Shafik's tenure was marked by significant protests over the Israel-Hamas war, which led to her resignation amid criticism over how Columbia handled community divisions.
In her resignation letter, Shafik expressed that her time at Columbia included progress but was overshadowed by turmoil, making it hard to unite divergent views.
Reflecting on the toll that the recent events had on her family, Shafik noted that she believed stepping down would help Columbia face future challenges.
Following criticisms over the university's handling of antisemitism and debates on Jewish life, Shafik's leadership faced scrutiny from both activists and congressional questioning.
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