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Iowa State University is hosting four provost finalists in April. The fourth arrived Monday.

Editor's note: This is an ongoing story that will be updated as Iowa State provost candidates visit campus.

Finalists in Iowa State University's provost and senior vice president search are visiting campus throughout April.

Mississippi State University's Jason Keit is visiting Ames this week.

Current provost Jonathan Wickert is leaving his position on June 30, ending a 12-year tenure. He is the longest-serving provost in the Big 12 Conference and the most tenured among Iowa's three public universities.

Iowa State has scheduled interviews and campus forums for its four final candidates. The new hire will also serve as the university's senior vice president.

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Interviews begin in Ames

Elizabeth Wentz, vice president and dean of the Graduate College at Arizona State University, was the first finalist to visit the Iowa State campus on April 15-6. She was followed by Purdue University College of Pharmacy Dean and acting provost Eric Barker visited campus April 17-18.

Jason Keit, dean of Mississippi State University College of Engineering, interviewed in person April 22-23. Final candidate David Wrobel, dean of Dodge Family College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Oklahoma, visited campus April 29-30.

Each candidate's name and curriculum was shared online the day before their visit,  according to Iowa State's Office of the President's website .

More: Iowa State University will start interviewing provost candidates next week on campus

First Iowa State provost candidates visit campus

Wentz met with Iowa State personnel and toured campus on Monday and Tuesday. On Monday, she participated in a public forum, answering questions about her background and vision for Iowa State.

Wentz is also a professor in the School of Geographical Sciences and Urban Planning at Arizona State. She has been with ASU since 2010 in several administrative roles and has been at the Graduate College since 2020.

Wentz's teaching focuses on geographic technologies, as well as graduate-level research design and proposal writing. Her book, "How to Design, Write, and Present a Successful Dissertation Proposal ,"  guides graduate students through the dissertation proposal process. 

Barker heads Purdue's pharmacy college

Barker is the acting associate provost for Graduate Programs at Purdue University. He has served in several administrative roles in West Lafayette, Indiana, and has been the College of Pharmacy's dean since 2017.

Barker has taught at Purdue for almost 30 years. He started as an assistant professor in 1998 and became an associate professor in 2004. He has been a professor since 2011.

Barker also serves as an adjunct professor of pharmacology and toxicology at the Indiana University School of Medicine.

He is a member of several professional associations, including the American Pharmacists Association, Society for Neuroscience and American Society for Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics. Barker became editor-in-chief for Pharmacological Reviews, a quarterly peer-reviewed scientific journal, in 2016.

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Keit leads Mississippi State engineering college

Keit has been the dean of Mississippi State's engineering college since 2015. He is also a professor and Earnest W. and Mary Ann Deavenport, Jr. Chair.

Keit has also served as director for the Mississippi State University Energy Institute and Swalm School of Chemical Engineering.

Keit has taught for more than 20 years. He worked as an assistant and associate professor at Michigan Technological University before becoming a professor at Mississippi State in 2011.

He is a professional member of organizations such as the American Institute of Chemical Engineers and the American Society for Engineering Education.

Final candidate serves at Oklahoma University

Wrobel has been the dean of the dean of Dodge Family College of Arts and Sciences for the past five years. He is a David L. Boren Professor and Merrick Chair of Western American History at Oklahoma University as well.

First coming to the Oklahoma University as the Merrick Chair 2011, Wrobel received the inaugural David L. Boren Professor in 2016. The recognition is the university's highest honor.

Wrobel has worked with the team at Oklahoma University to move from a $12 million inherited financial debt to fiscal health. He also helped secure the largest gift in the university's history to name the college and an additional $16 million to found a new quantum research center.

Upcoming campus visits and public forums

Iowa State's provost search is led by a 17-member committee , which includes faculty and the student government president.

Each provost finalist will meet with various members of the ISU community and participate in a campus forum at 3 p.m. on the first day.

Forums two and three will be in the Sun Room in Memorial Union on April 17 and April 22, respectively. The fourth forum will be held on April 29 in Alliant Energy-Lee Liu Auditorium in Howe Hall.

The forums will be recorded and available on the  president's office page  once the finalists have all visited.

Celia Brocker is a government, crime, political and education reporter for the Ames Tribune. She can be reached at [email protected].

This article originally appeared on Ames Tribune: Iowa State University is hosting four provost finalists in April. The fourth arrived Monday.

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Ames, Iowa – Iowa State will play its first-ever football game outside of the United States when it opens the 2025 season against Kansas State in the Aer Lingus College Football Classic, August 23, 2025, at Aviva Stadium in Dublin, Ireland.  

"We are extremely grateful for this opportunity presented to us by Aer Lingus to provide the young men in our football program an unrivaled educational, cultural and athletic experience," said Jamie Pollard, Iowa State's Director of Athletics. "Iowa State fans enjoy a tremendous reputation for following the Cyclones wherever they play, and we look forward to seeing them travel with us to The Emerald Isle for the 2025 season-opener."

The Cyclones and Wildcats will meet for the 108 th time on November 30, 2024, in Ames to close the 2024 regular season. Both teams will then play on Week Zero of the 2025 campaign with the sixth college football game ever played at Dublin's 48,000-seat Aviva Stadium, the first in Ireland to feature Big 12 Conference institutions and the first-ever meeting between the longtime rivals in a season-opener.

"This is a tremendous opportunity for the Big 12 Conference to play one of its classic rivalries on a global stage while showcasing our University and its football program," said ISU head coach Matt Campbell . "We are honored that Aer Lingus selected the Cyclones to participate in this prestigious game, which will afford a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for our student-athletes to experience international travel while also helping to grow the game of college football outside of the United States."

It will mark the first time since 1997, the Big 12's second season, that Iowa State has opened its football season with a league contest and the earliest date ever that the Cyclones have kicked off the season.

The Aer Lingus College Football Classic aims to bring American college football to Ireland annually to promote Ireland as a travel destination, and 2025 will be the fourth-consecutive season that college football begins its season with a game in Dublin. Florida State and Georgia Tech will kick off the 2024 campaign in Ireland with an excess of 21,000 U.S. fans traveling overseas for game week. ESPN's College GameDay Built by The Home Depot will be on hand for the Aer Lingus Classic, broadcasting live from Dublin on Saturday, August 24.

"We are thrilled to welcome Iowa State and Kansas State to Dublin for the 2025 Aer Lingus Classic," said John Anthony, Co-Founder of the Aer Lingus Classic and Executive VP, Collegiate of On Location. "Kicking off the season with this classic Big 12 Conference rivalry game will bring a heightened level of excitement to another expected sell out Aviva Stadium.

"This matchup was selected because of the high-quality play from both teams, as well as the passionate fan bases that follow them," he added. "We look forward to providing the experience of a lifetime to the student-athletes and their loyal fans who travel to Ireland. Special thanks to Coach Campbell and Jamie Pollard for embracing this special opportunity for all of Iowa State University."

Aviva Stadium, which opened in 2010, was built on the site where historic Lansdowne Stadium once stood. Previous college football games played in Aviva Stadium include a pair of Notre Dame-Navy games (2012 and 2023), a Georgia Tech-Boston College game in 2016 and the 2022 Nebraska-Northwestern game. All-told, the ISU-KSU football game will be the 10 th played on Irish soil.

"I welcome the news that Kansas State University and Iowa State University have been chosen to play the fourth match in the Aer Lingus College Football Classic series", said Catherine Martin, Ireland's Minister for Tourism.  "This event is now a firm fixture in the Irish sporting calendar and provides a huge boost to tourism and hospitality in Ireland and indeed creates a great atmosphere in Dublin for visitors and locals alike. We look forward to welcoming the teams and supporters to the Aviva Stadium in Dublin and beyond, as they go on to explore other parts of Ireland, in August 2025."

As title sponsor, Aer Lingus is responsible for transporting the teams and their delegations to Dublin on dedicated chartered flights. Aer Lingus, the Irish flag carrier, operates from 17 North America destinations direct to Ireland as well as offer seamless connections to Europe for U.S. travelers via its hub at Dublin airport.

"The Aer Lingus College Football Classic provides us with a unique opportunity to drive awareness of the Aer Lingus brand in our key North American market," said Susanne Carberry, Aer Lingus Chief Customer Officer. "We have a proud history of connecting the U.S. and Ireland – flying to 17 destinations in North America this summer – and we are committed to growing this transatlantic network so we can continue connecting North America to Ireland and Europe through our Dublin hub.

"The Aer Lingus Classic draws substantial numbers of American visitors and gives the opportunity to showcase Ireland as a destination through this exciting event," Carberry said. "We look forward to welcoming both the Kansas State and Iowa State teams to Ireland for the game in 2025."

Iowa State fans can visit Cyclones2Ireland.com to learn more about the game and sign up for ticket updates including official Iowa State travel and hospitality packages which will become available in late May.  

Going abroad in 2025🇮🇪 @AerLingus | @cfbireland 🌪️🚨🌪️ pic.twitter.com/nFJfCifAIZ — Iowa State Football (@CycloneFB) April 24, 2024

2025 Iowa State Football Schedule Aug. 23     vs. Kansas State, Dublin, Ireland Aug. 30     vs. South Dakota Sept. 6      vs. Iowa (Iowa Corn Cy-Hawk Series) Sept. 13    at Arkansas State

Home Big 12 Games, Dates TBA:   vs. Arizona, Arizona State, BYU, Kansas Away Big 12 Games, Dates TBA:   at Colorado, TCU, Oklahoma State, Cincinnati

FBS Games Played In Ireland Date                  Game                                                    Venue 11/19/1988        Boston College 38, Army 24                 Lansdowne Road Stadium 12/2/1989         Pitt 46, Rutgers 29                                Lansdowne Road Stadium 11/2/1996         Notre Dame 54, Navy 27                      Croke Park 9/1/2012           Notre Dame 50, Navy 10                      Aviva Stadium 8/30/2014         Penn State 26, UCF 24                        Croke Park 9/3/2016           Georgia Tech 17, Boston College 14    Aviva Stadium 8/27/2022         ^Northwestern 31, Nebraska 28           Aviva Stadium 8/26/2023         ^Notre Dame 42, Navy 3                      Aviva Stadium 8/24/2024         ^Georgia Tech vs. Florida State           Aviva Stadium 8/23/2025         ^Kansas State vs. Iowa State           Aviva Stadium 8/28/2027         ^Pitt vs. Wisconsin                              Aviva Stadium ^Aer Lingus Classic.

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UMass transfer Matt Cross expected to visit Iowa men's basketball

IOWA CITY — UMass transfer Matt Cross is expected to visit Iowa this week, his father Jim confirms to the Register. Joe Tipton was the first to report the news. Cross is also scheduled to visit Wisconsin.

Cross has played four seasons at the college level. The forward started his career at Miami (Fla.) before transferring to Louisville. He spent one season at each of those stops before playing the last two campaigns at UMass. Cross has one season of college eligibility remaining.

Cross made 53 appearances, including 50 starts, over his two seasons at UMass. He averaged 13.8 points and 7.3 rebounds while shooting 34% from deep during that span. Cross set a career-high in points (15.3), rebounds (8.3) and assists (three) per game last season.

Cross could be a frontcourt reinforcement for the Hawkeyes. Iowa lost Ben Krikke and Patrick McCaffery from last season's roster. Krikke, who started every game for the Hawkeyes last season, exhausted his college eligibility. McCaffery transferred to Butler.

The Hawkeyes are returning co-Big Ten Freshman of the Year Owen Freeman, Ladji Dembele and Even Brauns in the frontcourt, while also bringing in rising freshman Chris Tadjo. But because of what Iowa is losing, it could also use the transfer portal to help fill the product lost from Krikke and McCaffery.

Listed at 6-foot-7, Cross has size and ability to stretch the floor, meaning that he could pair well with Freeman. Cross shot a career-high 40% from beyond the arc during his lone season at Miami, though it was a shortened campaign due to the COVID-19 pandemic. That season was far above his eventual career average from deep, though, which stands at a 33.3% clip.

Iowa still has at least two scholarships open, and possibly even three. The Hawkeyes have already signed Morehead State transfer Drew Thelwell, who provides some backcourt help after the departures of Tony Perkins and Dasonte Bowen. Thelwell is the all-time winningest player in Morehead State program history.

More: Why Drew Thelwell transferred to Iowa men's basketball from Morehead State

The Hawkeyes are still waiting on the decision of Payton Sandfort, who might be the most consequential domino this offseason for Iowa. Sandfort entered the 2024 NBA Draft while maintaining his college eligibility. He has until May 29 to decide his plans. If he opts against returning to college, it would be a major hit for Iowa.

But Cross would be a significant addition if head coach Fran McCaffery and company can make it happen.

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Iowa State's new LeBaron Hall, expected to be finished by 2026, will feature 100-seat classroom

Iowa State University's 66-year-old LeBaron Hall is getting a substantial makeover.

The university held a groundbreaking for the new home of the College of Human Sciences on April 18.

Combined with additional renovations of McKay Hall and the Human Nutritional Science Building, the estimated $51.5 million project will demolish and replace LeBaron Hall, creating a two-story commons area, a multipurpose courtyard and renovated lobbies.

Construction is expected to be finished by 2026.

LeBaron Hall serves 5,000 students, faculty, and staff weekly, motivating school officials to push for a larger and more adaptable facility.

The project was made possible through private donations, including a $15.5 million lead gift, and university funds.

“The new LeBaron Hall will be a hub of hands-on activity centered around student learning,” said Laura Dunn Jolly, College of Human Sciences Dean and Dean’s Chair said in an Iowa State news release in September . “Labs and classrooms are designed to be flexible as industries change, ensuring this facility serves generations of future Cyclones.”

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Where will classes be held during construction?

Much of the LeBaron Hall's faculty has already been relocated to other permanent locations to plan for building demolition, while classes and hands-on learning labs specific to the apparel program moved over winter break into MacKay Hall. Classes that didn’t require specific equipment were relocated to other areas.

Iowa State previously held a groundbreaking ceremony earlier this month for the university's Veterinary Diagnostic Lab . The new facility opened in March, allowing some services to transfer from its previous location in Patterson Hall.

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A look inside the new LeBaron Hall

The new LeBaron Hall will be located on the northwest corner of the Iowa State campus at 626 Morrill Road. The original building, built in 1958, will be expanded to 30,000 square feet, complete with two additional above-ground floors.

The new facility will include a 100-seat university classroom, studios for the college’s nationally ranked apparel program, experiential learning space for the event management program, and a historic textiles and clothing lab.

Iowa State University President Wendy Wintersteen said the transformative project that includes renovations to McKay Hall is an example of forward-thinking donors who share Iowa State's vision for the future.

“This new facility supports our commitment to provide a student-centric, world-class education now and in the future,” Iowa State University Wintersteen said.

A separate 10,000-square-foot addition will connect several different buildings with the new LeBaron Hall via a collaborative, two-story lobby.

“From the beginning, our vision was to create a space that powers student learning and innovation,” Dunn Jolly said. “Generations of Cyclones will benefit from the hands-on learning opportunities the new LeBaron Hall will provide.”

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Additional construction at the College of Human Sciences

The adjacent Human Nutritional Science Building is already undergoing a handful of renovations.

The project will merge all facets of textile science research, which had been housed in LeBaron Hall and McKay Hall, into the Human Nutritional Science Building’s second floor. To improve teaching, research, and collaboration, a textile science classroom will also be built near the research lab.

McKay Hall's Joan Bice Underwood Tearoom, first opened in 1926, will be relocated to the first floor of HNSB. The student-run establishment provides students with “real-world” experience operating a restaurant. Its new location will be across from the Parks Library.

Celia Brocker is a government, crime, political and education reporter for the Ames Tribune. She can be reached at [email protected].

Iowa State football will open 2025 season schedule in Dublin, Ireland against Kansas State

Iowa State football on Wednesday announced that it will play abroad for the first time in program history.

The Cyclones will open their 2025 season against Kansas State in the Aer Lingus College Football Classic, on August 23, 2025, at Aviva Stadium in Dublin, Ireland.

“We are extremely grateful for this opportunity presented to us by Aer Lingus to provide the young men in our football program an unrivaled educational, cultural and athletic experience,” Iowa State Director of Athletics Jamie Pollard said in a press release. “Iowa State fans enjoy a tremendous reputation for following the Cyclones wherever they play, and we look forward to seeing them travel with us to The Emerald Isle for the 2025 season-opener.”

This event will take place on Week Zero of the 2025 college football schedule and mark the sixth college football game ever played at Dublin’s 48,000-seat Aviva Stadium. It is the first Big 12 Conference matchup in Ireland and will be the first season-opening meeting between ISU and K-State, according to the release.

“This is a tremendous opportunity for the Big 12 Conference to play one of its classic rivalries on a global stage while showcasing our University and its football program,” Iowa State head coach Matt Campbell said in the release. “We are honored that Aer Lingus selected the Cyclones to participate in this prestigious game, which will afford a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for our student-athletes to experience international travel while also helping to grow the game of college football outside of the United States.”

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The Aer Lingus College Football Classic aims to bring American college football to Ireland annually to promote Ireland as a travel destination, and 2025 will be the fourth consecutive season that college football begins its season with a game in Dublin, the release said.

"We are thrilled to welcome Iowa State and Kansas State to Dublin for the 2025 Aer Lingus Classic,” John Anthony, Co-Founder of the Aer Lingus Classic, said in the release. “Kicking off the season with this classic Big 12 Conference rivalry game will bring a heightened level of excitement to another expected sell out Aviva Stadium.

“This matchup was selected because of the high-quality play from both teams, as well as the passionate fan bases that follow them,” he added. “We look forward to providing the experience of a lifetime to the student-athletes and their loyal fans who travel to Ireland. Special thanks to Coach Campbell and Jamie Pollard for embracing this special opportunity for all of Iowa State University."

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Since Aviva Stadium opened in 2010, previous college football games played there include a pair of Notre Dame vs. Navy games (2012 and 2023), a Georgia Tech vs. Boston College game (2016) and a 2022 Nebraska vs. Northwestern game (2022).

“I welcome the news that Kansas State University and Iowa State University have been chosen to play the fourth match in the Aer Lingus College Football Classic series,” Ireland’s Minister for Tourism Catherine Martin said in the release.  “This event is now a firm fixture in the Irish sporting calendar and provides a huge boost to tourism and hospitality in Ireland and indeed creates a great atmosphere in Dublin for visitors and locals alike. We look forward to welcoming the teams and supporters to the Aviva Stadium in Dublin and beyond, as they go on to explore other parts of Ireland, in August 2025.”

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We are excited to welcome you to campus for Fall Admitted Student Experience Day! If you have been offered admission to Iowa State University and are in the process of making your college decision, we encourage you to attend this visit program. This day will connect you with the campus community and provide information and experiences to help you make the decision to become a Cyclone! Space is limited, register today!

If scheduling prevents you from joining us for an admitted student visit, we recommend any of our visit options. All of our campus visit programs offer the opportunity to interact with current students, learn about your academic interests, and explore our beautiful campus.

Iowa State, Kansas State to open 2025 season in Dublin, Ireland

Longtime Big 12 rivals Iowa State and Kansas State will open the 2025 season in Dublin, Ireland in the Aer Lingus College Football Classic.

The game kicks off Aug. 23 and marks the first time Iowa State will play outside of the United States and just the second time for Kansas State. The Wildcats faced Nebraska in Tokyo, Japan, on Dec. 5, 1992.

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The 2025 season will be the sixth college football game ever played at Dublin’s 48,000-seat Aviva Stadium. It’s the first time two Big 12 Conference teams will meet in Ireland.

The teams have played 107 times — every year since 1917 — and Iowa State holds a 53-50-4 series lead. They face off this year in Ames in the regular-season finale on Nov. 30. Next year will be the first time they play in a season opener. The last time either school opened the season against a conference foe was 1997 for Iowa State and 1996 for K-State.

Previous college football games played in Aviva Stadium include two Notre Dame – Navy matchups (2012 and 2023), Georgia Tech – Boston College (2016) and Nebraska- Northwestern (2022). Georgia Tech and Florida State will play there Aug. 24, 2024.

What they’re saying

“We are extremely grateful for this opportunity presented to us by Aer Lingus to provide the young men in our football program an unrivaled educational, cultural and athletic experience,” Iowa State athletics director Jamie Pollard said. “Iowa State fans enjoy a tremendous reputation for following the Cyclones wherever they play, and we look forward to seeing them travel with us to The Emerald Isle for the 2025 season-opener.”

“This is a tremendous opportunity for the Big 12 Conference to play one of its classic rivalries on a global stage while showcasing our University and its football program,” Iowa State coach Matt Campbell said. “We are honored that Aer Lingus selected the Cyclones to participate in this prestigious game, which will afford a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for our student-athletes to experience international travel while also helping to grow the game of college football outside of the United States.”

“We are thrilled that Kansas State University and our football program have been selected to play Iowa State in the annual Aer Lingus College Football Classic,” Kansas State athletics director Gene Taylor said. “The opportunity for our student-athletes, coaches, staff, alumni and fans to visit one of the world’s top travel destinations and to showcase our football program and brand on a global stage was one we could not pass up.”

Required reading

• College football recruiting rankings: Which Power 4 schools have the most potential?
• Big 12 football recruiting roundtable: Biggest winner, impact players, QB most likely to start

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Scott Dochterman is a staff writer for The Athletic covering the Iowa Hawkeyes. He previously covered Iowa athletics for the Cedar Rapids Gazette and Land of 10. Scott also worked as an adjunct professor teaching sports journalism at the University of Iowa.