![In his Old Main office, University President Jay Gatrell said his goals for the school year are to have employees and students be successful and reach their goals. Creating a culture of care for our students and creating a culture of care for our employees.](https://www.dailyeasternnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/jay_gatrell_01-1200x800.jpg)
First week of school for President Gatrell
Cam'ron Hardy, News Editor
• August 25, 2023
![Will Padgett is a graduate student studying English and can be reached at 581-2912 padgett14@gmail.com.](https://www.dailyeasternnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Padgett_O-900x600.jpg)
COLUMN: President, shmesident- who cares?
Will Padgett, Columnist
• February 4, 2023
![Jay Gatrell, after being announced the 13th president of Eastern Illinois University, gets interviewed by WEIU in the University Ballroom of Martin Luther King Jr. University Union Friday afternoon.](https://www.dailyeasternnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/president_gatrell_02_AT_O-900x600.jpg)
BREAKING: Jay Gatrell to be EIU’s 13th president
Madelyn Kidd, Editor-in-Chief
• February 3, 2023
![Michael Godard, introduces himself to students during his presidential interview for Eastern Illinois Universitys next presidential in the Arcola/Tuscola room in the Martin Luther King Jr. University Union Monday afternoon. Godard is a first generation student and said he wants to focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion.](https://www.dailyeasternnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Godard_O-900x600.jpg)
Michael Godard concludes student interview for new president
Cam'ron Hardy, News Editor
• January 25, 2023
![Diana Rogers-Adkinson, answers questions from students during her interview for Eastern Illinois Universitys next presidential candidate in the Arcola/Tuscola room of Martin Luther King Jr. University Union Tuesday afternoon. When asked about her values, Rogers-Adkinson answered that her first value is students are always first.](https://www.dailyeasternnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/presidential_candidate_diana_02_AT_O-900x707.jpg)
Diana Rogers-Adkinson talks retention rate at student interview
Katja Benz, Student Government Reporter
• January 18, 2023
![David Brennen, one of four presidential candidates, answers a question about increased funding for athletics in the Arcola-Tuscola room of Martin Luther King Jr. University Union Thursday afternoon. Brennen said he can’t promise anything but he loves fundraising by getting involved with alumni and speaking with state legislators.](https://www.dailyeasternnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Brennen_RL_O-900x600.jpg)
Students interview second presidential candidate, David Brennen
Katja Benz, Reporter
• January 12, 2023
![Jay Gatrell, the current provost for EIU and candidate to be the next president, introduces himself and answers various questions from a full room of students in the Arcola-Tuscola room of Martin Luther King Jr. University Union Tuesday afternoon.](https://www.dailyeasternnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/presidential_interview_jay_01_AT_O-900x600.jpg)
Students interview first presidential candidate Jay Gatrell
Cam'ron Hardy, News Editor
• January 11, 2023
![Eastern will interview four candidates to replace the current University President for Eastern, David Glassman. Those candidates include, Jay Gatrell (left), David Brennen (top middle), Michael Godard (bottom middle), and Diana Rogers-Adkinson.](https://www.dailyeasternnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Untitled-design-2.jpg)
Meet the final four presidential candidates
Cam'ron Hardy, News Editor
• January 11, 2023
![EDITORIAL: The cost of searching for a new president](https://www.dailyeasternnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/opinions-900x592.png)
EDITORIAL: The cost of searching for a new president
Editorial Board
• September 14, 2022
![Eastern to spend $110K on new president search](https://www.dailyeasternnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/110000-≤-10000-Expenses-finding-candidates-Travel-Background-Checks-Private-Investigators-643x900.png)
Eastern to spend $110K on new president search
Madelyn Kidd, News Editor
• September 7, 2022
![A profile shot of University President David Glassman at his desk in the Presidental Office in Old Main on Monday.](https://www.dailyeasternnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/22-02-14_Glassman_01_RL_O-900x600.jpg)
Presidential Search Committee aims to meet early September
Rob Le Cates, Editor-in-Chief
• July 7, 2022
![EDITORIAL: What Eastern needs in its next president](https://www.dailyeasternnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/IMG_0280-628x900.jpg)
EDITORIAL: What Eastern needs in its next president
Editorial Board
• February 24, 2022
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