Jamie Pollard's Legacy at Iowa State | Des Moines News

After 22 groundbreaking years, Jamie Pollard is stepping down as Iowa State’s longest-serving athletics director, leaving behind a legacy of unprecedented growth. Under his leadership, the Cyclones soared academically with a 95% graduation rate and 11 straight record-setting years, while dominating the field with 24 Big 12 titles, 11 bowl appearances—including a Fiesta Bowl win—and 24 NCAA championships. He transformed fundraising, built world-class facilities, and laid the foundation for CyTown. Pollard’s impact extended beyond the field: his teams earned 27 NCAA Public Recognition Awards, the Cyclones Serve program won a Fiesta Bowl Community Service Award, and he was twice named FBS Athletics Director of the Year. With strategic hires like Matt Campbell and a deep commitment to community, Pollard’s tenure reshaped Iowa State athletics—and he’ll always be a proud Cyclone. 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/465aa762c079c222