Iowa State University won a 2022 Innovation and Economic Prosperity University Award for the fourth time since 2017 from the Association of Public and Land-Grant Universities (APLU). The APLU says the annual awards are intended to honor institutions performing exceptional work to advance the economic wellbeing of their states, regions, and the nation. Iowa State received first place in the “Innovation” category. Previously, Iowa State received APLU awards for “Place” (2021), “Innovation” (2020), and “Talent” (2017).