Columbia President Minouche Shafik steps down months after protests over Israel-Hamas war gripped campus

During my tenure, we made progress, but it has been a period of turmoil where divergent views across our community have made it challenging to lead effectively.

I have tried to navigate a path that upholds academic principles and treats everyone with fairness and compassion, but it has been distressing to face threats and abuse.

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