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By Neil Doyle
NORMAL – Illinois State University has announced the second of four finalists to become the school’s 21st president.
Dr. Donald Easton-Brooks is an internationally recognized researcher and has over 25 years of experience in higher education, including 15 years in leadership roles, according to candidate information released by ISU.
He serves as the dean of the College of Education and Human Development at the University of Nevada-Reno. Prior to joining UNR in 2019, Easton-Brooks served as the dean of the School of Education and in a leadership role in the College of Liberal Arts at the University of Connecticut.
A campus open forum for Easton-Brooks will be held Thursday, Feb. 22 from 1:30-2:45 p.m. in the Old Main Room at Bone Student Center.
Earlier this week, ISU interim president Dr. Aondover Tarhule was announced as one of the four finalists.
Information about the other two finalists will be released approximately 24 hours before their scheduled visits.
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