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

The Daily Northwestern

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

The Daily Northwestern


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...

Rep. Burgess Owens (R-Utah) displays a check for $600 million to Northwestern from “Qatar-related sources.” The Qatar Foundation, which fully funds NU’S Doha campus, said it doesn’t attempt to influence University decisions after University President Michael Schill’s Thursday congressional hearing.

Qatar Foundation denies influencing NU decisions after Congressional hearing

May 24, 2024

A day after Republican lawmakers grilled University President Michael Schill on Northwestern’s relationship with the Qatar Foundation, the state-led organization that fully funds NU’s Doha campus denied...

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...

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