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Columbia University Interim President Resigns Amid Controversy

3/30/2025

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Katrina Armstrong stepped down as interim president of Columbia University, succumbing to mounting pressure from the Trump administration regarding antisemitism and funding concerns. Claire Shipman now takes the helm as acting president. The university grapples with criticism over controversial policy changes, such as a mask ban during protests, raising alarms about academic freedom and student safety.

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Katrina Armstrong stepped down as interim president of Columbia University, succumbing to mounting pressure from the Trump administration regarding antisemitism and funding concerns. Claire Shipman now takes the helm as acting president. The university grapples with criticism over controversial policy changes, such as a mask ban during protests, raising alarms about academic freedom and student safety.