Columbia University’s interim president, Katrina A. Armstrong, is stepping aside following a deal with the Trump administration to negotiate federal funding. Claire Shipman will serve as acting president while a search for a new president is carried out. Armstrong will return to the medical center, stating her passion lies in science and healing. Last spring, the university faced protests over its ties to Israel and Gaza, prompting federal funding to be pulled. Palestinian graduate student, Mahmoud Khalil, was arrested by immigration agents over alleged ties to Hamas. He is currently in federal custody and facing deportation. Khalil and other students sued the university to block the release of disciplinary records related to the protests. The Trump administration has increased deportations of international college students, leading to heightened tensions on campus. Armstrong expressed pride in her time as interim president and looks forward to continuing to serve the university in her previous role. The search for a new president comes at a time of uncertainty for Columbia University, as it navigates challenges related to federal funding and protests on campus.
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