Mung Chiang, who has served as the president of Purdue University, has announced his resignation to accept the role of president at Northwestern University. This decision follows a tumultuous period at Northwestern, marked by protests and campus unrest. Chiang will become the 18th president of Northwestern and brings with him a wealth of experience from his three years leading Purdue. His appointment is seen as a strategic move by Northwestern to bolster its leadership during a challenging time.