"In exchange for dismantling the camp and limiting the duration of the protests, Schill agreed to re-establish an advisory committee to review Northwestern's investments, in a gesture to the students' calls to divest from Israel. That agreement was held up as a peaceful alternative to police intervention, something other universities had opted for."
"Schill has led the private university for nearly three years. During that time, the school has weathered a scandal in its athletic department over hazing involving sexual abuse and racism. But Northwestern also attracted conservative backlash last year when Schill struck a deal with pro-Palestinian student protesters who were demonstrating against Israel's war in Gaza. The agreement came in April 2024, as many campuses saw protest encampments erupt on their lawns."
"It is critical that we continue to protect the University's research mission and excellence while preserving academic freedom, integrity, and independence, Schill said."
Michael Schill will step down as president of Northwestern University amid federal friction and funding cuts linked to large-scale pro-Palestinian protests on campus. Schill urged his successor to protect the university's research mission, academic freedom, integrity, and independence. He led the private university for nearly three years, during which the athletic department faced scandals over hazing, sexual abuse, and racism. In April 2024 Schill negotiated with student protesters, agreeing to dismantle an encampment in exchange for re-establishing an advisory committee to review investments and respond to divestment calls. The deal was presented as a peaceful alternative to police action.
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