Minouche Shafik's resignation as Columbia University president follows months of controversies surrounding her response to pro-Palestinian protests, which heightened tensions on campus.
In an email to the community, Shafik expressed the toll the period had taken on her family and emphasized that her departure would allow Columbia to face upcoming challenges.
Her actions, including calling in police to address protests, were seen by many as escalating the situation, reflecting a broader national contention regarding university responses to the Israel-Hamas conflict.
Shafik joins a trend among Ivy League presidents stepping down amid domestic controversies, struggling to manage complex issues surrounding antisemitism and free speech on college campuses.
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