Columbia University Interim President Katrina Armstrong has stepped down, the Board of Trustees announced on March 28.
In a press release, the university said Armstrong was returning to lead the Irving Medical Center and would be replaced by journalist and Columbia alumnus Claire Shipman, who would serve as acting president.
“I assume this role with a clear understanding of the serious challenges before us and a steadfast commitment to act with urgency, integrity, and work with our faculty to advance our mission, implement needed reforms, protect our students, and uphold academic freedom and open inquiry,” Shipman said.
“Columbia’s new permanent president, when that individual is selected, will conduct an appropriate review of the University’s leadership team and structure to ensure we are best positioned for the future.”…