As classes begin, new U of I chancellor discusses federal funding cuts, getting settled in

25/08/2025

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Episode Synopsis

IPM News' Education Reporter Emily Hays spoke with University of Illinois' new chancellor, Charles Isbell last week. They discussed what he's learned on the job so far, his role in the state’s upcoming quantum park, and how he plans to adapt to federal funding cuts to higher education. 

 

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