"As medicine continues to evolve, we must ensure that every student with an interest and a passion has the necessary tools to not only survive but thrive. That starts with exposure, mentorship and networking. NU Docs provides all of this and serves as an important conduit connecting the Evanston campus to the incredible work happening here on the Feinberg Campus."
Following more than a year of scrutiny from Republicans over how Northwestern University handled pro-Palestinian campus protests last year as well as a months-long federal funding freeze, President Michael Schill plans to step down. Schill, who has been president since 2022, announced his departure Thursday. "Over the past three years, it has been my profound honor to serve as president of Northwestern University," Schill wrote in a message to the campus community.
"Candidacy for the 2026 Nemmers Prize is open to physician-scientists whose body of research exhibits outstanding achievement in their disciplines as demonstrated by works of lasting significance."
"The new institute will advance the development of medical tools that empower the human body to heal, focusing on the regeneration or reconstruction of various tissues and organs."