Rick Berg, 北达科他州立法者和校友, 被提名为临时国家立大学主席, 于2月9日生效, 接替David Cook。 Rick Berg, a North Dakota lawmaker and alumnus, is named interim NDSU president effective Feb. 9, succeeding David Cook.

美国前国会议员和北达科他州立法者Rick Berg于2026年2月9日被任命为北达科他州立大学临时校长,接任大卫·库克(David Cook),他即将出任爱荷华州立大学校长。 Rick Berg, a former U.S. congressman and North Dakota state lawmaker, has been named interim president of North Dakota State University, effective February 9, 2026, succeeding David Cook, who is leaving to lead Iowa State University. 国家高等教育委员会经过非公开的审查,一致任命了Berg。 The State Board of Higher Education appointed Berg unanimously after a closed review process. Berg是具有农业经济学学位的66岁的NDSU校友,2011年至2013年在美国众议院任职,并在州立法机构任职26年,包括担任议长。 Berg, a 66-year-old NDSU alumnus with a degree in agricultural economics, served in the U.S. House from 2011 to 2013 and in the state legislature for 26 years, including as Speaker. 他也是一名以Fargo为基地的商人,是几家公司的创始人。 He is also a Fargo-based businessman and founder of several companies. 库克的最后一天是2月8日，之后他将为NDSU提供建议直到月底。 Cook’s last day is February 8, after which he will advise NDSU through the end of the month. 正在寻找一位永久总统,申请日期为2月16日,预计3月将作出决定,新领导人将于今年夏天开始工作。 A search for a permanent president is underway, with applications due February 16 and a decision expected in March, with the new leader set to begin this summer.