During times of leadership transition, interim presidents have ensured the continuity of the University of Iowa’s service to the state and beyond. These distinguished individuals have emerged as leaders among their colleagues, whether administrators, deans, or members of the faculty. They are chosen to serve based upon their history of commitment to the University, and upon their breadth of understanding of the institution’s diverse activity in the realms of research and instruction.
Old Capitol central walk, ca 1915-1920. F.W. Kent Collection (RG 30.0001.001), University Archives.
Nathan Ransom Leonard, acting president, 1867-1868 and 1870-1871
Christian W. Slagle, acting president, 1877-1878
Amos Noyes Currier, acting president, 1898-1899
Chester Arthur Phillips, acting president, 1940
Duane C. Spriestersbach, acting president, 1981-1982
Richard D. Remington, acting president, 1987-1988
Peter E. Nathan, acting president, 1995
Willard L. Boyd, interim president, 2002-2003
Gary Fethke, interim president, 2006-2007
Jean E. Robillard, interim president, 2015