Northwestern President Resigns as School Battles White House (2)

Northwestern University President Michael Schill resigned after a three-year tenure marked by controversy following protests on campus, conflict with the Trump administration over research funding and a hazing scandal in its football program.

“It has been my profound honor to serve as president of Northwestern University,” Schill said in a statement Thursday announcing his departure. “In that time, our community has made significant progress while simultaneously facing extraordinary challenges.”

The board will name an interim president soon to replace Schill, who was the 17th president of the school. Northwestern is currently trying to negotiate with the White House to release ...