Katrina Armstrong stepped down as interim president of Columbia University shortly after the institution accepted significant demands from the Trump administration. The administration threatened to cancel around $400 million in federal grants, which constitute a vital part of Columbia's funding. In response, Columbia agreed to enforce stricter policies regarding protests and enhance oversight in several academic departments. This decision faced widespread criticism as an act of capitulation, prompting discussions about the implications for academic freedom. Armstrong, who had only recently been appointed, will return to her position overseeing the medical center.
Columbia University faced a significant financial threat from the Trump administration, leading to demands for stricter campus policies and new oversight, which many viewed as capitulation.
Katrina Armstrong’s resignation follows Columbia’s controversial agreement to the Trump administration's demands, raising concerns about academic freedom and governance in higher education.
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