B. Joseph White resigns as president of the University of Illinois

by E Wayne Ross on September 24, 2009

B. Joseph White resigns as president of the University of Illinois

Trustees to consider interim appointment, plan search for successor

URBANA, Ill. —University of Illinois President B. Joseph White will resign as the 16th president of the university effective Dec. 31 of this year, but he will remain involved with the University in roles that include fundraising and teaching. The Board of Trustees is expected to consider an interim appointment to lead the University during a search for a new president.