AMES, Iowa (Iowa Capital Dispatch) - Iowa State University presidential hopeful David Cook said Thursday that when he arrived on campus the previous day, he was “feeling awesome about Iowa State.” ...

Iowa State University's new president is homegrown. David Cook, president of North Dakota State University, an Iowa State alumnus and an Ames native, will be Iowa State's 17th president, the school ...

The final phase of Iowa State University’s search for its next president wrapped up Thursday as the second finalist, David Cook, met with students, faculty and staff during a public forum at the ...

David Cook, president at NDSU since 2022, had a full day of interviews and appearances at Iowa State University, where he's a finalist for the top job. North Dakota State University President David ...

David Cook, president at North Dakota State University since spring of 2022, will be the next president at Iowa State University. North Dakota State University President David Cook talks with the ...

The writing is on the wall for NDSU President David Cook. Higher education leaders should eschew a national search for his replacement and focus on promoting from within. North Dakota State President ...

FARGO, N.D. (Valley News Live) - North Dakota State University President David Cook can leave for Iowa State University next March without paying any penalties because the early departure fee ...

North Dakota State University President David Cook speaks Oct. 29, 2025, on the campus in Fargo. Cook is one of two finalists for the Iowa State University presidency coming to campus this week.

David Cook is introduced as the president-designate, to become the 17th president of Iowa State University on Tuesday at the Memorial Union in Ames. (Christopher Gannon/Iowa State University) Buy ...

Iowa State University recently announced its 17th president, who will be the third alumni to take on the top role. The university was founded in 1858 and had its first president 10 years later.