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Columbia’s President resigns after months of turmoil punctuated by clashes over Israel-Hamas war
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Columbia’s President resigns after months of turmoil punctuated by clashes over Israel-Hamas war

The Hindu  

Columbia University President Minouche Shafik resigned Wednesday after a brief, tumultuous tenure that saw the head of the prestigious New York university face heavy scrutiny for her handling of protests and campus divisions over the Israel-Hamas war. “Over the summer, I have been able to reflect and have decided that my moving on at this point would best enable Columbia …

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Columbia University president resigns amid tensions over Israeli-Palestinian conflict
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Columbia University president resigns amid tensions over Israeli-Palestinian conflict

China Daily  

President of Columbia University Dr. Nemat Shafik in Washington, DC, on April 17, 2024. NEW YORK - Columbia University President Minouche Shafik announced her resignation Wednesday amid continuous tensions arising over the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Shafik's resignation took effect on Wednesday and Katrina Armstrong, CEO of Columbia University Irving Medical Center, will serve as interim president. As a British-American academic and …

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Columbia University Senate passes resolution to investigate the administration
8 months, 1 week ago

Columbia University Senate passes resolution to investigate the administration

Hindustan Times  

On Friday, the Senate of Columbia University, located in the heart of New York City, has passed a resolution demanding a thorough examination of the institution’s leadership, adopted by a vote of 62-14. Students continue to maintain a protest encampment in support of Palestinians at Columbia University, during the ongoing conflict between Israel and the Palestinian Islamist group Hamas, in …

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Rudy Giuliani calls Columbia protesters ‘terribly misguided people,’ says president Minouche Shafik is ‘hateful'
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Rudy Giuliani calls Columbia protesters ‘terribly misguided people,’ says president Minouche Shafik is ‘hateful'

Hindustan Times  

Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani blasted pro-Palestinian protesters after visiting Columbia University amid the demonstrations. Rudy Giuliani calls Columbia protesters ‘terribly misguided people “I think these are terribly misguided people,” Giuliani said on his 77 WABC show. Reporters who approached Giuliani were shoved away by NYPD Community Affairs officers, prompting him to say they must be “a creature …

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Columbia University president is accused of running one of the worst 'hotbeds of anti-Semitism and hate' as she defends 'peaceful' Hamas protesters
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Columbia University president is accused of running one of the worst 'hotbeds of anti-Semitism and hate' as she defends 'peaceful' Hamas protesters

Daily Mail  

Columbia University President Nemat Shafik was accused of running one of the 'worst hotbeds of anti-Semitism and hate' during a grilling in Congress over her handling of pro-Palestinian protests on campus The Ivy League chief defended the 'peaceful' demonstrations and the students' right to free speech in the surge of anti-Semitic rhetoric since the start of the Gaza war that …

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