Michael Schill Resigns from Northwestern University

Michael Schill resigned as president of Northwestern University after a tumultuous three-year tenure. His resignation follows the Donald Trump administration's decision to freeze $790 million in federal funding for Northwestern University due to allegations of antisemitism on campus and the university's handling of pro-Palestinian protests. This funding freeze led to approximately 425 layoffs at Northwestern University. Schill also faced criticism from the United States — United States House of Representatives and navigated a hazing scandal involving the Northwestern University football program, which resulted in the firing of coach Pat Fitzgerald. The United States — United States Department of Education opened an investigation into Northwestern University for alleged discrimination against Jewish students. Schill will continue to work with the Board of Trustees to restore the frozen federal funding. This event is part of a broader campaign by the Donald Trump administration targeting elite universities, with other institutions like Columbia University, Harvard University, University of California, Los Angeles, and Rutgers University also facing similar pressures.