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Former President Bienen Returns as Northwestern's Interim Leader

9/10/2025

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Henry S. Bienen will become interim president of Northwestern University on September 16, following Michael Schill's resignation.
Bienen served as president from 1995 to 2009 and has over 30 years at the university.
Schill's tenure included a $790 million federal funding freeze and scrutiny over campus protests.
Bienen aims to guide the university through critical challenges and highlighted its resilience.
The Board of Trustees will soon announce the process for selecting a permanent president.

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Henry S. Bienen will become interim president of Northwestern University on September 16, following Michael Schill's resignation.
Bienen served as president from 1995 to 2009 and has over 30 years at the university.
Schill's tenure included a $790 million federal funding freeze and scrutiny over campus protests.
Bienen aims to guide the university through critical challenges and highlighted its resilience.
The Board of Trustees will soon announce the process for selecting a permanent president.