Iowa State Alumni Who Changed the World | Des Moines News

Iowa State University churns out global legends—from NASA astronauts and WNBA stars to Pulitzer-winning journalists and Fortune 500 CEOs. Terry Anderson survived 7 years as a hostage in Lebanon, Christine Romans penned “Smart Is the New Rich,” Brock Purdy leads the 49ers, and Bridget Carleton dominates the court. Science and business also shine: Clayton Anderson teaches aerospace, Daniel Houston runs Principal Financial, and George Washington Carver revolutionized agriculture. Pioneers like Jack Trice and Lee Teng-hui broke barriers, while WWII hero Griffith Buck and engineer Clifford Berry shaped innovation. Wrestling greats Glen Brand and Dan Gable cemented the school’s athletic legacy. From outer space to sports arenas, Iowa State alumni are rewriting history across every field. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/615ff1897723bcf8