Sarah Nusser has announced she will complete her service as Iowa State's vice president for research (VPR) at the end of the current fiscal year. Nusser has served in the role since 2014.

A summer renovation in the Parks Library created six technology-equipped collaboration rooms, a reconfigured main desk and both community and individual study spaces.

The annual report summarizes progress made during the past year by colleges and units within the Division of Academic Affairs, who work with colleagues across campus to help create a welcoming environment for students, faculty, staff, and visitors.

When University Professor Steven Herrnstadt isn't molding the minds of future industrial designers in the College of Design, he's molding metal in is own in-home metalsmithing studio.