Alumni

Decker recognized for outstanding achievement
Megan Decker, senior in agricultural and rural policy studies, and international agriculture, credits her success at Iowa State University to the peers and mentors she… Read More

December 12, 2023
Alum uses sociology degree to analyze data, help others
From analyzing data for insurance companies to representing underserved communities, find out how alum Jason Benell ('09 sociology) applies his degree in sociology every day. Read More

December 1, 2023
Three ways AI can help farmers tackle the challenges of modern agriculture
Joe Hollis, a Ph.D. student in rural sociology and sustainable agriculture, contends that AI can be useful in many fields, even those managed and nurtured by farmers. Read More

November 29, 2023
LAS students focus on fall research
Jillian Seweryn (’23 criminal justice) was one of 13 students who earned an LAS Dean's High Impact Award for Undergraduate Research for fall semester. Seweryn was mentored by Shannon Harper, assistant professor in the Department of Sociology and Criminal Justice. Read More

November 27, 2023
Beal Lecture focuses on the health of America’s rural population
Population health expert Shannon Monnat discussed why rural mortality rates are increasing at the 2023 Beal Distinguished Lectureship in Rural Sociology on Oct. 30. Read More

November 17, 2023
Small town poll to focus on rural Iowa’s growing diversity
The latest Iowa State poll that surveys rural Iowans about quality-of-life issues will focus on a rapidly growing segment of Iowa’s small towns. Read More

September 20, 2023
DeLisi lecture explores Ted Bundy’s past, unsolved murders
Professor Matt DeLisi will deliver a lecture at 6 p.m. on Sept. 11 connecting notorious serial killer Ted Bundy with the wider problem of unsolved murders in the U.S. Read More

September 6, 2023
Learning to protect and serve
Carlos Hobbs (’24 criminal justice) has his sights set on a future career with the FBI. His summer internship with the Ames Police Department is a great first step in achieving that goal. Read More

August 2, 2023
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. Read More

May 4, 2023
Ramesh Balayar receives excellence in teaching award
Ramesh Balayar, assistant teaching professor, received the Emory Bogardus Teaching Excellence Award from Alpha Kappa Delta. Read More

May 1, 2023