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Regents approve a national search to replace UNI President Mark Nook

If you follow UNI, the search for its next president is on. The Iowa Board of Regents unanimously approved a national search Thursday to replace President Mark Nook, who announced Oct.

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Nook has led UNI since 2017 and plans to retire in 2027

11th
president of UNI is Nook
Feb. 1, 2017
the day Nook began as president
July 1, 2027
the end of his contract period, the goal for a new president

Sources: Messenger News, KWWL

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  4. KMAland.com3 hours ago

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UNI starts its search for a new president

Plus, Regina and Aplington-Parkersburg are headed to the 1A final.

The TLDR

  1. Regents start the search for UNI's next president
  2. Regina and Aplington-Parkersburg meet in the 1A final next Thursday
  3. Central Lyon/George-Little Rock plays Roland-Story at 1 p.m.
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