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Columbia University Interim President Katrina Armstrong Is Stepping Down

Katrina Armstrong resigned as Columbia University's interim president, a role she stepped into in August, and is returning to her position as CEO of Columbia University's Irving Medical Center.
Armstrong's resignation occurred after Minouche Shafik resigned as president due to scrutiny over her handling of protests related to the Israel-Hamas war, and amid pressure from the Trump administration.
Columbia agreed to policy changes, including reviewing admissions policies and restricting demonstrations, as demanded by the Trump administration to restore $400 million in government funding, leading to condemnation from some faculty and free speech advocates.
Armstrong stated she was proud to have led the university during a challenging time, but her "heart is with science, and my passion is with healing."
Claire Shipman, the co-chair of the university's board and former ABC News correspondent, has been appointed as acting president while a nationwide search for a permanent replacement is conducted, vowing to address challenges, implement reforms, and uphold academic freedom.

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