AMES, Iowa —

Iowa State University is getting closer to determining its next president.

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The Iowa State Presidential Search Committee has cut its list to eight semifinalists, according to a release from the school. The committee of 12 met Monday to evaluate 78 applications and narrowed the list to eight.

The committee will conduct virtual interviews later this month with each semifinalist.

Finalists will be announced early next month, and on-campus interviews and public forums will be held around that time.

The new president will replace Wendy Wintersteen, who announced her retirement in May . She will remain in her role until January 2026.

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