Iowa State alum Molly Foley is impacting the ag industry in D.C.
Iowa State alum Molly Foley is using her PSA major (now agriculture and society) to impact U.S. trade negotiations.
Category: Alumni
Alumni Spotlight: Anna Kosloski
Anna Kosloski (MS ’08 sociology, PhD ’12 sociology) is currently an assistant professor at the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs.
Sociology alumnus makes big impact in Latino community
Rogelio Sáenz (MS sociology ’84, PhD sociology ’86), arrived in Ames, Iowa from the Rio Grande Valley to attend graduate school at Iowa State University on Saturday, August 15, 1981. An acquaintance on his way back to the University of Iowa dropped Sáenz off at the Memorial Union. Sáenz, with only the clothes on his … Continue reading Sociology alumnus makes big impact in Latino community
CALS Young Alum of the Month: Lexi Marek
Lexi Marek (’17 public service and administration in agriculture, now agriculture and society) is an executive assistant for the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship. Read more about what she’s been doing since graduation!
CATEGORIES: Alumni
Alumni Spotlight: Kristen Corey
Hometown: Fort Dodge, IA Current city: Ankeny, IA ‘05 sociology and environmental studies, ‘07 MS sociology and sustainable agriculture Current position: Program Coordinator for the Office on the Status of Women at the Iowa Department of Human Rights What she does: I serve as the point of contact for the Office on the Status of … Continue reading Alumni Spotlight: Kristen Corey
One Cyclone’s fight to end hunger
No person should have to go hungry. That’s what Lakeisha Perkins (’18 agriculture and society) believes—and she has now dedicated her career to fighting against hunger and poverty. Perkins always knew Iowa State University was the college for her, but when she first arrived on campus, she believed she wanted to be a veterinarian rather … Continue reading One Cyclone’s fight to end hunger
International community builder: Matthew Fully
Matthew Fully (’17 sociology and criminal justice), plans to change the world by bringing people together with activism, volunteerism and community-building. Fully came to Iowa State University in 2015 as a transfer student from Des Moines Area Community College and began studying sociology and criminal justice. During his time on campus, he made his mark … Continue reading International community builder: Matthew Fully
Purls of wisdom: Sara Clayton
Sara Clayton (’06 sociology and communication studies), spends nights knitting – which, according to Clayton, “isn’t just for your grandma!” – while she hangs out with her dog, Odin, and listens to true crime podcasts like My Favorite Murder. While she enjoys a wide variety of activities in her free time, one of her biggest … Continue reading Purls of wisdom: Sara Clayton
Jimmy Kruse takes an interdisciplinary approach to forensics
The Spring 2018 issue of Link magazine featured James (Jimmy) Kruse (’18 criminal justice and biology), detailing his experience blending criminal justice and biology to prepare for his future career in forensics.
Krisdeena Jansen and Melanie Thwing named 2018 STATEment Makers
Congratulations to Krisdeena Jansen (’09 sociology and interdisciplinary studies) and Melanie Thwing (’11 political science and criminal justice) for being named 2018 STATEment Makers by the Iowa State University Alumni Association. Read more.