Mike Kozimko is grateful that Iowa State took a chance on him in 1972 when he applied for grad school. He credits his career to the education he received here. Now, he and his wife are paying it forward with gifts to help students in need. More
Judy Winkelpleck has always been interested in making things better, whether it was fixing farm equipment as a girl or introducing new ideas to organizations she was a part of. See how this change agent is continuing to create a better world through her giving. More
Dr. Lorraine Hoffman received sage career advice early in life. She was completing her bachelor's degree in biology from a small, private Iowa college, where she was the only female pre-med student in her class. In the fall of 1964, she applied to medical school, but few women were accepted into medical school at the time and she learned that she was not chosen. More
Grace Schroeder Scott and Doug Scott believe higher education should be available and accessible to all who are interested, capable and ready to handle that next step, not limited only to those who might be able to afford it. More
Mary Alice Epperly's provides inspiration for women in STEM fields. Now she's paving the way for young women by creating a scholarship offered through the Women in Science and Engineering program at Iowa State. More
A foundation of charity learned as a child inspired a gift to help communities bounce back from disasters. More
Charlie Persinger was taught early on that he had a responsibility to give. See how he is leaving a legacy for future Iowa State leaders. More
Tim and Randy Arand-McIlrath's heartfelt gift puts the legacy of craft arts and design in the hands of today's art students. More
In the classroom and through scholarship support, Leverne Seversike has been igniting students' passions and careers for more than 30 years. More
Gretchen Backlund didn’t start attending Iowa State the way most students did in the 1940s. Gretchen was a transfer student. More
"I want future generations to walk through the Gold Star Hall and think of him. If they see his name on the wall and they have the scholarship in his name, his legacy will live on," said Cathie Betts Fowler. More
Dr. Diana Nevins admits enrolling at Iowa State University was not her first choice. Decades later, she credits the University for an outstanding education and is ensuring future scientists receive one as well. More
Gary and Harriet Short found true love at Iowa State — for each other and their professions. Now the couple is enabling promising students to pursue what they love with support from the Gary F. Short and Harriet Mason Short Scholarship. More
Cara Heiden excelled at math as a young student growing up in Denison, Iowa, but her choice to study accounting at Iowa State University was not a calculated move. More
Anne Shaner knows a thing or two about baking cherry pies (several thousand of them, in fact). Now Shaner is enjoying a new kind of sweetness: giving to Iowa State students. More
One lesson John (Jack) L. Cleasby learned in his years of teaching is that given enough support, graduate students can be one of the most valuable resources for innovation in a field. More
Allen Housh was prepared to spend his life as a high school agricultural vocational teacher. It was natural for him to prepare for a career in agriculture. The Garner, Iowa, native had been around the livestock business his entire life, and he went to Iowa State specifically to major in agricultural education. More
Like many Iowa State alumni, Jim Victor has no shortage of Cyclone pride. "My experience at Iowa State truly changed my world — it enlightened me, it inspired me and it empowered me," he said. More
Like many couples who met at Iowa State, Rich and Carm Greenlee have great memories of their college days. They shared a group of close-knit friends, and are still in touch with many of them. More
A backyard conversation with their neighbor and attorney was all it took for Des Moines-area residents Ron and Marla Franklin to finally sit down and work on their estate plans. More
At least once each year, LeRoy Cornwell, a farmer from Ankeny, Iowa, visits Iowa State University to talk with scholarship recipients, not unlike a typical scholarship donor. Except he wasn't the one who funded the scholarship. More
"My only memories of Iowa State University are from when I lived near campus as a child," said Sue Birkinshaw. "Our family lived in Pammel Court at the time. I remember taking art classes near the university and walking around campus. It was a good year." More
Like any good Iowa farm boy, Gene Chappell grew up with values such as lending a helping hand and working to better the community. More
Education has always been at the forefront of what drives Gerry Montgomery. Always willing to tackle the next challenge, he believes in equipping others to do the same. More
My favorite memory of Iowa State is when Robert Parks, the university president, invited me to his office to offer me the director of residence position," said Chuck Frederiksen. "He asked me, 'Are you up for it? You're pretty young — can you hang in there?' And I responded, 'You better believe it!'" More
You can never underestimate where sharing an idea might lead," said Sharon Rodine. Working in Washington, D.C., to recruit and train women for public office, it was after traveling to an event in Tennessee that she fully realized the impact of Carrie Chapman Catt, another Iowa State alumna. More
It's a strong pull that can incite a cross-country move — especially if you're trading in the California sun for the harsher climate of Ames, Iowa. More
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