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Iowa State's external funding hits record $388.2 million in FY 2010
Iowa State attracted a record $388.2 million in grants, contracts, gifts and cooperative agreements during fiscal year 2010, an increase of $83 million and 27 percent over last year's record.
ISU's 'Writing Through Change' online course assists Iowans with disabilities
Because writing was a therapeutic outlet while dealing with her
own disabilities, ISU Distinguished Professor of English Mary
Swander (photo right) has made it part of her platform as
Iowa's poet laureate to bring awareness to people with
disabilities and offer them creative outlets through writing.
That's why she helped establish "Writing Through
Change" -- a six-week, noncredit ISU online creative
writing course for Iowans with disabilities.
Ames ranked one of the best places to live in America
The Ames/ISU community has made MONEY magazine's top 10 list of the best places to live in America. Ames, ranked No. 9, has "jobs galore" and a "welcoming vibe," says the magazine.
