Alright, so let’s talk about the view of the campanile from the central campus in Ames, Iowa on April 16, 2025. You know, there’s this quiet little global connection thing happening at Iowa State University. It’s like a subtle thread that links the campus to alumni all over the world, bringing together folks who once roamed the streets of Ames.
So, according to the ISU Foundation, there are about 8,941 Iowa State alumni chilling outside the U.S. right now. And get this, they’re spread out across 147 countries! That’s a whole lot of former students out there representing Iowa State’s legacy in different corners of the globe. The biggest chunk of international alumni hail from Asia, with China, India, Malaysia, South Korea, and Iran leading the pack. These peeps head back home after graduation, taking a piece of Iowa State with them into their industries, research fields, and local communities.
In the past decade, over 100 countries have seen international students graduate from Iowa State. Like, that’s pretty cool, right? The top five countries with the most international grads are China, India, Malaysia, South Korea, and Iran. Elliot Uhl, the interim head honcho at the International Students and Scholars Office, is all about keeping tabs on these global alumni. He’s stoked to hear about the awesome stuff they’re up to and encourages them to stay connected with the Iowa State University Alumni Center. It’s all about that ongoing relationship, you know?
Iowa State’s international alumni network is a testament to the university’s commitment to global engagement. With graduates sprinkled across 147 countries, it’s clear that Iowa State’s academic programs are making waves worldwide. These former students might be far away from Iowa’s chilly fields, but they’re still part of the university’s story. It’s like they’re stars in a constellation, shining bright even from a distance. And hey, your donation can help support the student journalists at the Iowa State Daily. They need gear, trips to conferences, and some cash to keep doing their top-notch work. So, consider chipping in to keep the Daily going strong.
