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Two joyful graduates wearing black caps and gowns smile and raise their diplomas triumphantly in the air. The woman on the left and the man on the right stand outdoors in front of a classical building with columns, framed by autumn leaves and warm sunlight in the background.

Higher ed’s relationship with marriage? It’s complicated – and depends on age

July 22, 2025

Image with the text "LAS Undergraduate Research" in bold white letters outlined in red, centered over a scenic campus view. The foreground features autumn trees in vibrant shades of orange, red, and yellow, with a classical stone academic building on the left and modern buildings in the distance under a clear sky.

Learn more about undergraduate research in LAS

July 22, 2025

Collage of travel photos featuring a young man with long brown hair and a black floral hat. Top left: reflection in a glass door with two other people nearby. Top right: seated indoors at a table with dessert and soda. Middle left: standing with a group of five on stone steps overlooking a cityscape. Middle right: selfie in a cable car above a river with boats below. Bottom left: posing in front of a large red and white domed building. Bottom right: close-up selfie with sunglasses reflecting the scenic riverside.

Joshua Winkel (’26 linguistics) spent this summer abroad as part of the Exploring Portugal’s Life and Culture program

July 21, 2025

An older man with gray hair and a beard, wearing a light blue striped shirt, leans on a grand piano and smiles inside a warmly lit, elegant room. The room is furnished with vintage-style sofas, armchairs, and bookshelves, and features a loft with additional seating and greenery draped along the railing.

Script and Score: A marvelously meaningful home

July 18, 2025

A young man with short dark hair and a trimmed beard smiles slightly in front of a digital background featuring pixelated treasure maps. He wears a red and gold Iowa State polo shirt with a gray cardigan over it. The stylized maps behind him depict islands, landmarks, and dotted travel paths in a retro video game style.

Thomas Petersen (’27 history) uncovered his passion for history through immersive video games.

July 17, 2025

A young woman with long black hair and glasses stands indoors, smiling slightly. She wears a purple floral blouse over a black top. To her right is a display board featuring her name, Cyntechy Boduo, and her project titled “ENvision.” The description reads: “ENvision is a platform that helps filmmakers and storyboard artists break down scripts into clear visual elements.” The display includes her photo, email, and social media handle. The background has light-colored walls with red illustrations of lightbulbs.

Cyntechy Boduo (’27 criminal justice) combines her major and film in the Start Something LAS Academy

July 16, 2025

A young man with short curly hair sits smiling in an office chair, hands clasped in his lap. He wears a dark teal polo shirt, khaki pants, and a name badge that reads “Teran.” Behind him are dual computer monitors on a desk, with work applications open. Office decor includes a water bottle, a backpack, a keyboard, and a whiteboard with goals and metrics for Q1 2025. A motivational poster is visible on the wall to the right.

Teran Bates (’26 public relations, communication studies) is taking the skills learned in his internship to help his career plans

July 15, 2025

Cody Smith, Director of Climate Initiatives at the Iowa Environmental Council, on the Poli Cyclones Podcast

July 14, 2025

A young Black woman with long straight hair poses smiling in front of a mottled blue and red backdrop. She wears glasses, a white headband, a light blue button-up shirt, and a green bracelet. Her left hand is resting thoughtfully under her chin, and a small heart tattoo is visible on her forearm.

Amanda Beckett is utilizing the resources available in the Start Something LAS Academy

July 10, 2025

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Script and Score 2025: No place like home

July 9, 2025