University of Illinois Alumni Association, Building Relationships for Life,
Illinois, UIC, UIS. 
Katherine, here is a message for you from President Hogan:
Mike Hogan Dear University of Illinois alumni,
I’m delighted to be starting my first day at the University of Illinois.
Virginia and I appreciate the warm welcome we’ve received during our transition to
the University and back to the Midwest.
We’ve heard from many of you since the announcement of my appointment as president,
and I want you to know that I’m grateful for your support, your ideas, and your good
wishes for our success together.
Let’s never lose sight of the fact that in its long and distinguished history, the
University of Illinois and its people have accomplished great things and remain at
the pinnacle of American higher education. We have much more to accomplish together.
There are significant challenges ahead, but we cannot, and will not, permit these
difficult economic times to deter us from setting our sights high as we start the
University’s next chapter. Our expertise, innovation, resilience, and commitment to
enhancing the well-being of the people of this state — and the world — will help us
rise to these challenges. The University of Illinois has the nation’s largest — more
than 630,000 total and 360,000 in Illinois — and arguably most loyal alumni group
and I am confident that you will help us successfully address those challenges.
The University is an incredible asset to Illinois and one that can help the state
get back on track. 
Starting today, I’ll be engaged in a kind of “listening tour” on our three campuses
to learn more about the opportunities and challenges we can address together. I hope
to meet as many alumni as possible so that I can hear your thoughts, ideas, and
suggestions.
The Midwest has always been our home. I can’t tell you how happy Virginia and I are
to be returning to our roots, near our family, in the land and among the people we
treasure.
July 1st is more than my first day on the job. It is also the 15th anniversary of
the Springfield campus joining the University of Illinois. The evolution of our
university is one of growth, change, and achievement.
The University of Illinois is a great university with great alumni in a great state.
We’re proud to be the newest members of the University of Illinois family.
Sincerely,
Mike Hogan 
mailto:presmike@uillinois.edu University of Illinois Alumni Association
Building Relationships for Life
http://www.uiaa.org