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An Iowa State University research team identified how developmental delays lead to longer lifespans in fruit flies, a potential model for exploring human longevity.

Iowa State's Cardinal Space Mining club will host the Collegiate Space Mining Competition -- dubbed CoSMiC -- May 21-24 at the Student Innovation Center with team camps in Howe Hall. The event is free and open to the public.

In a message sent today to the campus community, Iowa State University President Wendy Wintersteen announced her plans to retire in January 2026. Wintersteen became the first woman and second ISU alum to hold the university’s highest office when she was named the 16th president of Iowa State in 2017.

Iowa State University will celebrate spring graduates with commencement and college ceremonies May 15-17. An estimated 4,770 students are expected to complete degrees.

Ellie Lashier came to school to study music, and along the way found a second major and a passion for business.

Iowa State University double major in psychology and philosophy Elijah Moore takes podcasting to a new level on campus.

Graduating senior prepares to graduate with degree in dietetics and return to campus to become a registered dietitian nutritionist.

Raj Agnihotri has been named the next Raisbeck Endowed Dean of Iowa State University’s Debbie and Jerry Ivy College of Business. He will begin his service July 1, 2025. Agnihotri currently serves in the college as Mary Warner Professor and Morrill Professor of marketing and assistant dean for industry engagement.

Researchers have developed a deep learning model to detect mental health symptoms and risk factors on social media. They say it could assist individuals and provide population-level data to help public health professionals and policymakers make informed decisions.

It's an investment intended to inspire innovation. The new 80,000-square foot Therkildsen Industrial Engineering Building provides a technically-enhanced research lab and hands-on experiential learning for Iowa State students.