Active Search · 2026
The Board of Trustees has launched a national search for the next president of one of the nation's great public university systems, serving more than 90,000 students across three campuses.
Committee members represent faculty, staff, students, trustees, and community voices across all three campuses.
Board of Trustees
UIUC
UIC
Official communications and announcements
A pivotal moment for the University of Illinois System
Students across 3 campuses
Annual economic impact
Public research university
The full prospectus and leadership profile will be available at launch. Key qualifications include:
Download full leadership profile (available at search launch) →
Know someone who would be a great fit? We welcome nominations from the entire university community.
Submit Nomination
Selected by the Board of Trustees in March 2026. Candidates and nominators may contact the firm directly.
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Nominations may be submitted by any member of the university community or the general public. Nominees do not need to be notified in advance.
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For questions and inquiries related to the presidential search, please contact the University of Illinois Board of Trustees.
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