Jillian Seweryn (’23 criminal justice) was one of 13 students who earned an LAS Dean’s High Impact Award for Undergraduate Research for fall semester. Seweryn was mentored by Shannon Harper, assistant professor in the Department of Sociology and Criminal Justice.
Alum James Kruse wanted to pursue a forensics major at Iowa State, even though no such major exists. With the help of several dedicated LAS faculty members, Kruse made his dream come true.
Aliya Warth (junior, sociology) has faced more challenges than any college student should. But they are not going to let that stop them from changing the world.
Professor of Sociology David Peters says inflation hit rural households harder earlier in 2022, but its effects were similar in rural and urban areas by year’s end.
David Peters and Ilona Matysiak are studying how some Iowa towns support their aging residents, offering them a high quality of life.
Grace Howe (’22 agricultural and rural policy studies, journalism and mass communication) had not one, not two, but five internships during her Iowa State career.
Michael Carolan (MS ’99 rural sociology, Ph.D. ’02 sociology) presented the 2022 Beal Distinguished Lecture in Rural Sociology on Oct. 31.
Raised on an Iowa century farm, alum Trey Forsyth took his love of agriculture to Washington, D.C., where today he advocates for policies that positively impact farmers and rural communities.