“Columbia University’s President Minouche Shafik’s failed presidency was untenable,” Republican Rep. Elise Stefanik, the face of the congressional crusade against campus antisemitism, tweeted upon learning of Shafik’s resignation. “After failing to protect Jewish students and negotiating with pro-...
Columbia President Minouche Shafik steps down following months of controversy NEW YORK– Columbia University PresidentDr. Minouche Shafikannounced she was resigning on Wednesday. The announcement came months aftershe was criticizedfor her handling of antisemitism on campus and protests in response to the...
Columbia University announced last year Shafik would succeed outgoing president Lee Bollinger. She became the university's 20th president and thefirst woman to hold the position. Jonathan Lavine, the chairman of the board of trustees, hailed Shafik when she was named Columbia's new president as "...
Columbia University President Minouche Shafik announced her immediate resignation Wednesday, months after college protests over the Israel-Hamas war gripped the campus. "I write with sadness to tell you that I am stepping down as president of Columbia University," Shafik wrote in a letter to ...
"Over the summer, I have been able to reflect and have decided that my moving on at this point would best enable Columbia to traverse the challenges ahead. I am making this announcement now so that new leadership can be in place before the new term begins," Shafik ...
Columbia University named a new president Wednesday. Minouche Shafik will become the first woman to run the school.Jan 19, 2023 embed code copied Live Now CBS News 24/7 CBS News Baltimore CBS News Bay Area CBS News Boston CBS News Chicago CBS News Colorado CBS News Detroit CBS News Los ...