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New Columbia President Tackles Antisemitism Amid Funding Cuts

3/29/2025

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Claire Shipman Leads

Claire Shipman, the newly appointed interim president of Columbia University, steps in during a critical time marked by escalating antisemitism on campus. Having previously highlighted a "moral crisis" for Jewish students, she now faces the challenge of navigating a $400 million funding cut from the Trump administration, which insists on reforms to combat harassment and enhance safety.

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Trump Defends Jewish Students

The U.S. government is scrutinizing $9 billion in funding for Harvard University over accusations of anti-Semitism, a move that follows funding cuts to Columbia University. Amid rising pro-Palestinian protests, President Trump emphasizes the need to safeguard Jewish students, igniting a fierce debate on the balance between campus safety and free speech.

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Claire Shipman Leads

Claire Shipman, the newly appointed interim president of Columbia University, steps in during a critical time marked by escalating antisemitism on campus. Having previously highlighted a "moral crisis" for Jewish students, she now faces the challenge of navigating a $400 million funding cut from the Trump administration, which insists on reforms to combat harassment and enhance safety.

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