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Greenwood Asher & Associates Launches Search for University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign’s 11th Chancellor

Miramar Beach, FL – March 13, 2025 – Greenwood Asher & Associates (GA&A), a full-service executive search firm, today announced that the University of Illinois System has retained its services to conduct a national search for the next chancellor of the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and system vice president.

The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is a prominent public land-grant research university distinguished by its membership in the prestigious Association of American Universities. The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is the flagship campus and one of the three universities of the University of Illinois System. Located in the twin cities of Champaign and Urbana, Ill., the university consistently ranks among the top public institutions in the nation and is renowned for its academic excellence and commitment to scholarly inquiry. Its academic programs, particularly in engineering, business and agriculture, have earned national and global recognition, attracting a diverse student body and a faculty dedicated to fostering a culture of innovation and research.

The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign’s commitment to research is evident in its annual research expenditures, exceeding $800 million. Home to numerous world-renowned research centers and facilities, including the National Center for Supercomputing Applications, the university has made significant contributions to a wide range of disciplines, driving advancements in science, technology and society.

“The next chancellor will take the helm of world-renowned university that for decades has driven innovation and expanded the frontiers of technology, business and the arts and humanities, working with one of the world’s finest faculties to elevate a truly dynamic institution,” U of I System President Tim Killeen said. “Our land-grant roots shape our mission, to serve the people of Illinois and this country, providing educational excellence and the research discovery that will solve the challenges before us and help create a society in which we can all thrive.”

The University of Illinois Board of Trustees and President Killeen seek a leader who will foster a culture of inclusion, innovation, and public engagement. The next chancellor will be a strong advocate for freedom of speech and academic freedom, demonstrating an unequivocal commitment to implementing these values effectively and fairly.

The successful candidate also will have a proven track record of accomplishment and creative problem-solving in the arena of university operations, including financing and budgets, strategy, research administration, facilities, purchasing, marketing and communications, human resources, technology, and security.

About Greenwood Asher & Associates

Greenwood Asher & Associates is a full-service executive search firm with a specialization in higher education leadership. Founded by women, GA&A is committed to elevating next-generation leaders by collaborating with clients to identify and engage candidates with diverse perspectives and experiences.

In 2020, GA&A joined forces with Kelly® Education. They leverage the strength of their parent company to offer strategic search partnerships throughout the continuum of education.

Contact: Julie Holley – julieholley@greenwoodsearch.com or Marion Frenche – marionfrenche@greenwoodsearch.com

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