NDSU President Finalists to Be Announced Soon

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North Dakota State University officials have announced that the names of candidates participating in on-campus presentations for the open president position are expected to be made public next week. The search for a new president was prompted by the departure of former NDSU president Dr. David Cook, who left to take the same role at his alma mater, Iowa State University, last month. Former North Dakota Congressman Rick Berg is currently serving as NDSU's interim president.

Why it matters

The selection of a new university president is a significant event for NDSU and the broader Fargo community. The public release of the finalists' names will allow for transparency in the search process and give stakeholders an opportunity to learn more about the candidates vying for the top leadership role.

The details

State open records laws in North Dakota prohibit the names of applicants for the NDSU president position from being made public until they reach the final stage of the search. University officials have now indicated that this public phase, which will involve on-campus presentations by the finalists, is expected to begin next week.

• Former NDSU president Dr. David Cook left the position last month to take the same role at Iowa State University.
• Former North Dakota Congressman Rick Berg has been serving as NDSU's interim president since Dr. Cook's departure.

What’s next

The names of the finalists participating in on-campus presentations for the NDSU president position are expected to be announced next week, as required by state open records laws.