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Prospective Athletic Director poses for photos after being introduced by Interim Chancellor Barbara Wilson as the next Illinois athletic director. Whitman is set to take over March 21, pending on the Board of Trustees approval. 

Patience a virtue for Illini fans with Whitman hiring

By Peter Bailey-Wells • February 18, 2016
Interim Chancellor Barbara Wilson has been tasked with hiring a new athletic director and has hired executive search firm Korn Ferry to aid in that process.

Wilson adds search firm to Illini AD hunt

By Peter Bailey-Wells • December 17, 2015

UI tasks search committee with finding new athletic director

By Charlotte Carroll • November 24, 2015
Our kind of thing: a Fighting Illini family

Our kind of thing: a Fighting Illini family

By Alexis Casati • November 17, 2015
Illinois Chatrice White attacks the rim during the game against Ohio State at the State Farm Center on Saturday, February 14, 2015. The Illini won 66-55.

Illinois women’s basketball starts season Friday

By Matt Gertsmeier • November 11, 2015
Introducing your next athletic director: Kevin McCarthy

Introducing your next athletic director: Kevin McCarthy

By Kevin McCarthy • November 10, 2015
New interim Athletic Director Paul Kowalczyk addresses the media on November 10, 2015 at Memorial Stadium after the University announced his appointment to the position after firing Mike Thomas. Kowalczyk just officially announced his retirement, which will take effect on Aug. 31.

Takeaways from the Franczek Radelet report into the athletic department

By Declan Harty • November 10, 2015
A change in culture: Mike Thomas and where Illinois athletics goes from here

A change in culture: Mike Thomas and where Illinois athletics goes from here

By Peter Bailey-Wells • November 9, 2015
Coach Bill Cubit shares stern words during the game against Middle Tennessee State at Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 26. Illinois won 27-25.

Illinois football’s Bill Cubit will continue to serve his team after Mike Thomas departure

By Michal Dwojak, Staff writer • November 9, 2015
Interim Athletic Director Paul Kowalczyk speaks at the Memorial Stadium press box. 

Chancellor Wilson introduces new Athletic Director Paul Kowalczyk

By Charlotte Carroll • November 9, 2015
You have to see it to believe it: State Farm Center update

You have to see it to believe it: State Farm Center update

By Alex Roux • November 6, 2015
The cost of the Illinois football and women’s basketball investigations

The cost of the Illinois football and women’s basketball investigations

By Michal Dwojak, Staff writer • October 30, 2015
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