Northwestern University President Resigns Amid Federal Funding Freeze, Controversy
Northwestern University President Michael Schill announced his resignation Thursday, citing the ongoing federal funding freeze initiated by the Trump administration as a significant challenge. This departure follows a pattern of resignations among university leaders facing criticism and disputes with the federal government, which froze $790 million in funding, demanding changes to diversity, equity, and inclusion programs, and responding to protests. The university said it had fully cooperated with investigations, and Schill stated he would work with the Board of Trustees to restore the funding for critical research. While the university has updated policies to curb antisemitism, and his resignation comes amid legal battles and other university leadership changes, an interim president has not yet been named.
John Q. Hosedrinker