EVANSTON, Ill. -- Northwestern University President Michael Schill announced Thursday that he will resign, ending a three-year tenure marked by the freeze of hundreds of millions of dollars in federal funding by the Trump administration and heated criticism from House Republicans over the university's response to campus protests.

In a letter to students, Schill defended his record, saying he feels the school has made great progress over the last three years, but acknowledged the many challenges during his tenure.

"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 progre

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