Columbia University President Minouche Shafik Resigns

Published on August 15, 2024

Columbia University President Minouche Shafik has resigned from her post following months of criticism over her handling of on-campus protests against the war in Gaza. Students set up a pro-Palestinian encampment protesting the war and calling for the school to divest from corporations supporting Israel. Several deans also resigned on Aug. 8 after it was revealed that they had exchanged texts disparaging Jews during an event exploring anti-Semitism on campus. In an Aug. 14 statement, Shafik said her decision to step down had come amid “a period of turmoil.” “This period has taken a considerable toll on my family, as it has for others in our community,” she said....

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