Thirty years in, learning communities' trajectory is still up
February 23, 2026
An already enviable 70% capture rate of first-year students in an Iowa State learning community in fall 2015 grew to 95% last fall, the 30th year for one of the nation's celebrated learning community programs.
Learning communities celebrate 30th anniversary
February 22, 2026
Learning communities at Iowa State University are celebrating their 30th anniversary after being established in 1995.
Chemical engineer Katie Quinn: Creating community through mentorship and music
May 6, 2025
Katie Quinn, a senior in chemical engineering, got involved in the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering early on as a peer mentor and continued in that role throughout her college career.
Biomedical Engineering learning community debuts
October 19, 2023
This is the first year of the biomedical engineering learning community, a coordinated effort by the university to foster out-of-classroom connections among students sharing a major.