The president, Michael Schill, will step down after months of turbulence, including Trump administration cuts of $790 million to the university’s research funds.

The president, Michael Schill, will step down after months of turbulence, including Trump administration cuts of $790 million to the university’s research funds.

He faced heated criticism from House Republicans over the university’s response to campus protests.

US universities have faced pressure from the Trump administration to crack down on pro-Palestine activism.

Three-year Northwestern University President Michael Schill announced he will leave his position after the university names an interim president to replace him.