"Over the past three years, it has been my profound honor to serve as president of Northwestern University, Schill wrote in a message to students, faculty and staff. In that time, our community has made significant progress while simultaneously facing extraordinary challenges. Together, we have made decisions that strengthened the institution and helped safeguard its future."
"The Trump administration slashed nearly $800m in research funding after sustained criticism from Republicans. The funding freeze, announced in April, was a major financial blow that led Northwestern to announce the elimination of about 425 jobs in July, about half of which were unfilled positions. Administrators conceded that the layoffs were a drastic step and the most painful measure we have had to take."
"The university's handling of campus protests over the war in Gaza placed Schill under fire by conservatives. During a congressional hearing last year, Republicans accused Northwestern of failing to adequately address antisemitism, with some Jewish advocacy groups even demanding his resignation."
Michael H. Schill is stepping down as president of Northwestern University after three years amid political and financial turmoil. Republican lawmakers clashed with university leadership over campus protests related to the war in Gaza, and critics accused the university of inadequately addressing antisemitism during a congressional hearing. The Trump administration cut nearly $800 million in research funding and announced a funding freeze in April, prompting Northwestern to eliminate about 425 jobs in July. Administrators called the layoffs drastic and the most painful measure taken. Schill consulted the Board of Trustees and cited the funding freeze and other challenges in deciding to step down.
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