US EditionIowa State University President Wendy Wintersteen Announces Retirement Plans
- On Friday, Wendy Wintersteen, who has served as the 16th president of Iowa State University since 2017, revealed her intention to retire in January 2026.
- Wintersteen made this decision after leading the university for eight years as its first female president and serving for 46 years overall.
- Under her leadership, ISU enhanced its reputation through record-setting research funding from 2022 to 2024, a historic $1.542 billion fundraising campaign, and increased student retention rates.
- She expressed deep pride in the exceptional dedication and achievements of Iowa State’s faculty and staff over recent years, and noted she will especially miss the vibrant energy and talent of the university’s students.
- Wintersteen’s retirement signals a transition for ISU, which continues significant projects like the CyTown development expected in fall 2027 and plans to build on recent institutional successes.
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ISU president Wendy Wintersteen announces retirement - Radio Iowa
Iowa State University President Wendy Wintersteen announced today she plans to retire in January 2026. Wintersteen became the first woman and second ISU alum to be president of the university in 2017. Wintersteen said in a statement: “I am fortunate to have served Iowa State University in many roles over the past 46 years, and […]
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Iowa State University president Wendy Wintersteen to retire in 2026
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ISU president announces plans to retire in early 2026
After nine years as president of Iowa State University, Wendy Wintersteen will be retiring in January 2026. Wintersteen, the first woman and second ISU alum to hold the position of university president at the Ames school, made the announcement on…
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