EVANSTON, Ill. (WLS) -- Northwestern University named an interim president, after President Michael Schill announced his resignation last week.

President Emeritus Henry S. Bienen will serve as interim president of the university, effective Sept. 16, the school said Tuesday.

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"We believe Henry is uniquely suited to follow President Michael Schill's tenure and continue to support the University," said Peter Barris, chair of Northwestern's Board of Trustees, in a message to the community. "With more than three decades of service to our community, Henry has a deep knowledge of Northwestern and shares our love and passion for the institution."

Northwestern's 15th president, Bienen served the University from January 1995 to August 2009,

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