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    A semester abroad gives students a taste of something new

    For students who desire to broaden their academic learning beyond America’s borders, the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) offers a myriad of study abroad programs with a variety of lengths and locations, making it easy for students to find an opportunity that fits their needs. Read More

    April 8, 2024

  • A taste of real-world experience

    In the fall 2023 semester, I spent weeks working with a real client in PR 321, “Public Relations Writing.” This experience opened my eyes to career possibilities in content creation and social media planning. Read More

    February 12, 2024

  • My summer as a sports information and communications intern

    This past summer, I was a sports information and communications intern at the Iowa High School Athletic Association. I got to spend my time working state events, running social media, dabbling in web design, strengthening my Adobe software skills and building my professionalism in a workplace. Read More

    January 29, 2024

  • Cleo Westin head shot (submitted photo)
    Hugh S. Sidey Scholarship Award recipient announced

    The White House Historical Association, in partnership with Iowa State University’s Greenlee School of Journalism and Communication, have awarded Cleo Westin with the Hugh S. Sidey Scholarship in Journalism. Read More

    January 18, 2024

  • Discovering opportunities and building connections: my Ames CVB internship journey

    For my 499A internship, I had the privilege of working with the Ames Convention and Visitors Bureau, also known as Discover Ames. My experience with this nonprofit organization has been nothing short of remarkable, providing me with valuable insights, connections and opportunities to grow both personally and professionally. Read More

    December 7, 2023

  • My summer adventure in content, collaboration and creativity

    This summer I had an incredible opportunity to dive into the world of social media and copywriting through my content internship with Deksia. Deksia is an advertising agency with locations across several states, including Iowa. As a content intern, I got to learn and grow my skills in social media planning and management, content writing, and project collaboration across several teams.  Read More

    November 9, 2023

  • A reflection on the legacy of Jack Trice

    By: Carston Marshall, junior, liberal studies - Jack Trice, the first black athlete at Iowa State, has forever cemented his legacy and powerful story in Iowa State history with two words: I Will. The university, over the past year, has prepared for his 100-year commemoration in his honor. Read More

    October 27, 2023

  • Having a blast in Okoboji: my summer as a social media intern for Parks Marina

    This summer, I was a social media intern for Parks Marina Inc. Parks Marina is a prominent marina in the tourist town of Okoboji, Iowa, that also owns several restaurants, boutiques and businesses in the area. I got the opportunity to do marketing work for all of them. Read More

    October 19, 2023

  • All about my summer with Iowa 80 Group

    I just finished my summer internship and am ready to share my experiences! I wanted to be close to my hometown and applied for a social media marketing internship with the Iowa 80 Group in Walcott, Iowa. The internship was for their website Iowa80.com, which has all the main social media platforms to direct traffic to their website. Read More

    October 5, 2023

  • Published here and there, an internship that spread my work nationwide

    My summer at the Iowa Capital Dispatch sharpened skills I learned at Iowa State and helped me realize the skills I never knew I needed. I spent the summer keeping up with Iowa’s congressional delegates, reporting on the governor’s office, following the presidential campaign trail and more. Read More

    September 19, 2023