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Riley Beach came to Iowa State with two goals: prepare for physical therapy school and continue her athletic career as a collegiate runner. With the flexibility of an online master’s program, Riley took her future into her hands and ran with it. As a senior in the kinesiology and health…

New Program Addresses Growing Need Across Industries The Department of Statistics will launch its new master of applied statistics degree program. The program is set to begin in Fall 2025. This innovative program is designed to address the growing need for statistical training in today’s data-driven world. According…

New Program Empowers Students to Safeguard Digital Futures Ames, Iowa – As the demand for cybersecurity professionals continues to surge, Iowa State’s new online certificate program offers a practical and relevant education designed to meet industry needs. The program’s flexible online format is ideal for busy professionals, allowing them…

Zach Stuart knew exactly what he needed to set himself up for career growth—a program that would not only deepen his business acumen but also provide the flexibility to fit into his demanding schedule. Iowa State University’s Professional Master of Business Administration (PMBA) program delivered on both fronts,…

How One Student is Shaping Her Future with Iowa State Megan Hills is a dedicated professional advancing her leadership skills and reshaping her path in higher education through one of Iowa State’s hybrid doctoral programs. With Iowa State, she found a program that allowed her to balance a demanding…

Iowa State’s Child Nutrition Professional Ph.D. Program Celebrates 20 Years of Innovation In June, some of the first graduates of Iowa State University’s child nutrition professional (CNP) Ph.D. program gathered on campus to celebrate the program’s 20th anniversary. During this milestone event, attendees reflected on the journey and success…

Online Business Analytics Master’s Degree Helped One Iowa State Student Earn Three Promotions in Just Over Two Years Peyten Bailey, a Senior Food Technologist at Simmons Pet Food in Dubuque, Iowa, experienced next-level career growth through the completion of an online master’s degree in business analytics…

How Student Accessibility Services Empowered John Mobley’s Academic Pursuits In May of 2021, John Mobley IV was set to begin the next chapter in his ambitious educational journey. But life had different plans. He had just graduated from Iowa State University with dual bachelor’s degrees in mathematics and physics.

Prioritizing Mental Health and Well-Being for Adult Online Learners at Iowa State Iowa State University prioritizes the mental health and well-being of our students, and specifically those adult learners pursuing online education. We know the increasing complexity and severity of students’ mental health needs. While some of our online…

Iowa State’s Online Cybersecurity Master’s Ranked #20 Best by Fortune Urgent need drives the rise in salaries Iowa State University’s online cybersecurity master’s program has been ranked No. 20 in the nation by Fortune. Fortune ranked online cybersecurity programs by applying weighted criteria, including acceptance rate, average undergraduate…