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
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
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
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
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
Paul Lasley, professor emeritus in sociology and criminal justice, received the 2023 Iowa Master Farmer Exceptional Service Award from Wallaces Farmer. Read More
Professor J. Arbuckle will serve a joint appointment with Matthew O'Neal, plant pathology, entomology and microbiology, as Henry A. Wallace Chairs for Sustainable Agriculture, starting May 15. Read More
Aliya Warth (junior, sociology) has faced more challenges than any college student should. But they are not going to let that stop them from changing the world. Read More
Professor of Sociology David Peters says inflation hit rural households harder earlier in 2022, but its effects were similar in rural and urban areas by year's end. Read More
