Impact Stories

A Working Scholar is Thankful For Her Scholarship

Ashlynn Brock likes to work. As a server at a local Ames restaurant, the Iowa State junior puts in as many hours as she can while still comfortably balancing her class load and being active on campus.

The Love of Learning

Ashlyn Haack ’22 was an intellectually curious, highly motivated Cyclone before starting her engineering career after graduation. She credits her ability to pursue her studies and interests fully, without the stress of educational debt, to receiving the Ronald E. McClellan Scholarship.

Scholarship Comes in the Nick of Time

Iowa State biology student Hannah Hegwer faced a moment when her dream of a college degree seemed to be slipping from her grasp. She decided to reach out for help. "I am a very independent person and do not like bothering people with my problems," she said.

Cultivating the Future

Harvard Williams' devotion to the swine industry began at an early age. His father, Noel, who received a doctorate in nutrition from Iowa State and is now chief operating officer with Iowa Select Farms, often took his young son with him to work.

A Career on the Rise

For Elham Mohammadrezaei, visiting some of America's most iconic buildings is thrilling. As a graduate student studying architecture at Iowa State, Mohammadrezaei's interest in the design of skyscrapers is not surprising.

Jump-Starting a Helpful Career

Cyclone spirit runs deep in Abbie Suntken's family. Her mother, father, stepmother and uncle all attended Iowa State University, and when the now-sophomore from Omaha, Nebraska, first set foot on campus, she fell in love with the atmosphere and sense of community.

Community Caring and Giving

Chris Onken grew up in Carroll County on a family farm outside of small town Lidderdale, Iowa, helping raise corn and soybeans. During the fall and spring, he would work as much as he could operating the combine during harvest, and tractors during field tillage and planting. His passion for agriculture led him to Iowa State University, where he chose to pursue a major in agricultural studies and a minor in agronomy, as well as to participate in intramural sports and take part in the Agronomy Club.