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Northwestern University President steps down following federal funding freeze
- On September 4, 2025, Northwestern University President Michael Schill announced his decision to resign following a challenging three-year period leading the institution in Illinois.
- Schill's departure follows more than a year of Republican scrutiny over his handling of pro-Palestinian campus protests that included a campus encampment.
- The Trump administration withheld $790 million in federal research funds and initiated a civil rights probe concerning Schill's agreements and the related campus disputes.
- Schill expressed that serving as president has been a great privilege and stated that now is an appropriate moment for fresh leadership to steer Northwestern into its future phase.
- Schill will remain until an interim president takes over, while the university faces job cuts and ongoing challenges from political and funding pressures.
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Northwestern University president Michael Schill announced his resignation on Thursday after a several-years-long battle with both the Biden and Trump administrations over the university’s handling of antisemitism. Schill recalled “serious and often painful challenges” the university faced under his leadership and mentioned ongoing tensions with the federal government in his resignation announcement, ultimately citing consultations with Northwes…
Northwestern president resigns under GOP pressure over antisemitism concerns
Northwestern University President Michael Schill resigned from his position this week following pressure from Republicans in Congress over antisemitism concerns. “As I reflect on the progress we have made and what lies ahead, I believe now is the right time for new leadership to guide Northwestern into its next chapter. Therefore, I have decided, in consultation with the leadership of the… Source
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