In February, Illinois State University’s Board of Trustees named Al Bowman as the 17th president of the University effective March 1. Bowman, 50, served as interim president since July 2003. He previously served as interim provost.

For a photo and additional details, please see the Media Relations Web page of the announcement. We hope all 153,682 Illinois State alumni will join us in welcoming President Bowman to his new role!