Michael H. Schill named next president of Northwestern
August 11, 2022 – from Northwestern Now
News and Announcements
Read announcements on the presidential transition, including opportunities for community engagement.
Rebecca M. Blank shares cancer diagnosis, choice to step down as president-elect of Northwestern
July 11, 2022 – from Northwestern Now
She plans to spend the coming weeks and months focusing on her health and family.
Rebecca M. Blank named next president of Northwestern
October 11, 2021 – from Northwestern Now
Chancellor of the University of Wisconsin-Madison, renowned economist will become Northwestern president in summer 2022.
Northwestern posts presidential position profile
July 8, 2021 – from Northwestern Now
With broad input from the University community, the Presidential Search Committee moves to the next phase.
Search committee established to find the next Northwestern president
April 12, 2021
Committee of 36 members, representing the University’s many stakeholder groups, will seek broad input from across the Northwestern community
A Message from the Chairman of the Board
April 12, 2021
The Board of Trustees announces the launch of the search for Northwestern University’s 17th president.
President Morton Schapiro announces his 2022 departure
March 4, 2021 – from Northwestern Now
After more than a decade of a transformative presidency, Schapiro to conclude tenure in August 2022