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The Community Mini-Grant Program is one way ɬÀï·¬ partners with local nonprofit organizations to support initiatives that build community strength and resilience.

Recent graduates and alumni were named Fulbright U.S. Student Program Grantees for the 2026–2027 academic year, selected based on their academic achievement, distinct experiences, personal attributes, and leadership potential.

A week of free performances and hands-on workshops connected ɬÀï·¬ families with Iowa history, storytelling, music, and creativity through a partnership between the ɬÀï·¬ Museum of Art and community organizations.

Four faculty members at ɬÀï·¬ have been awarded a $311,000 grant from the Mid-Iowa Health Foundation (MIHF) to lead a collaborative research study examining the impact of emergency rental assistance on low-income households across Central Iowa.

The ɬÀï·¬ Rocket Team successfully launches it's first rocket in competition.

Higher education leaders from across the Midwest gathered at ɬÀï·¬ June 23–25 as the College hosted the Associated Colleges of the Midwest (ACM) Diversity Officers Consortial Group Meeting. Chaired by Marc Reed, vice president for diversity, equity, and inclusion and chief diversity and inclusion officer at ɬÀï·¬, the annual gathering brought together diversity leaders to share ideas, strengthen partnerships, and explore strategies for advancing inclusive excellence across ACM institutions.

ɬÀï·¬ Vice President for Community Engagement and Strategic Planning Monica Chavez-Silva has been selected to receive a 2026 Governor’s Volunteer Award in recognition of her outstanding commitment to volunteer service in Iowa.

Alumni and their families returned to the ɬÀï·¬ campus for Alumni Reunion, a weekend filled with reminiscing, connection, and fun.

Kaycie Brookens ’26 Wins International Human Rights Essay Prize for research on the nation’s oldest prison newspaper and will have work featured in a forthcoming journal publication.

This summer, Zamil, a rising fourth-year student majoring in art history and sociology at ɬÀï·¬, will travel throughout Chile to research these remarkable works of protest art with support from the Don and Noël Anger Art History Senior Thesis Research Fund.

The National Association of Hispanic Journalists (NAHJ) has named Thai Theodoro ’27 a member of the 2026 Student Project Team.

Collaboration, care, and countless unseen details power the ɬÀï·¬ student-athlete experience.

Students who have strong ties to their communities received a new scholarship and have found ways to connect here in ɬÀï·¬.

That's a wrap on the 2026 spring athletic season. This photo essay features highlights the dedication of ɬÀï·¬ student-athletes.