EVANSTON, Ill. (WLS) — Northwestern President Michael Schill announced his resignation Thursday.

In a letter to students, Schill said he feels the school has made great progress over the last three years, but knows issues remain.

“I also recognize that difficult problems remain, particularly at the federal level. It is critical that we continue to protect the University’s research mission and excellence while preserving academic freedom, integrity, and independence,” he said. “As I reflect on the progress we have made and what lies ahead, I believe now is the right time for new leadership to guide Northwestern into its next chapter.”

Schill will remain in his role until an interim president is named.

He will later return to the Northwestern Pritzker School of Law to teach and conduct research.

“It has been my privilege to work alongside extraordinary colleagues and to witness firsthand the resilience, generosity, and strength of the Northwestern community,” he said.

Schill was recently asked to interview with the House Education and Workforce Committee about allegations of antisemitism on the school’s Evanston campus.

President Donald Trump’s administration has already frozen nearly $800 million in Northwestern’s federal funding while it investigates the allegations.

NU is one of several elite schools being pressed by the administration over similar claims.

This is a developing story; check back with ABC7 Chicago for updates.

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