The university's primary accounts are used to communicate and engage with the public, including customer service, news, emergencies and storytelling. There are many social media accounts associated with the university that are independently managed.

Guidelines and policies

There are several university policies that apply to social media use. General social media guidelines (PDF) also are available for individuals and units. Contact socialmedia@iastate.edu for help, counsel or tips on best practices for professional (or balancing personal) social media accounts.

Social media accounts

Strategic relations and communications staff manage Iowa State's primary social media accounts (@IowaStateU) and content-specific accounts for News Service and Inside Iowa State.

Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn

Twitter/X

YouTube