Here are 3 takeaways from Iowa State presidential candidate David Cook's visit

Finalist for ISU presidency speaks on campus about ‘speed it onward’ strategy

Benjamin Houlton touted his experience with, and passion for, land-grant universities during a public forum Wednesday to become the next president of Iowa State University.

Iowa State president finalist Dr. David Cook answers questions from ISU community

Dr. David Cook is one of two finalists to become Iowa State University's next president.

Ames native visits ISU campus as second presidential finalist

The second finalist to take over as the president of Iowa State University made his visit to campus Thursday and held a public forum. David Cook is an Ames native and ISU graduate. He became the president of North Dakota State in 2022 after 14 years in administration at the University of Kansas Medical Center.  […]

David Cook makes his case to lead Iowa State University as presidential search nears decision

David Cook, an Iowa State alum and current president of North Dakota State, emphasized collaboration and state partnerships as he completed his ISU presidential forum.

Here are 3 takeaways from Iowa State presidential candidate David Cook's visit

North Dakota State University President David Cook, a finalist in Iowa State University's presidential search, visited the Ames campus this week.

Second presidential candidate visits campus for open forum

The second candidate for Iowa State University’s next president, David Cook, Ph.D., visited campus Wednesday to share his vision for the university during a public open forum in the Memorial Union Great Hall.  Cook, who has served as president of North Dakota State University since May 2022, spoke to students, faculty and staff about his leadership experience, priorities in higher education and personal connection to Iowa State. Cook began by ou…