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Northwestern University President Michael Schill is resigning amid a $790 million federal funding freeze and controversies over antisemitism and campus protests, with his tenure marked by financial cuts and efforts to address campus issues. He plans to stay until an interim president is appointed and will return to faculty after a sabbatical.
Northwestern University president Michael Schill resigned amid conflicts with the Trump administration over campus antisemitism and federal funding cuts, marking a broader trend of tensions between the Trump administration and major universities over issues like campus protests and diversity policies.
Northwestern University President Michael Schill resigned amid ongoing federal funding freezes imposed by the Trump administration, which targeted research funding and led to legal battles and leadership changes at multiple US universities.
Northwestern University’s 17th president, Michael Schill, announced his resignation after a successful three-year tenure marked by record fundraising, high national rankings, and significant campus developments, citing the need for new leadership to guide the university forward amid ongoing challenges. An interim president will be appointed, and Schill plans to return to faculty duties after a sabbatical.
Northwestern University President Michael Schill faced intense questioning from House Republicans during a Congressional hearing over his agreement with pro-Palestinian student organizers to end an encampment on campus. Schill defended the deal as a measure to ensure student safety and promote dialogue, while critics accused him of capitulating to antisemitic activists. The hearing is part of a broader GOP effort to address antisemitism on college campuses, though some Democrats argue it lacks meaningful solutions and undermines higher education.
Rep. Elise Stefanik confronted Northwestern University President Michael Schill over the school's failing grade in handling antisemitism and allegations of hiring an anti-Zionist rabbi. Schill denied the claims, but Stefanik cited whistleblower reports and ongoing investigations into antisemitic incidents on campus. Northwestern faces lawsuits and criticism for its response to antisemitism, with calls for Schill's resignation following a controversial deal with campus protesters.