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President Wintersteen headlines discussion on COVID-19 and higher education

President Wintersteen joined a panel of higher education experts to discuss the impact of COVID-19 on higher education and how the system might be reimagined for the future as part of the Gazette's Iowa Ideas 2021 virtual conference. 

Iowa State University recognized for Excellence in Entrepreneurship 

The United States Association for Small Business and Entrepreneurship (USASBE) presented Iowa State University the 2021 USASBE Model Program Award, the highest of the organization’s four prestigious annual Excellence in Entrepreneurship Education Awards. The USASBE Model Program Award recognizes colleges and universities that provide comprehensive, bold, high-quality educational programs that train future generations of entrepreneurs.

President Wintersteen featured in national conversations on innovation

President Wintersteen spoke at two national forums on the future of innovation in America, the National Competitiveness Forum organized by the Council on Competitiveness and Promoting Diversity in U.S. Innovation: An Invent Together Fireside Chat. President Wintersteen shared with a national audience, “At Iowa State, we’re in the business of building the pipeline of inventors and innovators ... We’ve worked to open up the world of innovation to all students."

Iowa State University jumps in national ranking for entrepreneurship

President Wintersteen made it a goal to position Iowa State University as a leader in innovation and entrepreneurship in higher education. Iowa State is up 15 spots to #11 in The Princeton Review’s annual survey of undergraduate schools for entrepreneurship studies. 

Iowa State University leads the Big 12 Votes Initiative

In an Oct. 1 news release issued by the Big 12 Conference, President Wendy Wintersteen shared Iowa State's commitment to lead the way in promoting civic engagement. 

President Wintersteen selected for National Council for Expanding American Innovation

President Wintersteen is part of the committee that will develop a comprehensive national strategy to increase American innovation by tapping into the strength of our nation’s diversity and increasing the opportunities for all Americans to participate in innovation. 

ISU showcased as a leader in innovation

Iowa State University was selected to represent America's colleges and universities as a leader in innovation during the U.S. Postal Service's innovation stamp virtual unveiling on August 20. 

Study shows Iowa State delivers $3.4 billion impact to state of Iowa's economy 

Iowa State University’s $3.4 billion impact on the state of Iowa reflects service to families, communities and businesses and benefits to society from an expanded economy and improved quality of life, according to an economic and investment analysis conducted for the Iowa Board of Regents.