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Illinois State University Moving Closer to Hiring a New President

Murray State University President Dr. Randy Dunn
Murray State University President Dr. Randy Dunn

The Illinois State University Board of Trustees ?could decide ??on it's new president at its quarterly meeing  Friday. Murray State President Randy Dunn is among the finalists for the job. The board's ?executive search committee charged with replacing the school’s president met Saturday to review finalist evaluations.

That meeting marked the end of the week-long finalist interview process. Media Relations Coordinator Jay Groves says the board and committee are well on their way to  ?selecting a new university president before the fall semester. 

Dunn is also a finalist for the presidential spot at Youngstown State University. The YSU Board of Trustees concludes its interviews later this week, its next meeting is scheduled for May 30.

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