EIU president finally gets ceremonial inauguration

CHARLESTON – Eastern Illinois University President Bill Perry finally got all the bells and whistles of an academic welcoming Friday at his inauguration in Charleston.

Perry has served as Eastern's president since July 1, but was formally honored at the ceremony with full academic regalia and lots of applause.

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