Iowa City, Iowa — The University of Iowa installed Barbara Wilson as the school’s president Friday.
Wilson was named president by the Board of Regents in April of 2021 and she began the job in July of 2021 to replace Bruce Harreld who retired. She had served as executive vice president and vice president for academic affairs for the University of Illinois System since 2016. During her installation address she reviewed the very beginnings of the school.
She says the university has grown dramatically and in many ways since the very beginning and she wants to continue that growth.
Wilson says she wants to continue building on the school’s reputation outside the state’s borders.
Wilson is the third woman president to lead the University of Iowa.
