Columbia president resigns, citing toll of controversy over pro-Palestinian protest
“I write with sadness to tell you that I am stepping down as president of Columbia University effective August 14, 2024,” Shafik wrote.
Columbia University President Nemat "Minouche" Shafik testifies before a House Education and the Workforce Committee hearing on "Columbia University's Response to Antisemitism," on Capitol Hill in Washington, U.S., April 17, 2024. (photo credit: REUTERS/Ken Cedeno)Updated: 
