Northwestern University President Michael Schill announced Thursday that he is resigning, after a three-year tenure marked by campus protests and funding cuts from the Trump administration that prompted a hiring freeze and hundreds of layoffs.

"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 said in a message on the university's website. "Therefore, I have decided, in consultation with the leadership of the Board of Trustees, that I will step down as President."

Schill will stay on board until the school's board of trustees names an interim replacement to ensure a smooth transition.

He also said he will continue to work with the board in their efforts to fight fed

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