![President of Eastern Illinois University Jay Gatrell in his office in Old Main during an interview with the Daily Eastern News about his first year as president. Gatrell said, Anytime you take a new job, there’s going to be a learning curve. But you know, I feel sort of blessed to have been here and to know this place and the newer students.”](https://www.dailyeasternnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/JAYG_02_O-1200x847.jpg)
Jay Gatrell: The first year
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• April 11, 2024
![Jay Gatrell was formally inducted as Eastern’s thirteenth university president Wednesday in the Dvorak Concert Hall at the Doudna Fine Arts Center. Jay succeeds former University President David Glassman.](https://www.dailyeasternnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Gatrell_02-1200x823.jpg)
Gatrell initiated through presidential investiture ceremony
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• March 22, 2023
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• February 8, 2023
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