Announcements

Sellers named Associate Dean for Academic Personnel
“I am so pleased to be able to continue in service to the College of Human Sciences and Iowa State University Extension and Outreach, but in different ways,” Sellers said. “I look forward to being an ally with staff and faculty as we work together to deliver on the college’s mission of expanding human potential and improving people’s lives.” Read More

January 27, 2023
Winter Session Course List
We’re offering a variety of Winter Session courses to all Iowa State students! The courses cover a variety of areas and several meet specific academic… Read More

October 26, 2022
Group exercise may be even better for you than solo workouts – here’s why
The College of Human Sciences and its departments awarded over one million in scholarships and financial aid last year. Apply via the OneApp scholarship system by the extended deadline of January 11 for Iowa State University level assistance as well. During the pandemic, exercise classes and groups need to take social distancing guidelines into account. Group exercise is very popular: Nearly 40% of regular exercisers participate in group fitness classes. In advance of the coronavirus pandemic, the American College of Sports Medicine predicted that group fitness would be one of the top three fitness industry trends in 2020 – for good reason. Read More

January 6, 2021
Kin Collective builds community to overcome isolation
After graduating from Hoover High School in Des Moines, one of the most ethnically diverse schools in Iowa, Kendra McGhee came to Iowa State University… Read More

January 8, 2019
Kin Collective builds community to overcome isolation
After graduating from Hoover High School in Des Moines, one of the most ethnically diverse schools in Iowa, Kendra McGhee came to Iowa State University… Read More

January 8, 2019
Biomechanics professor named Iowa State’s next kinesiology chair
Li-Shan Chou, a professor of biomechanics who is department head of human physiology and director of the Motion Analysis Laboratory at the University of Oregon, will be the next chair of the Iowa State University Department of Kinesiology. He begins July 1, 2019. Read More

June 5, 2018
Biomechanics professor named Iowa State’s next kinesiology chair
Li-Shan Chou, a professor of biomechanics who is department head of human physiology and director of the Motion Analysis Laboratory at the University of Oregon, will be the next chair of the Iowa State University Department of Kinesiology. He begins July 1, 2019. Read More

June 5, 2018
Human scientists among undergraduates to present research at national conference
With four years of undergraduate research under her belt and a passion for helping people to adopt healthier behaviors, Iowa State University kinesiology and health student Jenna Petersen will share her research on a national platform next week. Read More

March 26, 2018
Human scientists among undergraduates to present research at national conference
With four years of undergraduate research under her belt and a passion for helping people to adopt healthier behaviors, Iowa State University kinesiology and health student Jenna Petersen will share her research on a national platform next week. Read More

March 26, 2018