Iowa State University - College of Health and Human Sciences

08/24/2026

Welcome to the Fall 2026 semester!

As a new academic year begins, Iowa State President David Cook shares a special welcome from the outdoor learning lab atop the nearly completed LeBaron Hall. Built to support creativity, collaboration and hands-on learning, the reimagined building represents the next chapter for the College of Health and Human Sciences. We can't wait to see how new and returning students use these spaces to build connections, pursue big ideas and make an impact this fall and beyond!

As Iowa State begins a new academic year, President David Cook refl...

08/13/2026

When Julain Sinkler ’24 discovered food science, everything clicked.

After finding her path at Iowa State, she turned her passion for food and science into a career in product innovation at Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen. Learn how hands-on experiences, faculty mentorship and curiosity helped shape her journey.

Read more: https://bit.ly/3S6bWEo

08/11/2026

Write your next chapter by enrolling in the online Master of Science in nursing. Applications are due Aug. 14, and classes start on Aug. 24. Scholarships are available! Your nursing experience has already made a difference - take it to the next level and expand your impact.

To learn more: https://bit.ly/4z5X7T3

08/06/2026

“I love seeing the smiles that I can give other people by sharing what I create.”

Meet Annie Wiges, an elementary education major and member of the 2026 CYstarters cohort. Through her business, Sew Sweet Annie’s, she's creating handmade accessories that spark joy while building valuable entrepreneurial experience. Read more: https://bit.ly/4xtGMpK

📸 Photo courtesy of the Pappajohn Center for Entrepreneurship

08/05/2026

Take your teaching experience global. International student teaching gives you the opportunity to live and teach abroad during your final eight weeks as an undergraduate while developing skills that employers value. Deadline to apply: August 16. To learn more: https://bit.ly/4gSW6Ul

07/17/2026

Take the next step in your career with an online Early Childhood and Family Policy graduate certificate. Through four flexible, 8-week courses, deepen your understanding of how policies shape health care, education, and mental health while building skills to advocate for lasting change for young children and their families. Learn more at https://bit.ly/4uRpAc4.

07/16/2026

The teenage years can be challenging for every family. But what if those moments of conflict shaped family relationships decades into the future?

New research from Iowa State University's Department of Human Development and Family Studies suggests they can.

Drawing on more than 35 years of data from the nationally recognized Family Transitions Project, HDFS researchers found that the quality of parent-teen relationships can influence family connections well into adulthood and even affect relationships between grandparents and grandchildren.

The findings serve as an important reminder that the patience, communication and support we invest in young people today can strengthen families for generations to come.

Read the full story: https://www.news.iastate.edu/news/long-shadow-short-fuse

07/14/2026

Lead in personal and family financial planning with an online graduate certificate from Iowa State University. Expand your opportunities in financial services, banking, insurance, retirement planning, and more. Your next step is here ➡ https://bit.ly/4uMSeLr

07/10/2026

As the nation ages, the systems that support older adults are being tested in new ways. A recent Iowa State study, co-authored by food science and human nutrition professor Sarah Francis, explores the growing challenges facing the workforce that helps feed seniors and why additional training may be needed. Read the full story: https://bit.ly/4f0wIwM

07/09/2026

Your passion is helping older adults thrive. Turn that passion into impact! State University - College of Health and Human Sciences’ online master of gerontology and aging studies prepares you to lead in aging services, policy, and wellness. With flexible coursework and expert faculty, you’ll gain the skills to support aging-in-place, shape meaningful programs, and advance whole-person care. Take your next step toward a meaningful career and request more info today: https://bit.ly/4oKWEkn