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Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

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Schill addressed issues of antisemitism and free speech at a Thursday morning hearing hosted by the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.

NU SJP, JVP, Divestment Coalition release statement on University President Michael Schill’s congressional testimony

May 24, 2024

Northwestern's chapters of Students for Justice in Palestine and Jewish Voice for Peace as well as the NU Divestment Coalition — the group behind the pro-Palestinian encampment on Deering Meadow last...

Schill defended his decision to negotiate with pro-Palestinian activists and emphasized his commitment to free speech and student safety Thursday morning.

University President Michael Schill tried to walk a thin line in his remarks before congress. He still faces dissatisfaction from dueling camps.

May 24, 2024

Facing tough questions from lawmakers about his response to pro-Palestinian activism, University President Michael Schill attempted to perform a balancing act during his Thursday morning testimony before...

Schill faced more than three hours of questioning from lawmakers on Capitol Hill Thursday morning alongside leaders from UCLA and Rutgers about his response to a pro-Palestinian encampment on campus.

University President Michael Schill addresses Congressional testimony in Thursday evening message

May 23, 2024

University President Michael Schill issued a statement on Northwestern’s ongoing efforts to combat antisemitism and hate in a schoolwide email Thursday evening. The message comes just hours after Schill...

University President Michael Schill testified in front of the House Committee on Education and the Workforce on Thursday morning.

University President Michael Schill testifies before House Committee on Education

May 23, 2024

WASHINGTON — University President Michael Schill doubled down on his commitment to combating antisemitism and engaging with pro-Palestinian student activists in his Thursday morning testimony in front...

Ahead of University President Michael Schill’s appearance at Congress on Thursday morning, The Daily has compiled a summation of the first two hearings on antisemitism on college campuses.

The Daily Explains: As NU President Michael Schill prepares to testify, here’s a look at how other college presidents have fared at antisemitism congressional hearings

May 23, 2024

The House Committee on Education and the Workforce, led by chairwoman U.S. Rep. Virginia Foxx (R-N.C.), called University President Michael Schill and the leaders of two other universities to appear for...

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