Columbia University’s interim president, Katrina A. Armstrong, is stepping aside and Claire Shipman will assume the role of acting president. Armstrong’s resignation comes after the university agreed to negotiate its federal funding with the Trump administration. Armstrong expressed pride in her work at the university but said her passion lies in medicine, prompting her return to the medical center. The school faced controversy last spring over student protests concerning the Israeli war in Gaza, leading to demands from the Trump administration to restore federal funding. A Palestinian graduate student involved in the protests was arrested by immigration agents, sparking legal challenges. Columbia students also sued the school to block the release of disciplinary records to the government. The Trump administration’s crackdown on deportations has led to the detention of other international college students. Armstrong’s departure marks a transition for Columbia University amidst ongoing challenges and controversies.
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