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  • Kaitlynn Harford sits in a chair.
    Criminal justice degree leads to counseling career

    Kaitlynn Harford is a residential certified counselor at Ember Recovery in Cambridge, Iowa. (Hannah Wright/Iowa State University) Kaitlynn Harford graduated from Iowa State only two… Read More

    May 2, 2025

  • Kanyon Huntington standing by a tree.
    Leading by example

    Kanyon Huntington (’25 political science, sociology, environmental studies) is the spring 2025 student marshal for the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. He seeks a… Read More

    April 21, 2025

  • Jae Fehrle and Delaney Murphy, Department of Sociology and Criminal Justice alumni
    Former learning community peer mentors embark on interesting careers

    Less than two years after graduating from Iowa State, alumni Jae Fehrle (’23 criminal justice) and Delaney Murphy (’23 criminal justice, psychology) are at the… Read More

    November 7, 2024

  • Jason Benell
    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

  • 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

  • James Kruse
    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

  • Paul Lasley
    Emeritus Professor Paul Lasley receives award from Wallaces Farmer

    Paul Lasley, professor emeritus in sociology and criminal justice, received the 2023 Iowa Master Farmer Exceptional Service Award from Wallaces Farmer. Read More

    April 4, 2023

  • Aliya Warth and her service dog, Windsor.
    Grace under pressure

    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

    March 27, 2023

  • Michael Carolan
    Alum with Iowa roots speaks at annual Beal Lecture

    Michael Carolan (MS '99 rural sociology, Ph.D. '02 sociology) presented the 2022 Beal Distinguished Lecture in Rural Sociology on Oct. 31. Read More

    November 15, 2022

  • A faculty member uses the VirTra-100 judgmental criminal justice simulator.
    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. Read More

    March 7, 2022

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