Columbia University’s interim president, Katrina A. Armstrong, is stepping aside after the school struck a deal with the Trump administration to negotiate its federal funding. Armstrong will return to the Irving Medical Center, and Claire Shipman will serve as acting president. Armstrong expressed pride in her work with the university but stated her passion lies in science and healing. The school faced protests last spring regarding its involvement with Israel, leading to demands by the Trump administration to restore federal funding. Palestinian graduate student Mahmoud Khalil, a leader in the protests, was arrested by immigration agents, sparking a lawsuit against Columbia and the House Education and Workforce Committee to prevent the release of student disciplinary records. Khalil remains in federal custody as the court evaluates his case. The Trump administration’s crackdown on deportations has resulted in the detention of other international college students. Columbia’s board of trustees thanked Armstrong for her service and look forward to her continued contributions to the university. The search for a new president is ongoing, while the school navigates challenges surrounding student protests and federal funding negotiations.
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