UNI president Nook announces retirement

Brooklyn Draisey, Iowa Capital Dispatch

Posted 10/27/26

University of Northern Iowa President Mark Nook has announced his upcoming retirement as the institution celebrates record-breaking fundraising and 150 years in existence.

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