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This week Iowa State has welcomed 8,000 Odyssey of the Mind World Finals competitors to campus. Thousands of other guests are expected this summer. See who’s coming to campus for camps, conferences and competitions. https://t.co/NYisWs4rIa

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The Professional and Scientific Council learned about results from the 2025 benefits survey. Nearly 85% of respondents said the benefits package meets their needs, with satisfaction remaining higher than the national average. https://t.co/7eTgjERuLx

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Heather Greenlee, who has been in the interim dean role since 2025, will lead the Graduate College on a permanent basis beginning June 1. https://t.co/f1NL0Vc89m

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Laura Jolly was reappointed to a three-year term as dean of the College of Health and Human Sciences after successfully working with faculty and staff to advance the college’s strategic goals. https://t.co/o8F3WfoOdG

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The inaugural Wintersteen Innovation Awards honor faculty and staff who serve as catalysts by bridging disciplines, launching and leading new initiatives, and mentoring students. https://t.co/ca80VlnCgA

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Summer is anything but slow for the facilities planning and management staff who oversee campus construction, renovation or road projects. Inside provides a quick look at several projects starting, finishing or continuing this summer. https://t.co/UEYrMljbJD

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Fishers young and old participated in a special public fishing event on Saturday, May 9, as part of the renovation of Lake LaVerne. The Iowa Department of Natural Resources has relaxed its fishing restrictions at the lake through May 15. https://t.co/vQW3O7jZN2

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The provost updated senate on faculty advancement. Among 46 faculty cases, 15 received promotion to associate professor with tenure, and 31 tenured faculty earned promotion to full professor. The provost's office approved promotion for 32 term faculty. https://t.co/zRPcnrO56K

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Information Technology Services shares some reminders about employee options when using artificial intelligence tools within the university's enterprise systems. https://t.co/30hFvbxlK8

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A team effort and tweaks over the years make Iowa State's diploma special to all those who take part in commencement. Printing services also prepares several items that become keepsakes for graduates. https://t.co/iIpjOZauwY

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Daniel Robison, endowed dean of the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, will step down as dean, effective July 31. Food science and human nutrition interim chair Ruth MacDonald will serve as interim dean as a national search will launch this fall. https://t.co/oi8CPhCFwN

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Nearly 5,000 students are earning degrees this spring. This includes 891 first-generation students -- 1 who will wear a special set of regalia. Iowa State will celebrate graduates with university commencement ceremonies and college convocations May 14-16. https://t.co/TFuqlgMn0M

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PBS visited Ames and Iowa State last September to shoot “John McGivern’s Main Streets.” The episode, available on YouTube, highlights several campus spots. https://t.co/jgiejhB7rL

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"Finals in Full Bloom" gives students a colorful and relaxing option at Reiman Gardens during prep week. The gardens partnered with Morning Bell Coffee to provide free coffee for students as they prepare for final exams and the end of the spring semester. https://t.co/dOqKh3jQyK

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A UHR manager development program launches this fall. The 10-month program offers comprehensive professional development for current and aspiring managers. Participants will gain practical knowledge of ISU resources, policies and processes. https://t.co/Vhd4IcyH2k

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ISU’s FY2027 appropriations remain stable compared to the prior year. Bills passed by the legislature included requiring courses in U.S. history and government, and a requirement to invest 1% of endowment assets into state-sponsored innovation funds. https://t.co/QLD7PIsc8h

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University leaders shared the names of 68 Iowa State faculty and staff — 61 individuals and two teams — who received a 2026 university award, the highest recognitions available to employees. They'll be honored at a community celebration this fall. https://t.co/tx0EByEIZV

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Mechanical engineering majors and classmates (clockwise from left) Vivian Huynh, Blake Sieverding and Brandon Eberhard labored together this week toward completing a design project for ME 2700, Introduction to Mechanical Engineering Design. https://t.co/E5347POI5y

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Employees are encouraged to continue remediating digital content and developing habit-building accessibility practices, even with a new compliance deadline of April 26, 2027. https://t.co/piC07gAzfB

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The Iowa Board of Regents took action last week, with Iowa legislators still working on a state budget. Resident undergraduates will pay 2.8% more this fall in tuition and mandatory fees. https://t.co/TGi4INVpOg