President of Northwestern U Resigns Amid Antisemitism Controversy
“Schill has twice testified before Congress on anti-Semitism, including during a closed-door session in August.”
There are other college and university leaders who should consider following his lead.
Campus Reform reports:
Northwestern President Michael Schill resigns amid anti-Semitism controversy
Michael Schill, President of Northwestern University, announced his resignation on Thursday in a statement to the community posted to the university’s website.
In the statement, Schill claims he’s left Northwestern “on stronger footing” and by reinforcing its “commitment to academic integrity and free expression.” Schill believes that it’s time for Northwestern to acquire new leadership that will be able to better lead it into its “next chapter.”
Zachary Marschall, Editor-in-Chief at Campus Reform, submitted against a Title VI complaint against Northwestern in 2023. The Biden administration opened an investigation against the University in January 2024 over failures to protect Jewish students from discrimination based on national origin.
Schill has twice testified before Congress on anti-Semitism, including during a closed-door session in August. At a public hearing in late May 2024, Schill told lawmakers that they had his “commitment that we will do what is necessary to combat anti-Semitism.” Schill also said it would have been too “impractical” to involve Jewish students during talks with pro-Hamas demonstrators.
In spring 2024, Schill’s administration struck a deal with pro-Palestinian demonstrators to end an on-campus encampment.
Northwestern administrators pledged to “support visiting Palestinian faculty and students at risk.” The deal includes funding two Palestinian faculty positions each year for two years and covering the full cost of attendance for five Palestinian undergraduates.
At the time, the Coalition Against Antisemitism at Northwestern (CAAN) told Campus Reform that “President Schill didn’t consult with parties who would be impacted by his negotiations.”
The university also promised additional facilities, granting “temporary space” for Muslim students and students in the Middle East and North African Studies Program. Administrators further committed to constructing a permanent house to serve those student groups.
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In light of this deal, “Northwestern administrators pledged to “support visiting Palestinian faculty and students at risk.” The deal includes funding two Palestinian faculty positions each year for two years and covering the full cost of attendance for five Palestinian undergraduates.”, can we assume then then Northwestern University will not be feeding at the federal funds trough?