After more than four decades at Iowa State, President Wendy Wintersteen is stepping down, leaving a legacy as the university’s first woman president. She’s not disappearing entirely—her emeritus status means she’ll still have her ISU email and library access, but she’s clear about giving the new president, David Cook, plenty of space. Wintersteen says she’ll miss connecting with students and alumni most. Retirement plans? Some travel and time to figure out what’s next. How do you think a leader’s long tenure shapes a university’s culture? What would you miss most after such a career? #Education #College #IowaState