Iowa State University Greenlee School of Journalism and Communication

05/27/2026

Junior in journalism and mass communication, Erik Anderson, reflects on his trip to Washington, D.C., as part of the Hugh S. Sidey Experience in Political Journalism.

During my junior year at Iowa State, I was honored to win the 2026 Hugh S. Sidey award. This included a trip to D.C. for the White House Correspondents’ Dinner. Little did I know the chaos waiting to happen.

05/15/2026

Congratulations to all Greenlee students as they graduate this weekend!

The Iowa State University – College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Convocation student marshal is Shae Bernhardt, a senior in public relations and event management.

The following story highlights Bernhardt's undergraduate years at Iowa State finding her place and how she used her time as a Cyclone in the Making.

https://news.las.iastate.edu/2026/05/14/finding-her-place/

05/14/2026

Audrey Whitman (‘26 advertising, communication studies) is drawing on the skills she’s developed across both majors as she prepares for life after graduation — making the most of connections and opportunities both inside and outside the classroom. 🎓

“[Advertising and communication studies] majors help build creativity, confidence, collaboration, and strong communication skills that are beneficial in any professional setting,” said Whitman.

After graduation, Whitman plans to begin her career in Chicago, pursuing opportunities in marketing where she can apply her strengths in advertising and communication.

“One thing I will miss most about Iowa State University is the people. I have met so many amazing individuals during my time here, and each of them has impacted my life in one way or another.” said Whitman. “I’d like to thank Kelly Odenweller for being such a huge support to me both in and out of the classroom. She truly shaped my experience during my time at Iowa State.”

The Spring 2026 LAS Convocation Ceremony takes place tomorrow, May 15 at 7 p.m. in Hilton Coliseum. Click here for more information: https://las.iastate.edu/academics/graduation/

05/13/2026

Storytellers 🎥✨ creators 🎨📱 communicators 🗣️💬. Greenlee students knew who they were from a very early age.

05/12/2026

Congratulations to Kimberly Baeth ('93, journalism and mass communication) and Andrew Temperly ('16, advertising) on receiving the 2026 Greenlee alumni awards!

Greenlee Professional Achievement Award Kimberly Baeth, 1993, journalism and mass communication President, Cutting Edge Success Founder, Golden Openings, 28 Years

05/09/2026

Senior spotlight: Henry Gonzalez

“I’ve always prided myself on being a versatile journalist. Greenlee helped me become confident in my abilities.”

Next up: pursuing his dream of becoming a play by play broadcaster — and telling the sports stories that matter.



https://greenlee.iastate.edu/2026/05/04/senior-spotlight-henry-gonzalez/

05/08/2026

Ever wondered what Hamilton Hall looked like in the 90s? 🏫🕰️

05/07/2026

Congratulations to Associate Director and Teaching Professor Erin Wilgenbusch on receiving the Regents Award for Faculty Excellence! She was one of just five across Iowa State who was recognized.

This award is presented by the Iowa Board of Regents to recognize tenured faculty members who are outstanding university citizens and who have rendered significant service to Iowa State University and/or the state of Iowa.

Others who received the award:

- Peter Collins, professor of materials science and engineering, Stanley Chair in Interdisciplinary Engineering
- Patrick Gorden, professor of veterinary diagnostic and production animal medicine
- Scott Nelson, associate professor of biochemistry, biophysics, and molecular biology
- Linda Shenk, professor of English

05/06/2026

Sarah Ramundt ('16, journalism and mass communication) works as the executive director of creative content for Louisiana State University, and an episode of the gymnastics docuseries she shoots, produces and edits won a Suncoast Emmy for Sports Program - Post-Produced or Edited - Single Program.

The series follows the LSU gymnastics team throughout their season. The episode centered around the LSU vs. Oklahoma meet on Valentines Day, hence the name, "For the Love of It."

Ramundt did have help creating it with footage from their student interns, and one of her students, Logan Sampey, produced the Kentucky recap portion. Ramundt and her team also produce docuseries on LSU's football and baseball teams. Their football show and gymnastics show air on the ESPN family of networks, as well as on their subscription platform, LSU+.

"I wouldn't be where I am today without Greenlee and Iowa State. My time in school coupled with the experiences I gained at Cyclones.tv has set me up for success in my career. I learned about storytelling in class while simultaneously getting hands-on experience in my internship," Ramundt said. "At Iowa State, I fell in love with the world of sports beyond the court, field and arena. It propelled me to where I am today. If you'd ask me as a Greenlee student if I would ever win an Emmy, I'd probably have said 'no,' but I would have told you I'd be telling the stories of student-athletes."

05/04/2026

Where passion meets purpose ✨ Women at the Greenlee School of Journalism and Communication are turning their love for sports into greatness 🏈🏀🎤