Millikin University President Will Be Retiring

Millikin University President Dr. Jim Reynolds has announced plans to retire effective June 30, 2025.

Reynolds was elected the 16th president of Millikin in July 2020.

“After spending time reflecting on my career in higher education and with input from my wife Sue, I realize that the next chapter of my life needs to shift towards more focus on our family,” President Reynolds said. “Millikin is a special place and will always hold a special place in our hearts, but there is a season for everything and it’s time for me to be with my family as Sue and I celebrate the joy of being grandparents. I am proud to have been a small part of the history of this institution and to come back to my hometown and for that, I will be forever grateful.”

During President Reynolds’ tenure, he oversaw the opening of the $29 million new Center for Theatre and Dance, the construction of the new $3.2 million Health Sciences Center, and the groundbreaking of the forthcoming $12.3 million Rathje Athletic Center, which is expected to be completed fall 2025.

The Millikin Board of Trustees is considering the next steps and will communicate those in the coming weeks.