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University Of Illinois System Launches Search For New President
The new president will succeed Tim Killeen, who announced he will step down on June 30 after more than a decade leading the U of I system.
Updated on: July 28, 2026 / 7:44 AM CDT
The University of Illinois is looking for a new president.
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The U of I Board of Trustees has launched a national search, aided by a search committee and the executive search firm AGB Search, which will help evaluate candidates.
The new president will succeed Tim Killeen, who announced he will step down on June 30 after more than a decade leading the U of I system.