NSA is a group of students, postdocs, faculties & families from Nepal. It was established to let people know about Nepal and share the multiethnic cultures and traditions with other students and general public. It also aims in assisting incoming Nepalese students.

News & Announcements

December 10, 2025

Semester Wrap-up: Fall 2025

We will begin the event with a welcome session accompanied by Tea and Snacks, followed by the certificate/token distribution to recognize our graduating members and contributors. This will be a special gathering to reflect on the semester, appreciate our community, and wish our graduating members the very best for their next chapter.

Events

Dashain Tika Celebration 2025

The Nepali community in Ames—including students, faculty, staff, and families—came together to celebrate the Dashain Tika festival with warmth and tradition. The event included the tika ceremony, a delicious Nepali dinner, and a joyful photo session to capture the memories.

Dashain Tika Celebration - Group Photo
Group Photo
Inside the Tika Hall
Inside the Tika Hall
NSA Committee FY 26/27
Newly formed NSA Committee for the FY 26/27
Pratik receiving Tika
Pratik Sapkota, President of NSA 24/25 receiving Tika
Dashain Tika Photo 4
Inside the Tika Hall 2

NSA Representation at Diwali Night 2025

As part of an inter-association collaboration, members of the Nepalese Students' Association (NSA) proudly participated in Diwali Night 2025, hosted by the Indian Students’ Association. The vibrant celebration took place at Ames Auditorium on November 15, 2025.

Full Performance: YouTube Video

NSA performance Photo 1
Group moment from Diwali Night 2025
NSA performance Photo 2
Committee members of NSA 2026/27

Ames vs Des Moines Football Match 2025

The Ames-based Nepali students from Iowa State University faced off against members of the Nepali community from Des Moines in a friendly football match. The game was organized by the Nepalese Students' Association at ISU (NSA) and concluded with a pizza lunch shared by both teams.

Ames vs Des Moines football teams
Both teams together – Ames (blue) and Des Moines (red)
Ames ISU Nepali student players
Ames-based Nepali student players representing NSA at ISU

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