Northwestern University Names Interim President Amid Leadership Transition

Northwestern University's New President Was Force Behind Controversial Relationship With Qatar

Northwestern University on Tuesday announced that former president Henry S. Bienen, who led the university from 1995 to 2009, will replace outgoing president Michael Schill. Northwestern's satellite campus in Qatar marred Schill's tenure, particularly in the wake of the Oct. 7 terror attacks that drew attention to the foreign and domestic sources fueling campus anti-Semitism. So it is perhaps ironic that Northwestern has tapped the man who launc…

Henry Bienen to serve as interim president of Northwestern University

Former Northwestern University President Henry Bienen will step into the role once again next week, serving as interim president following the resignation of President Michael Schill, the university said Tuesday.In a news release, the school announced Bienen would step into the role Sept. 16. The move comes less than a week after Schill resigned.Bienen served as the school’s president from January 1995 to August 2009 and was previously a profess…

Northwestern University names a new interim president

Former Northwestern University President Henry Bienen will return to the role on an interim basis, replacing Michael Schill after his resignation as president last week, the school announced Tuesday. Bienen served as the university’s 15th president from January 1995 to August  2009, and will step into the role again effective Sept. 16. “I am honored to be asked to serve Northwestern again, and I look forward to helping the University I love so d…

Northwestern University names interim president amid leadership transition

EVANSTON, Ill. (WGN) — Northwestern University has appointed a former president to fill an interim role after its current leader, Michael Schill, announced last week that he would be stepping down. Henry S. Bienen will serve as the university's interim president, effective Sept. 16, following Schill's announcement on Sept. 4. Bienen previously served as Northwestern's 15th president from January 1995 to August 2009. Henry S. Bienen (Photo/North…

NU names President Emeritus Henry S. Bienen interim president after Michael Schill resignation

Northwestern University named President Emeritus Henry S. Bienen interim president, after Michael Schill resigned amid an antisemitism investigation.

Northwestern University taps ex-president to serve on interim basis after Schill steps down

Northwestern University announced Henry S. Bienen would fill in as interim presient after Michael Schill steps down.