USDA Grant Will Support Farm Stress Assistance Regional Project

With a $480,000 grant from USDA, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach and partners in seven north central states will provide stress assistance programs to support people engaged in farming, ranching and other agriculture-related occupations. "Our first goal is to develop a network of resources, trainings and connections to help farmers and ranchers know where to turn for help dealing with stress," said David Brown, David Brown, a behavioral health specialist in ISU Human Sciences Extension and Outreach who is working with other state principal investigators to lead this regional project. Read More

October 29, 2019

Kimberly Greder and colleagues receive 2019 National Extension Diversity Award

Kimberly Greder, professor in human development and family studies and family life state extension specialist, is receiving the 2019 National Extension Diversity Award for two exceptional educational extension programs. Read More

October 15, 2019

Jennifer Margrett named interim associate dean for research and graduate education

 Jennifer Margrett, a professor in human development and family studies at Iowa State University and director of the ISU interdepartmental gerontology program, has been named interim associate dean for research and graduate education in the College of Health and Human Sciences. The appointment is effective August 1, 2019 through June 30, 2020. Read More

July 31, 2019

Teacher Education Career Fair at Iowa State University connects students with future employers

The Teacher Education Career Fair at Iowa State University is connecting more future teachers to meet the needs of more school districts, with growing attendance and a new partnership with the Heartland Area Education Agency, Read More

March 12, 2019

Hello world!

Welcome to College of Health and Human Sciences Sites. This is your first post. Edit or delete it, then start blogging!… Read More

November 30, 2018

Link between divorce and graduate education a concern as more jobs require advanced degree

Children of divorce are less likely to earn a four-year or graduate degree, according to new research from Iowa State University. The study, published in the Journal of Family Issues, is one of the first to look specifically at divorce and graduate education. Researchers — including Iowa State University alumna Camron Devor, Cassandra Dorius in human development and family studies, and Susan Stewart in sociology  — say it is important to understand this relationship as more jobs require a graduate or professional degree. Read More

August 28, 2018