Columbia University's interim president, Katrina Armstrong, resigned after weeks of turmoil stemming from federal pressures, particularly from the Trump administration. The administration accused Columbia of not addressing harassment claims against Jewish students and threatened to revoke $400 million in federal funding. Armstrong's resignation marks another significant change in university leadership as it seeks a new permanent president. Claire Shipman will serve as acting president during the transition. Armstrong emphasized her dedication to science and healing, reflecting on the challenges during her brief tenure.
Katrina Armstrong acknowledged the honor of leading Columbia during a challenging time but ultimately chose to return to her passion for science and healing.
The leadership upheaval at Columbia comes as the Trump administration continues its campaign against the university, stripping significant federal funding for alleged harassment issues.
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