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Board names Iowa State President Wendy Wintersteen president emerita, effective Jan. 2, 2026
Summary
The Board of Regents approved a university recommendation to designate President Wendy Wintersteen president emerita and professor emeritus upon her retirement, effective Jan. 2, 2026, noting the action follows campus policies on emeritus designations.
The Iowa Board of Regents approved a request from Iowa State University to designate President Wendy Wintersteen as president emerita and professor emeritus upon her retirement, with the designation set to take effect Jan. 2, 2026.
Rachel Boone presented the recommendation, saying the designation aligns with Iowa State policies on emeritus status and follows customary campus approvals. Regents praised Wintersteen’s record and said the honor joins the list of prior presidents who received similar recognition.
Regent Kramer moved the motion and it was seconded; roll-call voting recorded affirmative votes from a majority of attending regents and the motion carried. "Well deserved," several regents said during discussion.
Why it matters: Emerita/emeritus designations recognize an outgoing president’s service and preserve a formal campus role and title. The board’s approval places Wintersteen alongside prior presidents listed by the university as customary recipients of the honor.
Next steps: The designation will take effect on Jan. 2, 2026, consistent with the university’s retirement timetable and campus procedures for emeritus recognitions.
