Iowa State University president ‘listening and learning’ in first days on campus

By: Brooklyn Draisey

Outlets: Iowa Capital Dispatch

Published: April 10, 2026

Words: 1,050

Last Updated: 3 months, 3 weeks ago

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In his first month at Iowa State University as its leader, David Cook said he’s been everywhere from the top of the Campanile to dining hall tables with his wife, surrounded by students, all eating together.

Cook, former president of North Dakota State University, was selected to lead ISU in November 2025, with then-president Wendy Wintersteen’s retirement going into effect at the start of 2026. It’s been exactly 40 days since Cook came to …

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