President of Northwestern University quits amid layoffs forced by Trump cuts

President of Northwestern University quits amid layoffs forced by Trump cuts

Curated from US news | The Guardian — Here’s what matters right now:

Michael H Schill led the institution for three years, during which Trump administration slashed nearly $800m The president of Northwestern University said Thursday that he was stepping down amid a turbulent period marked by clashes with Republican lawmakers and steep federal funding cuts under the Trump administration that forced widespread layoffs. Michael H Schill, who has led the institution for three years, has been under heavy scrutiny in conservative circles this year. The Trump administration slashed nearly $800m in research funding after sustained criticism from Republicans. Continue reading...

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Original reporting: US news | The Guardian

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