President Larry Dietz announces plans to retire

Larry Dietz at a wood podium with banners for Illinois State University in the background.

Illinois State University President Larry Dietz announced Friday he will retire as the University’s 19th president on June 30, 2021, capping a higher education career surpassing 50 years.

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President Dr. Larry H. Dietz

We are entering the holiday season, which is a time for gatherings and reflection as the year ends.