No forensics major? No problem
Alum James Kruse wanted to pursue a forensics major at Iowa State, even though no such major exists. With the help of several dedicated LAS faculty members, Kruse made his dream come true.
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Shaping agriculture’s future through public policy
Raised on an Iowa century farm, alum Trey Forsyth took his love of agriculture to Washington, D.C., where today he advocates for policies that positively impact farmers and rural communities.
Diego Thompson followed in his mentors’ footsteps
Diego Thompson (MS ’10 sociology, sustainable agriculture; Ph.D. ’14 sociology, sustainable agriculture) credits Professors Emeritus of sociology Cornelia and Jan Flora for nurturing his desire to help rural, disadvantaged groups.
Agriculture and society alum advocates for those with disabilities
Kody Olson (’18 agriculture and society, global resources systems) leans on his Iowa State education and student government experience in his role as a policy advisor for the Minnesota Council on Disability.
Alum is inducted into Glen Brand Wrestling Hall of Fame
Dwight Hinson (’98 sociology) is honored for his collegiate wrestling accomplishments at Iowa State from 1993 through 1998.
From college to career: Coming full circle
After years of a career in public relations and marketing, Daphne Christensen’s (’98 sociology, journalism) sociology degree is now taking center stage.
Sociology alum earns United Nations Lifetime Achievement Award
Robert Bullard (’76 Ph.D. sociology), recognized as the Father of Environmental Justice, has received the United Nations Champions of the Earth Lifetime Achievement Award, the highest environmental honor given by the UN.
Alum Janese Milam keeps criminals compliant
Graduating with a double major in criminal justice and sociology is the key to alum Janese Milam’s success at Iowa’s Department of Criminal Investigation.
For alum Carolann Jensen, all roads lead to Iowa State
For agriculture and society alumna Carolann Jensen, Iowa State’s state relations officer, there was never any doubt that Iowa State University was the place for her.