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What both sides of America’s polarized divide share: Deep anxieties about the meaning of life and existence itself
The critical point is that people on all sides of every issue yearn for safety, purpose and belonging. Recognizing that the core existential concerns we all share underlie polarized fears might be an important step toward bridging divides and reducing the risk of fear-driven aggression. Read More

October 30, 2025
Neppl named inaugural Tahira K. Hira Professor
Pictured (left to right): Iowa State University President Wendy Wintersteen; Tricia Neppl; Laura Jolly, dean’s chair of the College of Health and Human Sciences;… Read More

October 10, 2025
New developmental theory challenges traditional views on childhood trauma memories
A new developmental theory from Carl Weems, Iowa State professor of human development and family studies, describes how our memory and perception of trauma can evolve over time, shifting with new experiences and as cognitive and emotional development take place, and challenges assumptions that trauma reporting is either true or false. Read More

October 10, 2025
Honor societies initiate new members, congratulate graduating seniors
AMES, Iowa – Two honor societies in the College of Health and Human Sciences celebrated nearly 50 students at a recent induction ceremony. Iowa State’s… Read More

April 30, 2025
Zarling named chair of Iowa State’s Department of Human Development and Family Studies
AMES, Iowa – Amie Zarling has been named the next chair of Iowa State University’s Department of Human Development and Family Studies. Zarling, whose recently… Read More

April 30, 2025
Child Development Laboratory School marks Week of the Young Child with special events and mayor’s visit
Iowa State University’s Child Development Laboratory School is proud to celebrate Week of the Young Child, a national event recognizing the importance of early learning,… Read More

March 31, 2025
Iowa State Receives $3.6 Million Cooperative Agreement to Launch Prevention Training & Technical Assistance Center
AMES, Iowa – Iowa State University is now home to the Mid-America Prevention Technology Transfer Center (Mid-America PTTC) and will work to advance the prevention… Read More

November 4, 2024
Child Development Laboratory School celebrates a century of innovation in early care and education on Oct. 24
For 100 years, the Child Development Laboratory School at Iowa State has been serving children and their families by providing high-quality child care. It serves… Read More

October 14, 2024
Regents approve the name ‘Iowa State University College of Health and Human Sciences’
New name more accurately describes college’s programs AMES, Iowa – The Iowa Board of Regents today approved Iowa State University’s request to rename its College… Read More

September 19, 2024
Jonathan Fox Receives Faculty Excellence Award
Presented by IDEA for Contributions to Online Family Financial Planning Program Jonathan Fox received the 2024 IDEA (Innovative Digital Education Alliance) Faculty Excellence Award. Read More

May 20, 2024