Nemat Shafik resigned following months of turmoil over her management during pro-Palestinian demonstrations, becoming the third Ivy League president to step down recently.
In her resignation letter, Dr. Shafik stated, "This period has taken a considerable toll on my family, as it has for others in our community."
She acknowledged the challenges of leading a divided campus, saying, "While I felt the campus made progress, it has been difficult to overcome divergent views across our community."
Dr. Shafik will transition to a role in the UK government to lead a review on international development, highlighting her focus on broader challenges.
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