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New U of I President to Take On Financial Mess
The incoming president of the University of Illinois says Illinois is not unique when it comes to financial struggles.

Michael Hogan, who comes from the University of Connecticut , says state support for public universities is in trouble nationwide. He says riding herd on the U. of I. budget -- more than $5 billion -- is important, but it's also important to consider the school's contribution to the state.

He says for every dollar the university receives in state funding, it returns $13 to the state's economy, "and we're capable of doing even more than that," he says.

Hogan says with respect to political influence on admissions at the U. of I. , that's in the past. The university's reputation was besmirched last year by the influence of politicians on the admissions process, resulting in the resignation of a majority of trustees.

Hogan says on other campuses where he has experience, alumni, donors and politicians inquire about applications, and there's nothing improper about that, and those applicants may get "a second look," but the U. of I. now has a structure in place "to treat all applicants fairly in exactly the same way."

Hogan was introduced Wednesday to take over as U. of I. president on July 1, replacing interim President Stanley O. Ikenberry. The previous president, Joe White, resigned over the admissions scandal.

(Illinois Radio Network)
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