North Dakota State University Welcomes New Interim President Rick Berg

Departing NDSU President David Cook sets stage for interim president

FARGO — A figurative passing of the torch took place Tuesday, Feb. 3, on the North Dakota State University campus. Outgoing NDSU President David Cook set the stage for Rick Berg, newly named interim president, during a news conference outside the president’s office. The last day for Cook, the new president of Iowa State University in Ames, is Sunday, Feb. 9, while Berg starts as interim NDSU president the day after. Cook and his wife, Kate Cook,…

North Dakota State University welcomes new Interim President Rick Berg

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — NDSU President David Cook introduces the newly named Interim President Rick Berg on campus. Berg is a graduate of NDSU and a former one-term Republican U.S. House Representative for North Dakota. His background is in real estate. Berg says his goals as interim president will be to work with legislative leaders and prepare for the next President. While he does not have a background in serving in education, he believes that wi…

Departing NDSU President David Cook sets stage for Rick Berg, interim president

FARGO — A figurative passing of the torch took place Tuesday, Feb. 3, on the North Dakota State University campus. Outgoing NDSU President David Cook set the stage for Rick Berg, newly named interim president, during a news conference outside the president’s office. The last day for Cook, the new president of Iowa State University in Ames, is Sunday, Feb. 9, while Berg starts as interim NDSU president the day after. Cook and his wife, Kate Cook,…