Columbia University has seen a rapid leadership change with the resignation of interim president Katrina Armstrong, replaced by Claire Shipman amid scrutiny surrounding the university's response to pro-Palestinian protests. This change follows heavy pressure from the Trump administration, which threatened to withdraw $400 million in federal funding, criticizing the university for alleged antisemitism and ineffective protest management. Columbia's compliance with the administration's demands, including new oversight measures for its Middle Eastern studies department, has sparked concern among faculty about free speech and academic freedom, marking a contentious moment in academia.
Columbia University is undergoing significant leadership changes due to external pressures primarily from the Trump administration regarding campus protests, highlighting tensions over free speech and academic autonomy.
Claire Shipman assumes the role of acting president as Columbia navigates federal demands, raising concerns among faculty about the implications for academic freedom in the handling of its Middle Eastern studies.
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