Country music icon George Strait and Grammy Award winner Chris Stapleton headline a concert at Jack Trice Stadium Saturday, May 25. shar.es/agtaC6

The Faculty Senate supported a name change for the College of Human Sciences, to the College of Health and Human Sciences. Senators acted on the proposal at their May 7 meeting with a unanimous advisory vote that doesn't require a second reading. shar.es/agtaCf

ISU's benefits team shares a few strategies for holding down prescription costs for both routine and specialty medications. shar.es/agta4A

Following an active semester for the Employee Benefits Advisory Committee members and university human resources team, they provide summaries of recent discussions and steps taken on future considerations for employee benefits. shar.es/agta4Y

David Spalding, Raisbeck Endowed Dean of the Ivy College of Business and vice president for economic development and industry relations, will retire from ISU during the summer of 2025. Spalding is the longest serving Business dean in Iowa State history. shar.es/agta4t

A new commencement tradition, graduating members of the mascot squad are encouraged to wear Cy's feet as part of their commencement regalia. It's a special recognition since the students' names are kept secret for the duration of time appearing as Cy. shar.es/agtahK

80 Iowa State faculty and staff -- 63 individuals and two teams -- are receiving one of the university's awards for 2024. They'll be honored at a community celebration this fall, scheduled for Wednesday, Sept. 25. shar.es/agtahw

Students wait next to their assigned number outside the Carver Hall test center Monday morning, the first day of final exams. Upon arriving to take an exam, students check in to be added to a virtual queue. shar.es/agtahb

Iowa State supports the First Amendment rights of students, faculty, staff and members of the community to peacefully protest on campus. Groups organizing a demonstration are encouraged to work with the Demonstration Safety Team to plan a safe event. shar.es/agsEZC

ISU has been awarded a 2024 Platinum Bell Seal for Workplace Mental Health by Mental Health America. The Bell Seal is a first-of-its-kind workplace mental health certification to recognize employers striving to create mentally healthy workplaces. shar.es/agsEtQ

The LeBaron construction will impact Morrill Road, bus route. A section of Morrill adjacent to LeBaron Hall will close at the end of June for the duration of the building replacement project. Two-way traffic will be allowed on the south end of the road. shar.es/agsEtu

Capstone projects that tackle a campus need let participants in the annual Emerging Leaders Academy practice what they're learning. See a quick look at what this year's class members accomplished. shar.es/agsEtm

Regent schools' admissions index is working. The state's graduation rate for 4-year public university students has led the nation for the past decade, and a biennial review showed it continues to be an accurate predictor of success in college. shar.es/agsEsj

Veteran ombuds Laura Smythe spells out the confidential, independent, non-judgmental aspects of Iowa State's ombuds service. Her biggest task? Listening. shar.es/agsEqU

It was all hands on deck Friday morning to assemble and mail financial aid award letters to about 16,000 first-year admitted students. Delays at the federal level pushed back this big mailing nearly three months this spring. shar.es/agsEqe

This spring, Inside Impact recognizes a handful of the 88 loyal faculty and staff who joined Iowa State’s 25 Year Club -- or eclipsed another of the club's milestones -- as they shared a treasured memory. tinyurl.com/4n2b5pfr

This academic year marks the 10th anniversary of the first Barks at Parks, when certified therapy dogs come to Parks Library's upper rotunda for some attention -- but really to help students relax during prep week. shar.es/ags5Tq

Key data points that illustrate how Iowa State's focus on innovation and economic prosperity for Iowa extends to all 99 counties. shar.es/ags5TH

At a March 26 ceremony, 47 employees received the Professional & Scientific Council's CYtation Award for their outstanding work and contributions in calendar year 2023. shar.es/ags5Tm

Cyclone Support provides help for a range of student issues -- for example, academic and food insecurity. It also aims to assist faculty and staff define reporting responsibilities and help direct students to resources that best deal with their issue. shar.es/ags5BP