ISU President Wendy Wintersteen talks with students in the Student Innovation Center.

Office of the President

Iowa State University is a national leader in innovation and entrepreneurship with world-class educational programs, activities and facilities. 'Innovate at Iowa State' reflects how our students, faculty and staff are using their creativity to make the world a better place.

President Wendy Wintersteen, Iowa State University

Innovative initiatives

Strategic Plan infuses innovation into Iowa State's future

Iowa State's nine-year strategic plan invites new ideas that help the university achieve what it aspires "to be."

Welcome sign in many languages, located in the Parks Library lobby space

You Belong Here

From its inaugural ceremony in 1869, Iowa State University has welcomed students "whether high or low in social circles, rich or poor, white or black, man or woman" so that everyone can aspire to their full academic and personal potential. Today, Iowa State continues to support the educational success of all students and cultivate an environment where all members of the ISU community feel they belong.