    • Accounting
    • Business

    Daniel Nisser (Nisser)

    Posted on June 19, 2024 in Careers

    Dan Nisser has been appointed Chief Financial Officer of Milk Specialties Global, a leading nutritional ingredients manufacturer. Mr. Nisser brings more than 30 years of experience in finance and operations management within global multi-billion-dollar organizations to MSG. Most recently, he served as Group Vice President, CFO, Ag Services and Processing, at Archer-Daniels-Midland, a global leader in both human and animal nutrition.
    • Class of 2006
    • Human Sciences

    Juan Guardia

    Posted on June 12, 2024 in Careers

    Juan R. Guardia (Ph.D. '06) has been appointed Vice President for Student Affairs at Texas A&M University San Antonio. Guardia brings more than 25 years of experience in student affairs and higher education to his new role. Guardia joins A&M-San Antonio from the University of Cincinnati, Ohio, where he has served as the Assistant Vice President for Student Affairs and Dean of Students since 2016.
    • Class of 1980
    • Advertising Design (Art)
    • Design

    Philip Galiga

    Posted on May 31, 2024 in Honors and Awards

    Philip Galiga, a teacher at South Burlington High School in Vermont, received the Student Council Staff Person of Year award, and was chosen to be the graduation speaker by the class of 2023. Philip retired after teaching digital design for 20 years.
    • Class of 1997
    • Agricultural Studies
    • Agriculture and Life Sciences

    Patrick Dillon

    Posted on May 31, 2024 in Miscellaneous

    ISU Everywhere. Pat Dillon , Ag Studies, 97 with his current ISU enrolled kids, Kat Dillon , Finance and International business 2026, Sean Dillon, Marketing, Fall 2024, and Kellian Dillon, Biochem 2027 Tallinn, Estonia
    • Class of 1982
    • Fisheries & Wildlife Biology
    • Agriculture and Life Sciences

    Warren Case

    Posted on May 8, 2024 in Alumni Bookshelf

    In the early 1900's in a forgotten rural community two friends embark on a lighthearted adventure. Born in Idaho, Warren Case grew up in Oregon where he enjoyed the Pacific Northwest's beautiful forests and lakes. After a year in Texas, he spent the next five at Iowa State University earning degrees in Fish and Wildlife Biology and Agricultural Journalism. A job as a whitewater guide brought him and his wife back to Idaho in the early 1980's. He began teaching in the early 90's and moved with his family to a tree farm in rural Idaho. He is a photographer, writer, educator, farmer, husband, and father of two adult children and two grandchildren. He and his wife Beth (Kane) Case ('82 - BA Graphic Design) continue to live on their tree farm in rural Idaho where he is currently at work on his second book.
  • David Suarez

    David Suarez

    • Class of 1995
    • Microbiology, Immunology & Prev Med-Ag
    • Agriculture and Life Sciences

    David Suarez

    Posted on May 1, 2024 in Honors and Awards

    The USDA's Agricultural Research Service (ARS) inducted David Suarez, Research Leader for the Exotic and Emerging Avian Viral Disease Research Unit at the U.S. National Poultry Research Center, into its Science Hall of Fame for his outstanding research on avian influenza, Newcastle disease, and emerging zoonotic viruses. Suarez obtained his Ph.D. from Iowa State University in veterinary microbiology in 1995. For more information, please read the press release at: https://www.ars.usda.gov/news-events/news/research-news/2024/usda-ars-inducts-veterinary-medicine-e…
    • Class of 1982
    • Agronomy
    • Agriculture and Life Sciences

    David Ertl

    Posted on April 24, 2024 in Honors and Awards

    David Ertl received the first ever Distinguished Career Award by the North American Plant Phenotyping Network in February 2024. This award recognizes his contribution to the field of plant phenotyping. David plans to retire from his career in plant science in June of 2024.
    • Class of 1982
    • Consumer Sciences
    • Family & Consumer Sciences

    Mary Edrington

    Posted on April 22, 2024 in Honors and Awards

    Mary Edrington was recently honored with the Undergraduate Teacher of the Year award from Drake’s Zimpleman College of Business.
  • Beth Ford from Star Tribune feature

    Beth Ford from Star Tribune feature

    • Class of 1986
    • Management
    • Business

    Beth Ford

    Posted on April 18, 2024 in Careers

    Beth Ford, Land O'Lakes Inc. president and CEO, was named to the 2024 TIME100, its annual list of the 100 most influential people in the world. The list recognizes the impact, innovation and achievement of the world's most influential individuals. Read more: https://www.startribune.com/land-olakes-ceo-beth-ford-named-to-time-100-influential-people-list/600….
  • Dr. Jayme Uden

    Dr. Jayme Uden

    • Class of 2003
    • Education
    • Education

    Jayme Uden

    Posted on March 22, 2024 in Careers

    Jayme Uden, Ed.D., has been appointed as the chief human resources officer at Park University (Parkville, Mo.) effective March 18, 2024. Uden, who has been with Park since July 2011, previously served as the University's associate vice president and dean of students since December 2016. In his new role, Uden will oversee and lead human resources strategies covering talent management, employee relations, training and development, performance improvement, compensation and benefits, organizational development, HR information systems, and appropriate regulatory compliance. He will also serve as the University's Title IX officer. In addition, Uden will collaborate with Park's Vision 2025 People and Culture Strategic Impact Group, which is addressing objectives of fostering diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging, communicating with clarity and transparency, and cultivating employee satisfaction and engagement. Uden earned a Master of Education degree in higher education from Iowa State University.
    • Class of 2007
    • English
    • Liberal Arts & Sciences

    Ann Mincks

    Posted on March 22, 2024 in Careers

    Iowa’s 2024 Teacher of the Year Ann Mincks shared her excitement for her upcoming role as Iowa’s Teacher of the Year. Mincks is a 16-year English Language Learner (ELL) teacher for Des Moines Herbert Hoover High School. She will serve as an ambassador to education and as a liaison to schools, higher education and other organizations across Iowa starting in July.
    • Class of 2016
    • Agricultural Business
    • Agriculture and Life Sciences

    Elizabeth Heaton

    Posted on March 22, 2024 in Miscellaneous

    Elizabeth Strom (Heaton) AFM, was elected president of the Illinois Society of Professional Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers at the organization's annual meeting held in Champaign, IL. Strom is a Vice President with Murray Wise and Associates, located here. She graduated from Black Hawk College East Campus in 2014. She joined the ISPFMRA in 2916 and received her Accredited Farm Manager designation from the American Society of Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers in 2018. The Toulon, IL native received an associates degree from Black Hawk College in Kewanee in 2014 and a bachelors in agricultural business from Iowa State University in 2016. Prior to being elected president, Strom served as vice president and president elect of the Society. The Illinois Chapter is the largest of the 28 around the United States with 262 members and 32 'Friends of the Chapter.'
  • At one of my book signings

    At one of my book signings

    • Class of 1963
    • Forestry
    • Agriculture and Life Sciences

    Dale Netherton

    Posted on March 22, 2024 in Alumni Bookshelf

    I have recently posted my new website which contains most of my 14 books I have had published and two poetry DVD's I produced. The website can be viewed at http://www.interpretativevisions.com. The books cover a wide range thoughts and ideas for the curious and inquisitive. Please take a look.
  • Craig Morris on an Alaska Pollock fishing vessel in Dutch Harbor, AK

    Craig Morris on an Alaska Pollock fishing vessel in Dutch Harbor, AK

    • Class of 1992
    • Animal Science
    • Agriculture and Life Sciences

    Craig Morris

    Posted on March 22, 2024 in Honors and Awards

    Craig Morris, Ph.D., AnSci '92, was named to the Intrafish Media's 'Seafood Power 100' ranking of the most influential executives in the global seafood industry. Intrafish Media is the global seafood industry's leading trade publication and publishes this listing annually of the executives who move markets with their decisions, take risks that make competitors react, and make bold moves that move the industry forward. Dr. Morris serves as the CEO of the Association of Genuine Alaska Pollock Producers, the marketing arm of the largest certified sustainable fishery on earth and the most consumed wild-caught fish on the planet. Dr. Morris' members include the largest seafood companies in the United States and the Association's campaigns are seen by consumers around the world. This is the second year in a row that Dr. Morris was named to this list.
    • Class of 1993
    • Electrical Engineering
    • Engineering

    Chad Bouton

    Posted on February 14, 2024 in Honors and Awards

    Chad Bouton, ('96 Aerospace Engr & Engr Mechanics), a bioengineer at the Feinstein Institutes, is leading a trial on a ‘double neural bypass’ brain implant technology that has now restored movement and sensation in a 43 year old quadriplegic man named Keith Thomas from New York. Bouton is published by TIME magazine and many other outlets covering the clinical trial. He also earned the Tesla Innovator of the Year Award. https://time.com/6298543/paralysis-reversal-keith-thomas/ https://www.nature.com/articles/nature17435?cookies=accepted https://finance.yahoo.com/news/feinstein-institutes-chad-bouton-receives-150000043.html?guce_referr…
    • Class of 1984
    • Agricultural Journalism
    • Agriculture and Life Sciences

    Samuel Thumma

    Posted on February 14, 2024 in Careers

    Contact Ed Cohen Director of Communications/Marketing egcohen@judges.org ISU alumni elected to the Board of Trustees of National Judicial College RENO, Nev. (Feb. 6, 2024) - Samuel A. Thumma, an ISU (class of 1984) alumni has been elected a trustee of the National Judicial College, the nation's oldest, largest, and most widely attended school for judges. Judge Thumma has served on the Arizona Court of Appeals, Division One, in Phoenix since 2012 and was chief judge from 2017-19. Before his service on the Court of Appeals, he served for five years as a trial judge on the Arizona Superior Court in Maricopa County. He currently serves as a presidential appointee to the Standing Committee on Lawyer Referral and Information Services and the Advisory Council of the Task Force on Law and Artificial Intelligence.
    • Class of 2006
    • Journalism and Mass Communication
    • Liberal Arts & Sciences

    Andrew Batt

    Posted on February 14, 2024 in Careers

    The Iowa Public Broadcasting Board has appointed Andrew Batt as executive director and general manager of Iowa PBS. Batt begins serving as executive director on February 2. An award-winning producer who started at the network as a college intern and worked his way up, he brings passion, experience and production expertise to the role and is poised to lead the statewide network's talented team. Batt's resume includes production and programming development for all aspects of content creation. He has spearheaded efforts to push technological advancements, grow digital engagement, develop new funding opportunities and expand award-winning programming. He is recognized as a leader on editorial integrity issues related to public policy, politics and news coverage.
    • Class of 1994
    • English
    • Liberal Arts & Sciences

    Scott Beatty

    Posted on February 14, 2024 in Alumni Bookshelf

    DC Comics' hard-working Collected Editions department is releasing a box set on 9/3/24 of every Year One tale! For the first time, readers can get ROBIN: YEAR ONE, BATGIRL: YEAR ONE, and NIGHTWING: YEAR ONE in one fell swoop. ROBIN: YEAR ONE was co-written by Scott Beatty (that's me!) and Chuck Dixon, and illustrated by Javier Pulido, Marcos Martín, and Robert Campanella, with colors by Lee Loughridge. BATGIRL: YEAR ONE was co-written by Chuck and me, and illustrated by Marcos Martín and Alvaro Lopez, with colors by Javier Rodriguez. NIGHTWING: YEAR ONE was co-written by Chuck and me, and illustrated by Scott McDaniel and Andy Owens, with colors by Gregory Wright.
  • Bruce Baier

    Bruce Baier

    • Class of 1985
    • Mechanical Engineering
    • Engineering

    Bruce Baier

    Posted on January 30, 2024 in Careers

    Bruce Baier (L)('85 BSME) recently retired from a position of Sr. Vice President of Engineering for Pella Corporation. He has served in engineering and technical leadership roles for over 38 years. He has also served as a member of the ISU Mechanical Engineering Advisory Council and is a proud supporter of both ISU academics and athletics. Pella Corporation doesn’t just create windows and doors, we innovate with purpose, design with passion, build with integrity, and deliver with pride. From testing beyond industry requirements to continuous innovation, Pella goes beyond what meets the eye. Pella’s goal is to perfect every detail and make beautifully designed windows and doors. The company is headquartered in Pella, Iowa and employs more than 7,000 people with 16 manufacturing locations and more than 200 showrooms across the country.
    • Class of 1983
    • Microbiology
    • Liberal Arts & Sciences

    Jeff Janak

    Posted on January 17, 2024 in Careers

    New position as: BioProcess Sales Manager - Midwest USA and LATAM for Purolite Corp.
  • Lakota Nations vs. United States Poster featuring artwork by Renelle White Buffalo

    Lakota Nations vs. United States Poster featuring artwork by Renelle White Buffalo

    • Class of 2011
    • Integrated Studio Arts
    • Design

    Renelle White Buffalo

    Posted on January 17, 2024 in Careers

    Artwork featured on award winning documentary movie poster/cover art Lakota Nation vs United States which is currently streaming for rent and is available to watch on Delta flights.
  • McGavren showed 11 paintings in a shared UNO exhibition of BFA and BA-Studio Art candidates work.

    McGavren showed 11 paintings in a shared UNO exhibition of BFA and BA-Studio Art candidates work.

    • Class of 1971
    • Journalism (Science & Technical)
    • Liberal Arts & Sciences

    Charles McGavren

    Posted on January 17, 2024 in Education

    A Bachelor of Fine Arts degree was awarded Charles McGavren at commencement exercises in December, 2023 from the University of Nebraska at Omaha. After a successful career in journalism he retired then returned to school studying art and art history. His practice is primarily figurative painting in oil and watercolor.
  • National ACTE Award winners 2023. At left is Lisa Stange, Lifetime Achievement

    National ACTE Award winners 2023. At left is Lisa Stange, Lifetime Achievement

    • Class of 1981
    • Home Economics Education
    • Family & Consumer Sciences

    Lisa Stange (Humphrey)

    Posted on January 17, 2024 in Honors and Awards

    The Association for Career and Technical Education (ACTE) announced Lisa Stange, Retired CTE Consultant from Clive, Iowa, as the recipient of the 2023 National ACTE Lifetime Achievement Award. This award recognizes CTE professionals for their leadership on behalf of ACTE, their innovations in CTE and their contributions to the field over an extended period of time. Stange was one of four finalists for the 2023 national title. The national winner was announced at the Awards Gala, recognizing the best CTE educators in the country. ACTE also inducted all Lifetime Achievement national finalists into the ACTE Hall of Fame. The Hall of Fame honors the leadership of CTE professionals who have made enduring contributions to CTE throughout their career.
  • Jane Boulware's new memoir Worthy

    Jane Boulware's new memoir Worthy

    • Class of 1985
    • Forestry
    • Agriculture and Life Sciences

    Jane Boulware (Riesberg)

    Posted on January 3, 2024 in Alumni Bookshelf

    Born the fourth kid in a one-bedroom house, little was expected of Jane until a $320 college scholarship enabled a future she didn't know existed. From the poverty of rural Iowa, Jane defied expectations to build billion-dollar businesses, navigate US's largest merger, rise to top Microsoft executive, and pay forward what she learned and earned. Jane's stories, humor, and honesty, empowers you to rethink what's possible. "In sharing my failure and success, I hope you will know that worth is not defined by what others say or expect, but what you make, claim, and give of what you got." www.janeboulware.com
    • Class of 2001
    • Psychology
    • Liberal Arts & Sciences

    Tara Whitmire (Joy)

    Posted on December 20, 2023 in Miscellaneous

    Elected President of the American Association of Heart Failure Nurses.
  • Ashley (Killeen) Bails ('07) was recently named partner at Omaha marketing agency Ervin & Smith.

    Ashley (Killeen) Bails ('07) was recently named partner at Omaha marketing agency Ervin & Smith.

    • Class of 2007
    • Management
    • Business

    Ashley Bails (Killeen)

    Posted on December 13, 2023 in Careers

    From Cyclone softball standout to newly named partner at Omaha marketing agency Ervin & Smith, Ashley Bails ('07) has forged an inspiring path. Over a decade, she rose from Marketing Strategist to Chief Marketing Officer, showcasing an innate ability to lead impactful campaigns and drive innovation. As a partner, Ashley will guide the 40-year-old legacy agency into the future with confidence and vision. Beyond her professional triumphs, Ashley remains deeply committed to the Cyclone legacy. As a semi-professional 11u softball and basketball coach, she imparts her passion for sports and community engagement. Her story isn't just one of career ascent but also a testament to the transformative power of dedication, leadership, and the Cyclone spirit.
  • Rachel Allinson

    Rachel Allinson

    Rachel Allinson

    Posted on December 13, 2023 in Careers

    Meyocks, a leading branding and marketing agency in West Des Moines, proudly announces Iowa State University alumna Rachel Allinson is acquiring a minority interest in the company, effective Jan. 1, 2024. Allinson joined Meyocks in 1989 and has been a driving force behind the agency's substantial growth. Her contributions have been pivotal in enhancing Meyocks' services in digital media, content marketing, data science, research, and public relations. Her leadership and strategic insights have played a crucial role in positioning Meyocks as a frontrunner in the industry. Under Allinson's forward-thinking leadership, Meyocks is poised to continue its trajectory of growth, maintaining strong client relationships and an empowering work environment.
    • Class of 1996
    • Exercise & Sport Science
    • Education

    David Hofmann

    Posted on December 13, 2023 in Honors and Awards

    David Hofmann ('96, Exercise & Sport Science) was awarded $2,500 during the Palo Verde Fiesta Bowl Charities Wishes for Teachers Draft Day. Hofmann is a physical education and health class teacher at La Joya Community High School in Avondale, AZ, and intends to use his award to purchase gear and equipment for the school's basketball program.
    • Class of 2006
    • Agronomy
    • Agriculture and Life Sciences

    Kellie Blair (Barry)

    Posted on December 13, 2023 in Honors and Awards

    The seventh annual Iowa Women in Ag Leadership Conference, organized by Iowa State University Extension and Outreach, celebrated the achievements of four women with the Women Impacting Agriculture award. This award recognizes individuals who significantly contribute to Iowa's agriculture through sustainable practices, economic resilience, and community involvement. Kellie Blair ('06 agronomy), alongside her family, runs Blair Farms in Webster County, focusing on sustainable crops and cattle farming.
    • Class of 1998
    • Journalism and Mass Communication
    • Liberal Arts & Sciences

    Joanne Bode (Roepke)

    Posted on December 13, 2023 in Honors and Awards

    The seventh annual Iowa Women in Ag Leadership Conference, organized by Iowa State University Extension and Outreach, celebrated the achievements of four women with the Women Impacting Agriculture award. This award recognizes individuals who significantly contribute to Iowa's agriculture through sustainable practices, economic resilience, and community involvement. Joanne Roepke Bode ('98 journalism and mass communication) promotes Iowa agriculture in Kossuth County through her specialty crop business, Bode’s Moonlight Gardens. Meredith Nunnikhoven owns Barnswallow Flowers, a sustainable fresh-cut flower farm in Mahaska County, practicing regenerative farming.
  • Patrice Bailey

    Patrice Bailey

    • Class of 2001
    • Agricultural Education and Studies
    • Agriculture and Life Sciences

    Patrice Bailey

    Posted on December 13, 2023 in Honors and Awards

    Patrice Bailey ('01 agricultural education and studies) was named as one of the 100 Twin Cities Business 100 for 2024. Every year, the editors of Twin Cities Business make a list of the people in and around Minnesota business likely to make news and drive change in the year ahead. The TCB 100 list for 2024 includes CEOs, founders, philanthropists, government officials and innovators from across the state in many industries. The TCB 100 list is featured in the December 2023/January 2024 issue of Twin Cities Business, which will come out after the Dec. 4 event. https://tcbmag.com/
  • Gary Whitehead

    Gary Whitehead

    • Class of 1996
    • English
    • Liberal Arts & Sciences

    Gary Whitehead

    Posted on December 13, 2023 in Honors and Awards

    Gary Whitehead ('96 english) has taught at Tenafly High School for twenty-six years, where he has advised both the newspaper and the literary journal, positions which have helped him empower students to find their writing voices, spark their creativity, learn to love literature, and develop leadership skills. Gary is a recipient of the Princeton University Distinguished Secondary School Teaching Award. Also a practicing poet, he has published four books of poetry, including A Glossary of Chickens, which was selected for the Princeton Series of Contemporary Poets and published by Princeton University Press. His writing has won many awards, including a New York Foundation for the Arts Fellowship, and his poetry has been published widely, most notably in The New Yorker. His dual career as a writer and teacher has helped him infuse his lessons with real-world teaching moments, which have inspired students at every level.
  • Pete resides in Utah and never misses an opportunity to hit the slopes

    Pete resides in Utah and never misses an opportunity to hit the slopes

    • Class of 1997
    • Mechanical Engineering
    • Engineering

    Peter Labore

    Posted on November 30, 2023 in Careers

    Pete LaBore joins Christy Sports as the Chief Executive Officer. LaBore brings a wealth of experience in the outdoor and apparel industries, and a deep understanding of building and scaling direct-to-consumer brands, with an emphasis on culture, operating rigor, and growth generation.
    • Class of 2003
    • Chemical Engineering
    • Engineering

    Shelley Smith

    Posted on November 21, 2023 in Honors and Awards

    Shelley Smith ('03 chemical engineering) has achieved the Master Cicerone designation. The Cicerone Certification Program empowers beer professionals worldwide by developing and recognizing beer skill and knowledge. This is the sommelier (wine) equivalent in the beer-industry sector. The master level is the highest achievement - with only 28 people in the world, ever attaining the credential. And Shelly is only one of 5 women to earn this title. Congratulations!
  • Pictured is Tom Marantz and his family.

    Pictured is Tom Marantz and his family.

    • Class of 1976
    • Distributed Studies
    • Liberal Arts & Sciences

    Tom Marantz

    Posted on November 3, 2023 in Honors and Awards

    Tom Marantz ('76) was recognized by Community Bankers Association of Illinois (CBAI) as the 2023 Outstanding Member of the Year. Marantz is CEO and Chairman of the Board at Bank of Springfield (BOS) and was presented with the award on behalf of his leadership and commitment to community banking. He has served on the CBAI Board since 2007 in every role including CBAI chairman and Community BancService Corporation chairman. "This award speaks volumes to the dedication of our staff", says Marantz. "Our employees have put BOS in a position of growth that allows us to continue the spirit of community banking. That's an accomplishment in itself". Tom earned his bachelor's degree from Iowa State University. During his time as a Cyclone, Tom was a varsity swimmer and earned individual and team Big 8 championships. Tom is celebrating his 44th year with the BOS this December.
    • Class of 2014
    • Agricultural Business
    • Agriculture and Life Sciences

    Benjamin Zelle

    Posted on November 1, 2023 in Careers

    Benjamin has been promoted to the position of Tactical Sales Manager - Eastern Region for John Deere based in Olathe, Kansas.
    • Class of 1959
    • General Science
    • Business

    Bruce Thatcher

    Posted on October 5, 2023 in Alumni Bookshelf

    Bruce Thatcher addresses accountability at the top in his new book Too Big? He says 'Many leaders of big organizations are shielded from effective accountability.' Too Big? examines five cases where accountability was/is flawed or missing: Robert Clive/East India Company, John D. Rockefeller/Standard Oil, Ralph Cordiner/General Electric, J. Edgar Hoover/FBI, and Mark Zuckerberg/Facebook-Meta. It shows many of the ploys that were and are used to evade accountability. Too Big? concludes with clear remedies to improve accountability of those at the top of business, governmental and other organizations. Too Big? is available through Thatcher's website www.historyspeakstoday.com, and at online booksellers.