Herman Withdraws Application for New Mexico State President

Former University of Illinois Urbana campus Chancellor Richard Herman has taken himself out of the running for another university leadership position.

Not long after his last day as chancellor, it was revealed Herman was one of five finalists for the president's job at New Mexico State University. But a press release Wednesday from the school says Herman has taken his name out of consideration, saying he has other obligations that prevent him from continuing as a candidate.

Herman resigned as chancellor last month as part of the fallout from the U of I's admissions controversy. Records showed he had weighed on admissions officials to accept prospective students endorsed by powerful political figures or trustees.