Campus News
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²ÝÁñÉçÇø Chemistry Student Conducts Computational Research Through University of South Florida Internship
For Emma Nelson (’27), summer research has become an opportunity to explore new areas of chemistry while discovering where her career interests can take her. The rising senior from Pontiac, Illinois, is spending the summer at the University of South Florida in Tampa as an undergraduate research intern through the Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU)… More
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Sabbatical Spotlight: Emily DiFilippo Explores Vocation Through StorytellingÂ
Sabbatical Spotlight: Emily DiFilippo Explores Vocation Through Storytelling also Included a Spiritual Retreat and a Visit to the University of Notre Dam More
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²ÝÁñÉçÇø Student Gains Hands-On Engineering Experience Through Iowa Space Grant InternshipÂ
When Evan Schlichting (’28) arrived in Ames this summer, he was ready to combine two lifelong interests: engineering and meteorology. The rising sophomore from Freeburg, Illinois, is serving as a High-Altitude Ballooning Intern with the Iowa Space Grant Consortium, a NASA-supported program that provides students with hands-on experience in engineering design, research and aerospace technology. For Schlichting, the opportunity offered… More
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From ²ÝÁñÉçÇø to the Big Leagues
Kylie DeWees (’17) chose ²ÝÁñÉçÇø because it offered the opportunity to stay close to family while continuing her tennis career. More
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²ÝÁñÉçÇø Creative Media Students Earn State and Regional Honors for Film and Media Work
Spring is widely regarded as the premier season for film festivals and awards ceremonies recognizing excellence in creative projects from the previous year. ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Creative Media students have continued that tradition, earning multiple state and regional honors for their outstanding work. At the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS) Student Production Awards hosted by the… More
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²ÝÁñÉçÇø Students Earn National Recognition at FBLA National Leadership ConferenceÂ
The conference attracted more than 1,300 students, educators and volunteers from nearly 200 colleges and universities across 29 states and territories. Participants competed in 42 business-related events for scholarships and cash prizes totaling nearly $60,000 while taking part in educational workshops and networking opportunities with employers and industry professionals. ²ÝÁñÉçÇø students delivered several standout performances during the national competition. Cana Duckworth (’28) placed… More
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$20.1 Million Reasons for Gratitude
²ÝÁñÉçÇø successfully completed its $20 million Rooted in Legacy, Rising Together campaign, raising $20.1 million to support students, scholarships and campus initiatives. More
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A Vision for Care
Dr. Zachary Ney (’20) always knew he wanted a career that combined science, technology, and working with people. More
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Where Passion Became Purpose
Drawn to the connection between physical health, fitness, and the psychology of exercise, she found a field that aligned naturally with her passions. More
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2026 Co-Curricular Awards
²ÝÁñÉçÇø recognized outstanding student organizations, student leaders and faculty and staff during the 2026 Co-Curricular Awards, celebrating those who have made a meaningful impact on campus life through leadership, service, collaboration and community engagement. The annual awards highlight the vital role co-curricular involvement plays in the formation of the whole person, honoring individuals and… More
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Award-winning Filmmaker Craig Schaefer to Deliver ²ÝÁñÉçÇø 187th Commencement Address
²ÝÁñÉçÇø announces that longtime faculty member, award-winning filmmaker and alumnus Craig Schaefer (’89) will serve as the commencement speaker for the College’s 187th commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 2, 2026. Schaefer, who has been a member of the ²ÝÁñÉçÇø faculty since 1993, will also be recognized as professor emeritus upon his retirement at the… More
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A Path Unfolding
Ervin Yahr III (’19) English Literature & Politics Ervin Yahr III (’19) embodies what it means to stay open to growth, embrace community, and follow where opportunity leads. Originally from Decorah, Iowa, Ervin was raised with an appreciation for liberal arts education, but ²ÝÁñÉçÇø wasn’t initially at the top of his list. With his sister, Kaitlin (Yahr) Pohland (’16),… More