The Gazette

Iowa State president to be ‘very engaged’ with Legislature as tenure begins

Leading up to David Cook’s inception last week as ISU president, he was developing a 100-day plan for the start of his tenure ...

Iowa State University welcomes new president David Cook

Iowa State University welcomes new president David Cook ...
Iowa State Daily

David Cook begins first day as Iowa State’s 17th president

As David Cook begins his first official day as Iowa State University’s 17th president Monday, the campus community marks the start of a new chapter in university leadership. The Iowa Board of Regents ...

Here's what Iowa State's new president had to say in his welcome video

Iowa State University alumnus David Cook recently started his new role as president, returning to the Ames school 36 years after graduating. Cook was born in Ames, attended Ames High School, and ...
Ames Tribune

ISU welcomes its 17th president in 2026. Who else held the top role?

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.