Iowa State University Holds Annual George Washington Carver Day

Iowa State University holds annual George Washington Carver Day

AMES, Iowa -- To mark the start of Black History Month, Iowa State University celebrated the legacy of George Washington Carver on Monday. Carver started his education at Simpson College in the 1890's before transferring to Iowa State. He was the first African American student and faculty member at ISU. Both campuses are proud of [...]

Celebrating George Washington Carver’s legacy

Iowa State University held its annual George Washington Carver Day on Monday in the Memorial Union, honoring his accomplishments and lasting legacy.  The event celebrated Carver’s contributions to science, education and society and highlighted how his work continues to inspire today. Carver was a scientist and educator who became ISU’s first Black student and faculty member. He earned both his bachelor’s and master’s degrees at ISU before contin…