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New name for major appeals to students, faculty
Agriculture and society major will become agricultural and rural policy studies beginning this fall.
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An abundance of opportunities
Lane Kunzie (’22 criminal justice, psychology) is well prepared for a future career in criminology and sociology, thanks to the plethora of educational and social opportunities Iowa State offers.
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Simulator aims to support de-escalation training for students, law enforcement
A new simulator on campus will help criminal justice students, officers practice techniques to diffuse volatile situations and better respond to behavioral health issues.
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.
Survey highlights pandemic’s effect on mental and physical health in rural Iowa
Professor of Sociology David Peters asked thousands of rural Iowans to gauge how the pandemic has impacted their physical and mental health. Learn what he and his research team discovered.
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Leading with a mission
Thanks to her experiences with the Iowa National Guard and Army ROTC, Kennedy White (’22 criminal justice) is well prepared for a future criminal justice career.
Peters, Hochstetler recognized for opioid overdose research
Congratulations to David Peters and Andrew Hochstetler for receiving the 2021 Fred Buttel Outstanding Scholarly Achievement Award from the Rural Sociological Society.
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No problem is too big for Aura Garcia
A sociology major makes perfect sense for Aura Garcia (’23 sociology), who excels at coming up with solutions to challenges.
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.