University of Illinois President Michael Hogan has resigned.  Hogan announced his resignation today, causing the state House Appropriations Committee to cancel their scheduled meeting .  Board of Trustees Chair Christopher Kennedy says Hogan was an excellent president who helped get several tough initiatives put in place.  Kennedy also says some of what Hogan did wasn't popular but needed to be done.  No reason for Hogan's resignation has been given.  Robert Easter has been named president designate.